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Okay, here is my question Scott:  What distance would you be racing for this use of gel? 

Well I did my Mock Tri on Tuesday.  I finished it, but man it was tiring!! LOL.  I took at a little slower pace, and took long transition times to help break it up and refuel so i didn't have any issues while being inside.

The hardest part was transitioning to the Run.  I was pretty beat by the run and had to do a walk/run combo in order to finish.  I even had to stop the run in order to stretch out my calves.  BUT i finished it so it did let me know that in a week and half I'll be able to finish that race.  I let myself take off yesterday and did nothing relating to working out.  I'm starting back up tonight for a couple of good training days ending on Sunday, with monday off as a recovery and then a few light taper days next week!

I can see the light!!!!!

I did end up cranking out 15.4, twice since then and they certainly were hard but I did them which was to me the biggest obstacle.  I did sign up for the race on July 9th and got an open water swim in at the site last week (was HUGE worry for me).  Reading all these posts about bikes makes me wish I had a nice bike but that is so far off in the distance that I will just live vicariously through all of you!!

Like I said, very first race ever in 2 days.  I am such a mix of emotions with the biggest being excitement.  The routes I ride/run are harder than the ones I have seen for the event so I feel my training was good and on track.  The water is warm and appears to be pretty "clean."  It is my impression that it is a well organized event and perfect for a first timer like me.  The weather appears to be on the warm side but a very low chance of rain, etc.  I feel like the only thing left to do besides put my stuff together in the car is to find a way to enjoy the next two days.....that has been a rare occasion for me (I am a little high strung!!).  It's chip timing so I will share my race report when I can!!

Peteacher, the most important thing to do is take a step back and just enjoy the race.  You're not out there to compete for the podium on your first race but just to complete the race.  It's quite a rush when you cross the finish line and realize you've just completed for first triathlon.  Even if it feels like your legs are going to fall off.  Another thing to be aware of is the fact that its kind of like a crack habit.  Once you get your first one under your belt, you'll be thinking about where your next one is going to be before you get home.  I did my first race on May 21st and I'll be doing my 4th race this Sunday.  I'll be doing a half ironman in Sept.  Just a fair warning before you drink the Kool-Aid. 

I had a 10 minute improvement for my 2nd race to my 3rd race.  (Race 2 - 6 are at the same course in a 5 race series)  What helped me the most was staying calm during the swim.  When you first start, people will be swimming into and over you.  Get to the outside on the start and keep yourself calm.  If you can stay calm and control your breathing during the swim, you'll feel much better during your bike and run.  You can make it on the bike and run.  It's ok to walk if you need too. 

Enjoy your race and I look foward to reading your race report.  Regardless of your time, good or bad, it is quite an accomplishment.  Keep reminding yourself of that during the race.  If it was easy, then everybody would be doing it.

I know it's a busy time of year for everyone and I don't know who is reading anymore but I have a question.  I am having a really hard time processing my race on Saturday.  I finished and despite many comments, I still had expectations.  My placement in my division (novice) was 26/50 and although this is nothing to be ashamed of, I could have done better (1:44 overall).  I know my bike conditioning was not where I wanted and I have a feeling that was the culprit but I need some focus to avoid repeating mistake(s).

My run sucked.  Plain and simple, it was bad.  I certainly didn't stop altogether but I think I walked almost half of it!!  I expected the transition to suck but the overall was so bad.  My time was 31:52 and that is at least 2 minutes less than normal.  

How do I figure out what part caused the "fail?"  I know that I have a lot to be proud of and that there are a million ways I could have done things differently so it might be hard to know where to start but I gotta start somewhere.  I will take any advice and answer any questions as honestly as I possibly can!!  Have had 'er!!

I know it's a busy time of year for everyone and I don't know who is reading anymore but I have a question.  I am having a really hard time processing my race on Saturday.  I finished and despite many comments, I still had expectations.  My placement in my division (novice) was 26/50 and although this is nothing to be ashamed of, I could have done better (1:44 overall).  I know my bike conditioning was not where I wanted and I have a feeling that was the culprit but I need some focus to avoid repeating mistake(s).

My run sucked.  Plain and simple, it was bad.  I certainly didn't stop altogether but I think I walked almost half of it!!  I expected the transition to suck but the overall was so bad.  My time was 31:52 and that is at least 2 minutes less than normal.  

How do I figure out what part caused the "fail?"  I know that I have a lot to be proud of and that there are a million ways I could have done things differently so it might be hard to know where to start but I gotta start somewhere.  I will take any advice and answer any questions as honestly as I possibly can!!  Have had 'er!!