Fingal Sprint Tri inaugural 15/5/2011

new2tri

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Hi, just thought I'd start a thread for anyone else taking the plunge in a few weeks! I am absolutely 'bricking' it (pardon the pun :P). Having been someone who couldn't run across the road (never mind 5k) this time last year - I am very nervous about completing it.

So if there's any other newbies out there or any more experienced triathletes with some advice - please share tips!

Karlrove

im a newbie aswell,any tips welcome as in what things to bring etc...bit lost there. Afre you wearing a full wetsuit or a 2 piece tri suit...must buy

mloc123

Best tip I'llgive is... enjoy it. Your first tri is great, make the most of it and get ready to enter a second one

new2tri

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Karlrove wrote: »

im a newbie aswell,any tips welcome as in what things to bring etc...bit lost there. Afre you wearing a full wetsuit or a 2 piece tri suit...must buy

Thanks mloc123 that's great advice :rolleyes:
Karlrove - I don't think many people will be wearing wetsuits as the pool will be much warmer that open water, I believe a tri suit (one or two piece) is the way to go!

mloc123

new2tri wrote: »

Thanks mloc123 that's great advice :rolleyes:

Fine what advice do you want then? Swim, bike, run... finish the ****ing race.

If you want specific advice ask for specific advice.

new2tri

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mloc123 wrote: »

Fine what advice do you want then? Swim, bike, run... finish the ****ing race.

If you want specific advice ask for specific advice.

janey mac! Sorry I didn't realise that was a sarcastic smiley - I just thought it looked cute! Am new to tri and posting so again sorry bout that! Honestly I think that is great advice - thanks.

mloc123

new2tri wrote: »

janey mac! Sorry I didn't realise that was a sarcastic smiley - I just thought it looked cute! Am new to tri and posting so again sorry bout that! Honestly I think that is great advice - thanks.

Sorry, I was being a grouch. Anyway some general advice on each stage..

Swim: don't lead your lane out, its much easier to draft in 2nd or 3rd spot... so if you are a poor swimmer save your energy for the bike and run.

Transition: socks are very ard to get on wet feet, do not bother with them. Don't put on too much in T1, you will not be cold on the bike and don't need long sleeve tops etc..

Bike: Don't go out too hard, build into it. You will feel great when you hit the bike and chance are will overcook the first half.. hold back a bit, at the turn around give it all you have.

Run: Jelly legs are fun, you've got this far so just smack the run and give it all you have... its only 5k.

Overall: Like I said enjoy it, its your first and will be your most fun one. After that it'll all be about improving etc.. and you may never be as happy again at the end of a race

nomadic

-Do a couple of short runs now without socks. You will probably get small blisters or grazes but it will harden your feet and lessen the impact on the big day.

-Have a look at the bike course and be vaguely familiar with the route, there's only a couple of roundabouts but its nice not to have to slow down to see which exit to take. Take a recce of the bike and run course if possible.

-Practice your transition routine, stuff like putting on a top whilst wet if your planning on doing that.

adamski8

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this will be my first tri, im thinking of wearing my wet suit as practice for the valentia tri that im doing the weekend after. do people think this is a good idea or i should go with just the tri shorts?

catweazle

adamski8 wrote: »

this will be my first tri, im thinking of wearing my wet suit as practice for the valentia tri that im doing the weekend after. do people think this is a good idea or i should go with just the tri shorts?

Don't wear the wetsuit, you will be the only one wearing one. Wear the tri shorts practice taking the wetsuit off in a few OW swims between the races. No big deal opening the wetsuit, put a bit of baby oil on feet and hands, grab the zip and pull you will be out in a jiffy

NeedsTraining

Hey all,

Did my first try last year in Nenagh in the pool and loved the introduction to tri, hope you get the same.

Advice I would give

1. Don't wear a wetsuit. Pool will be too warm and you will be the only one wearing one.
2. Enjoy it
3. Have fun
4. Do a few more during the summer.
5. Tell your friends
6. Report back and let us know how you get on

Best of luck,

NT

mloc123

On wetsuits, you will not be allowed wear one so that makes it an easy choice.

RedB

mloc123 wrote: »

Transition: socks are very ard to get on wet feet, do not bother with them. Don't put on too much in T1, you will not be cold on the bike and don't need long sleeve tops etc..

nomadic wrote: »

-Do a couple of short runs now without socks. You will probably get small blisters or grazes but it will harden your feet and lessen the impact on the big day.

I normally wear socks cycling and running but they were awkward to put on in Nenagh Sprint which was my first pool sprint. Obviously its a bit of a personal thing but would you also recommend losing the socks for the Oly distances?
I'm also wondering if the socks make the bike shoes more comfortable also . I'll have to try losing the socks on a few training cycles and runs to try toughening up the feet and see how it works out. Over the longer distance it may be worth it?

I wore only Tri shorts in the Nenagh swim and I was really held up trying to get on my Tri Top in T1. It kept rolling up and twisting on me. I would recommend swimming in it instead.

mloc123

RedB wrote: »

I normally wear socks cycling and running but they were awkward to put on in Nenagh Sprint which was my first pool sprint. Obviously its a bit of a personal thing but would you also recommend losing the socks for the Oly distances?
I'm also wondering if the socks make the bike shoes more comfortable also . I'll have to try losing the socks on a few training cycles and runs to try toughening up the feet and see how it works out. Over the longer distance it may be worth it?

I wore only Tri shorts in the Nenagh swim and I was really held up trying to get on my Tri Top in T1. It kept rolling up and twisting on me. I would recommend swimming in it instead.

In my opinion...


The less clothes you try and put on wet in T1 the better. When I started doing tris my transition area looked like a wardrobe. I would have a towel, socks, gloves , helmet, sunglasses, runners, a box to throw my wetsuit into etc..

Now I have: Runners, helmet and sunglasses.

For Nenagh I wore a one piece tri suit, out of the water I stuck my helmet and glasses on and was gone. Shoes clipped in already. Some shoes are more comfortable than others I guess, I have northwave tri shoes and they are probably more comfortable without socks.

Same on the run, my rnners are fine without socks but I have had others that cut my feet included a pair of Nike Marathoners that are still stained red from a race last year... it'll toughen you up, probably

adamski8

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is it true you cant swim bare chest in this race? I heard you cant but dont see it in the race brief?

PWEI

adamski8 wrote: »

is it true you cant swim bare chest in this race? I heard you cant but dont see it in the race brief?

I wouldn't advise it though. Yesterday I decided to do this in the Joey Hannon Sprint tri. I had a two piece tri suit and left the top on my bike. When I got in to T1 I had a lot of difficulty getting the shirt on. It cost me well over a minute so never again.

adamski8

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well im not worried about the transition as ill be putting on a loose running top after

PWEI

adamski8 wrote: »

well im not worried about the transition as ill be putting on a loose running top after

Can't see why they wouldn't allow you swim it bare chested so.
Loads of people doing it at Joey Hannon Tri yesterday & seen it at other pool triathlons also.

couerdelion

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PWEI wrote: »

Can't see why they wouldn't allow you swim it bare chested so.
Loads of people doing it at Joey Hannon Tri yesterday & seen it at other pool triathlons also.

On the pictures of last years events there seems to be a few people running from the pool to transition bear chested. I think the rule applys to the bike and run only. ( I hope so as I was planning on only wearing shorts for the swim!)

catweazle

adamski8 wrote: »

is it true you cant swim bare chest in this race? I heard you cant but dont see it in the race brief?

This is probably a ruling more for the lady entrants

Karlrove

what time does the tri event begin?...am worried its the 2010 site!

NeedsTraining

You need to register before 9 on Sunday morning.

First wave off at 10.10 so give yourself plenty of time.

Best of luck

Karlrove

any advice on nutrition day before and day of race...big brekkie? Drinks before race?

mloc123

Eat and drink as if it were any other training day

couerdelion

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2011 race briefing was published yesterday and swim waves and lanes are out.

Wave 2 and lane 7 for me

adamski8

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i registered today but i didnt really listen when they told me what to do with those two small stickers with my number? is it to be put on the swimming cap?

also what about spectators, can they come into see the swim?

PWEI

Most races you don't get small stickers but when you do it's normally one to be put on your bike & one to be put on your bike helmet.

adamski8

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PWEI wrote: »

Most races you don't get small stickers but when you do it's normally one to be put on your bike & one to be put on your bike helmet.

hmmm well actually only got one. i guess i ask some people where to put them.
i actually should have asked a few questions today. they didnt tell me anything about where to go get changed etc

couerdelion

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adamski8 wrote: »

i registered today but i didnt really listen when they told me what to do with those two small stickers with my number? is it to be put on the swimming cap?

also what about spectators, can they come into see the swim?

I only got one small number. Was told it was for the bike.

Anyone any ideas how to attach the numbers to a race belt when's there's no hole in them? And as there's two is it one front and back?

couerdelion

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adamski8 wrote: »

hmmm well actually only got one. i guess i ask some people where to put them.
i actually should have asked a few questions today. they didnt tell me anything about where to go get changed etc

You can get changed in the pool changing rooms I imagine(?)

adamski8

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couerdelion wrote: »

I only got one small number. Was told it was for the bike.

Anyone any ideas how to attach the numbers to a race belt when's there's no hole in them? And as there's two is it one front and back?

well the race brief says on the bike you must have one on your back and the run it should be on the front. im using the pins they gave me to attach mine

couerdelion wrote: »

You can get changed in the pool changing rooms I imagine(?)

well i imagined that would be the case alright but transition closes at 9:30 and race briefing is at 9:40 but they dont state where this is! at the transition area? so we get changed after the briefing then and be poolside by 10 as the start is at 10.10
my first tri so im a litle confused