They tend to run out of sponges at the end of the day. At least for me as a BOP athlete who also starts in the later waves, I'm lucky to get a sponge or two. One thing that I've done that seems to help is to hold ice in my hand and let it melt as I "run".

I plan to bring a very light cloth glove and put ice in it. I read about one of the pros doing this in hot conditions.

That's where I got my idea from. I believe it was Thorbjørn Sindballe that did it at Kona once. What kind of glove are you using? I'd consider doing that if the glove was breathable.

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I got a set of thin white gloves with my wetsuit. They are supposed to be used to get your wetsuit sleeves over your hands without sticking. I'm taking one of them with me on the run. Will see if I actually use it.

76 degree water temp the past 2 days.

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But they're cloth? Or latex?

Cloth

Excellent thread on heat acclimation and all around faster racing here:

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...;;page=unread#unread

This video also shows some good ways to combat the heat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Unfortunately, I'll be missing my usual duties as Volunteer Captain at the outermost run aid station, but my Tricredibles teammates will be there to fuel you guys up and cheer you on to the finish line.

This totally ruins my plans of shaking things up a bit and serving greasy pork fatback cubes, cigarettes, and pickled eggs instead of Gu and Gatorade. Count your blessings! :)

You guys are all super inspiring and I hope you have a great race!

Cheers,

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If anyone is without a car/truck and needs a lift to go drop off their bike Saturday morning, let me know. Happy to help out.

This is an option for carrying ice and keeping palms cool.

This arm coolers by Desoto have a pocket in the palm to hold ice without it being directly against your skin.

https://www.desotosport.com/product/ACP

I would run with a small handheld like the Nathan Sprint. I use it to supplement every half mile between aid stations

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I am in for the third year. I do not think it will be wetsuit legal this year. The first year was really questionable. I would have nearly died in a wetsuit the first year. The second year maybe it was legit. Cooler than normal over the weekend but real warm this week in Raleigh. Had a couple of thunderstorms last night but overall very little rain. But I will still bring the suit just in case.

The new bike course really sucks from Cass Holt to Sunset Lake Road. Especially Honeycutt which is wall to wall patched pot holes. so be careful on those sections. Wind is forecasted to be light from the SW so that should help some over last year.

FTFY

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I like to dump ice in my top, keeps my chest cooler but more importantly allows me to keep pulling ice out to hold in my palms (and eat). Works better if you have a two piece or sports bra

My only problem is I find it screws with my Garmin heart monitor when I put ice in the front of my kit. Anyone else have this problem?

I think I'm going to run with a hat this year instead of a visor and dump ice inside the hat

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In for my first raleigh 70.3. Looking forward to it. If you see me around say hi!!!

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I'm signed up but have been battling a series of never-had-before body drama for the past week. First was some deep breathing pain for 2 days and now day 3 of what must be a migraine.

Given the forecast for the day I'm not sure if doing the event is a good idea, but I might give it the old college try and see what happens. At least get a good swim and bike workout in before pulling the plug and avoid melting on Hillsborough Street.

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Its going to be carnage out there, but I'll be right in the middle of it with everyone!!!

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My trip just turned into a solo mission....so if anyone is getting together Sunday afternoon/evening, I am down.

The deep breathing pain could just be acid reflux. I guy can hope.

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