Non- training related Outlaw Questions - Page 7 - Triathlon

Cheerful Dave pirate

pirate

22/04/2012 at 20:36

It's pretty narrow in places marshallini, and obviously there's folks going both ways. Plus it's not actually closed to the public. Overtaking means keeping an eye out for someone about to overtake coming the other way!

IronCat5 in the Hat pirate

pirate

22/04/2012 at 20:46

I guess it's similar to Dorney, only with a funny accent.

O.rangeCannon.... Extravalanza here I come! pirate

pirate

22/04/2012 at 22:24

A 3 way pass is ok on the narrow bits

I had a few scary 4 way pass attempts so sometimes you need to let the slower runners know you are about to come steaming past, and time some overtaking so no one is doing the same the other way

Overall it was not a major issue

marshallini

23/04/2012 at 00:53

Thanks

But I doubt I'll be "steaming" past anyone.

"Please remember to run on the left at all times and pass other runners as quickly as possible"
(Taken from the provisional race information)

So I guess if everyone stays left and and don't run 2,3 or 4 abreast and do take heed of anyone politely signalling the intention to pass, then we'll all be ok.

fat buddha

23/04/2012 at 09:46

as others have said, it's no big deal - just keep your eyes open and if you're going to have a little walk, just do so by the side of the path and not in the middle

MovingAlong pirate

pirate

23/04/2012 at 11:01

Thanks for the info regarding the swim. I'll hold off for the announcement for the set-up before 'thinking' any more

Slagiatt

pirate

23/04/2012 at 14:07

i know its been posted on at least one of the Outlaw threads but damned if i can find it ... anyone got the contact details of the campsite to hand ? cheers

Iron Muffin pirate

pirate

26/06/2012 at 13:29

Just found OC's masterclass.

Artful Hen

26/06/2012 at 14:16

What a good thread. Good thing I didn't see it three months ago or I'd have come in with yet another view on nutrition/salts/water to confuse everyone .

Iron Muffin pirate

pirate

27/06/2012 at 09:04

What is your view on salt and hydration?

I have just found salt tabs and wow! It may be placebo but worked for me on a long ride.

VT'd

pirate

27/06/2012 at 09:38

That's a good question MT, I'm looking forward to the answer as I've put salt tablets on my list of things to buy today, but haven't a clue how to carry or take them.

IrO.n Little Sister

27/06/2012 at 09:46

I use Nuun tabs in one water bottle for the electrolytes. I also have a small bag with a mixture of jelly babies or haribo and cashew nuts. It has worked for me in the past on hot days.

Iron Muffin pirate

pirate

27/06/2012 at 10:07

I have stuffed my salt tabs in an empty contact lens holder. It fits nicely on my race belt. They do sell an expensive dispensor thingy, but I prefer the Heath Robinson approach.

I dont know how to take them. The bottle suggest 1/2 an hour upto a max of 10. I have tried 1 an hour on a hot day and felt the benefit.

Iron Muffin pirate

pirate

27/06/2012 at 10:08

Cashew nuts, yum.

Another thing for the list

Dave The Ex- Spartan pirate

pirate

27/06/2012 at 10:14

mini pork pies... Never race without them.....

Oh and nice to meet up at last MT

Edited: 27/06/2012 at 10:15

O.rangeCannon.... Extravalanza here I come! pirate

pirate

27/06/2012 at 23:47

Muffin top

I use salt tabs if its hot hot hot

I take 4- 5 on the bike and 3-4 on the run

I use saltstick ones, but i put them in little self seal plastic bags.....with the sort of clippy top fastening ..... no idea what they are called, but they stop the tablets disolving too soon

Just reread the epic too (page 2 of this thread.... may have to add that to the psof site

Edited: 27/06/2012 at 23:56