Turkey Tri -- San Dimas, CA (Page 2)

 Sounds brutal!  Although truth be told, I think I'd rather do triathlons in cold weather.  Hot weather does me in so I probably will never do a summer triathlon. 

 There will be a swim clinic on November 15th and 23rd at Bonelli Park.  I'm planning to attend the Nov 23rd swim clinic and I can report back then whether or not we will have to swim though algae.  Hopefully not, that sounds really gross!

im doin it.

is going to be my first one.. sweeeet!!!

Great - you and I are in the same boat then...this is my first one too!

Hey folks - I've yet to do a triathlon, althouth I've been training very regularly on bike/run/swim (pool) and am eyeing this as my first.

I unfortunately have zero open water experience thus far, and most groups training at the beach in Santa Monica have stopped training as water temps are a bit low.

I'm a decent pool swimmer - I can definitely swim continuously for 60 minutes at 2:00/100m, and average 1:50/100m for 40 minutes, which is a typical workout for me. 

Do you think I'd be ok to just "go for it" and get my first open water experience at the lake, or is that a bad idea? (if it were an ocean swim, I'd definitely say bad idea, but I'm wondering if the lake is easier.)

Thnkx

my first OWS was in a triathlon, and while it was a bit overwhelming at first, you should be able to get comfortable once the pack thins out a bit.  You would probably be best off starting near the back of the pack, that way you won't have to worry about so many people being around you.  I would also highly recommend a wetsuit if you don't have one already, not only because the water is probably going to be pretty cold, but also because it helps you stay afloat if you have to stop during your swim to get your bearings straight.  

Hi - just to let you know, there are two swim clinics being held at the lake.  One is on Nov. 15th and the other one is on Nov 23rd.  Cost is $50 for a 3-hour clinic.  

Bonnie

 Dang, I can't make either of them. I'm a radiology resident, and I'm still in peak call schedule, so I'm literally working almost every other weekend day. I think I'm going to just "go for it" though. I'm going to start in the back and go wide - the only thing I'm afraid of is that I'll catch up to the slowest pack and then be forced to swim through all the bodies -  but obviously if I start in the middle, I'll get plowed! Doh!

Bummer.  This is my first tri so I plan to be on the outside sort of in the middle.  I don't want people swimming over me or kicking me so I figure that's probably the best spot.  There will be a pre-race course review on Nov. 29th but I don't know if there will be an opportunity to do a OWS.  I'm not sure what usually takes place at pre-race course reviews since I've never been to one.  Good luck at the tri!

 Hello - I did the swim clinic today.  There was no algae at all on the surface of the water.  The water is murky but that's normal for a lake.  The water temperature was very cold...I don't know the exact temperature but I will say I was very happy to have my wetsuit and my neoprene cap.  Hope that helps you a bit.

Modie - 2008-11-24 4:34 PM

chowbisou - 2008-11-24 4:48 PM Take lots of vitamin C!!!   Hope you feel better.

Thanks, I am. I have been loking forward to this since I got back into training in July. I am bummed. I wanted a good result. Now I just want to feel good enough to get through it. Well, if it was meant to be, it will be. I also feel bad because I talked two friends into doing it with me. I don't want to flake on them.

Just take it easy for the next few days and I think you'll be good to go.  Lots of sleep will do you good! 

 I'm in the 35-39 group.  If I see you, I'll say hello.  I have a blue Scattante bike with yellow/black tires. 

There is also a pre-race review today from 10 to 12pm which I will go to just to make sure I've got all bases covered.

Bonnie

I will be in the Clydesdale group or if they do not have a Clydesdale group the 35 - 39 group.  I have a Black and Red Fugi with Zipp 808s.  I will be wearing all black.  I plan on getting there between 6:30AM and 7AM,  hope to see you there.