48 hours left til first Tri ... what the heck do I do now?
04-16-09, 12:34 PM
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48 hours left til first Tri ... what the heck do I do now?
So, Im packing tonight after the hockey game so I can drive straight from work tomorrow to my hotel.
Other than check the bike, double check the gear/food im bringing, and getting a good night sleep, anything else I should do? I'm going to drive the bike course and the 5k course. I'll also be scouting out the transition areas.
Other than check the bike, double check the gear/food im bringing, and getting a good night sleep, anything else I should do? I'm going to drive the bike course and the 5k course. I'll also be scouting out the transition areas.
04-16-09, 09:11 PM
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Bring an extra set of goggles. The plastic strap will break if you only have the one pair. If you're in a wetsuit tuck the pull cord under your cap. Enjoy.
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Don't forget your snoo.
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04-17-09, 08:29 AM
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Snoo? I dont know what that is.
I don't own an extra pair of goggles. ill borrow my fiancees.
No wetsuit. My level of slow would cant be helped that much, even with expensive technology. I did buy tri shorts though, i saved some decent effort without the resistance from my board shorts.
Should I wear bike shorts over my tri shorts for the ride?
I don't own an extra pair of goggles. ill borrow my fiancees.
No wetsuit. My level of slow would cant be helped that much, even with expensive technology. I did buy tri shorts though, i saved some decent effort without the resistance from my board shorts.
Should I wear bike shorts over my tri shorts for the ride?
04-17-09, 08:44 AM
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NO!!! The tri shorts are designed to do what the bike shorts would - but with less padding that doesn't stay super wet.
If you are feeling modest, you could totally put on a pair of looser shorts over top though.
Keep in mind - trying to put clothes on top of wet clothes when you're excited & your heart is racing - not an easy task. Less is more - and will get you to the finish line faster.
If you are feeling modest, you could totally put on a pair of looser shorts over top though.
Keep in mind - trying to put clothes on top of wet clothes when you're excited & your heart is racing - not an easy task. Less is more - and will get you to the finish line faster.
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NO!!! The tri shorts are designed to do what the bike shorts would - but with less padding that doesn't stay super wet.
If you are feeling modest, you could totally put on a pair of looser shorts over top though.
Keep in mind - trying to put clothes on top of wet clothes when you're excited & your heart is racing - not an easy task. Less is more - and will get you to the finish line faster.
If you are feeling modest, you could totally put on a pair of looser shorts over top though.
Keep in mind - trying to put clothes on top of wet clothes when you're excited & your heart is racing - not an easy task. Less is more - and will get you to the finish line faster.
Not a modesty thing. Im a really big guy (300+) doing a triathlon, so if i gave a rats ass what people thought of how i looked i wouldnt be here in the first place. Plus I have a 5'4" 122 lb fiancee at home so my looks cant be that bad
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GOOD LUCK TechKnowGN! You're going to have an amazing time. Update us with an epic story of the race so I can live vicariously through your first tri. Mine's not till June.
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What's a good pre-race meal the night before? I'll be in this same boat next week and am just curious what I should eat to properly fuel. Something with extra carbs? More protein? Any advice?
04-17-09, 11:36 AM
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Shoes are on my feet. Helmets in the car (I think, but i'll double check) Pump is on the bike. I dont have a flat repair kit. I need to buy a flat kit, just in case. I'll pick one up on the way out of town or something. Im not sure where i'll put it, but i'll figure something out.
04-17-09, 11:37 AM
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As long as you've had a sensible breakfast and lunch, you could even get by with just a Clif Bar or two for dinner.
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I think you should eat something with carbs (whole wheat pasta) that will stick with you over night with some protein too. I think a 4:1 ratio carbs: protein is regarded as the best that your body absorbs carbs (aka energy to burn).
edit: I realize you're already doing/have done the tri as of right now.
edit: I realize you're already doing/have done the tri as of right now.
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Where's the race report? We're impatient around here.
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Eat light the day before. Not too light of course, but i'd recommend staying away from that 4 course steak dinner or even a trip to the local fast food joint...
As long as you've had a sensible breakfast and lunch, you could even get by with just a Clif Bar or two for dinner.
As long as you've had a sensible breakfast and lunch, you could even get by with just a Clif Bar or two for dinner.
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Sorry, I've been holding off since I dont have my times yet.
Good news: I finished.
Bad News: I finished last.
Good News: The swim I believe will be a PR.
Bad News: The bike course was ultra hilly, and I was not prepared. 2 serious climbs a few pseudo serious, and rollers all along the way. flats made up only 20%, and about 15% gentle downhill, the rest was a mix of climb and rest, climb and rest. I walked a good bit of the two hard climbs, and a couple other spots along the way.
Good news: I felt pretty good after, and I dont ache like I normally do after say a half marathon
Bad news: I have a feeling I'll hurt more tomorrow
Good News: When I had a major chain issue, because Im an idiot when it comes to shifting, the safety truck helped, and I was not DQ'ed.
Bad News: I left my favorite pair of PJ pants in locker #115 in the mens locker room at the Miami of Ohio rec center
Good News: Races on campus mean extra attractive "scenery" during the race including many volunteers
Bad news: I wasnt able to go to any of the parties because I had to be right for the race.
Good News: I now have the bug, and will be doing the next race May 9th. The girl who sold me shoes on friday teaches private swim lessons, so I will be taking some of those. The course for the next race is flat.
Bad news: The race and lessons cost money, and i should probably have the chain looked at after the on course incident.
I'll update more with times as they post tomorrow.
Good news: I finished.
Bad News: I finished last.
Good News: The swim I believe will be a PR.
Bad News: The bike course was ultra hilly, and I was not prepared. 2 serious climbs a few pseudo serious, and rollers all along the way. flats made up only 20%, and about 15% gentle downhill, the rest was a mix of climb and rest, climb and rest. I walked a good bit of the two hard climbs, and a couple other spots along the way.
Good news: I felt pretty good after, and I dont ache like I normally do after say a half marathon
Bad news: I have a feeling I'll hurt more tomorrow
Good News: When I had a major chain issue, because Im an idiot when it comes to shifting, the safety truck helped, and I was not DQ'ed.
Bad News: I left my favorite pair of PJ pants in locker #115 in the mens locker room at the Miami of Ohio rec center
Good News: Races on campus mean extra attractive "scenery" during the race including many volunteers
Bad news: I wasnt able to go to any of the parties because I had to be right for the race.
Good News: I now have the bug, and will be doing the next race May 9th. The girl who sold me shoes on friday teaches private swim lessons, so I will be taking some of those. The course for the next race is flat.
Bad news: The race and lessons cost money, and i should probably have the chain looked at after the on course incident.
I'll update more with times as they post tomorrow.
04-19-09, 10:27 AM
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Congratulations! YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE!!!
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