majestic Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Impossible. It cant be that hot? Are you referring to Sea Surface Temps?http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Eastern-Beach/seatemp
davem Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 At 26.3 degrees you going to have okes crying about not being allowed to use their wetsuits again.
gripen Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 That site uses satellites to measure (i.e. guesstimate) the water temperature at the surface. I'd expect that it would be the normal 22 degrees. That would be perfect, not like the sub-15 last year.
SwissVan Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Impossible. It cant be that hot? Are you referring to Sea Surface Temps? Classic "het jou"
davem Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Any hubbers want to get together in EL for some Garfield style smacktalk?
majestic Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit in water temperatures between 76.1 degrees Fahrenheit (24.5 degrees Celsius) and 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius)will not be eligible for awards, including World Championship slots. Originally from: http://ironman.com/faq/rulesfaq#ixzz1jcmJFb9b
Zula Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit in water temperatures between 76.1 degrees Fahrenheit (24.5 degrees Celsius) and 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius)will not be eligible for awards, including World Championship slots.  Originally from: http://ironman.com/f...q#ixzz1jcmJFb9b  That wont be an issue come Sunday. No way that water will be warmer than 24.5
JGR Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 That wont be an issue come Sunday. No way that water will be warmer than 24.5 I grew up in EL and worked as a lifeguard for many years and not once can i recall the temp getting that high. The sea is not where as warm as Durban and i doubt it will be over 20 on Sunday.
deanbean Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Recieved this Text from the met office this morning;Warning for 17-19 January 2012: A Heat Wave with persistently high temperatures over the Eastern Cape for the 17-19 January 2012 is expected.That should warm the sea up nicely, also wind for the week will be predominantly east to north-east till Friday, so expect warm water this year. Good luck to all competitors.
MDW Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Some more tips for the 70.3 field enjoy :-) 6 DAYS TO IM 70.3 EAST LONDON - HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE FINAL FEW DAYS So much is racing through participant minds right now, the pre-race nerves, the what if's and failure to meet expectations. The have I trained enough and particularly in this week when you have toned down your training I am sure you are all asking what should I be doing to prepare mentally and physically. The training is done and dusted and this week is purely about going through the motions of getting to race day in one piece. Even though its a quiet training period there is a lot that can be done to ensure you get to race day in the best physical and emotional condition possible. The two aspects we will focus on in this information pointer will be on nutrition and mental preparation. On the nutrition side the focus this week should be on eating frequent, healthy and proper immune and energy boosting foods. Its also important to resist foods which are high in sugar, too spicy and too heavy on the digestive system. This includes things such as heavy red meats, high lactose foods and foods that are too high in fiber.  When speaking of the frequency of meals below is a guide that should be used to ensure you are keeping your energy levels, glycogen stores topped up and immune system strong --Upon Wakening--Try a herbal tea to kick start he digestive system and get the appetite going, our recommendations are:- Green Tea- Rooibos Tea- Yerba Mate Tea- Chamomile ---Breakfast------ 1. Rolled or Steel Cut Oats simmered in hot water Low Fat yoghurt Some fruit options in the mix - Blueberries - Raspberries -Strawberries - Half Banana Flax Seeds Sugar Free Peanut Butter Half Tablespoon Raw Honey Dash of Slivered Almond 2. Another Low GI Cereal with some fruit in the mix3. Boiled or Scrambled Egg or Vegetable or Fruit Omlette on Low GI toast Make this meal count its going to set the tone for the day, option 1 is delicious. If you are training in the morning before breakfast have a small snack before such as a slice of toast with jam or cereal shake again something low GI, ensure you recover afterwards with a proper meal like the above. ----Mid Morning Snack-----A word of advice is not to let hours go by without eating, ensure you snack frequently. My advice would be to carry a lunch bag stacked with some snack options such as: ApplesApricotsCrackers Low Fat Cottage CheeseTahina TofuLow Fat YoghurtRaw Almonds100% Coconut BreadPearsBerriesSugar Free Peanut Butter25gram Biltong packet These are of course options, we are individuals so take what suites you, an example of a small snack would be1 x Apple 1 x teaspoon peanut butterorCrackers with low fat cottage cheese or tofu Do not overeat just stay comfortable and topped up. ----Lunch Meal--------Usually this is where I throw my starch carbohydrates into the mix with some easily digestible proteins so some examples of the carbohydrates I prefer are Quinoa100% Rye100% Rye PastaBrown RiceWild RiceSweet Potatoe The Proteins I would prefer which are also easy on the system areChicken BreastTurkey BreastTunaSalmon MackerelSardinesSoyaBoiled Eggs Healthy adds which of course are mainly the healthy carbohydrates or fats or dual fruits such as: SpinachAvocadoTomatoesRocketChives WatercressPeppadewsPeppers (Red, Yellow, Green) Examples of my preferable lunch times meals would be things such as  Tuna SaladEgg SaladChicken SaladFish Salad (Salmon) I try to ensure my carbohydrate intake is slightly higher in this week, meaning 3 portions to 1 portion of protein, I take in more protein in my snacks and in the evening. I don't like to overdo the carbohydrates at night, especially since its a taper week. ---------Afternoon Snacks-------------------Use the same menu options for the morning snacks but go with some variety see what works for you.  If you feel there are large gaps between meals from a time point of view then please add a small snack here or there in between to keep you feeling balanced. --------Dinner---------One of my favorite meals as I get to chill and experiment. Also this is a light meal, not a heavy meal, you don't want to overeat this week, and especially at night, your focus should be on achieving a solid nights sleep and each day you get that solid sleep will see you doing better on race day. Overeating will make you feel uncomfortable and impact your sleep significantly, there is no need to panic with night time meals, if you have eaten consistently through the day you will be 1000% as far as your energy requirements go. Also ensure you eat your meal before 8pm please. I prefer a low carbohydrate higher protein meal, so my carbohydrates are cut down to 1 portion and my protein upped to 2 portions. I still stick to the basic principles of the table above of healthy carbohydrates and easily digestible proteins.  Meal options can be such things as Omlette (vegetable or salad filling with some rice or quinoa)Omlette on toast with salad on the sideScrambled eggs with a slice of rye bread or quinoa or rice 2 x Chicken Breasts with Salad and a portion of rice or quinoa 2 small Chicken Wraps with chicken breast and salad inside Again the stressing point is not to overeat, finish dinner feeling comfortable.   ------Bedtime Snack--------Assuming you did not eat your meal at 9-10pm at night, if you are still a little peckish when you go to sleep have a little snack. I usually have a 1/2 low fat yoghurt with some chopped fruit but usually 2 slices pineapple, half apple or some berries, don't go with melons or grapes as they are high in sugar and could impact your sleep  These are just some eating guidelines which I have used for around 15 years, and I have found them to be very balanced and sustainable allowing me to give of my best in a training or racing session. We are all individuals and all have unique requirements so again this is just a guidelines and not a cast in stone menu. Some other important factors are your hydration requirements. You need to consume water daily, and this means water, not coke, not fruit juice not coffee, good old plain water. Two liters at least please, and if you do pump a cup of coffee then 2.5 liters please......I think you get the idea. Hydration this week is key to you performance. Please do not drink it all at once, space out your hydration, carry a water bottle with you in your car and in your office ensure you are sipping frequently. I little trick I do is add some fresh lemon to the mix, it helps with alkaline in the digestive system. Most people know lemon to be acidic but this is not the case when it enters the body, it reduces acid production. Another final topic I would like to discuss is the supplement or multivitamin area. Its not a bad idea to have a Vitamin B1.6.12 (Neurobian) injection today or tomorrow, as it will assist in an immune system boost just making your body that much more resistant to infection. Taking in a Vitamin C supplement daily is also a good idea. The last thing you want after all this preparation is to be sick on race day.Scratchy throat signs are a sure sign of lowered immunity and possible onset of infection, a neurobian will help, and a zinc lozenger or supplement can also assist in reducing risk of infection.A good multivitamin goes a long way, BUT remember supplements are exactly that, they supplement a healthy diet not replace one, so ensure you are eating healthily because that is the start.I also believe taking in an Omega supplement is a necessity if you are not eating proper fats in your diets and getting the correct combination of healthy oils. One more trick I learned many years ago is that during a triathlon swim swallowing water can lead to a little bit of an upset stomach especially if there is a little bit of unclean water in the mix. I usually swallow a charcoal tablet morning before the race, it lines the stomach and reduces the risk of stomach problems on route. Again this works for me, but everyone is an individual, some people have stomachs of steel ;-). I think that's enough to snack on for today, the next tip will focus on mental preparation to ensure you are calm and relaxed going into the event :-) All the best The 32Gi Team
Lava girl Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Also getting nervous now. Missed the bike cut-off last year and seems like we can expect some rain again. But I've trained with a coach this year, so just want to go out and enjoy the day.
Garfield2010 Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Also getting nervous now. Missed the bike cut-off last year and seems like we can expect some rain again. But I've trained with a coach this year, so just want to go out and enjoy the day. Dont get nervous as it also eats up a lot of your energy. Hmmmmmm, now you are probably even more nervous! Dont worry, the winds and rain wont be as bad as last year! You will do just fine. Gripen should worry as he absolutely falls apart when the wind is more than 5km per hour.
JGR Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Someone should arrange a hubbers table at the awards dinner/after party?
Garfield2010 Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Unfortunately I have to leave right after the event...............
mrmed Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 http://www.surf-fore...n-Beach/seatemp Anyone want to put money on a non-wetsuit swim?
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