Hi guys, my first Tri of the season (and 2nd ever!!) is Saturday and I’m so excited….
It’s only a sprint (at RAF Wattisham), but I’m really looking forward to it.. It will be a really good indicator of how far I’ve come over the winter months.. and probably make me realise how far I’m away from my ½ IM in September.
I know a few of us have an event this weekend and over the coming weeks… so best of luck to everyone..
I'm not havin' that mate, a sprint is a race like any other, and has its own set of individual merits too! In a sprint you have to focus so much more on quick transitions for example. Take track events, bet you don't say, "it's only the 100 meters final"!
So do good Scott, i bet you clobber your PB and celebrate just like you would after your 70.3.
Did I read that you were looking for a time of sub 1hr at your event??
Clare, I'm starting at approx 13.38, I'll be trying out a new 2 piece tri suit the wife has brought me.. you'll recoginse me as the guy in the rather unflattering green tri top.. no pink hair at the moment.. if you get a chance say hello..
BTW you will be fine.. as you are starting after me you must quicker
just for the record there is 'absolutely no chance of me even getting anywhere close to 1 hour', that post wasn't mine! I am hoping for sub 1:15 and that would be great.
I'm ready for the lake now.. not too sure how the whole thing works and if I need a buddy or something.. perhaps we should have a chat.. I'm also organising a swim session with Mr Kiddle after your recommendation..
Blinks.. I've been attempting to keep uptodate with the forum but struggled - I've actually been forced to do some work recently [:D]
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It’s only a sprint (at RAF Wattisham), but I’m really looking forward to it.. It will be a really good indicator of how far I’ve come over the winter months.. and probably make me realise how far I’m away from my ½ IM in September.
I know a few of us have an event this weekend and over the coming weeks… so best of luck to everyone..
see u there start time 14:11
abit scared
I'm not havin' that mate, a sprint is a race like any other, and has its own set of individual merits too! In a sprint you have to focus so much more on quick transitions for example. Take track events, bet you don't say, "it's only the 100 meters final"!
So do good Scott, i bet you clobber your PB and celebrate just like you would after your 70.3.
Best of luck to you dude....
Did I read that you were looking for a time of sub 1hr at your event??
Clare, I'm starting at approx 13.38, I'll be trying out a new 2 piece tri suit the wife has brought me.. you'll recoginse me as the guy in the rather unflattering green tri top.. no pink hair at the moment.. if you get a chance say hello..
BTW you will be fine.. as you are starting after me you must quicker
just for the record there is 'absolutely no chance of me even getting anywhere close to 1 hour', that post wasn't mine! I am hoping for sub 1:15 and that would be great.
How about you?
7 mins swim - doable
45 mins cycle - might save a couple of mins, depends on course
25 mins run - will be hard
3 mins transitions
1hr 20mins total
5min swim time
2mins t1
40-45min bike dependant on windy conditions
1mn t2
25-30mins run
going for a sub 1hr25mins
as the novice female won last year in 1hr 23mins is not lookn to bad :P
Dont seem to see you on here as much as I did!
How the devil are you? Sounds like you have a good level of fitness!
I wish you all the speed and luck dude.
Blinky
Look forward to getting you down to the lake in the next few weeks.
I'm ready for the lake now.. not too sure how the whole thing works and if I need a buddy or something.. perhaps we should have a chat.. I'm also organising a swim session with Mr Kiddle after your recommendation..
Blinks.. I've been attempting to keep uptodate with the forum but struggled - I've actually been forced to do some work recently [:D]