Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: Homme du Nord on 2013-04-08 6:22 AM

RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: BikerGrrrl on 2013-04-08 5:44 PM

So, you don't say?

 

(p.s. I can delete this if you posted it accidentally, just ask)

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RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: SoberTriGuy on 2013-04-09 10:27 AM

Here's something relevant to this thread...

My Local gym has started a "Try a Tri" workout program.   There are several people signed up and they have all registered for the Buffalo Tri as their first...

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RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: mrbeachbum2 on 2013-04-09 3:26 PM

What a great first tri! I hope they love it.

RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: BloomingRunner on 2013-04-09 5:28 PM

Buffalo was my first tri - it was a great start. I don't know that I'll go back because it is so busy, but it has so much support on the swim that I actually felt safe.
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RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: trying2swim on 2013-04-17 7:18 PM

I have been training hard all winter as this will be my first triathlon. What are the chances of the swim actually happening? Have they ever has run/bike/run because of frigid water temps?

Edited by trying2swim 2013-04-17 7:18 PM

RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: rdailey1 on 2013-04-17 8:40 PM

Water temp was in the upper 60s in 2011, and it warmed very quickly in the last week of May (58-64 from May 17-24, per their news thread from 2011). The lake is relatively shallow, so as long as we get decent temps in May, it should come back in line. I would think it would have to be in the 50s before they would cancel it. Lots of races are run with the temps in the low 60s (though I doubt many of those bill themselves as "beginner friendly"). 

I think the Blaine tri on May 18 is in real danger of moving to a duathlon, on the other hand...

RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: trying2swim on 2013-04-27 12:10 PM

Their website says the ice is off and water temps should be normal.

As a newbie, how hilly is the bike course?

RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: BikerGrrrl on 2013-04-27 1:23 PM

There are definitely rollers, but no huge hills.  Expect to work a little.  You might benefit from reading the race reports and see what folks say.  Look here:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/directory/link-detail.asp?linkid=4885

Many roads were resurfaced and I think the route changed a little, so I would just read the reports from 2012.   The main challenge with the sprint bike course is that it's quite crowded, so you have to on your game the whole time. 

I am surprised they are saying the water temps should be normal, maybe on the cold side of the average.  Good luck!

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RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: Buckshot on 2013-04-28 10:26 AM

My first tri back a few years. Great event. It is a little crowded and parking can be a pain; BUT it is a great first tri event. You will love it. Enjoy it!
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RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: trying2swim on 2013-05-10 3:28 PM

Does anyone know if you can swim there during the week? Looking to get a few OWS in before the race. Any place in the NW metro for OWS? Looking at Buffalo because I need to figure out how long it will take me to get there the morning of the race.

I know they have a practice swim the Tues before the race, is there anything illegal about me going on my own?

RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: peteweb55403 on 2013-05-10 7:21 PM

They have a little beach area right near the very small parking lot, that is closest to the lake. It does not have. Lifeguard but I went out there and swam early the last 2 years and both times I was not the only person in the water. It is cold but like the news/updates says on tribute.com; it will warm significantly. If you go out before hand the. Give yourself a little extra time race morning. Parking is a little hectic.

RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: rdailey1 on 2013-05-11 1:03 AM

As Pete mentioned, you can swim at Buffalo. i did this in 2011. In NW metro, the Three Rivers park at Fish lake in Maple Grove is decent place to swim. Nice roped area, as well as a bay that is all no-wake you could swim across (though it's really deep-60 feet). Bryant Lake Park in Eden Prairie is also a popular BT OWS swim spot. Generally the Three Rivers parks don't put up a fuss about swimming without guards, but again, they frequently don't have guards. Weaver Lake in MG doesn't open until Memorial Day (I think) and explicitly bans swimming without a guard there. You can get fined/cited for it. 

RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: trying2swim on 2013-05-11 2:10 PM

Thanks for the replies I am close to Fish lake Park so Maybe I will try that out

RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: rdailey1 on 2013-05-11 6:39 PM

I live south of Bass Lake Rd down Lawndale, and enjoy swimming at Fish for my OWS. MeXMan and Chris2533 also live in Maple Grove, and there is a cadre of other BT'ers in the west metro that will congregate for OWS when it's announced on here. It's always good to swim with others, and maybe we can get a group together a few times over the summer.

RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: peteweb55403 on 2013-05-20 8:46 PM

Ok we are less than 2 weeks from buffalo. Who's in? I am excited.

Anybody been out to the lake?

RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: Me XMan on 2013-05-22 1:31 PM

I'm looking to get into Fish Lake this weekend 5/25-27 after my Apple Duathlon race on Saturday.
Let me know if you or anyone want to meet up and do this.

RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: rdailey1 on 2013-05-22 1:44 PM



I might be up for a swim on Friday or Sunday, but Saturday looks like the weather is going to suck again (High 59 and cloudy). It's looking more and more like the race will be my first OWS of the year

RE: Buffalo Triathlon - Sprint Course : Official Thread
BY: Me XMan on 2013-05-27 8:20 PM

David is doing this sprint course and his goal is to break 59min.