Ohio State Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 2)

Do I need to worry about getting locked out of the OSU tri?  Is there a limit on the number of people who can compete in the OSU tri?  I am planning to do that as my first tri and register for it closer to race day, but I don't want to miss out if there is a limit.

 Thanks

I don't know of any limit but if you don't want to risk not getting a spot then register now. I went on Active.com and registered today. It's quick and farly painless. Anyway, once you pay your money you might as well do the training and race then thing. I find being registered for a race really helps with motivation.

Ok So I was looking at the results from last year and there was a guy that raced it and did the bike in 22 minutes. That is wicked fast how is the even possible?

 Also I am new to this sport and I was wondering if you can wear your ipod on the bike and the run?

 No, its for safety reasons.

OK, so I'm clearly not a guy (I hope my pic makes it obvious), but I just want to times 2 about the tri shorts and shirt.  Though most people don't have the complete set of gadgets or gear their first race, including me, the one regret I have is not using a tri suit (can be 1-piece or separates).  I used a 2-peice during my second one and it was totally awesome not to have to fidget with all those other clothes.

Get your bare minimum stuff (bike, helmet, running shoes, swim shorts), but if you can swing it, check out the tri suit.

FWIW.

Awesome! Yea I figured the tri shorts for sure. But I wasnt sure if you could race without a shirt or not. I also figured you couldnt race with an ipod but thought it was worth a shot.....

As far as the bike there was a guy that finished it in 22min that is crazy fast. What was your average speed throughout the course?

The only article of clothing that is a must is a pair of tri shorts. If you're a cyclist and your boys can take it you may be able to get away with a swimsuit only but I would not recommend it. My first race I wore a pair of tri shorts and after the swim put on a regular tee shirt. It worked fine. I wouldn't drop the coin on anything more than a pair of tri shorts until you're sure you want to do more than just this one race. Also, don't forget your helmet-you can't race without one.

Wooooo-hoo!  Big congratulations.  You feel different now, don't you?

Oops meant to post this here but I started a new thread....

Hi Everyone,

I am going to do the osu tri as my first ever triathalon.  I've been a runner and that's been my only sport. 

I was wondering about the bikes people use for the races.  After researching tri bikes I don't know if I want to spend the $ on my first race in case it is my last!  I have a hybrid mountain/road bike.  Can I use that kind of a bike - or what are your thoughts?

Thanks for any advice!

Congratulations on picking up this sport.  It's just incredible.  I rode on a friend's bike that she bought at Meijer's a few years ago for my first two races.  Just get some wheels - any wheels at this point - and prepare to have the time of your life!

Big congratulations!