I'm preparing for SOS (9/9/07) and have a few questions...
1. Should I use a road bike or tri bike? How does the hill in the last 5 miles compare to ... say, the "three bears" at LP?
2. They say the water temp will be ~68 degrees, but "be prepared to use a wetsuit". To me 68 is bearable without a wetsuit. Historically, is that temp. prediction accurate?
3. Where did you stay? The host hotel is generous to give a 10% discount on room rates...the problem is the cheapest room is $350/nite with a 2-nite minimum. Ouch!
My training is going well so far and the logistical things I worried about were not a problem during my July 4th simulation. Does anyone have any words of wisdom they can share from their experiences with training or on race day?
Thanks!
Kathy
1. Should I use a road bike or tri bike? How does the hill in the last 5 miles compare to ... say, the "three bears" at LP?
2. They say the water temp will be ~68 degrees, but "be prepared to use a wetsuit". To me 68 is bearable without a wetsuit. Historically, is that temp. prediction accurate?
3. Where did you stay? The host hotel is generous to give a 10% discount on room rates...the problem is the cheapest room is $350/nite with a 2-nite minimum. Ouch!
My training is going well so far and the logistical things I worried about were not a problem during my July 4th simulation. Does anyone have any words of wisdom they can share from their experiences with training or on race day?
Thanks!
Kathy