Patriots Half and Williamsburg
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2014-08-07 1:44 PM |
Veteran 458 Greensburg, PA | Subject: Patriots Half and Williamsburg Hi all! I am heading down next month for this race and have never been in the area before. I was wondering if anyone has done the race and could offer any advice or pointers? What is the river like to swim in? What are the bike and run courses like? I have read the reviews and it sounds like fun! Also, any suggestions for places to eat? I always promise my husband some good food in exchange for supporting me! Thanks for any help! Karen |
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2014-08-07 2:07 PM in reply to: #5036586 |
Expert 663 Williamsburg, VA | Subject: RE: Patriots Half and Williamsburg Karen, It's been a couple years since I've done this race but it's a good one. River can have a pretty good current so watch out for that. Has a lot of silt so it is not clear and depending can be choppy if it's windy. Bike course is good but has a few small false flats, and few rolling hills. It's a bit on the rough side in places. I do the ride a lot for my training for IMFL. run is a nice one. Flat and has some shade. It does go onto a wooded trail which is easy on the knees! I do a lot of my running on that trail. As for restaurants...there are a lot of good ones. If you want decent Italian that isn't chain, there is Sals by Victor. Very good! If your a foodie and don't mind spending a bit for good food Le Yaca is really good French food. There is a great locals hang out for seafood called Oceans and Ale. Probably the best fish tacos I've ever had. If you have any other questions you can email me at [email protected]. I live right around the corner from the race! |
2014-08-07 3:13 PM in reply to: gadgetlaw |
Champion 14571 the alamo city, Texas | Subject: RE: Patriots Half and Williamsburg my favorite restaurant in Williamsburg is called Second Street, look it up online. their shrimp and grits are awesome. one other caution about the swim - the river is tidal in that area which can make things very different - or if you pre-swim on friday (the beach is open to the public so you can go out there any time) it may be completely different the next day. there is a long run out of the water to transition - some sand, some grass. the bike course is great for riding but terrible for spectators. i will be racing the sprint that weekend (i think!) good luck!! |
2014-08-20 1:55 PM in reply to: mehaner |
Veteran 458 Greensburg, PA | Subject: RE: Patriots Half and Williamsburg Thanks for the info! My husband is checking out the restaurants as I type! I am getting excited for the race. It sounds fun and a little different! Thanks again! Karen |
2014-08-25 2:57 PM in reply to: 0 |
Member 183 Alexandria, Virginia | Subject: RE: Patriots Half and Williamsburg The swim in the James river is brackish, with visibility being pretty low. The bike is a wonderfully flat course on unfrequented roads (there's a metric century ride earlier this year hosted by set up events that mirrors the route). Run is flat,with most being on a paved path. Large portions of the run do not have tree shade so sunscreen might help the sensitive. I did the sprint a few years ago, and the metric earlier this year, and I'm signed up for the half in a couple weeks. I'm not a local, but I'm from Northern Virginia and frequent the area. Edited by phifatech 2014-08-25 3:03 PM |
2014-08-26 2:43 AM in reply to: gadgetlaw |
Champion 14571 the alamo city, Texas | Subject: RE: Patriots Half and Williamsburg Originally posted by gadgetlaw Thanks for the info! My husband is checking out the restaurants as I type! I am getting excited for the race. It sounds fun and a little different! Thanks again! Karen also - if you are a breakfast lover (i am) my favorite post-patriots breakfast is five forks cafe. the sprint has basically zero after-race atmosphere, not sure if on the HIM day its any better? AG prizes are local wine - from Williamsburg Winery - wine is not the best but the tour of the winery is worth the $10 they charge, beautiful property! something to do post-race if you and husband are into that. the winery's restaurant is also very good. this is also quite close to the race site. |
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2014-08-26 12:37 PM in reply to: phifatech |
Veteran 458 Greensburg, PA | Subject: RE: Patriots Half and Williamsburg Thanks for the info about the course! And, I am absolutely a breakfast lover! I could eat pancakes all day long!! We will definitely check out Five Forks! Karen |
2014-09-04 6:42 PM in reply to: gadgetlaw |
Expert 1053 Culpeper, VA | Subject: RE: Patriots Half and Williamsburg My wife like's Captain George's, its a seafood buffet restaurant. A bit $$ but good. Swim is okay, no visibility the water is pretty murky and you should pay attention to the currents... swim wide if you need to, take advantage of currents when you have them. Bike ride is flat and unless you have a head wind a fast course... run course is flat. I'm racing the sprint and I may try to take my wetsuit off down by the river this year. The run to T1 is a bit of a hike up an incline. I'm trying to work out where to get a shower... have a great race everyone! |
2014-09-04 8:17 PM in reply to: xeon |
Champion 14571 the alamo city, Texas | Subject: RE: Patriots Half and Williamsburg Originally posted by xeon My wife like's Captain George's, its a seafood buffet restaurant. A bit $$ but good. Swim is okay, no visibility the water is pretty murky and you should pay attention to the currents... swim wide if you need to, take advantage of currents when you have them. Bike ride is flat and unless you have a head wind a fast course... run course is flat. I'm racing the sprint and I may try to take my wetsuit off down by the river this year. The run to T1 is a bit of a hike up an incline. I'm trying to work out where to get a shower... have a great race everyone! water temp measured at 80 this morning, might not need to worry about the wetsuit! |
2014-09-05 1:52 PM in reply to: mehaner |
Expert 1053 Culpeper, VA | Subject: RE: Patriots Half and Williamsburg Looks like it will be a non-wetsuit swim which is fine by me. The buoy temp is 82-83 degrees. You never know, sometimes they find a spot that is 78. Bringing my sleeveless just in case and I may not wear it anyway. |
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