mtbgirlz Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 http://www.ilovedurban.co.za/sardines-have-arrived-in-durban/
Foxbat Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 So I had a shoulder op 2weeks ago for a grade 3 ac joint seperation. Pain is easying off now but that damn little voice in my head still keeps saying I should line up. It wil be exactly 4 weeks on race day since I crashed and had the op. I would probably be ok on the bike and the run if I dont crash or fall, the swim is the issue. Risk vs reward senario I suppose??? Any advise to put an end to my pondering?
Dean Lance Tyler Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 http://www.ilovedurban.co.za/sardines-have-arrived-in-durban/ Ya I saw that today too and worried a bit. Shark nets will have been taken out but not sure how long the sardines stay for. I wonder what will happen
nochain Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Want to maybe find out if someone has a extra space for me traveling down to Durban on the Saturday and coming back on the Sunday.(Jhb/Pta area)Or alternative is there someone that wants to drive down with me and share costs? Don't really want to drive down on my own. Send me a PM.
Rocket-Boy Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 So I had a shoulder op 2weeks ago for a grade 3 ac joint seperation. Pain is easying off now but that damn little voice in my head still keeps saying I should line up. It wil be exactly 4 weeks on race day since I crashed and had the op. I would probably be ok on the bike and the run if I dont crash or fall, the swim is the issue. Risk vs reward senario I suppose??? Any advise to put an end to my pondering?My advice would be "dont drown"Seriously though, its not like its a walk in the park and you either wont make it or you will make it but will suffer through it. Personally I would say rest up and get strong, there will be plenty more races to come.Only you really know your body though so you would have to make the call to see if you will be ok.
reteid Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 not to hijack but a few questions.i have not been to durbs in like 30 years. flying down from ct on Friday how far is airport from like the registration area?is there public transport on the beachfront to registration area as I will be staying at silversands and need to get to and from registration and race start? probably race nerves starting.
reteid Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 I like this tapering thing that I started with this week.
reteid Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 will there be showers to get the salt water off coming into T1 or only cleaning the feet type things?
Sidekick Racer Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 So I had a shoulder op 2weeks ago for a grade 3 ac joint seperation. Pain is easying off now but that damn little voice in my head still keeps saying I should line up. It wil be exactly 4 weeks on race day since I crashed and had the op. I would probably be ok on the bike and the run if I dont crash or fall, the swim is the issue. Risk vs reward senario I suppose??? Any advise to put an end to my pondering? How strong is your kicking... Athletes always rush back into things...if anything it will be an adventure and some GEES. But only you know how it really feels...
fanievb Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 not to hijack but a few questions.i have not been to durbs in like 30 years. flying down from ct on Friday how far is airport from like the registration area?is there public transport on the beachfront to registration area as I will be staying at silversands and need to get to and from registration and race start? probably race nerves starting. will there be showers to get the salt water off coming into T1 or only cleaning the feet type things? 1. not a local so try http://maps.google.co.za/to work out distances 2. there will be a shuttle on race day only3. no showers due to water restrictions in DBN only foot baths see http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman-70.3/durban/athletes/live-qna.aspx#axzz3gbTN7VGs
DawieO Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 That sardine thing happened to me many years ago at the Suncoast tri. They cancelled the swim and did 2 runs instead. Hope it doesn't happen on Sat. Wish I was there!
reteid Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 I realy hope there is a swim.its not a tri without the swim
skipperw Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 EL we switched sides of the road. What is the standard rule in SA? Keep ..... Pass ......?
stomp13 Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Is there a list with all the athletes?http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman-70.3/durban/athletes/race-numbers.aspx#axzz3ghKs7xBl
stomp13 Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 not to hijack but a few questions.i have not been to durbs in like 30 years. flying down from ct on Friday how far is airport from like the registration area?is there public transport on the beachfront to registration area as I will be staying at silversands and need to get to and from registration and race start? probably race nerves starting. Airport to Suncoast is about 30km. Will take you 20 - 40 minutes depending on the time of day you land. Commuter traffic on Friday can make it a very slow drive, but Saturday it will be quite quick. When you get onto the N3 from the airport, take the first exit for Umdloti and then take the coastal M4 road into Durban. This will give you a sighter of half of the cycle route.
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