The One >90deg Day We've Had in Months

When I first checked the weather for race day a week or so back the forecast was for 75deg with a 30% chance of rain.

Obviously I wrote that the weather looked "good" and quietly hoped that something would change.  Fast forward 9 days and now the weather forecast for Sat is 93deg with a 0% chance of rain.

This is just uncanny. . .

This is much warmer than the recent weather we've had in the Portland area and I think it's specifically worth mentioning to all Vanport City Triathlon participants.

To keep everyone as safe as possible, all participants are asked to keep the following in mind:

• Wear water-resistant UVA/UVB sunscreen.
• Most participants will take more than three hours to complete the course and while many sections of the course do have shade, sunscreen is a triathlete's friend.
• Hydrate. 
• The recommendation is about 16fl oz of water per hour of this type of exercise (depending on air temperature, your conditioning, and your level of exertion). Your hydration regimen should start approximately 24hrs before race time.  I recommend you arrive hydrated and then plan to consume water throughout.
• Triathletes are encouraged to carry a minimum of 24oz of water with them on their bike. Drinking fountains are available on the course in two places:
• In Linton just before you cross two brick crosswalks on bike.
• In Columbia Park near the baseball field on foot.
• Weight is one of the most accurate ways to gauge your hydration. If you're losing weight during the triathlon, it's likely water weight. A scale will be available before the start of the triathlon, at T2, and at the finish line. Triathletes are encouraged to weigh-in and to monitor water-loss closely.