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Hey Mel,

This article has some links to some scientific background, if you are interested:

https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20857726/how-long-does-it-take-to-adjust-to-heat/

Short story: it takes about 2 weeks of near-daily exposure to heat/humidity during exercise to adapt to the conditions. While adaptations take place, you will need to…[Read more]

Another thing to help with the wetsuit is to pre-soak it in a shower a few days before you plan to use it. Neoprene is a sponge-like material, so when it dries out, it loses its pliability. I’m very sensitive to shoulder tightness so I do this before every race.

-Victoria

I just checked the Dominion Resources information for the North Anna Nuclear Generating Station and the outlet temperature is today 73F. I’d estimate that puts the race site water temp at 65-67F. If you are very susceptible to cold and have access to a sleeved wetsuit that you could borrow (and practice in beforehand), it might be helpful, but you…[Read more]

Hi Abri,

If you have localized/one-sided pain or soreness that isn’t going away, and has been around for a while, that would lead me to believe you may have some sort of muscular imbalance and may have developed a compensation pattern, potentially in any of the three sports. Since it sounds as if this has been going on for a while, I recommend…[Read more]

The DC Tri Club events coordination team will be setting that up this week and next. We will set up a block of rooms and organize a pre-race dinner with more details to follow as we approach race weekend.

The DC Tri Club events coordination team will be setting that up this week and next. We will set up a block of rooms and organize a pre-race dinner with more details to follow as we approach race weekend.

Hi Sheldon,

Great question. We are still setting these up and will post the links when they are ready to launch.

-Victoria

I travel for work quite a bit, though almost exclusively within North America, so I may not have the same challenges as you. Couple of ideas:

SWIM – In addition to the swimming resources Coach AJ posted, I often use http://www.swimmersguide.com to find a pool that suits my needs. I often use the USMS tool she provided to find a masters swim team to drop…[Read more]

I sustained a stress fracture in my foot right before a race in 2014. First thing is to STOP running immediately if you suspect this is what you have. Second thing is to get into an orthopedist and/or podiatrist ASAP for evaluation and to get a walking cast if applicable. If you are concerned about maintaining fitness, you may be able to pool run…[Read more]

No dial in, but there will be materials posted online after the meeting.

-Victoria (program lead)

It is open to the public – we didn’t have lanes reserved, if that is what you are asking.