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UFTriGator posted 25 weeks ago.
I don't think Olympic is much harder than doing a sprint. The big step up is 70.3. I'm sure you'll be fine. Plus, you'll have a shot at a portion of the $700k :)
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diva_mom posted 25 weeks ago.
next summer is the 70.3. already on the schedule, but I know if I post it here, I can't back down.
Don't be so easy on yourself 'cause this one might be all that you have left
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Triguy98 posted 25 weeks ago.
Olympic is too big of a jump from sprints, like Matt says. HOWEVER- be prepared for the run. And by that, I mean do the miles on the bike so that your legs are fresh for the run. My first oly, I had been off the bike due to saddle sore, and got my butt handed to me on the run. A solid hour+ on the bike at high intesities is more than most sprinters prepare for.
Life is short. Play hard and get dirty doing it.
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tri-ac posted 25 weeks ago.
Triguy98 wrote:
Olympic is too big of a jump from sprints, like Matt says. HOWEVER- be prepared for the run. And by that, I mean do the miles on the bike so that your legs are fresh for the run. My first oly, I had been off the bike due to saddle sore, and got my butt handed to me on the run. A solid hour+ on the bike at high intesities is more than most sprinters prepare for.
exactly
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rlauredo posted 25 weeks ago.
Each time I graduate to a new distance I just view it as a long training day, have no time goal, and enjoy. Taken that way you'll have a great day.
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Bullet posted 25 weeks ago.
Don't forget to rethink your fueling and hydrating. Bigger distance = bigger change in your needs. Have fun with the race!
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Triguy98 posted 25 weeks ago.
Triguy98 wrote:
Olympic isnt too big of a jump from sprints, like Matt says. HOWEVER- be prepared for the run. And by that, I mean do the miles on the bike so that your legs are fresh for the run. My first oly, I had been off the bike due to saddle sore, and got my butt handed to me on the run. A solid hour+ on the bike at high intesities is more than most sprinters prepare for.
Life is short. Play hard and get dirty doing it.
I'm hopelessly addicted, and this weekend I registered for the HyVee, in Des Moines. My first oly distance. How bad can it be? I know I can do the swim, the bike and well, if all else fails, I can walk right?
Don't be so easy on yourself 'cause this one might be all that you have left