Triathletes

[DOD]Asprilla · 3 Jun 2010 at 11:42

It's taking me a while to adapt to the aero position, but that's probably because I don't practice in it very much. Of around 200 miles a week, less than 10% is done on the Cervelo. I'm loathed to commute on it if I can avoid it, but I think I'll have to.

You are going to fly on that thing when it comes to the SC Classic!

[DOD]Asprilla · 3 Jun 2010 at 12:26

Is it really going to be that hilly? Bike courses for Tris tend to be pretty flat, some rises, but nothing that would ahve you out of the saddle. Not that I've seen the course, of course.

As for the saddle; buying one is always a worry for me since there is no way of knowing if it's right or not until you buy it. I picked up Fizik CX K:ium Arione for about £40 on ebay which was a risk, but it's really, really comfortable.

[DOD]Asprilla · 3 Jun 2010 at 13:53

Well they do say that cyclists sit on the backsides and TTers sit on their balls, that's why TTs aren't that long!

Can't say that I've found it a problem so far but I am still experimenting with my position.

[DOD]Asprilla · 3 Jun 2010 at 14:43

I don't think different shorts will make a difference, especially since most tri suits have virtually nothing in the way of padding anyway; it's got to be down to positioning.

[DOD]Asprilla · 4 Jun 2010 at 10:50

Unless you think you are going to need to stop to go for a pee then a one piece might be preferable to a two piece just because it stays in place better.

Goodness me that's quick.

My average though Surrey and London this morning (27km) was 28.7kph with a peak of 45.2kph.

[DOD]Asprilla · 7 Jun 2010 at 17:23

I've had dry lube for a couple of weeks now.

Waterproofs: I've got a Gore Windstopper jacket. It's not waterproof, it's more water resistant, but it breathes better than my Gore-tex paclite so i prefer it for cycling in. I also use a Windstopper jacket and tights for winter running.

I use some Lake MTB boots with a waterproof lining and sealskinz socks for winter cycling.

If it's really raining I eventually get wet so I try to cycle faster.

[DOD]Asprilla · 8 Jun 2010 at 09:36

Oh, I've also got BBB Ultrafelx overshoes which are the driest and most rugged overshoes I've ever had, commuting has destroyed everything else. I only remembered I had them when I was thinking how wet my socks were this morning.....

[DOD]Asprilla · 8 Jun 2010 at 22:22

I don't really run 5km, apart from in an event. In the Eton Half Oly I ran it in 24 minutes. However, if I go out on a Sunday morning I can do 10km in about 45-50 minutes.

My mate ran it in 25 and his wife did it in 26 (she's the best runner, but I've since found out she was three months pregnant at the time).

Triathlons are about competing against yourself, not other people. You start in waves so by the time you get off the bike you have no idea who was in your wave, who started earlier and who later. You just finish and then go and get your results. You then sign up of the same event the following year and then try to beat your time....

[DOD]Asprilla · 10 Jun 2010 at 12:18

Things I learned about transition:

1) Make sure that you know which direction you are going to approach your bike rack from and which way you are going to exit. Put your shoes on that side so that don't have to run round the rack to get them.

2) Don't use cycling gloves.

3) If you are wearing socks then roll them onto your feet. You can fill them with talc too which makes it easier to put them on.

4) Put your glasses and number belt in your helmet. Clip your helmet to either the front or back of your bike, depending on how you choose to exit (you will be DQed if you unrack your bike before putting on your helmet).

5) Make sure you haven't left anything in your shoes that you put in there for safe keeping (like a set of allen keys).

6) If you are using ratcheted cycling shoes , make sure the ratchets are undone before you arrive at transition.

7) use elatic locking laces in your running shoes and make sure they are as loose as they go before you arrive at transition.

8) Don't do anything in the race or transition that you've not done in training.

[DOD]Asprilla · 10 Jun 2010 at 13:48

No gloves because they are difficult to get onto wet hands. You aren't going that far so for the time / hassle it will save you it's probably not worth having them.

Do you have Tri specific cycling shoes because you'll need them if you want to leave them on the bike. Tri shoes only have a single large velcro fastener and are padded to be used with no socks. If you are using shoes with ratchet tightening or multiple velcro strips it's going to be very hard and very slow to get your feet in.

[DOD]Asprilla · 10 Jun 2010 at 14:18

Yeah, I'm looking at the DHB ones, or I might splash out on the bottom range Shimano ones from Wiggle. TR-31 I think.

Lots of people rave about DHB stuff (it's a Wiggle own brand) but I've found it hit and miss.

Base layers - Hit
Glasses - Miss
Bib Shorts - Miss

It has put me off them a bit.

[DOD]Asprilla · 15 Jun 2010 at 14:26

Bring your wetsuit, it's open water season.

[DOD]Asprilla · 17 Jun 2010 at 15:58

Another one to the fold........

Was that a 70.3? 1.9km swim, 90km ride and 21.1km run?

That's a very good time for the swim, did you swim competetively before?

[DOD]Asprilla · 21 Jun 2010 at 13:47

Anyone in Reading this weekend:

I just came across this listing - thought some of you may be interested:

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[DOD]Asprilla · 23 Jun 2010 at 10:32

I use a tri suit with virtually no padding but then I'm only doing sprints. Probably best thing you can do is invest in some chamois cream and see how that goes.

[DOD]Asprilla · 28 Jun 2010 at 14:02

Good luck dude, but don't do anything you'll regret.

[DOD]Asprilla · 30 Jun 2010 at 16:02

Get a size up and get it in black!

Training for me is on hold: got taken out by a pedestrian this morning and need at see if my knee is buggered or if I'm just being a big girl's blouse.

[DOD]Asprilla · 30 Jun 2010 at 16:33

platypus said:
lol, damn !

Hope its nothing serious .

Just a knock, but I'll be off the bike for a few days.

Ped stepped out from a crossing when my light was green. I didn't hit him, but I went over the bars stopping.

[DOD]Asprilla · 5 Jul 2010 at 10:29

Excellent mate, sounds like a lot of fun and an great time!

[DOD]Asprilla · 6 Jul 2010 at 10:05

I've just got a half oly and a sprint this year. Next year is more events and a couple of full ollies maybe a half IM and then a full IM the year after.