Triathlete
Mar 3rd 2014, 2:40 am
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Wow thanks for the offer big man.
I'm in AUH but repatriating to UK at the end of March (if anyone is looking for a 4 bed on Island villa for 140k pa, or a 2006 Jeep Commander or a 2013 VW Tiguan etc etc).
So the next one for me is the Sussex Triathlon in June.
No socks. I was training with Haddins Fitness in their Tri group for the 8 weeks running up to the Yas Tri and they had a number of talks by experienced triathletes - including the dude from Luxemburg who won the Olympic.
But I was doing it on the cheap (laces and belt for under 100 dh only new kit expense) and I hear what you say about a Tri suit. May also invest in a swim wetsuit so I can swim in the English Channel of a morning - my new office will be a stones throw from Hove lawns.
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I'm in AUH but repatriating to UK at the end of March (if anyone is looking for a 4 bed on Island villa for 140k pa, or a 2006 Jeep Commander or a 2013 VW Tiguan etc etc).
So the next one for me is the Sussex Triathlon in June.
No socks. I was training with Haddins Fitness in their Tri group for the 8 weeks running up to the Yas Tri and they had a number of talks by experienced triathletes - including the dude from Luxemburg who won the Olympic.
But I was doing it on the cheap (laces and belt for under 100 dh only new kit expense) and I hear what you say about a Tri suit. May also invest in a swim wetsuit so I can swim in the English Channel of a morning - my new office will be a stones throw from Hove lawns.
flares
Yea, you met Oli Godart then? He is a good friend of mine and an absolute beast of a triathlete.
You have me wondering who the experienced triathletes were that was helping out a haddins. I likely know them all as I used to live and compete in AD. In fact I was one of the first people to ride on Yas circuit before it was opened. The old ops manager there is a good triathlete (in fact he was the race director at the weekend)
Cheers
Mar 3rd 2014, 3:49 am
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My biggest slow down was caused by a stitch that materialised within seconds of getting out of the water. Meant I had to walk half the way through T1. I've still not figured out why I sometimes randomly get stitches, other than that they only happen when running and typically disappear within a couple of minutes as long as I slow right down
Mar 3rd 2014, 5:36 am
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You have me wondering who the experienced triathletes were that was helping out a haddins. I likely know them all as I used to live and compete in AD. In fact I was one of the first people to ride on Yas circuit before it was opened. The old ops manager there is a good triathlete (in fact he was the race director at the weekend)
Cheers
And the race director bod you mean Steve? If so I'm working for him at the Abu Tri.
Mar 3rd 2014, 9:34 am
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I know young Sam, one for the future until he finds women and beer :-). Steve wasn't the race director, that was Troy Watson.
Mar 3rd 2014, 9:41 am
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What's an Olympic Triathlon compared to a standard?
Mar 3rd 2014, 11:32 am
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Double the distance, give or take.
So 1.5km swim, 40k+ cycle, 10km run.
So 1.5km swim, 40k+ cycle, 10km run.
Mar 3rd 2014, 11:35 am
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fair play to all of you
although all this talk of transitions, lycra and wetsuits is ensuring that i never tri
although all this talk of transitions, lycra and wetsuits is ensuring that i never tri
Mar 3rd 2014, 12:34 pm
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Mar 3rd 2014, 12:36 pm
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How far's a sprint one then?
Mar 3rd 2014, 1:57 pm
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Okay, Triathlon 101 coming up:
As mentioned Swim/Bike/Run
Sprint : 750m/20k/5k
Standard or Olympic: 1500m/40k/10k
Middle distance or 70.3: 1900m/90k/21.1k
Long course: 4000m/120k/30k
Iron Distance: 3800m/180k/42.2k
Then there are bespoke races such as Abu Dhabi International in a fortnight.
Short course: 1500m/100k/10k
Long course:3000m/200k/20k
I'm racing the short course in AD for the 3rd time, I raced the long course in 2011..horrible 200k bike.
Then after that it is down to Port Elizabeth for Ironman South Africa in April..
Scamp, I think you would love it. The camaraderie is second to none. Everyone genuinely wants others to succeed. Sign up for a sprint...
If the swimming puts you off, there are many duathlon races held (run/bike/run) that cater for beginners.
I have plenty of gear needing a good home
As mentioned Swim/Bike/Run
Sprint : 750m/20k/5k
Standard or Olympic: 1500m/40k/10k
Middle distance or 70.3: 1900m/90k/21.1k
Long course: 4000m/120k/30k
Iron Distance: 3800m/180k/42.2k
Then there are bespoke races such as Abu Dhabi International in a fortnight.
Short course: 1500m/100k/10k
Long course:3000m/200k/20k
I'm racing the short course in AD for the 3rd time, I raced the long course in 2011..horrible 200k bike.
Then after that it is down to Port Elizabeth for Ironman South Africa in April..
Scamp, I think you would love it. The camaraderie is second to none. Everyone genuinely wants others to succeed. Sign up for a sprint...
If the swimming puts you off, there are many duathlon races held (run/bike/run) that cater for beginners.
I have plenty of gear needing a good home
