Vetplant Posted August 22, 2016 Share I was in wave 2 as well, the swim felt more like a boxing match than a swim. For me was a good training session, swim was ok although found in more rough and tumble with a lot of jostling/banging into others (perhaps the groups were bigger, Wave 2)From the Race Numbers Spreadsheet it was evident that Wave 2 was going to be hectic in the swim. Close to 400 men in that wave. So I made a tactical decision to start at the back and to the left, still rubbed shoulders with a couple of folks but nothing to write home about. It was quite chilled and friendly at the back. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2950481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossmonster Posted August 22, 2016 Share swim was ok although found in more rough and tumble with a lot of jostling/banging into others (perhaps the groups were bigger, Wave 2) I was in wave 2 as well, the swim felt more like a boxing match than a swim. I was also in wave 2, and experienced the same. Someone knocked me so hard with an elbow at some stage that I was dizzy for a couple of minutes, even still when I got out... Made me worry at some stage if I did loose conscienceless, you would probably drown cause you'd go under fairly quickly without anyone even knowing. Wave 2 is by far the biggest group being 18 to 35, they should make it 18 to 30 or something, cause the wave after us wasn't that big. As for the rest of the race, tough! Cycle was lekker though, I passed allot of guys on the uphills. The second half of the run was brutal, I walked quite a bit and still managed n 55min run. Awesome event, looking forward to the 5150 in PE. Vetplant and Beesrib 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2950484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renier82 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Nice reading the experiences of others.also think it was well organized and a fun event nonetheless.ran into so many people i knew, had alot of respect for the guys competimg with mountain bikes and knobly tires... Theu suffered bigtime Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2950915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beesrib Posted August 23, 2016 Share well done on the bela bela. Sounds like a good event. Will need to make a plan and join next year. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2951054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted August 23, 2016 Share Some news .......Usually have Sprint and Olympic distances... so for those wanting to give it a tri https://www.facebook.com/trinitysportsza/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf Hello All! We haven't been sleeping since April we promise!We are so happy to announce we have received all approvals for our next series. Confirmed Dates for Germiston are:- 6 November 2016 - 15 January 2017 (incorporating CGT Triathlon Championship)- 23 April 2017 (incorporating CGT Duathlon Championship)Website entries will open soon, and we might some more stuff in the works too so watch this space :-) Renier82, _David_ and Vetplant 3 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2951661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
_David_ Posted August 24, 2016 Share Some news .......Usually have Sprint and Olympic distances... so for those wanting to give it a tri https://www.facebook.com/trinitysportsza/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf Hello All! We haven't been sleeping since April we promise!We are so happy to announce we have received all approvals for our next series. Confirmed Dates for Germiston are:- 6 November 2016 - 15 January 2017 (incorporating CGT Triathlon Championship)- 23 April 2017 (incorporating CGT Duathlon Championship)Website entries will open soon, and we might some more stuff in the works too so watch this space :-) It's a pity that the first one is on the same day as the Soweto marathon. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2952263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted August 24, 2016 Share It's a pity that the first one is on the same day as the Soweto marathon.Did not notice that... yes is a pity as will also be doing the marathon Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2952282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted August 24, 2016 Share Did not notice that... yes is a pity as will also be doing the marathon ditto....paid and registered for Soweto marathon. My very first marathon ever not preceded by a 3.8 km swim and 180 km cycle but will still be slow as shite Edited August 24, 2016 by IceCreamMan shaper 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2952468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted August 26, 2016 Share Trying to enter the 11 global is a mission, cannot make the payment, is it the idiot between keyboard and chair or their system. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2953968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacc Posted August 26, 2016 Share ditto....paid and registered for Soweto marathon. My very first marathon ever not preceded by a 3.8 km swim and 180 km cycle but will still be slow as shiteSoweto is tough, just take it easy and enjoy the "scenery". There are some tough climbs and it is hot in November. Enjoy your first marathon! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2953973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renier82 Posted August 26, 2016 Share btw, did anyone else get sick after the weekend at Bela 5150? had a mean stomach bug, was sick all week, another friend whom partook with me also got sick bad. Craai 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2954318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted August 26, 2016 Share btw, did anyone else get sick after the weekend at Bela 5150? had a mean stomach bug, was sick all week, another friend whom partook with me also got sick bad.Man up you are triathlete now !! Renier82 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2954320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beesrib Posted August 26, 2016 Share Man up you are triathlete now !! nothing like a couple of sips of dam water! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2954325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted August 26, 2016 Share nothing like a couple of sips of dam water!learn to breath more and swallow less ... but also in part could be down to your body immune system being low especially if you are not use to pushing it to the limits Beesrib 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2954332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted August 26, 2016 Share btw, did anyone else get sick after the weekend at Bela 5150? had a mean stomach bug, was sick all week, another friend whom partook with me also got sick bad.Yep, I got pretty sick on Monday, round about mid morning. It only really cleared up by Wednesday. I wasn't bedridden or anything, but had no appetite for two days and my stomach was cramping badly. Probably something in the water, I swallowed some decent quantities of the dam water. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2954333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craai Posted August 26, 2016 Share btw, did anyone else get sick after the weekend at Bela 5150? had a mean stomach bug, was sick all week, another friend whom partook with me also got sick bad.Yip, only hit me on Tuesday, but had a very unhappy tummy from then on until today Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/160351-give-it-a-tri/page/18/#findComment-2954334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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