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Let me know if you need swim workouts- I swam from 4th grade through college, still try to get in 7,000 meters a week or so!

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Hard to believe that something this good is free. Of course, you don't really get a lot of coaching per se, either. As far as stroke work, I'd say stick to freestyle for training. Unless you're going to do the swim in butterfly or something
Masters programs are really valuable for the feedback you get from the coaches, and they have drills for you to do that will improve your stroke. I personally don't participate in masters- but that's because of work/family commitments. I think you'll enjoy this sport a lot more if you get good at the swim. Sounds like you are taking all the right steps, too!

Yeah, yer probably right. I usually kill a gallon during an 8 hr shift at work. I suffer from sciatica from time to time and that thing will let you know when your dehydrated! I just got in the habit of drinking alot of water. I've been off soda for about ten years, drink tea once in awhile during the summer and kicked my coffee habit about 3 weeks ago. I think I did up my water when I kicked the coffee and hadn't realized it. I am doing my 1st oly in March and it's a pool swim. The following weekend there is a sprint that has an OWS I am thinking of  entering. Any advice on what to do that week between? I don't want to do too much/not enuf!! I wanted my 1st OWS to be in a sprint. I don't think it should be a problem as I've swam in just about anything/everywhere throughout my life. I'm pretty comfortable in the water, but still, I haven't done one yet and I get the feeling it's not gonna compare to any water experience I've had!!!!

Matt & Team,

I am officially signed up for 2 70.3's next year: KS and the Branson Race.  I couldn't pass up the deal to sign up for both races.  I am still trying to figure out a plan and have been studying the Friel Bible but am also considering using the BT program but I am conflicted.  Being this is my second year, and being as slow as I am, I think following any program would be beneficial at this time.


Any thoughts from the team on a good 70.3 training plan for a novice?

Andy 

Good Morning everyone, i was wondering if anybody had any ideas as to where i could get an affordable bike trainer for these frigid winters, i went for a ride yesterday, it was about 15 - 20 degrees out and my water froze.  I am only doing sprints this year hoping to do Oly's next year. Last year was my first season doing Tri's and i love it but still in process of losing weight and learning the swim. Thanks..

Hello Matt and everyone.  I just sent my form in for my first tri on January 31.  It's a supersprint reverse tri (3k, 6 miles, 400 meters).  I'm confident I can do all those distances without issue as I have been doing all 3 disciplines in training.   I do however, have some questions.

The forecast looks like to be high 30s/low 40s at race time.  I bike more than the other 2 areas and if I bike in this kind of weather, I normally wear running type tights and loose fighting cycling shorts.  But since the tights are under the shorts, I need a better set-up to get through the transitions.  Any suggestions?

Any other beginner tips?  As I said, I know I can do all 3 distances easily but worried about any of nuances I don't know/understand in doing my first tri.

Thanks for any advice!