I did about as good as I could have given I’m not used to heat and humidity (80 degrees & 70%) and spent the previous 3 days being a tourist. … MORE
I did about as good as I could have given I’m not used to heat and humidity (80 degrees & 70%) and spent the previous 3 days being a tourist. We had about a 10 minute delayed start which was no big deal. Plenty of water stops. There is a mini loop in the course which was not confusing at all. Great views of the water the entire time almost. Awesome live band and bottomless post race beer. Friendly people-met several new friends. Medals were nice, & I got a bonus one for placing third in my age group.
HOT & Humid
I did about as good as I could have given I’m not used to heat and humidity (80 degrees & 70%) and spent the previous 3 days being a tourist. … MORE
I did about as good as I could have given I’m not used to heat and humidity (80 degrees & 70%) and spent the previous 3 days being a tourist. We had about a 10 minute delayed start which was no big deal. Plenty of water stops. There is a mini loop in the course which was not confusing at all. Great views of the water the entire time almost. Awesome live band and bottomless post race beer. Friendly people-met several new friends. Medals were nice, & I got a bonus one for placing third in my age group.
low-key, fun for a weekend away
Pre-Race: It was difficult to get some information ahead of time and some unclear communication. I remember reading that we would be placed in corrals based on our predicted finish … MORE
Pre-Race: It was difficult to get some information ahead of time and some unclear communication. I remember reading that we would be placed in corrals based on our predicted finish times. I couldn’t find where I’d reported that info and asked about corrals at bib pick-up. No one knew what I was talking about, we all started together.
Race: hot! one big bridge for the out-and-back course. saw some Nola sights: streetcar, superdome, and the finish was exciting rounding the corned by the superdome.