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jrjo
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 Posted: 03/15/03 - 23:19 Post subject: Getting bit by the Tri bug?!
Between Jed, Bob & Hayes, the curiosity is killin' me. I also have a running buddy trying to talk me into this one, Aug 3rd.
If it wasn't for the longer swim, I'd jump on the long course with hesitation, but what's the opinion for a tri-newbie, short or long?
Short Course:
1/3 mile swim, 10.3 mile bike, 2.5 mile run
Long Course:
.8 mile swim, 20.6 mile bike, 5 mile run
...or am I just insane, period. 
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purple hayes
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Posted: 03/16/03 - 07:02 Post subject:
The suspense is killing me too. I'm still a month away from my very first multi sport event and it's only a duathlon.
a) Have you got a road bike if they don't allow 'bents?
b) How well can you swim?
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TriBob
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Posted: 03/16/03 - 09:32 Post subject:
You have plenty of time, go loooong
I'm assuming you have access to a pool, this is usually the biggest hurdle in training equipement. Start swimming now. It will make for a better experience for either race.
sorry, no bents in triathlon  There has been some rumblings from some laid back athletes (pun intended) but that is about it.
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Posted: 03/16/03 - 10:16 Post subject:
Yes! The Ironman was held in WI last year, and I just recently watched the video. It was incredible. Right now, I just want to concentrate on becoming a better runner, but the video was really encouraging. In a few years, who knows...I may just take swim lessons so I could at least compete in a triathon or duathlon. I really love the running, though, so while it's tempting to consider this in the future it may never really happen. Right now, I guess I'll just have to live vicariously through Tri's posts and, hopefully, eventually I'm suspecting we'll read about PH's Ironman experience.
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jrjo
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Posted: 03/16/03 - 10:40 Post subject:
Yep, I've got pool access, so no prob there. I'd also plan on plenty of open water training, living lakeside and all. My swimming talent is probably at a 4 on a 10 scale right now. I'll have a long way to go.
As for the bike, I know USAT events shake their heads at recumbents, but I don't see that this one is. I put an email into the RD to find out. If not, I might have to get back on Ebay or beg to borrow one somewhere.
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Posted: 03/16/03 - 21:21 Post subject:
I've done about 5 triathlons and I'd agree with TriBob, go long. The shorter courses, or sprints, are just so short and fast. And you can make up for a so-so swim with your running.
Open water swimming is a great idea, and don't forget to practice both transitions.
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Posted: 03/16/03 - 22:37 Post subject:
If I could find a tri without cycling or that took 'bents, I'd do it...I hate traditional cycling. I am thinking about looking for some swim/run biathlons though....they are hard to find, but I'd do that. Or take a relay spot for a longer race. But I'm too much of a running purist to sacrifice precious running time for other stuff 
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purple hayes
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Posted: 03/17/03 - 05:58 Post subject:
| genie wrote: | | If I could find a tri without cycling or that took 'bents, I'd do it...I hate traditional cycling. I am thinking about looking for some swim/rum biathlons though....they are hard to find, but I'd do that. Or take a relay spot for a longer race. But I'm too much of a running purist to sacrifice precious running time for other stuff |
Good luck finding one of those. 
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Posted: 03/17/03 - 08:04 Post subject:
 if the cheapskate who owns this forum bought us a spell checker, we wouldn't have to make such silly typos 
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Posted: 03/17/03 - 08:28 Post subject:
John go short first, to see how it goes. Also do a couple of "brick" workouts , where you bike then go right to a run. It will help you get the feel.
I have done, two tris, first one short 2nd year was double the length. Would have kept going but we had the kids and training time got cut back alot.
You need a lot of time to train for a tri so beware It is a great expereinec to.
Oh and get a one piece suit that you can wear the whole way with no changng. I wasted 8 minutes my first year changing and 6 minutes the 2nd. With a tri suit (a one piece suit with a bike bad that you can swim in, you just change shoes and go.)
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Posted: 03/17/03 - 11:54 Post subject:
Good advice Joe, thanks. Ya think I can find one of those suits in tye-dye?
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Posted: 03/17/03 - 17:09 Post subject:
| jrjo wrote: | | Good advice Joe, thanks. Ya think I can find one of those suits in tye-dye? |
Probably. Go to DeSoto Sports.
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Posted: 03/18/03 - 11:50 Post subject:
| TriBob wrote: | | sorry, no bents in triathlon There has been some rumblings from some laid back athletes (pun intended) but that is about it. |
I think I'm blazing a trail in this regard. I've been visiting some other Tri forums and in the past have also posted on recumbent forums the question about using a recumbent. For as many people as there are in about a half dozen forums, no one has seen a recumbent in a triathlon, outside of the rare event (one duathlon so far) that has it's own class. It's very obvious in USAT rules, recumbents don't fit the cycling specs (on purpose, I don't know), so all the USAT events enforcing the rules wouldn't let me in.
But mostly, I'm looking at some small town events, so USAT rules aren't always enforced. I've contacted a half dozen nearby events asking about using my 'bent. So far, there are 2 no's, one yes, one maybe, and a few yet to respond.
Wouldn't you know the one on Aug 3rd was one of the "no's".  The race director did recommend a shop that would rent me a road bike, so I have that to consider if my 'bent mission falls flat.
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Posted: 03/18/03 - 12:44 Post subject:
I am glad at least the smaller races are allowing them in. The sport has always been about allowing everyone in. If they allow hand cycles, I don't see why they can't allow 'bents.
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Posted: 03/18/03 - 12:52 Post subject:
| TriBob wrote: | | I am glad at least the smaller races are allowing them in. The sport has always been about allowing everyone in. If they allow hand cycles, I don't see why they can't allow 'bents. |
Do they allow hand cycles for those that have functioning legs?
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