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 There will be every sort of bike at a sprint.  From full on aero Tri-specific bikes, to bikes with baskets, and bells and tassels on the handle bars (Seriously....  It happens.)

 My two cents.  Use your MTB.  Have it tuned up.  Put some slicks (road tires) on it, and go have fun.  If you decide you want to do another tri, and then another..... Get a road bike.... And then, maybe..... go from there. 

YMMV.

I got a new bike (frame) too!!!

My wonderful supportive BF bought me a frame that will actually fit me. The bike I've been riding has been great. Someone gave me the frame and BF built it for me. It was really way too big for me and might be the cause of some of my back issues. (54cm...) This is It!

There a some more picture in my album. 

I'll ride the old bike for the Galveston race because of shipping and building time constraints .

How about that for a cool surprise.  You guys must have great bike juju and it rubbed off on me.

I agree with Bennet, Heather.  My friend Emily that got me started has used her old 50.00 garage sale mountain bike for 3 sprints! She couldn't even get into her small chain ring during the Danskin. 

Emily put road tires on her bike...that might be an idea.  ...

Where can I find some of those pink tassels for my aero bars?

Les 

So I hope this isn't such a dumb question (and girly at the same time) - what should I wear race day? I am looking at tri-suits, tankinis & shorts, etc. Totally confused on what to buy and wear.

Also, do I just wear the trisuit under my wetsuit? Do I wear it as a swimsuit, if I don't need a wetsuit? Do I wear a swimsuit and throw shorts and a shirt over it in transition? Totally confused on what to buy.

teash - 2008-03-15 9:49 AM I did it! I am officially registered for my first tri! Got the Nerve? Triathlon on May 24th in Mt. Gretna PA. Sprint length. I am also going to do a 5K race also in April as a warm-up. I am afraid that I don't actually got the nerve!!!! A big Thank You to my husband for twisting my arm this morning until I did it. Peace, Leticia

Hey!  Congratulations, Leticia!  That is so exciting!

-Lora

I think those Tankinis are super sexy...but that's just me.

Thanks Sarah. I actually went to a great triathlon shop yesterday and bought myself the same thing. I tried on a one-piece trisuit, and it was not only painful getting on, but it also pretty much took a chunk out of my self esteem! Seriously, I think that two piece is the way to go - i felt like I had more freedom of movement and more comfortable. I guess I will see in May.

If anyone is ever in the LA area and wants to go to a great shop, where they are super nice and informative, check out Triathlete Zombies (http://triathletezombies.com/). There is a store in Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach. I know I will be back before my first tri.

 Lisa

I think I'm just going to wear my one piece swimsuit during my swim, then throw on my bike shorts over top it during my bike and then switch to a regular pair of quick-drying shorts during my run.  Of course, this plan is based on not having to wear a wetsuit which would throw this off.

Will this even work?

- Lora

only if your as stoopid as I am. First fall was one of those "it happens" second fall was 100 % "dumb ask." Oh make sure you are fitted for your bike before buying pedals...maybe even have them recheck you after you put the pedals on.

Injury update: Doc says IO have to got to PT, I have an apointment with them Thursday morning at 0930. Doctor put me on light duty. Light Duty is the Suck! I am bummed big time. I am dispairaged.  Im gonna talk to the PT guys to see if I can ride or not. I know I can't run. I should be able to swim. The April Ri is definetly on hold now. The 4 sprints I was wanting to do are actually a series, so I really wanted to be able to do them all.

Oh, I told the wife I slipped getting out of the shower. Yeah I know, I lied, and I am ashamed of it, but with evrything else I just could not handle the crap I was gonna catch from her if I would have told her the truth. I will be on here, hanging out and cheering the rest of you all on!!!

Oh... and don't let my mistakes scare you off...I am an idiot...you will do better than I have, I am sure.

Here's a training question for you veterans:

I am about 5 weeks from my sprint tri ... I need to kick it in gear.  Probably 5 days a week I have the opportunity to train 2 hours or so.  I have really enjoyed the weight lifting so I hate to give it up entirely but I'm thinking that it affects my ability to put in the type of workouts in the 3 events that I need to do to get ready for that race.

Is it still important at this phase to continue that or should I just go to do the swim, bike, run workouts with yoga and abs?  Both the swim and run in this tri are short enough they won't be a problem but I do want to work both aggressively for other races this summer AND to try to catch back up to some people after my swim.

Any suggestions???? 

Lynn, I just went online to check out the LA Danskin and it let me register even though it said it wasn't open until Thursday. I will check my credit card to see if went through, but it looked official when I signed up. Everyone kept saying how fun this tri is on the forum, so now I am all excited about it.

Lisa

Man..I wish I could come to LA. My Austin Danskin is June 8th...I don't think I could do both! I love Disneyland.

Just to throw my attire experience in: I have some tri shorts and wore a stretchy tank to my race last year.  I thew a t shirt on over the top for the mini that I did and that was a mistake.  The tank was not coolmax, drifit or other wiking fast drying fabric and I won't wear it again.  It retained too much moisture and was heavy in the swim.  I am looking for something else.  I have a great bra (sorry guys if this is too much info) It's a Nike Revolutionary sports bra. It dries really fast. I get a catalog from a company called title9 It has the best selection of bras I've seen.  I am thinking about getting a tri suit.  I've got to decide on something quickly! Nine days to the race!

 There is a lot of hard work going in out there. You guys are doing great!

Les