Final advice on first tri this weekend.

No OWS practice?  Swim in the Res tomorrow after packet pickup.  I plan to since I've never swum in Boulder Res.

Just remember to have fun.  You'll learn lots this first race.

I agree with Susan, do a dry run  in the water tomorrow.  I'm a pretty experienced swimmer and I was surprised by how the wetsuit felt, and other 'new' factors that make it different from pool swims.  Also start hydrating now, I found out the hard way about that a couple of weeks ago.

That said, be sure to relax and enjoy the event, have a great day!

Edited by StMaas 2009-06-19 7:18 PM

Second the OWS practice, especially if you're wearing a wetsuit, which will feel constricting at first and can affect your breathing if you're not used to it.  Also, if you're worried about the swim, count to 10 after they start your wave so you don't have to battle everyone else.  I find I'm nervous before a tri but once the swim starts, I'm fine.

Pace yourself, don't kill yourself on the bike, and have fun.  Don't worry too much about nutrition for a sprint.  Water or sports drink should be fine.  Maybe a Gu on the bike.  But you've probably worked on this part already...

Didnt have time this morning to swim in the Rez, but after testing the wetsuit last night at the gym I feel much better. I cant believe how much of a difference it makes in leg lift. All Im hoping for is to finish, and walk less than half the run. Next time I dont blow the training