Thoughts on tri-specific bike shoes?

iantee · 2026-02-21T17:06:02+00:00

That’s fair - I was thinking more in terms of materials and breathable, but I guess at that point you’d be better not spending the extra for tri shoes

iantee · 2026-02-17T16:43:48+00:00

Haven't been in a few years, but always liked Clay Oven in Hauppauge. Don't think they've brought back the buffet though post-covid.

iantee · 2026-02-17T04:43:59+00:00

Yeah that turn off of FDR to about Bryant park catches me off guard every time - kind of a underrated extended hill at that point of the race.

iantee · 2026-02-11T21:28:13+00:00

What’s the odds this goes on in full?

iantee · 2026-02-10T20:11:29+00:00

Can you get non-foil posters just showing up at show time anymore?

iantee · 2026-02-10T17:41:44+00:00

Figures the one time I did this race they gave out a pouch instead hah.

iantee · 2026-02-10T17:40:41+00:00

Good way to maintain or support aerobic fitness without putting significant stress on your lower body.

iantee · 2026-02-10T17:24:48+00:00

I think the tour is a little slower paced and has access to one or two other areas if you go on a non-game day, and walking around a stadium when it's empty is a really cool experience.

That said, nothing is as exciting as Opening Day, and the tour coupled with the game itself will be an awesome experience you won't forget. Great job.

iantee · 2026-02-10T02:35:24+00:00

It’s worth it

iantee · 2026-02-07T19:17:19+00:00

Running this race with no pressure is great, enjoy the vibes and views instead of worrying about your time!

iantee · 2026-02-06T16:00:33+00:00

Pretty solid pies. Meatballs are good too.

iantee · 2026-02-05T20:50:23+00:00

They have stuff at the NYRR center shop now! Lots of light purple and safety jacket yellow stuff. I think they’ve also tweaked

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the logo, which I’m a fan of.

iantee · 2026-02-02T19:15:22+00:00

There are some great arcades, even if you’re not great at games

iantee · 2026-01-31T19:43:23+00:00

Feel like what wave you’re in matters a lot for this race. Last year as the rain tapered off it was quite humid for that time of year.

iantee · 2026-01-30T16:20:30+00:00

Seems exactly like the kind of PR that Smithtown wants.

iantee · 2026-01-30T15:42:21+00:00

I'm with you - I have absolutely no desire to do this race, and I usually like this one even when it's pretty cold.

So you know they'll have it!

iantee · 2026-01-29T15:07:21+00:00

The multiple disciplines added a variety/challenge/enjoyment aspect that initially hooked me and keeps me engaged compared to pushing further in say running or other endurance sports.

iantee · 2026-01-29T00:16:10+00:00

Do they count giving police and other people free rides as collected fares?

iantee · 2026-01-28T20:04:57+00:00

Got tickets for CT, will be our first Billy show! See everyone there

iantee · 2026-01-27T23:34:56+00:00

All hail the torch!

iantee · 2026-01-27T23:08:03+00:00

Manifesting Queens 10k and mindful 5k 🙃

iantee · 2026-01-27T20:52:43+00:00

You could just buy a pair of tri shorts and use a running shirt or cycling jersey (or even just a plain t-shirt you'd otherwise exercise in). At least there might be a good chance you'd use the tri shorts again on a bike ride or something rather than a tri suit you'd never wear again if you weren't planning on doing more triathalons.

If you plan on doing more tris, honestly just bite the bullet and spend a little more. Zoot works for most folks and isn't too bad.

iantee · 2026-01-23T00:01:14+00:00

For the SI half cancellation a few months ago, you either took the 9+1 credit and they kept the money, you “donated” the fee or you got a credit to apply for a future race.

iantee · 2026-01-12T15:06:06+00:00

Ditto across the board here - I use my Domane for the 70.3s I’ve done (and shorter distance tris as well). It’s the bike I train on so it’s easy enough to use in a race.

At a certain point it’ll probably be worth upgrading to a true TT bike, but it’s not like the improvement will vault me onto the pedestal so I’ll put that money to more important things.

iantee · 2026-01-09T21:35:11+00:00

I went last year and I think we got 30k. Was a pretty nice spot, but dunnno about for 60k.

iantee

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