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Scott
MI
Member Since:
04/16/2007 Total Posts: 154
7.1 Months Ago
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I'm considering either my 1st duathlon or tri in mid-August. The swim really scares me and I'm not sure I have enough time to train for it. (or how to train for it) What I really need to know though, are the bike requirements. Like can it be a mountain bike or does it have to be a road bike? I'm only looking at a sprint tri and don't want to get a brand new road bike and then find out that I don't like triathlons... I'm unable to find anything on the website about the bikes. I'm really only looking to finish the race and see if I like this sport. Looking for some advice from seasoned or unseasoned veterans. Thanks. :D
Scott
Oh, this is the one I'm considering http://www.3disciplines.com/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=27&year=2008&month=08&day=16&Itemid=60 |
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Tammie
WI
Member Since:
10/10/2005 Total Posts: 572
7.1 Months Ago
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Scott, Good for you. A sprint is very doable. My best advice for the swim is to just get out there and swim, swim in the pool and also open water, just get comfortable in the water.
As far as the bike, you should be able to ride any bike that you have, but I would suggest borrowing a road bike from someone. My first sprint tri I had a mountain bike and it was pretty hard, the next year my husband & I bought new bikes and it was sooo much better. If you don't want to buy a new bike yet, just ask around to see if you can use someone elses for the race, it will help you on the run.
Most of all do brick training (run right after a bike ride) it is the hardest transition (for me) and your legs need to get used to it. Have fun and good luck! |
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Jim
CA
Member Since:
08/27/2005 Total Posts: 637
7.1 Months Ago
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Hey Scott -
If you are not worried about your bike time, then mountain bike is fine, I remember a few at my first sprint race. Alternatively, they do have X-Terra races, where the bike is all Mountain and the run is often on trail.
Just some thoughts. I trained for my spring in 8 weeks, I had no run or swim experience at that point.
Go for it!!!
JC1.5
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Nicole
VA
Member Since:
11/24/2006 Total Posts: 202
7.1 Months Ago
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go for it--do the tri! You can also switch your MTN bike tires out to something with a little less tread...I trained on a mtn bike for several years and borrowed a bike before I ever purchased one...if your goal is to just finish go with the bike you have, there will be others with mtn bikes.
As for swimming, just like everything else, you gotta do it to improve...so get on out to the pool or a lake--500 meters won't take you much time to work up to, you've got plenty of time. Good Luck!! |
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