Topic: Triathlons

[redbyrdz]

Its not only you Jay, not having the greatest year training either. Its mad because the weather couldn't be better. I do ride my bike, but it should be a lot more. Maybe ease off, see the race as a fun thing to do with mates instead of chasing results, and do more of the things you like doing.

[Jay797]

Its not only you Jay, not having the greatest year training either. Its mad because the weather couldn't be better. I do ride my bike, but it should be a lot more. Maybe ease off, see the race as a fun thing to do with mates instead of chasing results, and do more of the things you like doing.

Are or were you training for a specific event Julie?

Oh you'll not be in the least bit surprised to know that my swim let me down AGAIN yesterday!!! If only I can get that sorted out I could be competitive, it is soooo frustrating! It was an 800m swim & not a 750m too for some reason.
I finished 2nd in my age group & 23rd overall so once again I feel like I've lost £20 but found a tenner!

[redbyrdz]

If you finished 2nd you are competetive already!!

But I know what you mean, I'm often in the top 5 of my races, but yet very far away from the top. And yeah, training for cross season and a couple of other events. No swimming involved, just mud!

[Jay797]

I've always fancied giving cross a go, I've done the next closest thing I think in a xcountry duathlon a couple of years ago but just never seem to get the chance!
Do you wear clip in shoes or flats? I don't think I would be able to do it clipped in especially having to get off quickly!

[redbyrdz]

I've always fancied giving cross a go, I've done the next closest thing I think in a xcountry duathlon a couple of years ago but just never seem to get the chance!
Do you wear clip in shoes or flats? I don't think I would be able to do it clipped in especially having to get off quickly!

MTB-style clipless pedals. There are usually lots of steep ramps and sharp accelarations, and clipless make that easier. You could deffo do a first race one flats tho, just use a shoe with a grippy sole or studs, because usually its extremly muddy! I did my first race with footie boots for astro
Cross is super easy to try, just turn up for a local race with your bike (a MTB will do), sign up on the day, everyone is really friendly. I can't remember where you're based, but let me know and I'll find out what your local league is. First race is usually in September.

[wewonit5timesinistanbul]

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