Multi-Sport Events (Triathlon, Duathlon etc)

[spunky]

I've got a customer who is training for an iron man in south africa in april or may, as you can imagine the swimming over here is going to be rather nippy

[spunky]

Sign up for the crystal palace Tri opens today (and likely sells out too) if anyone was thinking about doing it

[StudentEagle]

I seem to remember there are a couple of people on here who've done the Crystal Palace one previously. I'm away on a cycling holiday in Majorca at the time so can't make it (not that I'm complaining...)

[spunky]

I'm now officially signed up, all paid and everything so its actually happening.

eeeek

[spunky]

I ordered myself a tri suit today, really need to shift a few lbs so I don't look too horrific in it in May

[Jacko]

Originally Posted by Jacko

2014 events booked so far . . .
April: Brighton Marathon
May: London to Brighton Challenge 100K run
July: Long Course Weekend, Tenby (Iron distance events but over a weekend!)
October: Brighton Triathlon Race Series 70.3

(+ for 2015: Ironman Cairns!)

Just added Brownlee Triathlon South to the list. June 15 at Petworth House in Sussex so local(ish) and a chance to meet the brothers.

[as216]

I did Crystal Palace back in 2010 - very good event which was well organised. My only grumble was about the swim seeding which resulted in me getting held up several times by head-up breaststrokers but that's something I've experienced in practically every pool-based tri I've ever done. Not sure I've ever come across a race in a pool that's been able to find a fool proof way of stopping people overestimating their swim ability.

[Enfield eagle]

Originally Posted by Jacko

Just added Brownlee Triathlon South to the list. June 15 at Petworth House in Sussex so local(ish) and a chance to meet the brothers.

Saw your post and thought 'I'd do that one!', then realised I'm supporting the misses doing the bournemouth 5km that day. BOOOO.


In other news, I've got a boxed brand new never worn TXU T:2 swimsuit for sale
Its the 2011 version. XL size. £100 ono. PM me if interested.

ps the TXU sizes appear to be bait small. I had to lose 3 stone before I could fit into it. I reckon its good for someone 5'10 plus and around 13.5 - 15 stone.

[Enfield eagle]

Came off bike whilst training and out for 2 months with fractured hip after double somersaulting over the bars and bringing the bike with me!

Good news is that I've discovered zipvit sport clothing, a small collection of pro cycling and try suit wear at dirt cheap prices, all with 5 star reviews. They supply vitamins and drinks to pro cycle teams as the main business and knock out cheap quality stuff, naturally with their own name on it but nice

[Tubby]

CP Tri start times out today. I'm away at 9.50.

Little concerned as I'm having problems with my calf and haven't been able to run for a week or so, and it's not really getting any better. Think i'll be fine in the swim and cycle but not sure about the run.

Who else is doing it?

[spunky]

Im doing it, where did you find your start time? i cant see an email or anything :/

Edit, found it, im off at 9.32

[Tubby]

got the email just after midnight - To view the link you have to Register or Login

have you been following a particular training plan? or just been doing your own thing?

[spunky]

Sorry tubby. Didn't mean to ignore your question. Just been doing my own thing with training. Had a few days off and am just packing up to get to CP park.

I'm number 226 so gimme a yell if you see me a.

Good luck with yours mate hope it goes well

[Tubby]

How did you get on? Didn't see you on course. My first tri so I wasn't sure what to expect, swim and bike went ok ish, run was awful, my calf was ruined within 100m so effectively walked most of the run. Lanepe filmed me in the stadium and I looked in trouble! Still, finished it which was all I want to do.

[Away]

Thinking about a beginners tri. But I only swim on holiday and my bike is a Dawes galaxy circa 1985. And I'm 52. My PB at 10k is about 47 mins. That's all I know.

[spunky]

Originally Posted by Tubby

How did you get on? Didn't see you on course. My first tri so I wasn't sure what to expect, swim and bike went ok ish, run was awful, my calf was ruined within 100m so effectively walked most of the run. Lanepe filmed me in the stadium and I looked in trouble! Still, finished it which was all I want to do.

Really chuffed with my time 1.29.48 which falls just inside my min goal

[spunky]

Originally Posted by Away

Thinking about a beginners tri. But I only swim on holiday and my bike is a Dawes galaxy circa 1985. And I'm 52. My PB at 10k is about 47 mins. That's all I know.

There were people with much less appropriate bikes. Also a regular customer of mine who is a keen triathlete began on a mid 80s galaxy

[Tubby]

Originally Posted by Away

Thinking about a beginners tri. But I only swim on holiday and my bike is a Dawes galaxy circa 1985. And I'm 52. My PB at 10k is about 47 mins. That's all I know.

Don't worry, there were people out there today with everything from full on TT bikes to 20 year old mountain bikes with a full racks and paniers. For a beginner one, just go for it with whatever you've got.

Until 12 weeks ago i hadn't swum for years but couple of times a week for those 12 weeks, gradually building up and you'll do a sprint distance swim (750m). Much the same with running, i stopped smoking a few months back, and in Feb, i couldn't run for more than a few minutes without getting out of breath, again, couple of runs a week and it soon builds up.

Originally Posted by spunky

Really chuffed with my time 1.29.48 which falls just inside my min goal

Great time, must have had some decent splits. I was hoping for 1.35 but no chance with the state of my leg, impacted both run and to a lesser degree, the bike. My friends were both about 1.23ish, although they have done a number of before, and are both pretty fit.

[Away]

Originally Posted by spunky

There were people with much less appropriate bikes. Also a regular customer of mine who is a keen triathlete began on a mid 80s galaxy

Thanks Spunky that's good to know.

[spunky]

Or I could sell you a nice new road bike