Columbia Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 9)

WOW, Chrissie Wellington is so easy to talk to.  She is awesome!!

Weather is not looking good. 80% chance of storms and rain overnight, a lesser chance in the early AM hours, but then 80% chance again from 8 a.m. Sunday and on. Just when we're all on the bike. Grrr.

I don't mind racing in the rain, but after IMLP, I needed to replace the chain and cassette as they were too rusted to salvage; also, my powertap hub had water damage so that needed to be sent back. Not sure if this race is worth all that hassle and expense to me...Must decide soon.

Was gonna take the bike out for a quick spin right now, but it's raining here. I have a roof rack, but am hoping I can fit my bike in my car for the trip down, to at least save it a few hours of being in the rain.

well it isn't disappointing at all if you were looking for the WORLD'S UGLIEST SHIRT!!!  last years shirts set them up with no place to go but down, but these are really bad this year. 

so, whoever asked about how to keep your bike seat dry...the answer: wrap your shirt around it.  you definitely won't want to wear it

Daremo - 2009-05-16 2:18 PM Hasn't rained at all today, just keeps looking like it is going to.  But it is windy ....... I've gotten so used to always having to ride and run into the wind this year that it is not going to be any different tomorrow.

X2... same deal for me.  I honestly think we will be okay.  Considering I don't start swimming until like 8ish.  I figure by the time I'm out on the main part of the course it will alright.  Just really humid.  Not like we haven't had that before.

Ladies and Gentelmen, LET'S GET READY TO RUUUUUMMMMMMMMMBBBBBBBBBLLLLLLEEEEEE!!

Good luck all!  Dipped my toe in the water and it was not bad at all.  there were dead fish floating, yuk, but the temp felt good.

Again thank you for all that came out to the BT dinner tonight.  Good luck to all of you tomorrow!

Water was indeed a little warm.  Should be good to go!!

Good luck everyone!  See you shortly at bodymarking.  If I don't see you there, then I'll be at the finish line too.  It's gonna be a great day! 

At least the rain stopped.  Here's to wishing you all reach whatever goals you have for yourselves.

My goal:

Swim: N/A

Bike: Ride strong, don't crash... and if I can do that in 1:15, that would be great!

Run: N/A

Nice job getting Christy marked!  She "forgot"!  haha Thanks for marking us up!

Yay!  race is over everyone!!!!  Great job on a hard day.  wet and windy!  wait, isn't that west virginia?  

is it me or does this new time comp take a whole lot longer?

trishie - 2009-05-17 3:57 PM How's everyone feeling??

I was prepared for the hills on the bike but not on the RUN !!

my race report is up on my blog if you are interested -- there are lots of pictures http://irontrish.blogspot.com

Great race report, thanks for the quickness!  Good job!

I am feeling pretty good.  I didn't really push myself to suffering too much.  A bit disappointed with the bike and that I am not willing to slam the downhills, especially in the rain.  Ended up with a 2:40 which is a 16 minute PR from my previous Columbia Tri, can't complain about that.  I think I PRed in all 5 diciplines.