AHHHHH
1041
Member
839 days
TryScott posted 49 weeks ago.
I love the excitement of signing up for a race. Hopefully it will never get old.
351
Member
1054 days
Nobody posted 49 weeks ago.
Congratulations! I seem to always respond to my Active.com registration confirmations with the dreadful sentiment, "what have I done?" (With an expletive, usually.). So the fact that you're excited is a very good start indeed. ;)
Greatness is only achieved by those who perpetually raise the expectations of themselves to the point where it ruins their life.
264
Member
713 days
dollfin04 posted 49 weeks ago.
Yeah I'm bouncing around the house like a crazy person! =) Hoped on my rollers to burn off some nervous energy. If I'm like this now, just imagine what I'll be like come July! =) lol
336
Member
431 days
lala2021 posted 49 weeks ago.
Yeah i was like that too several weeks ago when i registered for my first IM! Now i am like oh
shit! Happy training! :)
1705
Member
550 days
2766
Member
1445 days
tri-ac posted 49 weeks ago.
Congrats and enjoy the motivation!
You just stepped in a whole steamy pile of awesome! :)
769
Member
1678 days
Tamara posted 49 weeks ago.
It's a great race, it was my 2nd HIM. My race report is at triforjoy.blogspot.com if you want to read it. Or PM me and I'm happy to tell you more.
They lie when they say the bike course is flat. The first 15-20miles are, and then you turn inland. Very rolling with at least one monster (at least to me from the flatlands of the mid-atlantic) hill 2/3 of the way through the race. They are re-working the last few miles of the course since last year it was through city traffic in a less than desirable area of town. But the race director told me it'll be a slightly different route.
It's a point-to-point so plan ahead. You have to check in up in Providence, but on Saturday need to deliver your bike and T1 gear to Naragansett which is about 40mi south. Traffic was very bad getting down there, as everyone heads to the beach on the weekend. There were lots of ticked off people who waited until the last minute to try and get to both Providence and N'sett late on Saturday and ran into timing problems. Not a problem if you build the time in and aren't rushing into town 18hrs before the race.
The run is TOUGH. Two loops with a huge, never-ending hill near Brown University and not much shade. Aid stations were well stocked, including with ice and wet sponges to cool off, and the volunteers were fabulous.
I'm not saying all this to scare you - really I'm not! Just more a matter of saying train for hills, both running and biking. Don't plan on pushing a big gear for 56 miles and then running a half marathing or you'll die. Work on a pacing, nutrition and hydration strategy that doesn't leave you dying midway through the race. It's a beautiful course, we had a blast staying in downtown Providence and taking advantage of Restaurant Week, and the people around were just great.
264
Member
713 days
dollfin04 posted 49 weeks ago.
Tamara wrote:
It's a great race, it was my 2nd HIM. My race report is at triforjoy.blogspot.com if you want to read it. Or PM me and I'm happy to tell you more.They lie when they say the bike course is flat. The first 15-20miles are, and then you turn inland. Very rolling with at least one monster (at least to me from the flatlands of the mid-atlantic) hill 2/3 of the way through the race. They are re-working the last few miles of the course since last year it was through city traffic in a less than desirable area of town. But the race director told me it'll be a slightly different route.
It's a point-to-point so plan ahead. You have to check in up in Providence, but on Saturday need to deliver your bike and T1 gear to Naragansett which is about 40mi south. Traffic was very bad getting down there, as everyone heads to the beach on the weekend. There were lots of ticked off people who waited until the last minute to try and get to both Providence and N'sett late on Saturday and ran into timing problems. Not a problem if you build the time in and aren't rushing into town 18hrs before the race.
The run is TOUGH. Two loops with a huge, never-ending hill near Brown University and not much shade. Aid stations were well stocked, including with ice and wet sponges to cool off, and the volunteers were fabulous.
I'm not saying all this to scare you - really I'm not! Just more a matter of saying train for hills, both running and biking. Don't plan on pushing a big gear for 56 miles and then running a half marathing or you'll die. Work on a pacing, nutrition and hydration strategy that doesn't leave you dying midway through the race. It's a beautiful course, we had a blast staying in downtown Providence and taking advantage of Restaurant Week, and the people around were just great.
Don't worry you didn't scare me! I want to know all this! I do a lot of training on hills, so I'm sure I'll be fine! They are actually my strong point. I am doing a very hilly half marathon in February. Should be good prep! =)
79
Member
747 days
longhair posted 49 weeks ago.
Tamara is right on with the description of the course. Let me add a few positives...
The volunteer support is unbelievable. The races is well organized. It was a lot of fun and a lot of discomfort, but these races tend to be that way.
Last year, I drove up Saturday, did the pre race briefing, registered, drove to Narragansett to drop off my bike, and drove home. Got up early Sunday morning and drove up to the beach. Fortunately I had a buddy who was so intrigued by the event that he came with me in the early hours of the AM. He handled the logistics of taking my truck from the beach to Providence.
This year, I plan to stay in Providence both Friday and Saturday night. I think it will reduce the stress of running around on Saturday and Sunday. The race offered a shuttle from Providence down to Narragansett ($8 I think per ticket). This will allow me to attend a pre race brief on Friday, and register on Friday. All I should need to do on Sat is take my bike to the beach. Should be less stress.
You know how to get hold of me if you want more info in person...just ask the folks at Niantic Bay Bikes. :)
1
Member
343 days
bradypt posted 49 weeks ago.
Just signed up for timberman 70.3 in New Hampshire with a buddy that did RI 70.3 last year. He's almost an elite and said the transition from bike to run was brutal, especially with the unexpectd hills during both legs. Train hard, good luck!
238
Member
736 days
Kwschs posted 49 weeks ago.
That's awesome, I hope you have a great time leading up to it, and most importantly on Race Day.
Visit my blog, and store, I sell the Coolest Tri T-Shirts, And have weekly Tri giveaway's!
I just signed up to do my first half! Amica Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island. I know a number of you did this one last year, so tell me about the course. Anything I need to know as I'm starting my training? Talk about adrenaline rush! I'm excited and freaked all at once!