Hello everyone, I'm wanting some feedback on the club's Saturday am open water swims. I'm considering joining the group since I've never done an organized open...
It is wonderful b/c you feel safe...there are lots of people out there at all levels and the buoys make it MUCH easier to see. I do swim out there often on m...
Shari: Wetsuits help not only with body temperature in cold water but with SPEED! They are available for rental ($25 or so) at some of the triathlon stores ...
I'll be at Eagleman on Sunday as well. I was going to provide the same information regarding rentals from Bonzai. I hate wetsuits, personally, but they do...
You definitely do not need a wetsuit. It is very hepful to do some open water swims because swimming without turns is different from pool swimming. It can...
Ditto for what Nancy, Michele and Amy have already said. My 2 cents worth is: a.. You can also rent at trispeed, they are in timomium...same price b.....
thank you Melissa. Holly ... From: Melissa Emery To: Mid Maryland Tri Club ; trigirls@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 3:20 PM Subject: [SPAM]...
Thanks everyone for your great feedback. It sounds like I need to join those open water swims and fast! Next I need to visit one of these rent a wetsuit spots....
Give Princeton Sports a phone call. "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." Steve Prefontaine - - - - - - - - Michele R. McGleish ...
Princeton sports does not rent them I happen to call yesterday. Trispeed in Timonium and Bonszai sports in Arlington. You can also rent them from some places...
all this talk of wetsuits. Stupid question. I am NEW and doing the sprint in August. I am assuming that a wetsuit will NOT be part of anyone's fashion for the...
There will be information provided by the race director. The water temperature has be below a certain temperature (I believe 72 degrees) in order for wetsuits...
A few last-minute registrations are turning this into a mini-major MMTC race this year. Signed up so far: Martin Gould - first triathlon! Arnat Vale - first...
I did this race last year and it is a great little race!!!! If you do not pre-ride the bike course, there is one large hill on the course, to let you know. I...
I have posted below a copy of the USAT swimming and wetsuit rules. Although wetsuits can give insecure swimmers a bit of a boost bouyancy-wise, in a short swim...
Thanks. I've worn a wetsuit before. Appreciate knowing the rules. As the rules provide, it seems there are times when a wetsuit is permitted but some wear and...
It all depends on the water temperature! If it's under 78*F, many people will be wearing wetsuits (maybe "shortie" or sleeveless versions), because they speed...
Hi Everyone! Congrats to everyone's racing feats this year. From staying calm under stressful situations, completing races for the first time, and just having...
First I wanted to say hi! I am Megan and I live in Mount Airy. I have three kids and have some how coaxed them into being triathletes too! I just finished my...
Megan, You might want to check out some of these websites for training ideas. http://www.trinewbies.com/ http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/default.asp ...
The Iron Girl in Columbia will be my first triathlon. Though I am optimistic, I also must be realistic--Does anyone know what the cut-off times are for the...
Just a reminder to anyone interested... Princeton has it's regular Columbia ride tomorrow and has added an Iron Girl route option. Meet in the parking lot by...
Mike Stone told me Princeton and race director, Robert Vigorito will be having a ladies night with speakers and clinics on Wednesday, July 12th from 7-9. It...
Had a meeting last night, hope to be there next week. Do you know anything about the group going out tonight? Specifically, are they safe? ... We had a...