Triathlon Newbie

I'm here too. Started training for my first tri in December of last year. I have done three sprints and while I'm not training as actively as I was, I'm happy to help in any way that I can. I aim to complete an Olympic tri next season though so the training will get kicked up soon. Good luck!!

I am planning to do my first sprint tri sometime next year. I wish I had info to share but I'm actually in the same boat, would love to hear more about the experienced tri-athletes' training and in particular I'd love to hear what you guys are doing to train for the swimming portion.

No advice, but plan on doing tri's after I'm able to do my first full marathon. Add me if you like.

Just finished my first season. Coincidentally I was plagued with injury for the majority, so I only got to do 2 Sprints. One of which the Swim was cancelled due to high eColi levels in the lake. I got a real one under my belt and in the process learned a whole heck of a lot about triathlon. Im planning 3 Sprints and an Oly next year and potentially a HIM if I can get my swim in line good enough.

feel free to ask me questions and dig through my blog in my sig for information.

I have done a few in the past. I was never comptetive, it was more for fun and the challenge for me. The point about a wet suit is a good one, depending on water temps in your location. My thoughts:
Swim - If you have never done an open water swim before, it is definately a different thing. Take it easy and try avoid clumps of swimmers, which will just increase the chances of getting kicked. I would look up and in front of me every few stokes to make sure I'm heading straight, it is easy to get going sideways without a refernce point.
Transition - It may slow you down a touch, but I liked having a towel to clean off my feet after the swim. If you are at a location that has you coming in from a beach, a bucket or something like that with water in it will help get the sand off your feet.

Other than that, just keep a comfortable pace. And have fun, and enjoy the accomplishment when you cross that line!

I'm a middle of the pack age grouper who has the triathlon bug

I'm training for my second Ironman which will be in August in Penticton, BC (Canada).

This is the off season, so my training is all about keeping fit, losing some weight and building my base.

Right now I'm biking 3 times a week (not counting commuting on my bike) and running 3 times a week. No swimming yet as I've been super swamped.

I'm not a pro by any stretch, but I'd be happy to share any information I have about what's worked and not worked for me and the friends I've trained with.

Feel free to add me.

S

Just started training for my first Ironman next year.

I never thought I'd grow to love swimming so much

If any of you want some mutual support and motivation, feel free to add me.

I started tri's this year and did 2 sprints. Practice swimming in the body of water you are competing in. I cannot stress enough how brutal open water is compared to a pool. If you practice in a pool, I advise swimming twice the distance of your race to get the feel of how tired you will be. Also, everyone will tell you to practice bricks with bike & run, but practice at least once the swim/bike brick as well. For most people, they are really surprised getting on the bike how tired they feel from the swim...more so you aren't surprised at a low energy level than to adapt your muscles to the transition.

Add me if you want to. I'm in offseason for now and focusing on running, but I still bike & swim as much as possible.