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Day of the Tri!
sfuller
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I haven't done a tri yet but have entered a couple this year so far... so this will be my debut season...
On the day of the tri what time do you need to be there? when do you normally have to check in the bike and register?
I know this may differ from tri to tri and that this info as such may be on the specific tri websites but I want to hear everyones experiences and advice from here... so if you have any advice Id appreciate it.
Samuel
On the day of the tri what time do you need to be there? when do you normally have to check in the bike and register?
I know this may differ from tri to tri and that this info as such may be on the specific tri websites but I want to hear everyones experiences and advice from here... so if you have any advice Id appreciate it.
Samuel
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If possible, if you can get there, register the day before. Some races will require this I think. This means you have fewer things to do on race day - still leave yourself plenty of time though.
Try to see where all the locations are in relation to each other, i.e. the registration, car park, T1 and T2, swim start etc. Part of my problem with the race I mentioned was that the pool and T1 were about half a mile from the car park and registration tent.
Get all the admin and racking sorted, walk through transition, then kick back with a bottle of your favourite sports drink and watch some of your fellow tri-ers (if there are different start waves). It's also worth giving yourself plenty of time to get your wetsuit exactly right and doing some stretches and warm-ups, particularly if you are not given access to the water before the start.
Here's another thing... if there are lots of racks and your bike is parked anonymously somewhere in the middle, then start from the entry to the rack and run down to your bike a few times using a short, tired "I've just done the swim" kind of stride. Do it a few times and count the strides... now you've got a nice easy way to at least get you in the rough area of your bike after the swim.
Same thing with coloured towels,......etc.
Spilling some talc powder 'by accident' behind your bike does wonders too.
Also prepare for the aftermath, have your going home kit ready and your favourite celebration food/comfort food handy
I'm now pondering the extreme disadvantages of my new stealth bike. The whole things is the deepest shade of red... ok, it's black. Wonder if I can leave one of those portable flashing lights from the roadworks on the seat?
You'll get loads of space and you'll smell the bike's place yards away.[:D]
Last year when I raced it was hot. I had a red (yay!) Wales cap (to avoid sunstroke) in T2 which helped me find my spot.