Hi Guys,
Just got home from my first attempt at a tri. I did the Blenheim one today, and I am feeling it now!
I was expecting the swim to be my worst of the three, couldn't believe it when I came out 7th with 12.52
Cycle I got 43.50, but I was surprised at the hills here. Also, my chain dropped off on the second lap, so I think this cost me a minute or so.
Run, turned out to be the worst. Legs were like jelly, and I did it in 28.16
All in all, I clocked up 1.32.44
I was aiming for less than 1.30, so I was a little disappointed. But it looks like my transitions let me down. I can definitely see the benefit of a tri suit.
I guess with better transitions, and no chain coming off, and also improving my run, I would aim to get this to 1.20
However, on a brither note, the gator ade guys had a 250m sprint competition which I tried after I had finished, on some funky spinning / tri bikes.
First was 13.69 seconds, and I managed a 12.90, which was still top after 2 hours. So hopefully this will still be there by the end of the day and I win some prizes from them!
All in all, an awesome day. Really enjoyed myself, but can't stop wondering "what if..." I ran faster, pedalled faster etc...Haha. Does this mean I have the bug?
Just got home from my first attempt at a tri. I did the Blenheim one today, and I am feeling it now!
I was expecting the swim to be my worst of the three, couldn't believe it when I came out 7th with 12.52
Cycle I got 43.50, but I was surprised at the hills here. Also, my chain dropped off on the second lap, so I think this cost me a minute or so.
Run, turned out to be the worst. Legs were like jelly, and I did it in 28.16
All in all, I clocked up 1.32.44
I was aiming for less than 1.30, so I was a little disappointed. But it looks like my transitions let me down. I can definitely see the benefit of a tri suit.
I guess with better transitions, and no chain coming off, and also improving my run, I would aim to get this to 1.20
However, on a brither note, the gator ade guys had a 250m sprint competition which I tried after I had finished, on some funky spinning / tri bikes.
First was 13.69 seconds, and I managed a 12.90, which was still top after 2 hours. So hopefully this will still be there by the end of the day and I win some prizes from them!
All in all, an awesome day. Really enjoyed myself, but can't stop wondering "what if..." I ran faster, pedalled faster etc...Haha. Does this mean I have the bug?