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Post by flanman on Apr 1, 2024 12:14:45 GMT 8
So, who's lining up ?
Sprint on Saturday morning (2025 World Qualifying race for the Gong). Sunday is the adjusted normal Nepean (1/30/8) and the new Classic (2/60/16). I am doing the Classic.
I was looking forward to a good race in the lead-up to Port 70.3. However, I had a back spasm 36 hours before Husky (DNS) and 5 days no training, had a big tooth out at the start of March (out of training 3 days), then got bronchitis for the first time in my life for 14 days in March. No training until last week. So, I am about 6 weeks short of where I wanted to be. Nonetheless, I will be there.
FM
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Post by IronJimbo on Apr 1, 2024 17:44:58 GMT 8
I was mustard-level keen for it, but need the run km in the lead up to Port
Having to be sensible is not a good look for me...
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Post by flanman on Apr 4, 2024 12:27:52 GMT 8
With the torrential rain expected tomorrow, it will be interesting to see how the location handles it (flooded streets, potholes, water quality etc). There will be a bit of rain Saturday but expected fine for Sunday.
FM
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Post by andrewearlwood on Apr 5, 2024 5:56:57 GMT 8
Surely this ain’t going ahead now.
I’m in for the sprint and the Aquabike. Dunno whether I’ll get the chance to do either by the looks of things though …
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Post by gregb on Apr 5, 2024 6:47:55 GMT 8
/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v They're on the socials stating that it is going ahead. |
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Post by roxii on Apr 9, 2024 6:23:10 GMT 8
How did it go under the new stewardship guys?
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Post by flanman on Apr 9, 2024 8:34:04 GMT 8
The race numbers were down but the course was excellent (for the Regatta Centre). The majority of the roads were smooth, apart for a few dead patches, with only a couple of potholes (marked in pink). The swim visibility was not existent due to the rain. The run was tough in the heat (up to 29C). There were 4 police on trail bikes monitoring the roads, which I have not seen before. Very quiet on the roads.
The 4 legends who have done all the races (40+) had a special covered transition area, had their own wave start and were introduced individually a number of times. That was so cool for them.
I spoke with Eurgene before and after the race (one of the four legends). He was very impressed with the set-up and run of the races from Emo.
One issue was the late start. I got off at 9:55am for the Classic so a long day hot day. The normal Nepean Tri got off about 45 mins earlier. There was supposed to be a cycle race beforehand but this was cancelled (not sure due to lack of entrants or the weather lead up).
One thing that was an eye-opener - I was the oldest male competitor in the Classic race. Mmmmm.....
All in all, another Elite energy professional race.
FM
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