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aeverton
aeverton Posts: 359
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Anyone do these? I'm seriously considering it. I've got to save over the winter for a bike though.... Need some helpful getting started pointers!!

Angie

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  • Coolhand1969
    Coolhand1969 Posts: 821 Member
    Anyone do these? I'm seriously considering it. I've got to save over the winter for a bike though.... Need some helpful getting started pointers!!

    Angie

    Not doing it now, but may in the future, as I'm supposed to get a nice bike soon to ride with the wifey.... More info?
  • aeverton
    aeverton Posts: 359
    found this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/682646-sprint-tri-advice-for-a-newbie?hl=sprint+tris#posts-9984986

    there are a few more, but I don't have time right now to check them out.... maybe later tonight...

    Angie
  • Coolhand1969
    Coolhand1969 Posts: 821 Member
    aaahhhh Tri=Triathlon.... I get it, duh...
    (and I'm guessing Sprint means you do them fast and for not too long of distances.....)

    interesting..
  • aeverton
    aeverton Posts: 359
    yea,

    it's like 1/4 mile swim
    12 mile bike (distances vary)
    5k run

    crazy, eh?

    Angie
  • heatherlsi
    heatherlsi Posts: 90 Member
    I started doing triathlons this summer and I LOVE them... totally hooked.... since you're training for three sports swim, bike, run... you never get bored!!!! The Baxter Y has a training group, so much FUN!!! I did Tri Indy, Muncie, Go Girl and Lake Lemon... Let me know if you have questions, I'd love to help... I'm a newbie so I can ask my coach if I don't know the answer or if you want his info I can pass it along - he's great !!! I love that I see every shape, size, age and skill level at the races... they're just great.
  • Coolhand1969
    Coolhand1969 Posts: 821 Member
    What kind of bike do you need? Mine is a hybrid type... would that be suitable? Or do you need a pure road or trail bike? Does it depend on the Tri? Do some have road courses, then others have trail courses?
  • heatherlsi
    heatherlsi Posts: 90 Member
    I have a road bike but many people use hybrid bikes and do just fine. The typical triathlons are on paved surfaces for the most part. Xterra triathlons are swim, mountain bike and trail run. I haven't done an xterra but I have a friend who has and enjoys them...
  • jobryan4
    jobryan4 Posts: 138 Member
    I will be doing sprint tris this summer, probably 2 of the ones at Eagle Creek. I did a few sprint tris many years ago and really considered doing one in August this year but wasn't quite to the performance level I wanted to be for spending that much on registration. I did my other races on a road bike but it's in bad shape after years of storage so I've been riding a hybird and probably will use the hybrid for next summer (but will look into refurbishing my road bike). I would suggest a road bike if you are interestd in doing longer triathlons but a hybrid will be fine for sprints. As heatherlsi said, they are on paved roads, and I competely agree that you don't get bored with training.
  • aeverton
    aeverton Posts: 359
    I'm saving up over the winter for a bike. I'm going to get the hybrid fitness type bike in case I don't want to continue with Tris- that way I can still use it for fitness cardio workout. I've been to Gray Goat to look- Gift Cards are on my list for Christmas! ;)

    I guess my main question is how to get started? I'll have to look into the Baxter Y. I live close to there but we aren't members.

    Thanks for the info!

    Angie
  • jobryan4
    jobryan4 Posts: 138 Member
    Hopefully some others can give good starting advice, I didn't follow any training plans when I did them years ago so I don't have much advice other than to make sure you train the bike-run, the legs are noodles when you get off the bike. I read a book about swim technique (by Terry Laughlin) and practiced drills but when it came to the open water swim with lots of people it was more about finding your own space in the water, at least at first. Here are a few sites that I've found today that I think are useful:

    http://www.trinewbies.com/tno_getstart/tno_getstartarticle_01.asp
    www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/trainingplans-list.asp?l=0
  • aeverton
    aeverton Posts: 359
    thanks for the info!

    Angie
  • Ebcanada
    Ebcanada Posts: 133 Member
    This is awesome info! My wife reciently expressed her interest in doing something just like this. I've since been window shopping for bikes. I now feel the desire to do a sprint tri and now I know where to look.
  • heatherlsi
    heatherlsi Posts: 90 Member
    Here is the Tri Tornadoes Facebook page:

    https://www.facebook.com/TriTornadoes?fref=ts

    You are welcome to come "try" out some team workouts. Before this I never trained with a group and I love it! I
  • heatherlsi
    heatherlsi Posts: 90 Member
    Sorry.. I accidentally posted that too soon. Anyway I love swimming/biking/running with the group because it has really helped me learn to push myself, I love the positive encouragement and it's a lot harder to blow off a workout if I know someone is waiting for me....

    The Tornadoes also do team races... basically we all go to the same race, but it's great to see people you know out on the course!

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