Todd's Tri Turtles - (Beginners, Sprint, 5K, 10K) - CLOSED (Page 21)

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete Mike, Congrats on the score, but don't spoil her to much at the start or she might start taking advantage of you.

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete



Answers:

1. Yes, you would wear the Tri Suit for the duration of the event. People do not really change from one garmet to another until they do a Full Ironman, and then it's mostly for comfort and the larger pad that bicycle shorts offer. Whether or not you buy the Nike one is up to you, but make sure it's comfortable to you and fits properly. I can tell you that I started with a Tri Suit, but as I'm going up in distance I switched to a two piece for comfort, which is what I wore this weekend for the first time. Some people do not like the feel of a tri suit, but it's a personnal thing.

2. You don't need to concern yourself right now with your swim time, you only need to ensure that you can do the distance (the time will be what it is). Don't let that picture get you scared, becuase this was a larger event and I positioned myself in the second row at the front of the group. You can always stay back or way out to the side and not have to deal with that. As far as breathing and everything in a situation like that it is just key to remain calm, if you have to slow down you do, main thing is not to panic. The other thing here is what kind of swim your doing, how you will start, and where it is. Pool swim, lake, wave start, time trial start, group flights, What kind of swim and start will yours' be?

3. Yes, 800 would likely be a good mark for you to set that you know you can swim non stop with little problem. It is not neccesary, but will help with your confidence on the day in question to know that you have done double the distance several times before.

On another note to your quesitons, make sure that on some of your training days to shorten the bike and then do a run afterwards. Your body needs to be conditioned to getting off the bike and running. No, you don't need to bike 12 and then run 3 to be ready, but if you get to that point then great, you will know how hard you can push on race day.

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete



Answers:

1. Yes, you would wear the Tri Suit for the duration of the event. People do not really change from one garmet to another until they do a Full Ironman, and then it's mostly for comfort and the larger pad that bicycle shorts offer. Whether or not you buy the Nike one is up to you, but make sure it's comfortable to you and fits properly. I can tell you that I started with a Tri Suit, but as I'm going up in distance I switched to a two piece for comfort, which is what I wore this weekend for the first time. Some people do not like the feel of a tri suit, but it's a personnal thing.

2. You don't need to concern yourself right now with your swim time, you only need to ensure that you can do the distance (the time will be what it is). Don't let that picture get you scared, becuase this was a larger event and I positioned myself in the second row at the front of the group. You can always stay back or way out to the side and not have to deal with that. As far as breathing and everything in a situation like that it is just key to remain calm, if you have to slow down you do, main thing is not to panic. The other thing here is what kind of swim your doing, how you will start, and where it is. Pool swim, lake, wave start, time trial start, group flights, What kind of swim and start will yours' be?

3. Yes, 800 would likely be a good mark for you to set that you know you can swim non stop with little problem. It is not neccesary, but will help with your confidence on the day in question to know that you have done double the distance several times before.

On another note to your quesitons, make sure that on some of your training days to shorten the bike and then do a run afterwards. Your body needs to be conditioned to getting off the bike and running. No, you don't need to bike 12 and then run 3 to be ready, but if you get to that point then great, you will know how hard you can push on race day.

Originally posted by iamDawnAnderson

Hi everyone! I hope your week is off to a good start. I have a question: what does your training on the bike really look like? I've read here on the site that in your first year of training for tris you should just concentrate on volume. I'm assuming volume = distance you can ride without dying. I think my question really stems from the fact that Im worried that Im losing my level of fitness now that I've started training. I'm just straight riding for time, increasing the time each week trying to stay around a certain RPM the entire time. I feel like I should be doing some intervals or something during these sessions, no? (Formerly was doing 30-45min interval class using the bike 2-3 times per week)...

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete

The one that I use to use and still have is an Orca. I really liked it while I used it. Your choices are basically Orca, Zoot, 2XU, Pearl Izumi, Nike, plus others.

While talking about tri wear, no one commented on my bright green top I wore in recognition of the mighty turtles!!!!

Originally posted by corbetjackson50

Good run for me tonight personal record pace for me in my adult life anyway. Ran 2.5 @ a 8:19 pace. Now i need to get under 8! Im glad to see such improvement from when i started i couldn't even run a half mile without walking! that was only a few months ago. Feeling good right now. Tomorrow is my wife's birthday and i have a busy day before work cooking breakfast for her and going out to dinner after work so doubtful i will get a work out in. The next day is my birthday and i should be able to get one maybe two in.

Originally posted by Hubbie



I have a full sleeve Orca and I love it.

By the way Todd, love your Turtle Green top!!

Beth

Originally posted by corbetjackson50

Good run for me tonight personal record pace for me in my adult life anyway. Ran 2.5 @ a 8:19 pace. Now i need to get under 8! Im glad to see such improvement from when i started i couldn't even run a half mile without walking! that was only a few months ago. Feeling good right now. Tomorrow is my wife's birthday and i have a busy day before work cooking breakfast for her and going out to dinner after work so doubtful i will get a work out in. The next day is my birthday and i should be able to get one maybe two in.

Originally posted by ibr80

WOW! Thats the one thing Im having trouble with... PACE. I have gone from running nothing to being able to do 5 or 6 miles but even when I do 2 or more miles I cant come down so far from 9:10. Thats the one place I think Im gonna get killed in the TRI the running, I look at some people at the park and they fly.

Originally posted by Taringa

I had a similar experience with the medical fraternity when I was pregnant at the grand old age of 37. It as all "we have to be careful with older mothers and their babies" etc etc. Being an "elderly primi" as they termed me made me feel clapped out and ready for a wooden box. Now the child they were so concerned about is tearing around at lightning speed and I've taken up the sport of triathlon so I can be fit enough to keep up with/catch her .

Originally posted by Taringa

The fitness thing hasn't really worked this week, though, I've been laid up with a cold the past few days. It sucks, feeling wrung out and flat, and having to have a sit down after 10 minutes minimal activity. I've dosed up on echinacea, garlic, honey and lemon, and this evening I even broke the old juicer out of the cupboard and started on the vegie juice. Something's got to kick start my immune system sooner or later!

Originally posted by Usulsuspct

Well now I have gone and done it...

I just registered for a "fun swim" - across a nearby lake. Its a .67 mile swim, fortunately for me its two months away.

Now I have something to shoot for!

In theory I should be finished with the 0to1650 program by then and what better way to get some OWS experience without also having to worry about a bike and run at the same time. Well thats my logic at least...well see how it pans out.

Originally posted by Usulsuspct



Happy birthday! (To both you and your wife!)

I can remember albeit barely. A time in my life when a birthday consisted of booze, fried foods and cake - not a double workout session! Good for you...enjoy your brick birthdays!

Originally posted by Usulsuspct

Well now I have gone and done it...

I just registered for a "fun swim" - across a nearby lake. Its a .67 mile swim, fortunately for me its two months away.

Now I have something to shoot for!

In theory I should be finished with the 0to1650 program by then and what better way to get some OWS experience without also having to worry about a bike and run at the same time. Well thats my logic at least...well see how it pans out.

Originally posted by corbetjackson50

Good run for me tonight personal record pace for me in my adult life anyway. Ran 2.5 @ a 8:19 pace. Now i need to get under 8! Im glad to see such improvement from when i started i couldn't even run a half mile without walking! that was only a few months ago. Feeling good right now. Tomorrow is my wife's birthday and i have a busy day before work cooking breakfast for her and going out to dinner after work so doubtful i will get a work out in. The next day is my birthday and i should be able to get one maybe two in.