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 2015-12-16 10:31 AM |
 DC |  Subject: Reston Tri Sell Out?Anyone know how fast it sells out? |
| 2015-12-17 8:44 AM in reply to: Porfirio |
Expert  972   Falls Church | Subject: RE: Reston Tri Sell Out? I think this used to sell out fairly quickly but it didn't last year until near race day. So I am thinking you have time. It is a very nicely run race.
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| 2015-12-17 4:02 PM in reply to: hoffsquared |
| DC | Subject: RE: Reston Tri Sell Out? Originally posted by hoffsquared I think this used to sell out fairly quickly but it didn't last year until near race day. So I am thinking you have time. It is a very nicely run race.
Thanks. Usually do the Nation's Tri but, as we are targeting Reston as our new home community, thought it would be "appropriate" to do a hometown triathlon. |
| 2015-12-18 9:45 AM in reply to: Porfirio |
Master 2429 Falls Church, Virginia | Subject: RE: Reston Tri Sell Out? It didn't sell out at all last year. For 2016 it is the same day as Nation's Tri. I'm targeting Reston as my first Oly this year! |
| 2015-12-18 10:00 AM in reply to: Atlantia |
Expert 972 Falls Church | Subject: RE: Reston Tri Sell Out? I think it is a great option instead of Nation's. Nation's became a bit too big for me and I didn't enjoy it after they implemented two loops on the bike. They host a swim in Lake Audobon the weekend before the race so you can get some practice on the actual course. There is also a spring tri in Reston that is also terrific. Good luck!
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| 2015-12-18 1:37 PM in reply to: hoffsquared |
Master 2429 Falls Church, Virginia | Subject: RE: Reston Tri Sell Out? Originally posted by hoffsquared I think it is a great option instead of Nation's. Nation's became a bit too big for me and I didn't enjoy it after they implemented two loops on the bike. They host a swim in Lake Audobon the weekend before the race so you can get some practice on the actual course. There is also a spring tri in Reston that is also terrific. Good luck!
Sorry to hijack the thread here, but Melanie, would you say a wetsuit is a "must" for the Reston Oly? |
| 2015-12-18 2:06 PM in reply to: Atlantia |
Expert 972 Falls Church | Subject: RE: Reston Tri Sell Out? Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by hoffsquared Sorry to hijack the thread here, but Melanie, would you say a wetsuit is a "must" for the Reston Oly? I think it is a great option instead of Nation's. Nation's became a bit too big for me and I didn't enjoy it after they implemented two loops on the bike. They host a swim in Lake Audobon the weekend before the race so you can get some practice on the actual course. There is also a spring tri in Reston that is also terrific. Good luck!
So I think this really all depends on the weather and water temp. I cannot remember if I wore one or not. If the race is wetsuit legal, I will wear one. There are two main things I remember about the swim portion. The first is that the course is pretty much an out and back. This resulted in sort of a washing machine effect of the water. The water just didn't have space to dissipate the waves between swimmers going two ways (separated by a buoy line) and the lake shoreline. Also the swim waves go off by estimated time not by age group. So it was hard to get some separation between swimmers. I ended up being sandwiched by to fairly large fellows the entire race. Doing the practice swim is a really good idea. |
| 2015-12-22 9:42 AM in reply to: hoffsquared |
Master 2725 Washington, DC Metro | Subject: RE: Reston Tri Sell Out? This is a great race. The course gets a little tight in some spots, but overall a very solid "local" race. I did it in 11, 12, and 13 and it sold out pretty quick. I might just get back in this year if its still open.
As to the wet suit question, the swim was cancelled in 11 so I've only done the swim twice... once with and once without. |
| 2016-06-29 10:46 PM in reply to: Porfirio |
| 2 | Subject: RE: Reston Tri Sell Out? I'm brand new on this site, and brand new to Triathlon. I've run a marathon in the recent past, and I've been working on my cycling skills, as well as swimming. I am ready to tackle an Olympic Tri, and I've been training for it. I just don't want to get into something where I'm in over my head (literally and figuratively!) For reference, I'm currently able to swim the 1500 distance in a pool (different than open water) and my marathon time is 5 hours (pretty slow.) My cycling is coming along, but I'm no speed demon, that's for sure! I live near Reston, but I'm wondering is this race: -OK for a first-time open water swimmer? -OK for a first-time Triathlete? -OK for someone without an expensive Tri bike? (basic Trek recreation bike) -OK for someone who may have a slower time? |
| 2016-07-07 3:07 PM in reply to: 0 |
Master 2725 Washington, DC Metro | Subject: RE: Reston Tri Sell Out? Originally posted by Heyruthie I'm brand new on this site, and brand new to Triathlon. I've run a marathon in the recent past, and I've been working on my cycling skills, as well as swimming. I am ready to tackle an Olympic Tri, and I've been training for it. I just don't want to get into something where I'm in over my head (literally and figuratively!) For reference, I'm currently able to swim the 1500 distance in a pool (different than open water) and my marathon time is 5 hours (pretty slow.) My cycling is coming along, but I'm no speed demon, that's for sure! I live near Reston, but I'm wondering is this race: -OK for a first-time open water swimmer? yes. The lake is pretty flat and open, no real current or chop to deal with. It's also a wave start and small-ish race so you likley go in the water with only a few dozen or so other people -OK for a first-time Triathlete? Absolutely, its a great race for a first-timer. They put on a good race, the couse is pretty nice and they have great swag. -OK for someone without an expensive Tri bike? (basic Trek recreation bike) IMHO any tri is fine for someone without an expensive bike. So long as its safe, rolls and stops, you'll be good! -OK for someone who may have a slower time? Sure. Someone will always win and someone will always finish last. Most of the time we all finish somewhere in between. Edited by Sous 2016-07-07 3:07 PM |
| 2016-07-10 11:07 PM in reply to: Sous |
| 2 | Subject: RE: Reston Tri Sell Out? Thank you, Sous, for your encouraging reply! I'm going to check the website to make sure the Reston Tri hasn't sold out yet, and if it hasn't, I think I'm going to take the plunge. I'm nervous, but if I don't do it now, it will never get easier :-) |
| 2016-07-11 10:18 AM in reply to: Heyruthie |
Master 2725 Washington, DC Metro | Subject: RE: Reston Tri Sell Out? Originally posted by Heyruthie Thank you, Sous, for your encouraging reply! I'm going to check the website to make sure the Reston Tri hasn't sold out yet, and if it hasn't, I think I'm going to take the plunge. I'm nervous, but if I don't do it now, it will never get easier :-) Awesome, I wish you the best of luck. This is really a pretty cool race and one that I'd most certainly recommend for anyone to do (first-timer or not). Keep on training, maybe try to get some open water swims in so the race won't be your first time (there a few places and groups that do clinics) , and above all ENJOY yourself, your first race should be about finishing happy and healthy, not about time or place. Good luck!! |
| 2016-07-15 10:19 AM in reply to: Sous |
Master 2429 Falls Church, Virginia | Subject: RE: Reston Tri Sell Out? Just signed up! This will be my first Oly!! |
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