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 2019-03-02 3:18 AM |
 1647     , Kronobergs lan |  Subject: Which race?Looking at races I want to do this year and I have it all worked out except for one last choice to make. A : a sprint with a shortened swim (400m) or a B: real sprint the week before I have made a list of pros and cons and I think I know which one I will do but I’d like to hear what you people of BT think A: pros 42 miles closer. The date is more convenient A Cons: shortened swim early start, would have to go there the day before and stay in a hotel B pros Real sprint with a 750m swim Competiting in my age group Later start, would not need to stay over B Cons It’s a big holiday in Sweden that weekend. We have guests staying until the Sunday (race is on Sunday though) 42 miles further away It’s a really tough one, I’ll probably be DFL Would have to leave early to drive there So, watcha all think? |
| 2019-03-02 8:09 PM in reply to: 0 |
Master 2759 Los Angeles, CA | Subject: RE: Which race? I say go for A. Guests can cause unnecessary stress and you need to be well recovered before a race!  Edited by kloofyroland 2019-03-02 8:10 PM |
| 2019-03-04 9:51 AM in reply to: kloofyroland |
| 1647 , Kronobergs lan | Subject: RE: Which race? Good Point. thanks for your input |
| 2019-03-04 1:12 PM in reply to: Rollergirl |
Champion 7547 Albuquerque, New Mexico Bronze member | Subject: RE: Which race? Wait...you're trying to choose between races a week apart? What about the obvious "Do both?" Is this race a preparation for something else where the 400m swim is an important factor? 42 miles closer is 45-60 minutes, but on what length drive already? (3 hours down to 2, or 90 minutes down to 45 minutes?) Would your guests stay until you got back from the race, or get up to see you off at 0-dark-30?
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| 2019-03-04 3:46 PM in reply to: 0 |
| 1647 , Kronobergs lan | Subject: RE: Which race? Originally posted by McFuzz Wait...you're trying to choose between races a week apart? What about the obvious "Do both?" Is this race a preparation for something else where the 400m swim is an important factor? 42 miles closer is 45-60 minutes, but on what length drive already? (3 hours down to 2, or 90 minutes down to 45 minutes?) Would your guests stay until you got back from the race, or get up to see you off at 0-dark-30?
Thanks for your input Don’t want to do both for a variety of reasons, recovery time and cost are 2 that spring to mind. Family time a 3rd one. Not a preparation for anything, I don’t have a A race this season. Although I will do my first Oly so the longer swim would be a better preparation for this. 2 and 3/4 hour down to less than 2 No, they would leave before I get back and I wouldn’t want them to get up early for me. In the mentor group I posted this in, it was suggested that the guests come and watch. Not a bad idea, as it’s on their way home. Edited by Rollergirl 2019-03-04 3:46 PM |
| 2019-03-04 3:58 PM in reply to: Rollergirl |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Which race? Originally posted by Rollergirl Originally posted by McFuzz Wait...you're trying to choose between races a week apart? What about the obvious "Do both?" Is this race a preparation for something else where the 400m swim is an important factor? 42 miles closer is 45-60 minutes, but on what length drive already? (3 hours down to 2, or 90 minutes down to 45 minutes?) Would your guests stay until you got back from the race, or get up to see you off at 0-dark-30?
Thanks for your input Don’t want to do both for a variety of reasons, recovery time and cost are 2 that spring to mind. Family time a 3rd one. Not a preparation for anything, I don’t have a A race this season. Although I will do my first Oly so the longer swim would be a better preparation for this. 2 and 3/4 hour down to less than 2 No, they would leave before I get back and I wouldn’t want them to get up early for me. In the mentor group I posted this in, it was suggested that the guests come and watch. Not a bad idea, as it’s on their way home. Definitely have them come and cheer for you! |
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