Stolen from rec.sport.triathlon: How to brag about doing an Ironman

SuzieB wrote:

I'm very amused at the moment to realise people are looking at me like
I am some sort of sporting god because I am doing a triathlon. I hardly
think the event I am doing this weekend - 150m swim/5km ride/1.5km run -
even counts as a triathlon! Still, I shall let the adoring masses
believe great things.


Is this your first one Suzie? If it is, just take it easy on that first
50m of the swim. That's where most first timers struggle, getting caught
up in the washing machine and taking in water. And look out at the start
of the bike leg for people trying to clip-in for the first time on new
pedals (this is hilarious at the last tri before the BRW). Good Luck and
have fun.

DaveB

DaveB Wrote:
(this is hilarious at the last tri before the BRW).
It is also hilarious at the BRW.

Some funny things I saw at the last BRW:
-Trying to clip the second foot in without moving then falling
sideways.
-Taking more than 10 minutes working out how to clip in to pedals.
-Helmets on back to front.
-$10,000+ bike but using running shoes and flat pedals.


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patch70

DaveB Wrote:
Is this your first one Suzie? If it is, just take it easy on that first
50m of the swim. That's where most first timers struggle, getting
caught
up in the washing machine and taking in water. And look out at the
start
of the bike leg for people trying to clip-in for the first time on new
pedals (this is hilarious at the last tri before the BRW). Good Luck
and
have fun.

DaveB
Thanks Dave, I'm looking forward to it. I got bitten by the triathlon
bug in April when the gym I go to encouraged us to take part in the
last Brooks/Gatorade race of the season. I enjoyed it enormously even
if I was actually the last competitor to cross the line in the Brooks
race. My goal this time is to finish somewhere other than at the end.

The swim shocked me with how cold it was and I had that reaction when
you feel like you can't get your breath. I also struggled with the
waves even though I am a very competent pool swimmer, I just seemed to
get getting mouthfuls of water and not air so I ended up doing
something like a cross between freestyle and doggy paddle. Still, I
beat other people out of the water so that's gotta count for something.
I'm expecting it to be cold on Sunday but I should be better prepared
this time.

On the bike leg I have a feeling one of my brake pads might have been
slightly touching the wheel which might account for my slow progress.
LOL My bike is also a bit of a beast so I am hoping I will have a new
one to use on Sunday. I'm going to take the time to get myself on the
bike properly!

Run... well, I call it a shuffle combined with some walking. Last time
was 3km and I was pretty unfit back then. I am much better prepared for
the run this time and I only need to do 1.5km so I am fairly sure that
will be in a reasonable time.

Euan will be there to cheer me on and I'm hoping he might get some
decent photos this time.


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SuzieB

SuzieB wrote:
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Run... well, I call it a shuffle combined with some walking. Last time
was 3km and I was pretty unfit back then. I am much better prepared for
the run this time and I only need to do 1.5km so I am fairly sure that
will be in a reasonable time.
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1.5km? It'll take about 1km of running before your legs start to feel
normal after the bike... so make sure you work really hard on the last
500m

Tam

Tamyka Bell Wrote:
1.5km? It'll take about 1km of running before your legs start to feel
normal after the bike... so make sure you work really hard on the last
500m

Tam
I shall think about the large plate of hot breakfast I shall be
enjoying afterwards and run as fast as my little legs will carry me.


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SuzieB

SuzieB wrote:

Tamyka Bell Wrote:
1.5km? It'll take about 1km of running before your legs start to feel
normal after the bike... so make sure you work really hard on the last
500m

Tam
I shall think about the large plate of hot breakfast I shall be
enjoying afterwards and run as fast as my little legs will carry me.

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SuzieB

Good girl! Go get 'em!

Tam