I'm considering doing my first triathlon next month. My general fitness is OK as I regularly use a rowing machine (30 min+ per night, 6 days a week). Running is going to be my problem but I start training on that on Monday.
The distances are, swim 500m (ocean), cycle 25k (possibly offroad) and then a 5k "country" run.
I'm trying to find out some respectable times so that I can check my progress during training. I don't intend on winning but I don't want to embarrass myself.
Can anyone give me an idea?
Sub 1 hour would be
Sub 1 hour would be respectable, but you won't do that. Don't worry about your time for your first triathlon its irrelevant, go out and enjoy it, worry about beating your time the following year.
Look up the results from the
Look up the results from the previous year for that race.
tiredboy wrote:The distances
[quote=tiredboy]The distances are, swim 500m (ocean), cycle 25k (possibly offroad) and then a 5k "country" run.[/quote]
Swim: 500m at a 2:00 per 100m pace = 10:00
T1: 3:00
Bike: 25k/15.5mph (offroad) = 60:00 minutes
T2: 2:00
Run: 5k at 9min miles (offroad) ~ 30:00
Total time: 1:45
You shouldn't worry about
You shouldn't worry about embarrassing yourself unless you are doing it old school by only wearing a speedo.
Don’t worry about your time, it’s irrelevant. The main goal of your first race should be crossing the finish line, conquering any obstacles along the way while giving it your ALL!
Staying focused on your training and having a positive attitude should make this statement “I don't want to embarrass myself” irrelevant as well.
You’ll have butterflies on race day, that’s normal; just make sure to go as fast as you can to get to the finish line. Crossing the finish line on your first race should be more rewarding that a certain time.
I just completed my first
I just completed my first tri (look up Waldo tri post a few days ago). What you will find out is that no one is looking to brag and look down at you for not being fast. It is the complete opposite. The racers lapping you will give you words of encouragement to keep going. Like many told me months ago "go for it” you will know it will the best decision you made when you cross the finish line. Building your base of training to me was the tough part. After that training becomes fun and part of your life. The races are the icing on the cake.
Good luck
they typically vary
they typically vary
just enjoy your first race
just enjoy your first race (bet u will be hooked!)
dont worry bout times, but +1 to sooner as usual
have a great race, and tell us about it!!!!
+1 to Sooner However the
+1 to Sooner
However the times could be aggressive depending on the terrain. Single track for 25k with switchbacks and hairpins and your average will be below the 15.5 mph.
Also offroad run if it is beachfront and sandy could be a load of fun as well.
My suggestion have fun and just enjoy the experience, no Speedo's on the first one. To pull that you better plan on medaling or taking the general ridicule from all around.
-1 to Sooner i dont think
-1 to Sooner
i dont think those numbers are ok for someone who is doing first tri and using rowing machine to stay in shape and on top of that starting to run just now... dont even worry about the time, you will down the road :-) just enjoy it and try to absorb as much as you can - nothing like your first try!
dont worry about it, just
dont worry about it, just have fun
+1 to jro81
+1 to jro81
I would love to say don't
I would love to say don't worry about it, I am having my first race in Carros next Sunday, and I have all sorts of negative crap going through my head , because I am not ready. I spoke about not doing it and the club I am in to a person jumped down my throat... They guy beside me has a problem with a blockage in an artery in his leg, and he smokes, and he is doing it. So I have sort of being shamed into it. My times? I don't care if I am last as long as I am not DNF I will be happy.
i say under 2 hours for a
i say under 2 hours for a sprint. and under 3 for a Oly.