Triathletes

As soon as I can get into a size 7 Orca wetsuit then I'll start worrying about how aerodynamic my wheels are......until then though, it is nice looking.

Somethings do make a difference though; I'm going to sell my Ribble because the more miles I do on the Cervelo the more I realise that it's just much better at transmitting power to the rear wheel making it quicker and more efficient. I figure that a stiffer lighter wheelset should improve things as well.

You won't catch me buying a carbon stem though.
 
The swim and the bike I've got no problem with, I just have a psychological barrier about the run.

Half marathons are fine, but I always said I would never and had no interest in running a marathon. I know I've got to get over that, but I'm not sure if next year is the right time.
 
I'd try and avoid it. But it depends upon the temp, wind & rain on the day.

I should imagine that once you get your legs wound up you'll be generating all the heat you need and your trisuit will dry out very quickly.

A loose t-thirt is probably going to undo a lot of the benefit you get form an aero bike and will just be annoying after a few miles.
 
platypus said:
Hmm, ok. Maybe a towel to dry my hair :p?
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How about adapting this as an aero helmet and running it from a dynamo on your rear wheel?

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clv101 said:
Is that true?
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Well, to be honest the only evidence I have is ancedotal and that goes for most websites as well, but I reckon you are looking at a minimum of 20 hours training per week for an Ironman and that's an awful to of time.

I cycle for 10 hours a week as a minimum, do one hour spin, and try to swim / cycle or run at the weekend, which could take up to three hours. Add on the time it takes me to get ready / shower afterwards and you are looking at a lot of time.

Fortunately my cycling is my commute so it's 'dead' time, but if I was cycling on top of commuting I'd barely see my wife in an evening, or I'd have to take nearly a day and a half at the weekend to do my prep / training. I barely find time to service my bikes now.

I'm not looking to go beyond Olympic distance this year or next simply because I'd never get to see my little girl if I was training for longer.
 
clv101 said:
Yeah, I guess it's not hard to believe. I'm lucky as my partner like to run and bike with me so we do a lot of that together - she's a better runner than me. We're both doing the Loch Ness Marathon in a couple of months. I'm fairly sure she'll drop me after around 15 miles. :(
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Unfortunately, with a baby, we'll probably not get to run together for a long time. Given most triathletes are generally in the age 25-35 that makes things even harder.
 
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