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SusiesueH Nov 2010 10:00am, 2 Nov 2010 224 posts	Quote Pin SusiesueH question for those of you who have run the gibside run before - can I get away with normal running shoes or do I need some 'off road' type things? (or wellies if this rain keep up :-))
northernrunner Nov 2010 10:09am, 2 Nov 2010 368 posts	Quote Pin northernrunner if its dry you could probably get away with trainers but if its been raining on saturday and durning the night up until the race id wear trail shoes
SusiesueH Nov 2010 10:16am, 2 Nov 2010 225 posts	Quote Pin SusiesueH thanks NR
macca53 Nov 2010 10:20am, 2 Nov 2010 10,378 posts	Quote Pin macca53 am getting very nervous about Killingworth Aquathlon on Sunday. It's my first event of this type and is my way of dipping a toe (see what I did there) into the murky world of T*i to see if I like it. Anybody else doing iti (especially with more experience than me who can pass on tips to prevent me looking like a totally idiot)
reiver Nov 2010 10:46am, 2 Nov 2010 48 posts	Quote Pin reiver Susiesue, last year at Gibside, it lashed down. I was fine in my Adidas trail shoes which have a reasonably grippy sole. Most of the run is on fairly solid forest tracks and it is a great course. macca, I will be at Gibside, although I would like to be in two places at once. I would say that the only complicated part of your event is the transition. I'm guessing that you don't have a tri suit. Other competitors will swim and run wearing a tri suit. You will need a pair of non flappy trunks/cycling shorts that you can swim in, and then a shirt or vest that you can slip on quickly as you are putting on your trainers. I would suggest a vest as it is quite difficult trying to pull clothing onto wet skin, particularly when you are in a hurry. Have a good race.
northernrunner Nov 2010 11:06am, 2 Nov 2010 369 posts	Quote Pin northernrunner dont know what the course is for this year tho as its new but i have been told by someone from blackhill bounders that we run some of last years course in the opposite direction
Black Cat Nov 2010 11:34am, 2 Nov 2010 1,879 posts	Quote Pin Black Cat I ran last years Gibside in the pouring rain in normal road shoes and didn't have a problem.
The Scribbler Nov 2010 11:37am, 2 Nov 2010 351 posts	Quote Pin The Scribbler Hi macca53, I'm doing Killingworth and it's my first dual event too. So you won't be the only one feeling daft. I believe it's very friendly and they are used to newbies. I'm nervous too.
macca53 Nov 2010 12:17pm, 2 Nov 2010 10,381 posts	Quote Pin macca53 At least one friendly face then Scribbler - of course you'll disappear off into the distance like you did at the NE mile;) I thought it would be very low-key as well until I saw the lady who's coaching the beginners tri where I go on the start list:-o. I have piced up a cheap tri sut as well which is novel and hard to get into, but which I'm assured is just the right size for me - it doesn't feel like it!
The pilotlight Nov 2010 4:16pm, 2 Nov 2010 2,151 posts	Quote Pin The pilotlight I'm hoping to be at Gibside. Macca you will love it.

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