Sprint questions??
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kylie posted 2 years ago.
I've never rented a wetsuit, but do make sure it is a tri wetsuit. I swam in my surfing one in one tri -- and only one tri ;)
For a sprint, I don't worry too much on what I eat. I just try to be consistent with how I've trained and what my body is used to. For me, that often means cereal and fruit in the morning. For some races I'll also have a gel just before the start -- depends how early it is and how close to the other breakfast the start is.
For a brick, again just do what your body is used to and expects, but if it is going to make it a longer workout for you (longer in time) you might want to add a gel on the bike to have something in you for the run. However, the other side of this is to try new things and find what works best for you. However, if you only have 2.5 weeks and this is your first brick, I'm not sure how much "nutritional play time" you have.
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JamieM posted 2 years ago.
Can't help with the wetsuit question, sorry. But if it were me I'd not worry too much about a full taper, but I'de probably take a rest day two days before (Thursday off for a Saturday race) and do a short ride/run brick. Probably no more than 1/2 hour total, but with a few efforts at race pace.
As for the nutrition advice, jsut try whatever you plan onfor the race. Even in a sprint race I'll typically carry a gel or two and use a drinkon the bike. Just as an example, I usually use Gu gels (1 about 30 min before, then one every 45 min to an hour during the race) and will have a bottle of Cytomax on the bike.
Good luck and enjoy the race.
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panchotri posted 2 years ago.
Shell, I hear you. this IMC was exciting.
I agree with kyillee. Also ,try to practice with the wetsuit at least once. 2-3 times would be better so you can feel the difference and know what to expect during the swim. My breakfast is a banana, cliff bar and gatorade mix with proteins powder and that is for all practices and races. I make sure tu eat really good the night before about 6-7pm (pre-race pasta party, they are always the best). Try to have good night sleep the two nights before the race, (the night before I hardly sleep). And bring your food (what you always eat in practice) during the race, an -extra gel, bar or small gatorade bottle. You may be hungry from all the intense of the morning.
Practice your transitions, sprints are fast and you don't want to waste more time changing than swimming. practice mentally, visualize every minute/mile of your race.
Good luck and have fun. Post you report like the big IMC's. It's exciting to read sprints reports too!
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brittda posted 2 years ago.
I have rented a wet suir! I acutally rented one for IM Canada.. I dont usually race in one for sprints because for me they dont give me much of an advantage. Taking it off wastes more time than I would make up in the swim having it. Plus the water in the lakes here is usually 72+ so no need (for me). That being said if you are going to rent one, the tri shop you go to will help fit you for it. Its usually a multi day rental, so you can try it out before your race , so you can get a feel for it. I prefer a sleeveless "farmer john" because I dont like the restrictiveness of a full suit (have broader shoulderes)
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ShellKG posted 2 years ago.
Thank you all so much! I appreciate the input! I did my first brick this morning and surprisingly it wasn't too bad! I was thinking that I wouldn't be any good at it, but I kicked those negative thoughts right out of my head as I started on my run. It took me about 1 mile to get my legs under me, but then it was good. I am so excited, now I think I can actually do this thing!!!
The other factor, adding in the swim, will be challenging as well... but I know I can do it! Thanks all
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bluebirdbiker posted 2 years ago.
There is alot of info on trifuel to help you for any event but some key advice for this weekend would be to just have fun.
1 You don't need a wet suit for Sprint, unless you really want one.
2 Before the event, after you set everything up walk the section from where you come out of the water to the bike 2-3 times so it becomes known to you and you have it in the brain where your bike is. Use landmarks or something to mark your spt for faster T1 time. I have seen people marking their spot with chalk on the pavement before.
3 Before the event eat what ever you normelly eat in the morning before a workout. No difference. Some people have weak stomachs
4 Good idea to get familiar with the bike course cause you can plan things better. Just before you come of the bike with fatigued legs you may want to spin the last 500m with a high candence to flush as much lactic acid from the quads. Also bouncing on the pedals streaching the calves helps in prep for running.
5 As you start the run for the first km run baby steps (high cadence) to get the muscles used to the rhythmn. After you feel better go to the regular speed you feel is good.
6 Some people pop a gel or two on the run. A caffine gel might be good in that it may perk you up a bit and give you the extra umph you need. Take it on the bike before T2 so that it has time to work.
Good luck and HAVE FUN. Let us know how you do!
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Hi all,
My first Sprint tri is in 2.5 weeks and I am so nervous!! I don't know if I'm ready and after reading all the IM Canada reports I feel like a wimp!! :rolleyes:
I have a few questions:
Has anyone ever rented a wetsuit and can you let me know what it is like, or what I should be looking for? Not quite sure how to go about it.
What should I eat the morning of?
I don't think I need to taper, as the distance is not very long. I was just thinking the day before I may take a little spin on the bike course.
I am doing my first brick today and was wondering if you eat before that, or is it better on an empty stomach?
Thanks guys.... I appreciate it!
Shell