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2008-05-14 12:27 PM
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Sykesville, MD
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
Looks like typical spring weather for the area. I saw the NWS forecast this afternoon showing mid-50's for mid-morning and moderate winds (10-15mph). I guess the ride out will be a bit tougher than normal but we'll get some tail wind coming back. I've been watching the forecasts for the past week though and they've changed dramatically.

"Plan for the worst, hope for the best."

2008-05-14 2:53 PM
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Millersville, MD
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
In my limited expereince biking that course, that area is a vortex for wind. I can leave my house in Anne Arundel COunty with alsolutely no wind, drive the 20 minutes to get there, and be struck with the wind every time. Amazing. I really feel it in the area where the woods end and the open fields begin before the first turn-about. Suprises me every time.
2008-05-14 3:44 PM
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2008-05-14 5:56 PM
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Cycling Guru
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Fulton, MD
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon

You really don't notice wind on the course other than the section after the roundabout and when you turn back onto Ten Oaks and Linthicum Rd.  Oh, and the part on 108 of course.

Most of it is well sheltered by trees and descending and climbing you do not notice it as much.

Ok, on the table .... I'm hoping to average 22+ even with my decreased cycling fitness .....

2008-05-14 8:44 PM
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2008-05-15 6:46 AM
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Master
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Reston, VA
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
Rick - I thought you would do 23 maybe 24 if you dont have to swim or run.
2008-05-15 8:47 AM
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Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon

docswim24 - 2008-05-15 7:46 AM Rick - I thought you would do 23 maybe 24 if you dont have to swim or run.

Well clearly you missed these other 3 posts in this thread. 

Daremo - 2008-05-06 6:57 AM

I should be able to average around 22, even out of cycling shape as I am. 

Daremo - 2008-05-12 10:57 AM

on a good day I will put up bike numbers in the top 5% of the overall field (probably not this one since I've got less than 300 miles for the whole year in my legs). 

Daremo - 2008-05-14 6:56 PM

You really don't notice wind on the course  I'm hoping to average 22+ even with my decreased cycling fitness .....

2008-05-15 10:35 AM
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Cycling Guru
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Fulton, MD
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
Yeah, not when I still have less than 300 miles riding for the year .... Tongue out
2008-05-16 9:39 AM
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Master
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Millersville, MD
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
Good luck to everyone this weekend.  I was hoping to specate, but have to go out of town for the day.

2008-05-16 4:03 PM
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Herndon, VA,
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon

Doesn't look so bad, actually almost close to ideal, really, esp. for the run...

7am
Mostly Cloudy
57°F
56°F 10% 48°F 72% From WSW 5 mph
8am
Mostly Cloudy
58°F
57°F 10% 49°F 72% From WSW 6 mph
9am
Mostly Cloudy
60°F
59°F 20% 49°F 67% From WSW 7 mph
10am
T-Showers
63°F
63°F 40% 48°F 58% From SW 9 mph

Just finish in sub-3 and you're all set!!



Edited by newleaf 2008-05-16 4:04 PM
2008-05-16 7:04 PM
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Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
newleaf - 2008-05-16 4:03 PM

Doesn't look so bad, actually almost close to ideal, really, esp. for the run...

7am
Mostly Cloudy
57°F
56°F 10% 48°F 72% From WSW 5 mph
8am
Mostly Cloudy
58°F
57°F 10% 49°F 72% From WSW 6 mph
9am
Mostly Cloudy
60°F
59°F 20% 49°F 67% From WSW 7 mph
10am
T-Showers
63°F
63°F 40% 48°F 58% From SW 9 mph

Just finish in sub-3 and you're all set!!

 

except if you're a chick and have a late start time.  

2008-05-17 6:12 AM
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Cycling Guru
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Fulton, MD
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
Or a relay and start dead last.
2008-05-17 7:09 AM
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DC
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
I'll be working packet pickup today 10-2, stop by and say hi
Good luck guys!!!!
2008-05-17 3:52 PM
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Master
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Reston, VA
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
Good luck to everyone tomorrow!

FYI - I rode the first few miles and ran the first 1/2 mile today. The bike starts with a small hill. The run has a decent hill right away.

Hope to see/meet many of you! I am number 1281 if anyone wants to stop by and say hi.



2008-05-18 3:26 PM
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Veteran
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Pasadena, MD
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
Great race today everybody!  Cool to see the men's and women's record broken today.
2008-05-18 6:36 PM
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Expert
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Glen Burnie, Maryland
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
Here are some pictures of the pros I took today:





(Macca Swin.JPG)



(Macca Run1.jpg)



(Jessi Run1.jpg)



(Ficker Run1.JPG)



(Jessi swim.JPG)



(Lieto1.jpg)



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Lieto1.jpg (48KB - 15 downloads)
2008-05-18 7:30 PM
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Pro
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yep,
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
dont see any pics
2008-05-19 4:15 AM
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Expert
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Glen Burnie, Maryland
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
Sorry. The files were too large. I had to do some editing.
2008-05-19 8:32 AM
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Regular
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Montgomery County, PA
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
Anyone hear anything about the guy that went down on the bike?? It was so awful to see. I hope he is ok.


2008-05-19 10:37 AM
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Expert
1743
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Glen Burnie, Maryland
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
This is from today's Baltimore Sun:

Note // The bicycle portion of the race was shut down for about 20 minutes when an unidentified amateur male triathlete suffered multiple injuries after crashing his bike. He was transported by helicopter to Howard County General Hospital where his condition was unknown.
2008-05-19 11:01 AM
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DC
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
I got Macca's autograph while doing packet pickup; he was SO nice!!
Really wish I could have made it out to the race! Congrats everyone!
2008-05-19 7:37 PM
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Regular
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1002525
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
Regarding the cyclist who fell....nothing concrete, but my friend was getting treated after the race for some road rash and heard from an EMT that they guy was going to be ok.
2008-05-19 7:56 PM
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Pro
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yep,
Subject: RE: Columbia Triathlon
Good to hear about the guy who fell.  Saw the carnage while whizzing past at around 22-25 mph.  Great pictures of the race.  Never knew Macca was so small.  Also my dad was amazed how Lieto came off the bike in a full sprint and all.  GREAT RACE!
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