An old college roommate called me out of the blue and mentioned exercise. (She likes to exercise.) I told her that Rachel was trying to convince me to sign up for RR. Small world, my friend had participated in this race twice before. And after talking with me, she signed up again (long before I did).
Well, this is just a few tidbits of info I learned. And yet, I still registered!
- Yes, you DO bike/run in a wet bathing suit. Apparently, you can bring NOTHING with you into the building with a pool. No jacket. Not even shoes. And it is morning and cold. We line up based on our swim times - so we are at the back of the group.
- Yes, the biking course DOES have HILLS!
- "Did you know that they put your age on the back of your calf with a sharpie? Yes, they put your age on one calf, your bib number on the other and on your upper arm. Nice, huh? This is so when you pass the person in front of you, you can see that you are older but faster than they are!" Ha. I guess we are the person being passed.
- Weather in Oct is unpredictable. The first year she raced, it poured rain the entire time - was freezing and miserable. The next year, it was sunny and nice.
Anyway, she said she would be happy to answer any questions we may have - so let me know. :)
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This is important information! I CAN NOT, WILL NOT run in a bathing suit...let's get that right out there. So, I will stash a change of clothing and my running shoes in the little basket between the handlebars of my bike. I had thought I would fill the basket with snacks and a paperback to enjoy during my rest stops. A small sacrifice to maintain my modesty. Thanks, Gail's friend!
ReplyDeleteI ASSUME folks put on clothes OVER their bathing suits. I would THINK that we could just change in the transition area as long as you are not modest (the big open area storing the bikes.) I would prefer some sort of bra to a bathing suit for my walk. (I don't intend to even call it a 'run'. Why even try to fool myself?) :)
ReplyDeleteOh, and I see the transition area is outside (I thought my friend mentioned that). "The transition area is located in the parking lot adjacent to the Wellness Center."
ReplyDeleteSo, we would be changing outside. Ha. Maybe we can stop by a little coffee shop while on our bike ride, grab some coffee AND a doughnut, and use their facilities to change. :)
I am not so modest anymore - not after having kids.
Some of us don't have as much to be modest about as others.
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