Craig
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Post by Craig on Jun 14, 2009 15:09:45 GMT -5
Anyone doing the Planet X Triathlon in Munroe Falls on June 21st? Fun sprint race to kick off the triathlon season.
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Post by birddog1 on Jun 14, 2009 15:45:41 GMT -5
Ill be there, It will be my first tri. Ive been there several times to swim the lane.
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Post by Tiffany on Jun 14, 2009 16:34:25 GMT -5
I'm in!!  BTW, is the swim in a lake or pool? Couldn't find that info ... |
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Post by Kim Zepp on Jun 14, 2009 18:40:12 GMT -5
I'm in!
Docheindeldvm - The swim is in the lake at Munroe Falls Metro Park. We do a swim there every Mon. and Fri. at 6 PM. Feel free to join us this week to try it out before the race!
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Post by Steve Wilson on Jun 15, 2009 6:56:51 GMT -5
I'm in.
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Post by Tiffany on Jun 15, 2009 15:53:53 GMT -5
Okay, another newbie question ... should I (or even, Can I???) wear a wetsuit in the swim at this tri? I have one (never used it yet) but am unsure as to whether to use it for this race or not?
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Post by Kim Zepp on Jun 15, 2009 19:46:02 GMT -5
Yes, you can wear a wet suit for this tri. Today the water was warm enough for people to swim without them.
If you have NEVER worn one, you might not want to try that out for the first time in a race though.
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Post by Tiffany on Jun 15, 2009 22:35:59 GMT -5
Kim, I figured I'd do just as I always do and jump right in - first time and all. This tri is my attempt to get my feet wet by getting back into tris anyway, and to get a feel for the bigger ones I'm doing in 2 mos. I suppose I'd rather wear it if most swimmers wear one, and not, if not. "I just want to fit in"!!!! LOLOL I think there is a fair chance I will join you all for the Friday eve swim so that could help clarify for me. Do most people wear them or most not??
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Post by erinj on Jun 16, 2009 14:29:18 GMT -5
ya know what? it could go either way...i didn't wear mine last year...really short swim...water is not too cold...but some people did
wear it if you feel so inclined...you won't be "odd man out" either way...
(i just tried to look for pictures from last years race to give you a percentage, but then i remembered my husband only took video and i would have to find that)
how i would make my decision if this is not an important race for you, is by asking if you plan to wear it for your big races...practicing getting it off in an actual race situation will be beneficial if you plan olympic, half, or im distances this season...if you are only doing sprints i would probably skip it?
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Post by philjolliff on Jun 17, 2009 7:10:59 GMT -5
Danielle and I are both in for this race.
Neither of us will wear a wetsuit - just too short of a swim to make it worth the transition time. If I had to take a guess from the pictures I have from the race last year, I'd put wetsuit wearing at about 25% - so if you wear one you wouldn't be alone.
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BTW, is the swim in a lake or pool? Couldn't find that info ...
