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Pre - Race Jitters (Just rambling)
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 2009-07-08 7:28 PM |
Champion  7136     Knoxville area |  Subject: Pre - Race Jitters (Just rambling)So the first tri is saturday. It's just a sprint and it's only wednesday, but man I'm starting to get that "high" feeling. I've been sick or injured for so friggin' long I just feel like I'm nowhere near prepared haha. I did go for a swim today and knock out a 1:45/100m average for 400m, so if I can replicate something close to that saturday I feel pretty good on the swim. Biking... well I'd say I'm back to 90% after my wreck, but this will be an unfamiliar course so...who knows. And of course the run... just a 4k, but man, my run has really suffered after a month of NO running. Oh well, I'm just going to have some fun and get some experience... Am I forgetting anything? Bike Bike Shoes mini-pump / some tools Running Shoes Socks Towel Helmet Glasses Goggles race clothes Race Belt Am I missing anything? |
| 2009-07-08 7:38 PM in reply to: #2271516 |
Expert 908 Niskayuna, New York | Subject: RE: Pre - Race Jitters (Just rambling) I'm not sure how long the bike is but you probably want a bottle for some water or sports drink, otherwise looks like you have everything. Goodluck with your first race this weekend! |
| 2009-07-08 8:38 PM in reply to: #2271525 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Pre - Race Jitters (Just rambling) doctorbob18 - 2009-07-08 8:38 PM I'm not sure how long the bike is but you probably want a bottle for some water or sports drink, otherwise looks like you have everything. Goodluck with your first race this weekend! for a sprint? nah. too short. Good luck!  |
| 2009-07-08 8:44 PM in reply to: #2271516 |
Regular 288 Doylestown, PA | Subject: RE: Pre - Race Jitters (Just rambling) depending on the time of day/location you may want some sun screen. A sports drink has already been mentioned - you're good to go. enjoy the first triathlon. my tip would just be sure to take your time in the transitions - make sure you don't forget anything or rush into anything. I think my t1 time during my first tri was about 8 min, t2 about 3 min... distinctly remember drinking a 64 oz gatorade and having a conversation with a fellow first timer. good luck |
| 2009-07-09 12:42 AM in reply to: #2271516 |
Expert 859 Perth, Australia | Subject: RE: Pre - Race Jitters (Just rambling) Have a great time - there's some good articles about setting up your transition area and what to bring on here. Just relax and have a blast. Look forward to reading your race report Good luck Edited by daisymouse 2009-07-09 12:45 AM |
| 2009-07-09 5:24 AM in reply to: #2271516 |
Master 1440 | Subject: RE: Pre - Race Jitters (Just rambling) Digital Camera for a picture of that winning smile coming across the finish line. Good luck and go getum |
| 2009-07-09 6:35 AM in reply to: #2271516 |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: Pre - Race Jitters (Just rambling) thanks guys |
| 2009-07-09 7:04 AM in reply to: #2271516 |
Expert 1053 Culpeper, VA | Subject: RE: Pre - Race Jitters (Just rambling) I'm sure you'll be just fine. Haven't done my first tri yet, but I ran my first 5K this last Saturday and I was nervous going into it as well. I was under the weather for the week coming into it as well. Overall I had a great time, learned some things and am looking forward to my next 5K, first triahtlon or whatever. |
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