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 2012-06-19 7:52 PM |
 13 |  Subject: two weeks till my first sprint i lost 36 pounds over the last year and have been traing for my first sprint for the last two months. really excited, hope i don't drown, crash, barf. don't know how the set up goes as far as do you usually stage in the same spot for all 3 events? |
| 2012-06-20 11:32 AM in reply to: #4270488 |
Champion 15211   Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: two weeks till my first sprint cranker - 2012-06-19 7:52 PM i lost 36 pounds over the last year and have been traing for my first sprint for the last two months. really excited, hope i don't drown, crash, barf. don't know how the set up goes as far as do you usually stage in the same spot for all 3 events? Check out the races website. They may have more information there. Normally the transition for all 3 is in the same location. However, there are a few out there that are point to point, so have two transitions. Welcome to the sport and the most important thing to remember on your first race is to HAVE FUN! |
| 2012-06-20 1:16 PM in reply to: #4270488 |
Elite 5145 Cleveland | Subject: RE: two weeks till my first sprint cranker - 2012-06-19 8:52 PM i lost 36 pounds over the last year and have been traing for my first sprint for the last two months. really excited, hope i don't drown, crash, barf. don't know how the set up goes as far as do you usually stage in the same spot for all 3 events? Drowning is frowned upon. Crashing and barfing is expected from time to time  Welcome to triathlons! The Beginners link in the top menu will have a lot of info for you. As crowny said, usually everything is in a common transition area, but there are some races out there that will have T1 and T2 in separate locations. |
| 2012-06-20 2:21 PM in reply to: #4270488 |
Master 3195  Just South of Boston | Subject: RE: two weeks till my first sprint And above all, have fun! You only get to finish your first Tri once. |
| 2012-06-21 2:16 PM in reply to: #4270488 |
Veteran 512 Tempe, Arizona | Subject: RE: two weeks till my first sprint Congratulations on your weight loss and tri training, brilliant stuff. Races vary so check the race website as they normally list all that important transition/course/race day information. But yes, normally the T1 and T2 transitions are in the same location. Drowning - never happened at any of my races... and there are so many volunteers/kayakers/paddleboarders out there to help. Crashing - unfortunately this does occasionally happen, but just be aware of other athletes around you, listen for volunteers shouting warnings about tight corners/U-bends etc, and watch out for obstacles/potholes in the roads. Barfing - I'd say that this is the most common thing I've seen, especially at the end of races. As others have said, don't worry about the little stuff, just go out there and have fun, that's what it's ALL about! |
| 2012-06-26 4:11 PM in reply to: #4270488 |
Veteran 326 Newport, North Carolina | Subject: RE: two weeks till my first sprint dont worry, 4 weeks till my first tri and I am freaking out. As far as let go of some chum....I did today in the pool after a run/swim/run. Just excess motivation anyways!
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