Finished my first tri, when should I schedule my next race?

Forum guidelines BT super discount
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » Finished my first tri, when should I schedule my next race? Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply
2009-07-27 8:37 AM


25
25
Subject: Finished my first tri, when should I schedule my next race?
Newbie here- I just completed my first tri in Pittsburgh this past Sunday and it was an amazing experience! I was planning on just doing one tri, but I'm now "hooked" as you all like to put it.  I wrote a detailed race report in a somewhat coherent state.  Back to my original question, when should I schedule my next tri?  I could potentially race next weekend, or in 3 weeks.  During my race, I realized that I need to work more on my run since I felt really sluggish.  My previous training was swim focused, should I now do more bike-run blocks? 

Thanks,

Mike 

2009-07-27 8:55 AM
in reply to: #2309658

User image

Veteran
143
10025
Longview
Subject: RE: Finished my first tri, when should I schedule my next race?
Congratulations on completing your first tri. 

Your body will tell you.  I would probably take today and tomorrow to do some light training to get the blood flowing and to see how sore you are going to be.  If you feel good there is no reason you can't race again whenever you feel like.

Best advice ever on this board.  Listen to your body it is never wrong.

Good luck.
New Thread
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » Finished my first tri, when should I schedule my next race? Rss Feed