Boulder 70.3 Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 4)

First thing:
x2 on the race belt. They are cheep and save tons of time. I could just see myself trying to pin a number on my jersey after that swim....
Next:
Get a tri top or a tighter tech shirt that can fit under your wetsuit for the swim. Have you ever tried putting on a shirt when you are wet? It doesn't go on so well.

Nutrition:
I bring my own. You will most likely get a water bottle in your gift bag that you can use. I like to keep that one and put older bottles on the bike that I can toss at the aid stations to pick up new bottles. I use 2 frame mounted bottles and an aero drink. Just keep your nutrition the same as your training and you should be fine.

PS- this was my first tri last year and I survived. I know your nervous, but just take it step by step and you should do fine. Most of all just enjoy the experience!

RE: nutrition, use what you use in training... nothing worse than stomach cramps or feeling like you're going to vomit from some drink or gu you took on course.  I only break that rule in one situation: my race has already fallen apart for some other reason and I am in desperate need for ANYTHING that might get me through the rest of the race.  At that point I'm willing to try whatever they have since my race is screwed already.

RE: fuel belt... you said borrow, so I feel the need to say this.  Get a run or two in before the race (I know it's in a few days) with that belt if you plan on using one.  You don't want to get to mile 2 of the run and decide you hate the thing, at that point you have two options: suck it up and deal with it, or throw it off at an aid station and plan on buying your friend a new one. 

That's a great idea.  It'll make it easy to find everyone and finally meet some people in person on here.  I'm looking forward to it.

oh, and my bib number is 149. 

That sounds Great for a group photo!! I know I haven't been on BT for a while because of Colorado spring run-off "whitewater kayaking season" , but I would love to meet some of you in person!!!I'm bib #95 in a black/brown "Team First Descents" jersey.

I would love to "Test" run the fuel belt before the race but with my foot/ankle I don't want to hurt it even more...I would rather take my chances race day and fail than screw my chances of racing before I even begin!! 

It is great advice, but my foot/ankle is in pretty bad shape right now and I feel I need to just lay off it until race day. SUCKS pretty bad, but that's life!! When life hands you lemons...paint that sh*t gold!!! Ha Haaa!! Then just "SACK UP" and keep on going!!   I may just buy a race belt and forget about the fuel belt, even though he said I can just have it since it doesn't fit him.

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement!! I am nervous!!!

Cheers!!

-Nick Aguon

Somewhat off topic for all you badcats racing on Sunday... I'm volunteering on Saturday and Sunday.  I'm trying to reduce my carbon footprint too- driving from Castle Rock to Boulder 2x in 2 days isn't very environmentally friendly.  Anyone interested in carpooling either day?

I would take you up on it, but I'm staying up there Saturday night FBO the extra hour of sleep before Sunday

I am staying up there also otherwise I would work something out for you as well.

For those who are staying the night before in/near Boulder - any interest in meeting somewhere for a light dinner Saturday evening?

I'd be up for dinner Saturday night... Whereever is fine with me as I will likely be ready to chew my own arm off after my ride Sat am. Got a place in mind?

I dont know Boulder very well, so any suggestions would be welcome

I am not  racing but I have a great suggestion for your dinner, The Med.

GREAT Tapas place with something for everyone, and the small plates sound like a good "light" option.

Have fun and good luck in the race!

x2 on the Med being good.  For those looking to pasta fuel and not pay $20 a dish, I really like Pasta Jay's as well.  Some other places to consider Mountain Sun (burgers & beer), Zolo (spanish/grill) and Jax Fish House (seafood).  

I know I haven't been posting much in the past year but  I'll try and make the picture. 

Pasta Jay's on Pearl St. around 6pm sound good?

Any other ladies pick up their packets today?  The pick up itself went very smoothly, but ugh - the women's shirts.  The sizing is so far off.  I got a medium and couldn't believe when I held it up.  It almost fit my 4 year old daughter.  Seriously - it was too long, otherwise she could have worn it.  The poor lady in front of me got a small and it looked like doll clothes.

Really bummed b/c I like the shirt, but there's absolutely no way I can ever wear it

And of course no exchanges until after the race, but I don't even think I could wear the XL. 

Don't mean to be a downer, and I know it's not about the shirt, but still.....

LOL- you should have seen the shirts @ Kansas.  Not only was it butt ugly, but the XL for men fit my 5 year old son. Obviously they have the same company making them for every race. 

I'm staying up in Boulder Sat. night too! My family and I will be eating at Pasta Jay's the night before, but will probably go closer to 5-5:30ish. Have fun if you all decide to meet there! It's a great place to eat before a race, but beware...it will be busy!

Oh great, I ordered a medium also   I agree with you, that is a downer.

Well, that stinks. I got a medium, too. There's nothing worse than paying a ton of money for a race and not getting a wearable shirt out of it. At least I'm prepared, and maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised when I go to pick-up tomorrow. Ha.

Good luck to everyone! This will be my first HIM. Picking up my packet in a few hours. Starting to get excited for tomorrow.Weather looks great. Hope everyone has a great day and a fun race!...Dave

Uh oh.  I came home from my ride this afternoon, laid down for a *little* nap... 3.5 hours later, I just now woke up.  So I missed dinner. 

See you guys in the morning!!

Just an FYI on the shirts- I was volunteering this afternoon and they had about 5,000 shirts left.  If yours was too small, go and exchange it.  On an even more positive note- the volunteer shirts fit great, and they're pretty cool looking too.  

Good luck tomorrow!!!  I wish I could be out there with you all on the course, especially the run around noon.  NOT!

Awesome. That's really good to know. Of course, assuming that they still have them by the time I get done and recovered enough to go investigate tomorrow. :-P

wow, starting my run at 11:00ish was lots of fun :P  

It was my first 70.3, and I did awesome in the swim and pretty good for me on the bike, but by the time I got to the run in that heat, I DIED. sad part is that running is my event.

still had a good time, and I hope everyone else PR'd too! :D 

Congratulations to all of you!!  It was a hot day but I saw tons of smiles coming across the finish line.  And for those of you I met- good to meet you, see you all out there again!