RACE...or ....TRAIN
jonE
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I have a limited time to spend on training due to other committments.This Thursday I have the opportunity to do a 10 mile TT,doing this due to travelling ,registering etc will take about 2 hours,do I do this TT or do I do a nice 2 hour cycle session instead.My next Tri is in September,sprint distance.What would you do?
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As I posed & posted a question previously..do you race to train or train to race...me I enjoy the process more than the race, but still need to do both.
I was seventh off at minute intervals out of 25 riders,30 secs after setting off I noticed my computer was not working,technology I love it,I don't race with a HRM,just going off general feel.The road winds quite a bit so I didn't catch site of my minute man for a couple of miles where the route turns off and almost doubles back so I watch him pass in the opposite direction.I catch him after 8 mins which gets me thinking about how far my minute man is behind me.I try to gauge my pace and realise that I have become reliant on my computer for race pace.The roads are devoid of traffic and the next time I catch sight of another road user it is the backof another rider with just under a mile and a half to go.The last stretch of the route allows me to keep the rider in view up to the last 2 bends just short of the finish,I am gaining but not quick enough,he is infact the third rider off and just crosses the line a couple of seconds before me,so how quick were riders number 4 and 5.
By the time I have got my bike packed,all the riders are in and the results are given out,so the overweight,not very aerodynamic cyclist managed his 10 miles in.......(drum roll)....24mins 3 secs.
So if I can do that then just think what all you hyper fit people out their can achieve.So go on look on the British cycling website,hunt down your local clubs and ask if you can join in their club night TT's.There is generally two types of TT,the first is a club night,which I have just done,these are usually open to all for a couple of races then you have to join the club.Then there is the OPEN events,to enter these you must be a member of an affilated club,some Tri clubs are so ask your membership secretary,otherwise you will have to join one.You know you want give it a go now don't you.
A couple of guys I know swear by doing TT's and have steered me to one club that welcomes anyone on the day at about £1.50 - £2.00 a go. That in itself should put off any triathlete as it is too cheap after all expensive = faster right? So I will soon be having a go at this myself.
Jack,my previous on was over 26 minutes so it am pleased that I chose the decision to race.My best at Ilkley for the 9 mile bike is about 34 minutes,which should give a little comparison for the time to expect the bike to take for your triathlon debut,your knee will be ready I am sure of it.