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Hey everyone, I hope training is going well!  I'm working at getting/staying back on track .

I have 2 questions...

1. When you're training in a pool (it's too cold to be outside), how do you bike or run after your swim?  It seems like I'd have to get out of the pool, and get dried off and dressed, which might take 10 - 15 minutes.  Does that make a difference? I know it'll be different on race day, but I'm just wondering about training, and what you all do.

2. Is there a good website for finding local triathlons?  I'm doing one that's a little over sprint distance (swim 800, bike 15 miles, run 4) in May, but I'd like to find a few more, and hopefully even a super sprint to try before May.  I'm from MN...

 Thanks, and happy training!

I have not done the transition from water to bike yet.  I am planning on getting some tri shorts to wear when I get to working that in to my training sessions.

Check out this site for races:

http://www.active.com/

Results that I see if I search for Minnesota (looks like a lot of summer stuff?):

http://search.active.com/?tab=events&q=&start_date=&end_date=&l=minnesota&p=250&channel=Triathlon&mediatype=&int=&commit.x=35&commit.y=17

trifind.com is pretty good with showing the majority of events in your area.

cjhild - do not wear your tri shorts in the pool!!  The majority of tri shorts are not chlorine resistant.  The chlorine does damage to the fibers and it will ruin them in about 5-10 visits.  You are from sunny CA so maybe you plan on doing them in open water anyway.  Just a tip from my bad experience. 

I have done 5 tri's and to be honest have never done a swim-bike brick workout except for race day, although have done several bike-run bricks (running directly off the bike).  I think if you are training for your first triathlon, 10-15 minutes is ok.  You just want to get a feel for race day and making that transition.

I would recommend practicing transitions by themselves as you get closer to the day but for now that seems ok.

That helps a lot - thanks for the responses.

Thanks for the suggestion.  I don't want to ruin my new shorts, ordered them today.  I was thinking about doing a run through session (run/bike/swim) before my mini tri in February.  What do you guys think, just stop my time after the run and bike to change into my swim clothes and then restart my time to see where I am at? 

I will bite...we were getting down to the bottom anyway and needed a bump back up.

Justin - I think it is ok to do that...if you can do each one of the distances in each discipline as an individual workout then you should not have any issues on race day with finishing.  I did a run through a week prior for my first sprint triathlon just to see how everything was going to fit together and it worked out well.  I would not necessarily worry about the time unless you are shooting for a specific time goal on race day - just go by how you feel, especially if this is your first.  Hope that helps.

Ryan

Like you said, I just want to get a feel for how things might be on race day.  Thanks.

When you guys train in two different areas in one day (bike and run, swim and run, etc), do you normally have the second session immediately following the first or do you have them at separate times of the day (morning and night, morning and midday, etc)?  I typically do one right after the other, I was thinking about incorporating a run maybe at lunch time or something.  Just wondering about the positives and negatives of doing that.

Hi

Answering to your question. I normally do one workout per day, but also depending on my schedule and nutrition during the day some times two. Always after work ( It's so hard for me wake up so early). I don't know if this has any positive or negative I guess while you are training it's ok doing the workout in the morning or at night doesn't matter. For me it's working for my begginer level is fine. I felt good in my first tri. My recommendation.... be focus on swimming workouts.

Problaly Matt could have better answer.... he has more experience.

ANDRES 

hey everyone!! sorry I haven't been around (I'm getting ready to chang jobs so things have been CRAZY!)

While a run through of your event day may help to calm your fears, I don't feel it's completely necessary. A few bike-run bricks are always a good idea and so is practicing your transitions, I'll actually schedule workouts in that simply consist of doing my transitions for 30 - 45 mins once a week. The importance of training for a triathlon isn't necessarily each specific workout (unless you compete at an elite level), but more in the cumulative effect of all your training.

I'm a big supporter of mental training and imagery. Take some time to picture your event day, do a run through of the best possible scenario from start to finish. A smooth relaxed swim, a strong but comfortable bike and a solid run where you feel like you're gliding along. Do your best to remember these feelings and pull from them on race day. I typically use imagery throughout my training and racing. The night before a tough workout (and sometimes the morning of) I'll picture myself during the workout feeling strong, using good form/technique, and most of all enjoying myself.

If you do decide to do a run through, don't wear a watch. The clock is the last thing you should worry about, especially if it's your first event! 

If you do workouts back to back be sure you're fueling properly for the training. The only other thing that comes to mind is fatigue. By adding rest to your training schedule (even a few hours between a morning and afternoon workout) will allow your body to recover and perform stronger in your 2nd workout.

There's nothing wrong with breaking up your workouts between morning and evening, or some other arrangement. The benefit to brick workouts is getting used to the muscle change from biking to running.

If you do split your workouts, or workout later in the day pay close attention to your nutrition. This plays a major role in your ability to perform as well as recover. If you're training early in the morning pay attention to lunch and dinner the day before and be sure to get some fuel in your system prior to your workout.

Training once a day is perfectly fine! Don't feel like you have to log 20 hours a week to be a successful triathlete. My first season I only worked out once a day and things ended up great. We all have jobs, families, school, other commitments and priorities. Don't make triathlon work, keep it fun!

Swam my requirement for my tri class. Had to as many yards as possible in 12 min. 500 yards was the requirement. Ended up doing 600 so that made me happy.  

 Have a great weekend everyone. Safe training.

Hey everyone - I will be in Jamaica all week for my honeymoon!!!  I will be getting some good ocean swims in while I am there and will update my logs when I get back.  NO more snow and cold....at least for a week.

Hope everyone has a good week of training.

SWEET!  Enjoy and congrats.

I had a really fun ride on Saturday.  My goal was to get in about two hours of riding and enjoy being outdoors.  I was able to accomplish both.

Today was my second day of TI drills and I felt a lot more comfortable doing the first three drills on my back.  It is amazing how much a little improvement over your last session is so encouraging.  I also swam 200 yards without stopping for the first time.  I was pretty pumped.

I swim in an outdoor pool and at 5:00 am there are lots of stars out.  There are two 40' palm trees next to the pool, doing the drills on my back was awesome this morning.  There was some wind so the palm trees were swaying back and forth, just beautiful.  Saw a shooting star too, bonus.

That sounds like my kind of pool!!

Great job on keeping up with the drills, they're going to make a huge difference and congratulations on the distance  =)

I am finally getting back into training.  Just elliptical machine and trainer plus pushups and crunches.  I am on a reduced calorie diet plan and getting redy for my first race, a 10k 3/21.

My biggest performnce boost will be the weight loss.  I started the year at 288, and hope to finish the season sub 200.

I am starting the training keeping my HR sub 145 (higher Z3 for me) and retraining my body and mind for the season ahead

Readjusting to he trainer sucks.

My first tri will be 6/3.

Kevin

Kevin,

It sounds like you've got a great plan in place! Stay focused on your goals and keep a detailed training log, that will help motivate you. keep us updated on your progress, go get'em Kevin!