Getting nervous about my first Tri...

I'm no expert here- but I wanted to tell you that your training is done- (I can't verify that though by your log- or lack of )

As for the rain, have you done any bike rides in the rain? I had the same anxiety a couple of weekends ago for a tri. I went out and did an easy 40 min in the rain so that I could get a feel for how my bike handles on the pavement. I'm so glad I did because come race day, we had wet roads and guess what, I was prepared.

You already know that your muscle soreness will be gone by Sunday- so just try to relax (easier said than done!); but most important: HAVE FUN!!

Yeah, I use a competitor's website for my training/logging (TrainingPeaks).... It's just what I got used to during my roadie days.

I've ridden and raced in the rain before (rainy crits--fun stuff), so it's not really an issue of comfort on the bike--just the usual hand-wringing prior to an event, I guess.

On the up side, finishing in crappy weather will give a nice boost of confidence when the conditions are actually good...

Chances of rain are diminished, it should be mostly gone by Sunday.

It is going to be warmer and close to 80 on Sunday.

The wind will probably be strong because of all the crap going on in the Atlantic.

They will probably make us all do the Du with the surf and rip tides from all the storms in the Atlantic.  I really hope they don't do that, but after last weekend where they cancelled the swim because of similar conditions I am not at all banking on having a swim.

If they DO ...... bring a pair of shoes to set up at the swim exit.  From my understanding of the course, it is about a 1/4 mile run from the swim to the transition!!  I'm not doing that barefoot!

Just follow my lead and have fun!!  I'd like to say Hi and wish you luck in person on Sunday.  You're going to kick azz!!

(Hopefully so will I ...... I want at least an AG podium!!)

I am having some nerves too over the weather. I HATE being cold and would take 90 degrees in a second.  Looks like my LBS adn Sport's Authority are going to make some money today, as I get some cool weather clothing.  I'm not worried about cool weather for the swim or run...just the bike.

A thought for you.... If you were not nervous, knew exactly what to expect and that you would finish you would get nothing from the event.

 The reason you chose this Tri path is that you want a challenge, you want to experience self doubt and the ulimate conquering of that self doubt.  You want to get ready to get in that water and ask yourself, who am I to think I should be out here competing with these other people?  Beat your chest and understand that you will be adding another accomplishment and experience to your life that many would be too nervous or scared to undertake.

Enjoy the nervousness/ self doubt and have faith that you will TEAR IT DOWN as soon as race day arives. 

Best typo of the day: "... I tend to feel like carp ...".

I guess that could be a good thing for the swim, no?  

Are you doing the Jerseyman?  Sprint or HIM?  I bought some toe warmers and arm warmers for Sunday.   If you haven't been on the bike course yet, it is beautiful.

Thanks, everyone... Feeling a little better, but now I'm trying to get rid of a headache. Ugh.

I just need to get there and let the endorphins start kicking in.