Nibbs XXXVII (Page 18)

WWND? 

 I am contemplating changing up my planned season.  I only have one race that I'm actually registered for as a tri right now. Here's he thought...that race has FREEZING water, even in August.  Should I do another early season oly to get my wimpy "I hate cold water and wetsuit" self over it?  There's Rumpass in Bumpass April 18 (set up always does a good race) and Rocketts Landing in May (first year for this race and I'm not a huge fan of Richmond Multisports).  I'm planning to do a century ride early May so I think the Rumpass in BUmpass (what a geat name!) would be the better race training wise.

I'm also considering doing the Patriot as a HIM instead of the International.--that's in September.

Thoughts?

Im happy with P&P plus Thomo...

Hi Judi - I guess it depends on both cost and training plan/recovery from racing...

If you want to get used to the whole wetuit and cold thing you could do the race as suggested or just make a point of doing some COLD OWS training  in the lead up. What do you think you will get the most benefit from? (if you do want to race the April option does seem best)

If you are doing a century ride then thats the basis of your training for the HIM so thats a good start - are you comfortable about fitting in the run/swim training too? Im prett sure you are more than capable...

Bike, I just really want to do a century this yea since I haven't done one and the Capital to Capital is a well supported ride with decent terrain.  (ie modest hills, no monsters)  The HIM sort of popped back into my head today and I'm still thinking about it.  I know my attempt at riding that distance last summer was painful but I had also never gone that far before.

Run, I've done 2 stand alone half mary's...Problem is I despise long runs in high humidity.  It's as hard to beathe in that as it is with the cold weather playing games with my asthma.  Can I handle the length of the day is the bigger issue?

Spokes - 2009-02-16 6:35 PM The lake I swam in for my only full tri so far was as warm as bathwater... and also full of gators.

bathwater warm is fine...gators definitely aren't!

Personally, I don't think I could do Patriot's as a HIM.  The run course was pretty brutal with the cobblestones and the heat.

As far as the other two, I would take Rumpass in Bumpass, although I think it is also going to be very cold.   

Hi Judi - based on all of that information you definatley could do the HIM... yuo have a good base and with the right training you should be able to finish no worries.

If you are worried about the humidity is it possible that this isnt the right HIM for you? Or is it something you can control by carrying an inhanler with you on the run?

If its still in your head I think its something you should seriously consider... can you get some outside advice? Talk to a coach? Someone who has done that specific race before?

Hi Nibbs!

Judi

tough call on the races - i'd go with your gut

great advice, i know

Hi Beth!

so, what's happening?

is Jen still around?

or is she off watching the new HOUSE?

Im actually just about to pop out to a 30 minute spin class with some girls from the office... so rare I can make a lunchtime class Im going to enjoy it!

have fun!

Yes and Yes. 

I think 55 - 60.  You could try going to the OWS clinic and using a neoprene cap. 

Philthy!!!!

i'm watching it too - what do you think?