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Nothing wrong with taking the day off, You should be well rested for this weekends event. I want you to PR this event.  Great job with your bike, sorry to hear about your Mom.  Stay focused, and listen to your body. You need a break take the break. On swimming, it will come. Keep up the great work.

Scott

Nobody starts out doing those workouts. The first masters swim I did I finished with 2100 yards in an hour and was hypoxic a good portion of the class. I've moved up two lanes and I'm generally in control but pushing the edge when called for. By plugging away you'll get there. I've done 3400 yards in an hour while not feeling hypoxic. It comes with time and practice.

What length of race is everyone training for?? Myself, I am doing an Olympic.

Also, this is my first triathlon ever, how about everyone else(Scott, you of course are not included in this question.)

But I'll Still Answer June 4th Sprint, July 10, 1/2 Ironman

Haha, I meant more for the experience part of the question as i am guessing you have done  1 or 2 in the past...

Cheers!

Is this your first year doing triathlons?

Had a great workout tonight - hour in spin (I know it's not the same as on the bike, but I love the instructor) and then went for a 2.4 mile run immediately afterwards (60 sec transition).  I felt great with the run and there were some pretty tough hills in the run.  Still not the fastest pace with the run (ran it at a 5.5 pace) but was happy with how I felt.  I was tempted to run a little longer but didn't (trying to stay close to that 10% rule, although I have been breaking this a little this week) and also  had to go pick up my bike.

Got a new toy on my bike tonight - a computer that calculates my cadence.  Since I just bought the other computer on the new bike, I had to pretty much rebuy another computer.  I think it will be worth it though. 

For races this year -

• I have my first ever tri 6/26 sprint (five weeks away, ready Linda?!?)
• Depending on how I feel, I'm going  to do the Lifetime Fitness tri 7/9 sprint
• Another tri 8/26 and depending on how my training is going (mostly my running) I'm going to try to do the olympic distance
• And then one last tri that is in September

The running has been a great experience for me, I wasn't a runner and actually had never run more than a couple of miles without stopping up until this spring.

My Olympic is July 17 in beautiful British Columbia. Great scenery but in the mountains. Oh well it will be off to the hot springs right after. I am going try sneak in a sprint in June or early July if possible and another Olympic in August hopefully.

What kind of computer did you buy?

I too was not a runner, unless a bear was chasing me...

I'm doing the same sprint as Jen on 6/26.  There is another sprint on July 24th and then pick up one in September.

Thanks for the support.

Linda

Hello. Im doing a sprint on June 5 , olympic June 18. I have been training for oly distance. This is my first tri. I am really anxious, training for 8 months, its time to race. Kevin

Most common rules violations

1.Helmets: 

Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be used in USAT sanctioned events. Helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. 

Penalty: Disqualification 

2. Chin Straps: 

Chin straps must be buckled at all times when on a bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off your bicycle. 

Penalty: Disqualification on the course; Variable time penalty in transition area only. 

3. Outside Assistance: 

No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used. Triathlons and duathlons are individual tests of fitness. 

Penalty: Variable time penalty 

4. Transition Area: 

All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned bike corral. The wheel of the bicycle must be down on the side of the assigned space. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers into the transition area. 

Penalty: Variable time penalty 

5. Drafting: 

Drafting--keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 15 seconds. 

Position--keep to the right hand side of the lane of travel unless passing. 

Blocking--riding on the left side of the lane without passing anyone and interfering with other cyclists attempting to pass. 

Overtaken--once passed, you must immediately exit the draft zone from the rear, before attempting to pass again. 

Penalty: Variable time penalty 

6. Course: 

All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course and to stay within all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic laws at all times. 

Penalty: Referee's discretion 

7. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: 

Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, USA Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden. 

Penalty: Disqualification 

8. Headphones: 

Headphones, headsets, walkmans, ipods, mp3 players, or personal audio devices, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. 

Penalty: Variable time penalty 

9. Race numbers: 

All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the run. Numbers must face the front and be clearly visible at all times. Numbers may not be cut or folded or altered in any way. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing. 

Penalty: Variable time penalty for missing or altered number, Disqualification and one year suspension from membership in USAT for transferring a number without race director permission. 

10. Wetsuits: 

Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided, however that participants who wears a wetsuit within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are prohibited. 

11. Abandonment: 

All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course. 

Penalty: Variable time penalty 

Variable Time Penalties 

My Workout Today

I was contemplating between the Garmin and the Polar.  I really wanted the Garmin, but it was $400 and the Polar was $190 - so  I went with the Polar.  Plus, my current HRM is a Polar so it is compatible with it. 

I want to get a new Garmin HRM with the GPS so if/when I upgrade I'll probably upgrade my computer too then.  It's just so much money (I keep on thinking of it as an investment but when I do that, I spend a lot more).