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hey, i've been stalking your thread - so forgive a non-groupie for chiming in - if your budget allows, get a tri suit. carol's right that i managed with the swimsuit/bra combo and changing clothes each time, you'll save so much time in transitions not having to do that. you may think its negligble, but believe me all that dressing and undressing can really add up! i'm getting one for this coming season, no doubt.

A tri suit would work and sometimes you can find them cheaper on ebay. I decided not to go with a one-piece outfit because I knew I'd have to go to the bathroom tons of times before the race even started. For my races I wore tri shorts and a sports bra-type tri top. When I got to T1 I threw on a sleeveless singlet and wore that the rest of the race. I haven't done a race with a pool swim and my tri stuff says not to put it in chlorine so I don't know what I'd wear.

At both my races I saw lots of women (mostly because my 2nd was women-only ) wearing tri shorts over their swimsuit and most likely threw on a shirt in T1. I know from practicing before I got my tri shorts that it's hard to put on bike shorts on wet legs. The spandex just doesn't want to go over wet skin. It's true that tri shorts don't have anywhere near as much padding as normal bike shorts but it's so much easier to run in them instead of bike shorts. An added bonus is you don't have to change.

Mindy

I've never done a race with a pool, I'm going with information that I've heard or read. I don't think there's diving, just jumping in the end. Pool swims are usually seeded by speed. Let's say you can swim 100 yards in 3 minutes. You would be in a lane with people who (are supposed to) swim about the same speed. They may or may not have a novice group because some people who are new to tri may be former competitive swimmers who can swim 1:00/100 yards. (and you wouldn't want those people in your lane) All races are different though, there should be some information on the website of the company who is managing the race you're planning to do.

Hope that helps and good luck finding a gym!                           

-Mindy

Oh, and since now we have first names, can we know the state where everyone lives? Like the person who lives in Colorado, I know she won't be doing many workouts outside but I don't know where everyone else lives.                               

I'm in Georgia.  the weather here has been very mild as well.  Today's a bit rainy, but tomorrow is supposed to be in the 70's!  Definitely planning a bike ride for tomorrow.

As for a check-in - I am on the mend.  Not 100% recovered from my illness, but definitely feeling better.  I went to spin class yesterday.  I pretty much ignored the instructor and did my own thing.  It was nice to work up a sweat, but I didn't push myself too hard.  Felt great afterward.  I had my MRI on Wednesday and go to see the orthopaedist again on Monday to discuss it and hopefully develop a plan of action for healing my leg.

 Hope everyone gets some good workouts in today!

 forgive the stalk but i had to interject...i wouldn't call it stupid scheduling w/o knowing a few more details. plus those negative words carry negative energy - you want to avoid that at all costs during your training. your thoughts carry power and even thinking yourself "stupid" is damaging.

how was your nutrition and hydration during your swim and run? rest the night before? how far did you try to run? how soon after swimming did you try to run?

its not out of the question to do 2 sports in one day - you need to just make sure you listen to your body while you are doing it... the first time i did 2 in one day i did a bike/run and it was NOT fun... it will get easier