#7539575 - 02/06/14 12:18 PM
Learn Me on Triathlons
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So I'm thinking of getting involved in my first triathlon this Summer. Nothing crazy, just a Sprint. I'm trying to see who here has participated and any sites/articles where I could learn more.
I'm not sure if this is something I want to do long term; but I want to try at least once. For the So Cal guys, any place you recommend for a basic bike & helmet rental?
CN: Need some good references to learn more about this crazy sport. Thanks!!
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#7539775 - 02/06/14 01:15 PM
Re: Learn Me on Triathlons
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Fuck swimming.
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#7539837 - 02/06/14 01:31 PM
Re: Learn Me on Triathlons
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This one only costs about $75. What has me worried is the equipment "rental."
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#7539982 - 02/06/14 02:12 PM
Re: Learn Me on Triathlons
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EDIT: a couple weeks ago there was an indoor triathlon at the hot springs (pool laps outside, then indoor bike trainer and treadmill) and I had to wait 20 minutes for a treadmill. I may still be bitter.
I think I'd try that for shits and giggles. 
The equipment part is the appealing part! Life is more interesting with gear!
I'd wonder about the practicality of bike rental, as you'd likely want to be pretty well-acquainted with the characteristics of the bike you're racing on. You'd also need a bike to train on. I dunno...
That said--ib4 Mr. Mom.
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#7540003 - 02/06/14 02:22 PM
Re: Learn Me on Triathlons
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For a Sprint I'd probably train at the gym. I've done bike but I'd probably want to do a couple runs outdoors to see how it compares to the stationary. It's in July. Wouldn't go for time; just finish and see if I like it.
Indoor sounds like fun too.
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#7540026 - 02/06/14 02:28 PM
Re: Learn Me on Triathlons
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EDIT: a couple weeks ago there was an indoor triathlon at the hot springs (pool laps outside, then indoor bike trainer and treadmill) and I had to wait 20 minutes for a treadmill. I may still be bitter. I think I'd try that for shits and giggles. The equipment part is the appealing part! Life is more interesting with gear!I'd wonder about the practicality of bike rental, as you'd likely want to be pretty well-acquainted with the characteristics of the bike you're racing on. You'd also need a bike to train on. I dunno... That said--ib4 Mr. Mom.
False! The almost complete lack of gear in ultras is very appealing to me. I saw how the whole "spend more money, get better results" thing works in photography and avoid biking largely for the similarities there.
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#7540167 - 02/06/14 03:34 PM
Re: Learn Me on Triathlons
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EDIT: a couple weeks ago there was an indoor triathlon at the hot springs (pool laps outside, then indoor bike trainer and treadmill) and I had to wait 20 minutes for a treadmill. I may still be bitter. I think I'd try that for shits and giggles. The equipment part is the appealing part! Life is more interesting with gear!I'd wonder about the practicality of bike rental, as you'd likely want to be pretty well-acquainted with the characteristics of the bike you're racing on. You'd also need a bike to train on. I dunno... That said--ib4 Mr. Mom. False! The almost complete lack of gear in ultras is very appealing to me. I saw how the whole "spend more money, get better results" thing works in photography and avoid biking largely for the similarities there.
For me, bikes are like cars in terms of being able to mod/fuck around with them. Thus the appeal to me. Plus, I'm a 100% better bike mechanic than I am a car mechanic. 
That said, I probably only have $2k into my "main" bike (never mind the three others ) I agree with Euphoric tho--a decent road bike can be had on CL for $500. Then you could train on it and get used being on it.
I think my hangup in this is you not getting miles/experience in on the bike you'll be racing on. I'm very much in tune with everything my bike does.
That said, Mr. Mom did an Ironman while training on a trainer for the bike leg (granted, it was still on his bike).
The buy-in is pricey, but then you'd have the gear for when you (inevitably) get into the sport.
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#7540207 - 02/06/14 03:48 PM
Re: Learn Me on Triathlons
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You guys suck. This whole modding thing seems addictive. I have a family to support dammit!! 
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#7540245 - 02/06/14 04:02 PM
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#7540301 - 02/06/14 04:22 PM
Re: Learn Me on Triathlons
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Chris - It's Solana Beach. They even have a duathlon if I want to skip the beach swim.
http://www.kozevents.com/Triathlons/Solana_Beach_Triathlon.htm
Wife's friend is trying to recruit me. And I'm dead serious about it... providing it doesn't break the bank.
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#7540331 - 02/06/14 04:34 PM
Re: Learn Me on Triathlons
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well you can do it without getting caught up in the consumerism aspect. True, but I know myself well enough to know that wouldn't work. If I could spend lots of money for the sameperformance at races now I 100% would. I love that I don't even have the option 
Fixed for me.
I manage restraint on boarding(barely), I've pretty much given up on biking because I know I'll go ape shit on it. I'll rent a nice mtn bike 2-3 times a year, and ride my 20 yo mtn bike for commuting, it's enough for me.
though if I had the time to learn to swim for shit I'd still love to do a tri, maybe that'll be my goal by 40.
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#7540469 - 02/06/14 05:59 PM
Re: Learn Me on Triathlons
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Sounds good Chris. I'm 100% focused on marathon right now. Time frees up in late March. Assuming I don't kill myself, I'd love to check it out.
Also, I haven't forgotten about the running group. Got cleared from the wife but we are booked the next two weeks. Check in soon. 
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#7540814 - 02/06/14 08:28 PM
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You guys suck. This whole modding thing seems addictive. I have a family to support dammit!!
Modding bikes can sometimes make meth seem like a couple of NoDoz in comparison!
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#7716262 - 06/02/14 02:02 PM
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So I thought I'd use this thread instead to update progress in the hopes this becomes valuable to others wanting to get into the sport. Will eventually update the OP as well.
Did my first "brick" this Friday with a 3 mile run, followed by a 1/2 mile swim. Things went OK but got Swimmer's Ear over the weekend. 
Going to try these out and see how things go:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EN0T630/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3A8PCJZXU0KW8
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#7716283 - 06/02/14 02:12 PM
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yea I hear those work. It's totally a personal/individual thing tho. Been swimming all my life and I've never had a prob, no ear drops/nada. Don't even have surfers ear [knocks on wood]
the organizers of the last tri I went to recommended those. If you need them you know.
also no idea on necessary brick frequency but I think one a week is plenty? /noclue
I was just doing bike/run, although once in a while after a surf I'll do a 'swim'/run.
I think the swim/bike transition experience is less of a big deal. 1-2 minutes in you should be good [unless you froze/went pre-hypothermic or something]. the bike/run ones suck.
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#7716292 - 06/02/14 02:17 PM
Re: Learn Me on Triathlons
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A friend recommended spending a couple days a week doing a bike/run brick when time permits. I may try tonight at the gym to see how things go.
As I mentioned in the cardio thread I'm nursing a mild case of ITBS. I've heard excessive biking can aggravate this condition.
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#7716694 - 06/02/14 06:59 PM
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#7738837 - 06/18/14 11:41 AM
Re: Learn Me on Triathlons
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At the gym I have been focusing on bike/run bricks. But my challenge is setting the resistance on the bike to a level that would be consistent outdoors.
Costco has Diamond Back aluminum road bikes for around $170. Seriously considering picking one up for multi-purpose stuff. And if I hate it I think I would have 30-60 days to return. We'll see...
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#7738879 - 06/18/14 11:56 AM
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Huh worst case throw it on CL
I'm like $2k deep on my bike already and still slow lol
$900 ~11 vintage CAAD 10 roadbike w/105 stuff
$700 zipp 404 carbon clinchers (09 )
$45 aerobars
Tires/tubes/other bullshit/tuneup
Fortunately I don't feel the need for any more bike parts now. I figure I got off easy lol
Also re:bricks, I'm still not so sure that you need to do them so frequently. Practicing bricks is just to get your body used to the wobbly feeling coming off the bike and into the run. Once a week seems plenty. The run works your run conditioning, the bike your bike, etc. I readily admit I have no idea what I'm doing, but it sounds like your just extending your workouts with a brick, maybe just run longer on the run or bike more on the bike w/o everything being a brick
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#7741931 - 06/20/14 11:21 AM
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I do 1-2 bricks a week. Nothing huge; just trying to condition myself between the bike and run.
I really want to buy a bike on CL. But with 0 riding experience I admit I'm completely lost.
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#7753169 - 06/28/14 02:32 PM
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So it looks like I'll be able to ride with a couple guys from work next month. But it's mountain biking.
Also managed to squeeze out a 2 mile morning run, followed by a 4 mile night run + 3/4 mile swim. Didn't feel fatigued; and feeling pretty good today. Might kick up the distance next week.
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#7772650 - 07/12/14 10:11 PM
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Two firsts this week.
Did a nice bike climb with the guys from work. First time on a bike in over a decade. Kicked my @ss lol.
And thanks to Ironmom I did my first long ocean swim in a tri wetsuit. Definitely much different from the pool.
Question, how do you guys look ahead while swimming? I found myself straining my neck trying to look above water. Any tips?
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#7772875 - 07/13/14 09:19 AM
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YMMV I've picked the number 10 as the magic number of strokes I take before taking a peek to stay on course. Around a buoy I go heads up elbows out here (just for 30s or so)
Whatever works for you. I like to know exactly where everybody is around the buoys and also that I take the shortest route possible. This is where the younger people bunch up and clog it up usually
With the little 'peeks' every 10 strokes I'm just sighting a landmark not trying to do anything but verify I'm on course. If you miss a couple attempts in a row no big deal
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#7789186 - 07/24/14 11:50 AM
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Tried out some of the suggestions here over the weekend and it went much better. Thanks guys!
On a bit of a downer, I went mtn biking with some friends. Totally ate it on a downhill. Took a good thwack to the sternum. Knees and elbows got scuffed up pretty good. Right kneecap is a little tender.
Triathlon is this weekend. Plan to take it REALLY easy. 
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#7789303 - 07/24/14 12:39 PM
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Which one u doing? And good luck!
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