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tomtristomtris Posts: 135
So went for my usual lunchtime swim training. Timings are a bit tight:

6 minute walk to leisure centre

2 minute change

30 minute swim

2 minute shower

5 minute change (hot conditions)

6 minute walk back to office

9 minute spare just in case!



During my change for swim, i took off my shoes and thought 'if I leave my shoes unlaced and loose i can slip feet in quickly, and if i roll my socks i can get them on quicker'



All in all, I feel I am managing to get transition practise in too! result! ;)





Comments

  • jacjac Posts: 452
    Swap your ordinary laces for lock laces - much quicker.

    And also think about going sockless if you're doing short distances.

    Then you'll have an extra two minutes of your lunch hour!
  • willieverfinishwillieverfinish Posts: 1,381
    I get a 30 min break on a 12 hour shift and then that's not guaranteed.



    I'd kill for a stand down of an hour everyday.



    Count yourself lucky and well done for the swimming.

  • tomtristomtris Posts: 135
    Thanks! yep loving the elastic lock laces and sockless! maybe adapt the normal office suit for the tri suit? clip on tie?
  • andyb99andyb99 Posts: 229
    jac wrote:


    Swap your ordinary laces for lock laces - much quicker.

    And also think about going sockless if you're doing short distances.

    Then you'll have an extra two minutes of your lunch hour!

    what are lock laces????
  • willieverfinishwillieverfinish Posts: 1,381
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lock-Laces-Shoe-You-Never/dp/B000Y86OD0



    I've got them for my Brooks ST3's and they are bloody brilliant. Well worth £4.



    An absolute must





  • Jack HughesJack Hughes Posts: 1,262
    Lock Laces turn your shoes into "slip ons" - you never need tie/untie them again. Great for speeding up transitions. Cost about £5 from wiggle. There are other brands/similar things available. But these seem to work for me!
  • jamewahjamewah Posts: 113
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    what are lock laces????

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  • BopomofoBopomofo Posts: 980
    clip on tie?


    Clip the tie to your race belt and shorten it so it fits around your neck. And why are you walking to the swimming pool?
  • tomtristomtris Posts: 135
    Bopomofo wrote:
    clip on tie?


    Clip the tie to your race belt and shorten it so it fits around your neck. And why are you walking to the swimming pool?



    good point, I should leave bike there shouldnt I, then run to pool and bike back. wrong order though.....

  • JasonBJasonB Posts: 303
    Yeah but will you have time to get on your bike?
  • tomtristomtris Posts: 135
    Got that spare 9 minutes in the bag ;)
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