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Very nice little race. The bike is a gently rolling ride with very little traffic. The run is an out and backer done twice. Run is not too hard, but normally it is quite hot and humid, so can be a challenge. There is actually a gravel section (down and back up) that has to be done twice. It can be a tough little climb back up the gravel road.

Swim normally borders on wetsuit legal, but with this years weather I am guessing there will be no wetsuits.

Overall a very nice race. I say do it.

I did it in 2006 and am registered again this year. The venue is very nice - calm swim, only a few rollers on the bike... it's a very fast course, double out and back run with only a few small hils. The run has very little shade, so be prepared for some heat and wear sunscreen. Personally, I've never had a bad experience at a setup race, so I don't think you could go wrong by racing this one. 

09 was wetsuit legal

10 was not

11 I do not know

Normally borderline, so take your suit. In 09 (my 1st tri) the day before it was 78 so I left the suit at home, but on race morning the said it was 75 and legal.

If I'm reading the info correctly, looks like the lake is 72 right now so it will be wetsuit legal. 

http://epec.saw.usace.army.mil/dailyrep.txt

Also, weather.com is currently calling for sunny and 79 on Sun.  We should be so lucky!

More water temp info. Click on "Lake Stats" in the upper righthand corner.

W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir

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Well, when I say 10-20 seconds you probably need to take that with a grain of salt.  As you know, time in a transition area is a funny thing.  But I can't imagine it's more than 30 at most.

Far be it from me to dispense too much advice on this topic but what the heck, here are some thoughts.  Pull the suit down to your waist while you're running to T1.  I also heard a tip to leave your goggles and swim cap on your head so your hands are free and that worked well last race.  Next, I typically turn aside as soon as I get into T1 to take the suit off rather than going all the way to my bike.  There's usually a big empty space with no people or bikes to contend with.  You can also do it before you get into T1 but that drags down your swim time : )  Then it's 1) pull to your knees, 2) pull one leg out and step on the suit, and 3) pull/step the other leg out.  It's a fast, messy affair.  Oh yeah, don't forget to use Tri-Glide or some sort of lubricant before putting the suit on.  Makes things much easier.

As far as practice, I've only practiced outside of races once or twice after open water practice swims.  Could probably do it in the shower.

Thanks for the tips. Mine is really really really OLD (but not used much) and it has zippers from my neck to my ankles for supposed easy removal but last time it wouldn't unzip once it got to my calves and I had used bodyglide before putting it on   I am definitely going to practice.

Looking forward to this weekend.

Don't forget your wetsuit!

5/30/2012 Event Details Posted for Kerr Lake Triathlon

The event details are posted for the Kerr Lake Triathlon. Make sure you take a moment to read through them. We will post swim start waves here by tomorrow evening at 9 PM. According to Kerr Lake website (http://www.kerrlake.info/fishing/index.htm) the surface water temperature is 70 degrees. An official temperature will be taken on Saturday and Sunday morning.

Agreed.  First off, the swim was the nicest course I've raced to date - clean, calm water.  The bike was as advertised and the pavement was good to great.  The run was a bit hot, but the out and back was nice since you get to see so many people.  I also couldn't get over how enthusiastic all the local volunteers were - really amazing.

This race is probably on my list for next year already. 

I had a good time... until the run, lol.

Just posted my race report.