No Novices?
45CDO
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Hello,
I’ve been planning my first Triathlon for a while and managed to find a short event that suits my novice status. I have had all the fears about being clueless, but have been reassured by articles and posts here that I will not be alone……
However, when I looked at last years results in more detail it seems like there were no Novices? The actual results don’t phase me (too much!) what really bothers me is that I’ll potentially be the only one without a clue and I’ll be a ‘pain’ for the seasoned competitors.
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/recreation/triathlon/2008/SkeneShortResultsOverall.pdf
I'd be grateful if you could answer my question – Should I pull out and try to find another race (with some novices)? Or do I remain and break all the etiquette rules and annoy everyone?
- I hope I posted the link correctly -
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/recreat ... verall.pdf
I’ve been planning my first Triathlon for a while and managed to find a short event that suits my novice status. I have had all the fears about being clueless, but have been reassured by articles and posts here that I will not be alone……
However, when I looked at last years results in more detail it seems like there were no Novices? The actual results don’t phase me (too much!) what really bothers me is that I’ll potentially be the only one without a clue and I’ll be a ‘pain’ for the seasoned competitors.
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/recreation/triathlon/2008/SkeneShortResultsOverall.pdf
I'd be grateful if you could answer my question – Should I pull out and try to find another race (with some novices)? Or do I remain and break all the etiquette rules and annoy everyone?
- I hope I posted the link correctly -
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/recreat ... verall.pdf
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i'd say go do it - don't worry about being a 'pain' to the seasoned competitors and take part. all my experiences of triathlon (count them on one hand!) is that pretty much all the competitors are friendly and welcoming. if you are really worried then check you are in a wave away from the serious ones and in with the rest of us mortals.
sign up, do some training and enjoy the race.
even the pro's had 1st race!
everyone knows how it feels
go for it
check out the border triathlons
http://www.bslt.org.uk/
Get signed up and go for it, there's no better feeling than crossing that finish line for the first time.
Go for it you will have a blast
And don't feel intimidated! You may feel nervous but look around and you'll see everyone else is too.
So put the fear aside and go and enjoy yourself! You can do the distance, you've done the training, now put it to use.
Skene Short Novices Triathlon 16th Aug –Swim 400m, Cycle 16km, Run 3.2km
After arriving at the carpark this morning I had a mild panic attack when I saw that the majority of the other competitors had aero bars, cleats and even the odd aero helmet. I soon managed to get over this and set up my bike etc. Everyone was pretty friendly and the organisation was good.
Swim – On the swim my technique fell apart after a 100m because I went out way too fast. I had originally submitted an expected swim time of 9m 30secs - I revised this down to 8m 20secs last week and was happy to complete the actual race in 7mins 28secs.
T1 – Went fine, in fact I was pretty happy with this, only real problem was that I struggled getting my feet in the toe clips as the exit from the transition area was straight up a steep hill.
Bike – This is my weakest discipline but it went reasonably well, in fact, I was only overtaken once (although it did look like I was stopped when this happened!) I must admit that after today the rules around drafting are even more hazy to me. Anyway, I completed the bike section in 29mins 50secs.
T2 – Again this went fine, although I was a little wobbly running with the bike.
Run – I really struggled here and two guys in my heat both passed me within the first 400m. It wasn’t just the ‘jelly leg syndrome’. I also struggled with my breathing and couldn’t get into a satisfactory rhythm. As I approached the finish I overtook another competitor and this created a sprint finish (which helped both our times), we ended up going over the line at exactly the same time and I finished the run in 10:59.
So overall, I beat my goal of going under 1hr and came 7th out of 35 (v. happy with that).
Swim 7:28
T1 1:25
Cycle 29:50
T2 0:32
Run 10:59
Total 50:17
Thanks again for all the help,
Dean
I still get a little intimidated by bike blingage, but nothing gives me greater pleasure than to pass one of those flying machines
Well done - you are no longer a tri virgin - welcome to the tribe
I have no idea what the hell 45CDO is all about by the way. Not even a guess.
When's your next one then?
Can't really see it as a Scottish problem.... well not much. Some of the dicks that I've come across in Triathlons up here annoy me so much.
Best event to-date in terms of organisation and overall atmosphere - Chase Race.
I think this could open up debate with elites not wanting novices in "their" races?????
(no offences elites as I know some of you's are really decent but there have been a few I've come across who are not.... strathclyde......)
Im still in touch with a lot of my old oppos but mainly taking them skiing in Austria. See the for sale site under accomodation in Kitzbuhel. With the worlds coming to Kitz very year, Im trying to develop that side of the business for the summer. So if you need a trg venue, give me a shout. (Or skiing in the Winter)
Jafa
(The avation version)