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 2004-06-20 12:41 AM |
Extreme Veteran  448   Edmonton, Alberta |  Subject: I need an opinion to race or not...I have a bit of a dilemma. I have a 1/2 iron race in 1 month but my training has had to be curtailed. Life and work has got in the way big time. So the choice is to roll over my entry to next year when I have properly trained or do I go for it and not race as well as I could but do it anyway. I was thinking that I will do a few smaller races and call this season a dress rehearsal for my 1/2 as well as the World Master Games here in Edmonton in 2005. Any thoughts. Roy |
| 2004-06-20 1:09 AM in reply to: #32546 |
| Extreme Veteran 463 | Subject: RE: I need an opinion to race or not... Where are you in training? Would you be thrilled to complete the race even if you came in last? Would you be mad if you finished MOP? So much of this is personal. Me? This is my first tri season so I have very little ego involvement either way. But, I can understand how it can come into play. Good luck. |
| 2004-06-20 8:40 AM in reply to: #32546 |
Champion 8903    | Subject: RE: I need an opinion to race or not... Roy, have you completed all the distances before, either in training or a previous race? Can you swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles, run a 1/2 marathon. If this will be your first time at any of those three, the entire event might end up being a monumental struggle. But if you know you can do each of the legs, even if you've only done them separately before, you at least have the mental part down. Hard for us to judge how you might feel, but some things to think about at least. Max |
| 2004-06-20 12:06 PM in reply to: #32546 |
Expert 704 Durham, CA | Subject: RE: I need an opinion to race or not... Above all, you do not want to hurt yourself trying to complete a race you are not properly trained for. If you are not ready, I would postpone and do a lesser distance until you are ready (both mentally and physically). Dennis |
| 2004-06-20 12:35 PM in reply to: #32546 |
| Member 96 | Subject: RE: I need an opinion to race or not... Agree with what others have said... Without more information about how you feel and where you are in the training, it would be hard state definatively one way or another. How far along are you on your training? Could you complete the race with your current training? What are your goals for the race (Finish, top-half, medal?) If your goals are to finish and you have a good enough base training, then I say go for it. If either your training is way behind or your would be disappointed with anything less than a top finish, then postpone. My 2 cents.. TriBruin |
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