Milkworx

Hi Guys, I am contemplating going the "natural" way with my running, any thoughts on Inov-8? I currently use New Balance shoes (for overpronation) and wondering if it's wise to go to the minimal cushioning way....

I swam there this weekend....and I am still alive and kicking!

The race pics are uploaded, some things cannot be unseen http://www.shopfinisherpix.com/events/single-view/eaction/show/ectrl/Events/event/5i50-bela-bela-triathlon-2012.html

I did last weekend's 5150 on road tri with MTB (and knobblies) and going to do 94.7 with it!!! Nothing wrong!

Looks interesting.....I like http://www.silverbacklab.com/2011_website_SILVERBACK/segmentation.htm

Splits were just uploaded at http://www.5150.co.za/athletes/results-certificates Eish, swim she was good, run she was very bad!

In short, MTFU and train harder!

Well said! My only reason for mentioning "niggles" here is to help organizers with feedback, and I know a lot of them read what is said on THIS forum. Not sure about 5150 okes, but other organisers definitely do. All in all a great event like I said a few times now!

Oh yes...sorry I forgot about the swimcap, a logo would be nice and at least a good quality one, not the thin/flimsy one we got.Yes there was a lot of bottles at the bike water point...they could have included one in the goody bag....and maybe a number belt(saw alot of guys with pins on their tri-suites, cant be good....)

My humble opinion.... 1. I would rather get a good quality shirt(like the one we got) than a large amount of useless stuff (like soap, testers and very low quality shirt) 2. I Agree, maybe they can apply the rules more in the swim (may stand but not walk) 3. Did not notice that (was on MTB) 4. That was quite clear to me and was also mentioned in the race briefing as well as the prep pack.Signs were also quite clear to me 5.I agree, some more shade would be nice for the spectators This was my 5th tri and definitely the best organized one in my opinion......there will always be some issues with events of this size, but for me it was great!

I must agree with you on all the points....I heard from the resort security guys that the guy dehydrated...also hope he is ok! Was it just me or was there allot of technicals on the bike section? (or is it normal amount)

Was a great (but tough) event, the wind killed me on the bike...... All and all a wonderful weekend, big up to the organisers!

2 more sleeps, last training session done yesterday, cant wait! Good to hear Seeker, its all about the enjoyment....or that's what THEY say...

]Thank you very much for the offer, but I have never swam with one before and don't want my first swim to be in the 5150.... The punches and kicks are enough to worry about...I'll just MTFU But thanks again for the offer, going to purchase one in Nov for sure! (Gonna give the Xterra okes a call)

No, I'm not totally mad .....just spending too much of my tom on the MTB

Hi guys, do you know what is the total climbing for the 30km route?

Oh and no wetsuit

I'm also going to be there, making a weekend of it! I will be the slow oke on the MTB (with knobbly tires)

Not bad at all, in training I swim a 1.5k in about 30min (16min for 800) And in the off road tri's I am normally in the fist half of the field on the swim.

Hi guys, check the latest Emmarentia Water Quality Report Gives me some peace of mind http://www.dabulamanzi.co.za/Results/Emma%20Dam%20July%202012.pdf

Hi guys, check the latest Emmarentia Water Quality Report Gives me some peace of mind http://www.dabulamanzi.co.za/Results/Emma%20Dam%20July%202012.pdf

Quick question,what distance do you swim in your training sessions for the 5150?

Aaah damn! My bad! I misread it as you are NOT allowed...then panicked ....because I am doing it on MTB. Sorry!

As far as I know you can use MTB, where did you hear that? Under FAQ's http://www.5150.co.za/information/faqs 18. What type of bike can I use? You can use a triathlon bike/time trial bike, conventional road bike or mountain bike

I agree 100%