Help!! First Oly in 2 1/2 weeks and nervous!

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2008-09-03 7:33 PM

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Subject: Help!! First Oly in 2 1/2 weeks and nervous!

Hi, everyone!!

I have my first oly on 9/21 (Finger Lakes Tri), and I am really nervous.  I have had a great season so far of sprints (my second full season), and feel like I have had good training up to now, BUT I went back to work this week and haven't really had any good (or complete) workouts!  With the plan I am using this should be my biggest week and then taper starts next week!  I know I can  do all of the distances separately, and I've done a few bike/run bricks along with 3 races (sprints) this summer. Should I be worried? 



2008-09-03 7:59 PM
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Subject: RE: Help!! First Oly in 2 1/2 weeks and nervous!

It sounds like you have a nice base built up so I wouldn't worry too much about the workouts that didn't go so great this week. You still have the weekend to get in a nice one anyway!

My first Oly is coming up too, not too far from yours.. I'll be at Lake George on Sept 14th. The Finger Lakes one should be a blast and I'm sure you'll be ready for it!

Goodluck

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2008-09-04 10:18 AM
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Subject: RE: Help!! First Oly in 2 1/2 weeks and nervous!
You should be fine with the base you have. I was in the same boat as you early in the summer when I did my first Oly. Had done a few early sprints and could do the individual distances with no problems in training. But, I underestimated the cumulative toll it took on me as I approached the swim and run at the same pace I would individually. After a mile on the run, I had to walk and jog as I was spent. The lessen I learned was to stay within a pace that would leave something for the run (especially for a first Oly).
2008-09-04 9:24 PM
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Subject: RE: Help!! First Oly in 2 1/2 weeks and nervous!
Thanks for the advice and encouragement.  This distance just seems so much more intimidating than the sprint!!  Good luck on your oly coming up!  I'll be sure to check out your report.
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