St. Patrick's Day Triathlon - Only 50 spots left!
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Wong, Roger H.
Feb 27, 2008, 11:47:29 PM2/27/08
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There are only 50 spots left as of this morning. I'm sure they will all be gone by this weekend, so this is the last call. Registration link is at http://www.stpatrickstriathlon.com/.
Roger Wong
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Mar 7, 2008, 10:29:16 AM3/7/08
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It still says 50 slots so I imagine that they have raised the amount
of entries. Also, the current weather projections are (in the 60's
with strong winds and rain) Dress appropriately.
Tight clothing makes the wind less of a factor, it will be cold:
especially out of the water. You should plan on putting on some
clothes after the swim (long sleeves, gloves???, toe covers) The day
before the race it will be beautiful so don't be fooled, at 6:30 in
the morning when you are setting up transition expect to be
freezing.
of entries. Also, the current weather projections are (in the 60's
with strong winds and rain) Dress appropriately.
Tight clothing makes the wind less of a factor, it will be cold:
especially out of the water. You should plan on putting on some
clothes after the swim (long sleeves, gloves???, toe covers) The day
before the race it will be beautiful so don't be fooled, at 6:30 in
the morning when you are setting up transition expect to be
freezing.
Soviet
Mar 7, 2008, 8:29:50 PM3/7/08
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Roger asked a very good question. The easiest way is to put on extra
socks, since this is a short tri the blister factor is not as
important. Another idea that I have not tested is to put on a sock
over your shoe, preferably one that is more windproof but not like
plastic cause your feet will go numb and rot. One idea that may slow
down transition is to place a heat pouch in your shoe. This totatlly
sounds like disaster but I would be willing to find out if it works,
since I have super subseptable feet to cold.
On another note: I asked the Recovery specialist at the Marathon
meeting last night about warm vs. cold water during a race. He said
that the science supports cold water during a race. The reason that
during a hot race that you crave more water is that your body is
screaming for a core cooling. If you dring hot water and your body is
already hot then you could risk overheating and getting sick. Richard
Beevers the expert said that he would be willing to come and give a
presentation to the tri club if we set it up. He also said that he
has been working with people in the Gatorade Research Department and
that they have come to the conclusion that science supports the body
during stress to absorb water that is chilled faster than room temp
water.
I would like Richard Beevers to come and give a presentation but we
need lots of support to get him interested. He is a long time
triathlete and gives pointers on proper race nutrition and training.
Please if you read this and find yourself interested in getting Dr.
Beevers to talk, respond and lets coordinate a date after spring
break. Also give all your condolences to Jacob who may not be able to
race due to the horrible flu bug. Pray for a speedy recovery.
socks, since this is a short tri the blister factor is not as
important. Another idea that I have not tested is to put on a sock
over your shoe, preferably one that is more windproof but not like
plastic cause your feet will go numb and rot. One idea that may slow
down transition is to place a heat pouch in your shoe. This totatlly
sounds like disaster but I would be willing to find out if it works,
since I have super subseptable feet to cold.
On another note: I asked the Recovery specialist at the Marathon
meeting last night about warm vs. cold water during a race. He said
that the science supports cold water during a race. The reason that
during a hot race that you crave more water is that your body is
screaming for a core cooling. If you dring hot water and your body is
already hot then you could risk overheating and getting sick. Richard
Beevers the expert said that he would be willing to come and give a
presentation to the tri club if we set it up. He also said that he
has been working with people in the Gatorade Research Department and
that they have come to the conclusion that science supports the body
during stress to absorb water that is chilled faster than room temp
water.
I would like Richard Beevers to come and give a presentation but we
need lots of support to get him interested. He is a long time
triathlete and gives pointers on proper race nutrition and training.
Please if you read this and find yourself interested in getting Dr.
Beevers to talk, respond and lets coordinate a date after spring
break. Also give all your condolences to Jacob who may not be able to
race due to the horrible flu bug. Pray for a speedy recovery.
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