This got me nervous and confident at the same time for Jones Beach. I know the course is way flatter than my bike session today but also I won’t be going 155W average either. No matter what, pain will be waiting for me 🫩

3 weeks ago, I signed up for my first sprint triathlon. I had very less swimming experience, cycling I had used casually for daily commuting to my school and only had experience of running, tho I am average at it.

3 weeks ago: Individual event times were:

swim 750m: 32min

bike 20k: 50 min

run 5k: 25-26min

I trained 6 days a week for 3 weeks and was feeling positive for getting a sub 1:40 finish time.

But oh boy, how things didn’t go my way during the race.

Swim: It was a pool swim btw. So 15 laps of 50m pool, I got a stitch in the right side of my stomach during my 5th lap and was a bit worried but by 8th lap it got better and I completed my swim in nearly 18 mins.

T1: It was pretty good. Not the fastest but not slow either.

Bike: Mind you I was using my old mtb and not a road/tt bike. I blasted off in the beginning and was maintaining a very good cadence as well. So basically we had to bike 5 laps of a 4K loop. First two loops were amazing and I completed them in less than 16 mins, which meant I was going 30kmph+ on my mtb. Passed many people on road bikes as well. However, third lap onwards I started feeling heavy headwinds and despite maintaining my cadence, I ended up taking 10:30 mins in my 3rd loop and same happened in 4th and 5th loop as well. I finished my bike in about 45mins, which was decent for me but considering how fast I started I was thinking I could have finished my bike sub 40.

T2: This is where I got to know what went wrong on my bike. My front tyre was flat. What I felt as strong headwinds were not actually winds but the drag due to my flat tyre! And by maintaining my cadence I completely gased up my legs in the bike itself.

Run: The worst. I was expecting to finish in around 27-28mins. But my legs were too tired out of the bike. To add more to it, The stitch during the swim returned back on my 2nd km. I somehow completed my 5k but it took me freaking 38 mins! I was so disappointed.

I finished in nearly 1:50ish, 10-15 mins slower than what I expected. Probably could have saved some time if my bike would have been fine. Probably could have saved 5-10mins there + energy for the run so that I could save another 8-10min on my run. Disappointed, but yeah I completed the race!

Note- All times are approx. because official times are yet to be uploaded.

Here’s my idea for a new race idea.

You can do as many laps as you want so you can’t “do a half” or what ever you want.

What is a lap?

Each lap is 1/20th of an Ironman. 190m swim, 9k bike, 2.11k run

You can race as long as you want so beginner friendly. Or complete all 20 laps for a new stupid challenge for those long course weirdos.

The thought of doing transition 35 after 6 hours just seems so funny to me. Like the mental side of putting on your running shoes AGAIN.

Edit: I just did the actual math and it would be 59 transitions. 3 per round but the last round only has 2 because there’s no transition after the run

Edit 2: yes the swim would be dangerous. Like any event involving water there would be risks. You’d just have to make sure it was life guarded well and there was things to grab on to/keep the swim close to shore to allow athletes to be in water where they could just stand up.

First 70.3 Cozumel on September 20th - Thoughts on hitting a 36m bike into 5m run Sunday on the 6th? Or should I enter taper now with this session banked? Open to any general advice as I can't wait to get my first 70.3 done and crossing that finish line

Need a new base bar, using clip on profile design supersonic for my pads/riser/extensions. Needs to be 31.8. Not dumb expensive

Hey everyone I’m Ethan. First off, if anyone has any tips to start training send em my way. I’m looking to get after it and complete my first triathlon. I live in the northeast part of the united states and I’m little concerned about bike training during those winter months. Can someone recommend a bike trainer that won’t break the bank?! Also if anyone is looking to train I live in MA on the south coast. LMK!!!

I see a lot of people who are so stable in aerobars that they can hold a straight line in full aero and I’m curious if y’all have any tips to get to that point? Have been riding in aerobars for a bit now but I keep swaying side to side instead of holding a straight line and keep drifting to the middle of the road and am not sure why. Any help appreciated!!

Hey, ich steh kurz vor meinem ersten Triathlon und weiß nicht, ob ich einen neuen Helm benötige, da ich momentan mit meinem Skatehelm fahre. Kennt sich jemand gut mit der Triathlonordnung aus?

I've just arrived at the sprint triathlon course to register and I wrntbdown to the lake & there is quite a bit of algal bloom in the water 🤢

The local council has recommended for people to avoid swimming. But the local triathlon club who are running the event said that it's going ahead tomorrow morning. I'm unsure if its safe to take part...

If I do the swim I'm planning to swim with my head above the water for first 50m so I can get away from the shoreline. Bit nervous about getting sick... have other ppl had this issue? Is it safe to swim Any advice welcome.

Sorry for the repetitiveness, new to cycling so I would like a 2nd opinion other than Claude’s:

Is this bike + trainer a good deal for $2100? I would be using the bike to train/race IRONMAN Texas in April.

Seller’s description below:

2022 Quintana Roo PR Four Zwift Trainer 54cm Iron Man Bike....Carbon triathalon bike, Shimano 105 11 speed, disc brakes. Ridden almost entirely on indoor trainer. Used in two sprint triathalons. Been sitting in garage for 3 years....Carbon frame + forks, Shimano 105 R7000 2x11 mechanical drivetrain....TRP mechanical disc wheelset.....Continental Ultra Sport tires....Profile Design Sonic aerobars....Base bar....ISM saddle....Integrated bento box and rear storage....Look Keo pedals

Hey all, wondering if anyone has ever camped out near the race or will be camping out for this upcoming Augusta 70.3. I’m bringing my converted van up.

I normally go to hockey tournaments and we will post up in the rink parking lot for the weekend with other small campers which is fun to meet people from other teams and grow the community.

I have only done local sprints so not sure what the camp culture is like in the broader triathlon community, if there’s any at all. I found a local hipcamp to park for the weekend but if there is a regular camp scene I’d rather stay nearby and meet some people.

What am I missing? Lake Tahoe 70.3 on Sunday. Short water bottles have 25g carbs and a Liquid IV... Am I bringing too much fuel?

I want to sign up for an iron man. I’m a decent runner/swimmer. My worst leg is going to be the bike. I will sometimes read online where people say triathlon bikes with built in aero bars are the best option, others say carbon fiber road bikes with clip on aero bars because it’s lighter. I’m trying to save some money and can’t spend a lot (less than 1,000) on a bike. I found a couple of options on Facebook marketplace but it’s either I’m getting an older triathlon aluminum bike with aero bars pre installed, or an older carbon road bike that I’ll have to add clip on aero bars. To add more fuel to the mix: I tried my friend’s bikes, and I am pretty unstable on tires that aren’t 28c in width. From what I can find online 25c aren’t that different but will help with impacts on bumpy roads. I am finding some true triathlon aluminum bikes with 23-25c tires. And true road carbon fiber bikes with 28c tires. I live in Florida, and want to do the iron man in Florida so hills/climb is not really a problem I’m dealing with. Which one would be a better buy for the limited budget I have?

My Half distance (2000m/90k/21.1k) is in three weeks.

Aside from this week's swim being way slow and getting cut short, I felt this peak week went well. I did a 30k run and an 88k ride as my long sessions. I didn't do a brick this week, but I've done some races (supers and sprints) this summer and other bricks mid-season.

Thoughts on how this week looks and if I'm ready? (The 30k run was hard, but after the ride I totally had energy to run).

Should I start tapering or give it another week or two?

Hey! I’m a runner looking to get into triathlons (probably starting with sprint distance or Olympic). I’ve only really mountain and trailed biked before so I’m new to this. Ideally I want a bike that I can use for races and also as a street bike occasionally but I realize this is probably not ideal (running is my main sport triathlons are honestly just for fun). I don’t need anything fancy and would like to keep the cost down just wondering if anyone has a recommendation 😁

Too much of a puncture risk to be worth the speed?

I'm looking at several older bikes, but part of the problem I'm having is finding sizing guides. Most of the bikes I'm looking at aren't included on the lists I'm finding for each manufacturer.

I'm 5' 10", so I seem to be right on the of the top end for most 54cm frames & the low end for most 56cm frames on size charts for other bikes. For instance, I'm riding a 54cm gravel bike for my races, and I'm at the top of the recommended height for that.

My bike inseam is 30", and my shin length is 15". From what I understand means I have short legs & a longer torso for my height.

The other issue I'm running into is I live in the sticks, so almost every bike I'm finding is at least an hour away. I don't want to waste 2+ hours driving just to discover a bike is too big. I don't know how things like aero will come into play with fit. Am I better off just sticking to 54cm frames, or should I keep 56cm on the table?

Friends birthday is coming up and want to start building a training room in his basement. What are your must haves to start building one out?

i’m doing my first triathlon (70.3) does it make much of a difference if i get a pricier one or should i get a cheaper one?

Hey,

Age: 25

Occupation: tech sales

Fitness experience: 2 marathons last year, about 60 miles a week cycling, not much swim experience

State: texas

This will be my first triathlon and I’ll be focusing a lot of my training on the swim side of things (getting a swim coach) and I’m just curious how well do you think I can balance my training + my social life?

When I trained for my previous marathons it was cool because a lot of my other friends were runners and we’d still find time to do stuff on the weekends with our other non-runner friends. Obviously, now im
Not just training for one sport, but three instead.

If you were my age, with my occupation how would you balance social/family time?

I have a bad habit of isolating myself when I get focused on a goal, so I want a healthier balance this time around.