Quote Originally Posted by salsabike View Post
I need to lose a gazillion pounds and I need a wetsuit. I know I can do the bike part and the swim part (I heard you need to throw the occasional elbow, which as a native NYer I can do when required). And I expect I'll walk the run part. I am getting excited about this.
My best friend did it without a wetsuit in 2006. Wetsuits aren't required. I can't swim, so I needed one just to keep afloat.

Can't say as I had to fling elbows, or had elbows flung at me. I know I can't swim well, so I stayed back and just putt-putted. I had a grand time, which I did NOT expect from the swim! On the bike, no elbows required.

I walked the run part in 2006, and cheered for everyone. Absolute blast! This year I'd like to run/walk. (I'll still cheer, that was such fun!)

Also, on the bike part there were folks watching from their front yards. We cheered THEM for allowing the race to go thru their neighborhood!

I just love the spirit of a women-only race!

Edit: BTW, sleeveless wetsuits can be rented from Northwest Outdoor Center for pretty cheap. www.nwoc.com