Snytjie Posted November 7, 2013 Share Heita, So, Jailbreak 2013 becomes another sold out tri in 2013 (bar unpaid entries which have 24 hours to respond). Demand is certainly right up there for tri's! How are the final stages of training going? And for us first timers, what can we expect? Heat? It's my first 70.3 and I'm a bit worried about the potential temperature on a typical 6 December day in Worcester... I saw a three year old blog with a different bike route description from where it is now (up past Rawsonville towards Slanghoek vs the current one around the dam). Is the current route the same as last year? Edited November 7, 2013 by Snytjie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reteid Posted November 7, 2013 Share wil also be there but just doing the mini.cant answer your question as it will be my first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reteid Posted November 7, 2013 Share if it is anything like slanghoek sunblock would be the first item to pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidekick Racer Posted November 7, 2013 Share It is a toughie - I would say the max is far mentally tougher than the 70.3. Very few spectators on the run course, flat and windy bike, and a pretty competitive field. Also very hot - remember it hitting 35 degrees on the run 2 years ago. The shorter one overlaps the max in time and routes and looks a vibe (have yet to do the short one) Awesome race, very well organised and great routes. Going to be a goodie!! Edited November 7, 2013 by Sidekick Racer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlinkFan Posted November 7, 2013 Share Hot hot hot! Did the mini as prep for 70.3 this year. The course i pretty flat, but the wind can hammer you. I suffered like mad on the run as it was pretty hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted November 7, 2013 Share The heat is a good indicator of what EL will be like mark_raa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone07 Posted November 7, 2013 Share AAh no, is it sold out already both the mini and the max?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snytjie Posted November 7, 2013 Share AAh no, is it sold out already both the mini and the max?? Facebook site says it's out, and they gave instruction to unpaid registrations to pay within 24 hours. No doubt some won't pay so make sure your name gets on a waiting list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted November 7, 2013 Share Sold out ... on a Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ostrich Posted November 8, 2013 Share What they said. Windy on the cycle and hot on the run. I still have my triathlon tan from last year.At least all three legs of the event are flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinamic coach Posted November 10, 2013 Share excited to go back, raced it a few years ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snytjie Posted November 11, 2013 Share Rode the bike course yesterday. It was only 27 degrees, but I felt it by 11:00. I didn't particularly feel like running 21km when I finished riding... Very scenic though: that part of the valley is very beautiful. There was also a 25-30km/h wind at times, but it was not nearly as challenging as the heat. In fact, I bloody hope the wind blows on race day! I have another question which to which there is no response on the FB page: What was access like to the prison grounds last year? My wife is staying at a guesthouse on the route, and I'm trying to find out if she will be able to get in and out during the race... Edited November 11, 2013 by Snytjie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidekick Racer Posted November 18, 2013 Share Rode the bike course yesterday. It was only 27 degrees, but I felt it by 11:00. I didn't particularly feel like running 21km when I finished riding... Very scenic though: that part of the valley is very beautiful. There was also a 25-30km/h wind at times, but it was not nearly as challenging as the heat. In fact, I bloody hope the wind blows on race day! I have another question which to which there is no response on the FB page: What was access like to the prison grounds last year? My wife is staying at a guesthouse on the route, and I'm trying to find out if she will be able to get in and out during the race... Usually can come and go freely. Last year all the prisoners visitors were arriving during the race, which I have never experienced to be an issue as it is handled extremely well but one of the reasons for the day change this year. As long as it is the same as previous years she should be able to leave and then return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snytjie Posted November 19, 2013 Share Shot, thanks. They eventually answered on FB too: they try to limit traffic but the road is not fully closed. Getting exited! Four more hard sessions, taper, go! Sidekick Racer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_raa Posted November 28, 2013 Share The heat is a good indicator of what EL will be like Don't forget the wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilana Posted November 28, 2013 Share It is hot hot hot and windy windy windy. Far tougher than 70.3 imoThis race will test your mind and your body. Can't wait for race day. Sidekick Racer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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