IceCreamMan Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 unfortunately I forgot to trigger my watch so not sure on the swim distance however i thought it was a bit long. i swim 1500 metres in around 23:45 normally...on the day i took 25:20 odd so i would not be surprised if it was 100 metres longer or so but negligible anyway the cycle, yip 38.9 km the run 9,9 as well. but it was damn close to 10.
mrhilux Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 This was an awesome event, nice preparation for 70.3. Run was my strong point but I like the bike more. The weather was just perfect. Now I need to go swim, I was almost last at the swim.
davem Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 On 11/3/2014 at 2:20 PM, IceCreamMan said: By the way, on the cycle leg I was overtaken by a one legged cyclist ...man that guy was uber fast and only one leg. Kinda humbling and motivating at the same time Oswald Kydd is an incredible athlete. 2h46m50s overall. Unbelievable is his T1 of 2:17 which includes putting on his... leg!
davem Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 On 11/3/2014 at 2:48 PM, IceCreamMan said: i took 25:20 odd Were you in a boat?
IceCreamMan Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 On 11/3/2014 at 2:57 PM, davem said: Were you in a boat?OPen water swimming is my original sport until I got bored with swimming up and down in a pool in the off season and bought a bike an takkies to do tri's .. So it is my strong event even though I have not been training as much as I used to. That Oswald guy is amazing, I think I only ended a place or 2 ahead of him in category. I took nearly 5 in transition one. You got to take off yr hat to all participants because we know the sacrifices that are made to get to the start but some participants just deserve more respect...this ou and that other guy that takes his kid ...very humbling..
IceCreamMan Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Entered for 2015. Kinda like this event...well supported and the cycle leg is cool now its on the highway.
davem Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Is the course the same? Last years course was pretty good.
IceCreamMan Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 On 6/8/2015 at 2:22 PM, davem said: Is the course the same? Last years course was pretty good.good question...I just assumed it would be.... aint I the idjut if it turns out it is not.
ScottCM Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Seriously planning on this being my first tri. Any idea when the entries close as i have to relook at my finances a few more time before i can pay the entry.
IceCreamMan Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 On 6/8/2015 at 2:39 PM, ScottC-M said: Seriously planning on this being my first tri. Any idea when the entries close as i have to relook at my finances a few more time before i can pay the entry.They will close when the limit is reached. Not sure when that will be. Ironman will let us know when there is like a 100 entries left and so on though via their facebook page. It is a great Tri to start with...the swim is pleasant, the cycle leg is nice and fast with only the very last hill being any challenge and the run is 2 x 5km laps. It generally is well supported and entry to and exit from the event is well organized. R902 this year, its a little expensive but you get a nice bag, a really cool shirt and a generally a well organsied event. As a first intro to Tri, I think it ticks all the boxes so do it.
Crossmonster Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 I'm in for this one aswell. Good build up... 5150 Bela Bela, 5150 Germiston then Xterra in January.
IceCreamMan Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Only a handful of entries left as I understand it
Crossmonster Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Luckily I've already registered! Training not going as healthy as I would've hoped after the big move to Nelspruit and new job and everything. Have to work hard the remaining 3 weeks! Atleast I got a wetsuit by now... 20mins to get on, 30secs to get out... lol
ScottCM Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Just entered, this will officially be my first Try at a TRI (Lame I know but hey, its Friday) Will Germiston Lake be warm enough to swim without a wetsuit as i don't own one?
IceCreamMan Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 On 10/2/2015 at 1:23 PM, ScottC-M said: Just entered, this will officially be my first Try at a TRI (Lame I know but hey, its Friday) Will Germiston Lake be warm enough to swim without a wetsuit as i don't own one?Yip, last 2 years it's been around 19 degrees. While I own a wetsuit I only wear it in PE.
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