T3 Spring training 2013 - Closed (Page 17)

Need advice on Saturday's tri. Weather is forecast for high 30s for the start and slow warming. It's an indoor swim and then outdoor bike and run. I'll probably be getting on the bike wet with the temp in the low 40s. Recommendations???

I just went through something similar, though it was a few degrees warmer.  The bike start for my tri last weekend was 48.  I pondered on what to do as well, but eventually decided to just tough it out.  Once I was on the bike and moving, I never noticed the cold.  Once I got back into transition though i had a little trouble as my fingers were now so cold and not wanting to cooperate with putting my shoes on.  Also took about a half mile of running for my feet to thaw out a little and stop feeling like bricks.  So looking back, maybe i would have worn gloves, but that is all I would have changed.

first off pray for those injuried or affected in Boston.   

Hope,   My plan for Saturday is to tough it out.    if it is over cast I might have a bike jacket to put on quick.  if it is at all sunny I will suffer and go.    Looking forward to seeing you there.   

Yes Hammer Australia prays for the injured and the ones that passed.  Hope they catch the guys.

Congrates Dominion, awesome work, luv the pics.  Sounds like a horrendous morning but you did it well in the end.

Well my prep was terrible for my A race.  Sons 21st, I got a bit squiffy and was hung over on the Saturday and had damn McD's.  All in all not to bad a race though.  Swim was tough and felt longer than 300m - 10.49mins, my chain came off in the bike but I fixed it and got back on and didn't change gear again - 10km - 26.55 incl T1 & T2, my run was a little slow 2.5km - 13.06mins.  Total 50.51 and 3rd in the 45+ age group.  Very happy I got a medal.

Thanks for the baby powder trick its great.  All done for this season.  I tried out my wetsuit today...gotta get used to it but it shouldn't take long, can't believe how much faster it made me. Its great.

Good luck on your races guys will check back after the weekend to see how you all went.  GO T3

Hey Run,

Thanks for taking the time to read my race report and the encouraging comments.  Yes, it was a rough start to the day, but overall it was a great experience and I can't wait for my next one in a few weeks! 

It sounds like you had some obstacles to overcome as well.  Great job on getting that chain back on and finishing strong.  Top 3 in your AG is awesome!  Congrats on that medal!!

Thanks Dominion.  You should be very happy with your first tri.  No more fumbling with shoes laces and a few lessons learned.  Good luck with the next one I look forward to reading your next race report.

Cold Cold Cold  38 degrees at the start. Total time-1:25:01 Ranked 136/173 men.  Race report is up.

SWIM-400m-11:04 Ranked 146/173 men - Slow, but good. I swam the entire 400m freestyle. Happy I started out with good pace and finished. I had no idea I could do this. This is a real confidence builder for my training.

T1-2:05 Ranked 89/173 men - Good, but some was due to my putting on running shoes after mount line.

BIKE-12 miles-51:06 Ranked 129/173 men - This was a brutal ride. My goal was 16 mph and I didn't come close. Winner was under 21 mph. Hills and wind were a killer.

T2-1:55 Ranked 142/173 men - OK

RUN-2 mile-18:51 Ranked 143/173 men - Felt like I was slow, but I'm actually happy with a 9:26 pace.

I feel good and have scheduled my next sprint tri for June 30th-Summer Roundup in Joplin, MO. It will be a 500m open water swim, 12.3 mile bike and 5k run. I will then have the next sprint 8/18/13 in Claremore, OK.

22    199 David Weaver           34 Jenks OK            22    7:12   11    0:41   35   39:48 18.1   10    0:42   31   13:54  6:57 1:02:16

Hope great job this weekend.   that was a tough course.   

quick and dirty for my finish this weekend.   

Swim 7:12 rank 22

T1 41 sec.  rank 11

bike 39:48 rank 35

t2 42 sec. rank 10

run 13:54 rank 35th.  

total 1hr 2min 16 secs.   

Congrates Hope and Hammer awesome times.  Wow Hammer I hope to get my swim times down one day, that seems so fast to me.

Thank you so much for all your help Hammer I have really enjoyed this thread.  Thanks guys for the encouragement and good luck for the next race. 

I'm still training working on technique for everything and really looking forward to next seasons racing and looking forward to upgrading my retro bike!!

Well, It looks like the end is near for this thread and our little group.  I wanted to thank everyone for their support, encouragement, and of course all the great advice.  I hope to remain in touch and might see many of you in the next group.  Best of luck to all of you in your training and upcoming races.

-Chris

Congrates Tim, awesome effort.

Good luck everyone with your races and thanks for all the advice and encouragement.  Thanks heaps Hammer.   

hey guys,  

first off sorry I have been absent for the last week.   I had to work a ton to get everything cleared for my new postion.    I am back to a normal schedule just making some adjustments.  

Yes, I will be starting a thread to continue for the year.   you guys are all welcome to join in, or check in any time.      

Tim,   you should be proud of those results,  you have put in some great work and it showed.  

tim, 

not sure what to tell you on the sleep.   I love the big workouts late and walk in and go to sleep.   I will put it out to my local team and see if anyone else has and issue like that.