Favorite part of a triathlon? (Page 2)

seems a tri dosn't really start until T1, when the easy bit is over and the pain is about to begin. bike is definately too high a proportion of the race so i voted RUN.

..but not sure why cuz i dont like the feeling of my lungs trying to burn their way out of my chest, or the bambi-like bit after T2, or running in general in fact ;-)... must be that sense of achievement to finish which swings it!!

eating is good too but success is what its about, no?

Barry
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I had to go with the post race. How can I choose between my three true loves. During the post race, I get to think back on the time I spent with each of them and how to make next time even better.

Charles

Man, I am really surprised that the run is trailing by so much. I would have thought that swim would be last, not only because I personally am not very good at it, but because it seems that most of the moaning and teeth-gnashing that I hear involves the swim. But the good news is that if this is the way that triathletes really feel, it puts the runnners (like me) at an advantage, because we look forward to the last leg, and our confidence will build through the bike and on into the run and straight on through the finish line!

I went with the bike. Although the run is probably my best leg. (Been at it the longest) The bike just goes so fast, and you feel so cool zipping along. Plus, none of the other legs offer the opportunity for downhill coasting.

Bill

I like the Bike & Run with the bike getting the edge due to the ability to vary the intensity compared to running and still be gonig "fast"! The main reason I like these compared to swimming is I can set the next target to pass and go after it. It is a lot easier to do on the bike than the run and you do have the ability to rest!

Don