A brave new world!
ozboybee
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So, i'm new to the whole world of triathlon and my first event (sprint distance) is in two weeks. A nervous yet exciting two weeks still ahead.......Just looking for any tips, other than the obvious on how to approach it?? My individual times are pretty average, from what i've read (8:00 400m swim 50min 20K ride and 28mins 5k run). I've yet to pull them all together and experience the lack of energy in my least favourtite phase (running) at the end. Should I just go out at my usual pace and play it by ear???
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Thanks for the advice. Despite the nerves, i'm really looking forward to seeing what its all about.
Practice transition at home. Keep it simple. I see people with huge boxes, you don't need that crap.
Helmet on bars, inside helmet race belt (get a race belt £5, usually get 2 numbers pin them back to back), underneath belt - shades. On floor besides bike small towel, on top of towel cycle shoes (unless you are using shoes already clipped in), behind cycle shoes, running shoes, in running shoes - energy gel, neck it at the start of the run.
Get there early, walk transition so you know routes in from swim to your bike, bike out, bike in and run out. Don't be afraid to ask questions, we are a friendly lot.
Above all, have fun. You will make mistakes and learn loads.
Good luck
I've read on a few forums that I would be expecting a time of around 1:50 for a first time sprint? That seems a little long to me? With my times, do you think i'm over ambitious to try and beat 1:40??