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Cheshire Traithlon, May 22nd
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The more I read about Outlaw the more it seems like a better option should I choose to commit. Positive feedback in the events review section from people on here and some other Tri websites.
My plan of attack is to keep plugging away at the swim, enter another event or two this year, train through winter with an Ironman in mind and then see how I'm shaping up early next year. If I decide to go ahead then there are a couple of tri's I could do before July at increasingly longer distances to help me build up to Iron. It looks like there are still places for this years Outlaw so I could make a decision relatively late on depending on my fitness anyway.
It only becomes a real possibility if I don't get one of the jobs I'm going for. If I'm still here in six months time, I will need something new to focus on to avoid going insane. But then entering an Ironman probably qualifies as a form of insanity anyhow
Define normal ????
Ach well - fourteen months is a long time in which to learn to swim properly
Normal: goes through life without wanting to attempt to break down and annihilate (I think that's how you spell it) their own body and mind through physical and mental exhaustion!!
So this would exclude anyone who has entered any sort of endurance race and especially anyone moronic enough to enter an Ironman, where's that entry form again?!!
(taken from the very concise Big Al Dictionary)
Some days it’s really rewarding to be on a running and tri network site.
That’s Al and Frodo strung up like kipper’s.
Al might be worth e-mailing the tri club and see if they recommend anyone for wetsuit hire. That way can be done and dusted in time for a open water swim in two weeks.He's a nice bloke but I couldn't eat a full one!!
13 hours on the go, is that all?!! It sounds so easy when you say it like that!!
Beer at the finish tho, mmmmm. Anyone had beer during?? Just a thought.
Oh and no one has drank a beer as far as I know but last year I winded up a few people by smoking a fag going round outlaw.
Ha Ha, if they take it that seriously then they deserve to be wound up! It's a ridiculous distance to even contemplate so if something raises your spirits then so what?!! Although I doubt I'd appreciate a lung full of smoke on the way around!
Beer on the other hand, no airborne pollutants!
The open water swim I'm gonna leave for a few weeks, want some tips in the pool first then I'll put some sessions in.
Barley road in front of me on the run section of the The Big Woody holding out a can of stella
and The Admiral Rosey offered me a slurp from his pint at 14 miles on last years IMUK
I did once drink a pint of Newcastle Brown Ale at mile 12 of the Great North Run and still go sub 2hrs.. But I was young and fit back then
I learnt OW at Salford Quays, Don't work in Manchester any more and Manley Mere is closer, But Salford is good
Manley mere looks like a good alternative when I get a wetsuit, save me fighting through the traffic to get into Salford.
Where abouts are you Al ? I'm only 3 miles from Manley
Salford's not bad depending which way you are heading, I used to work by the airport, so it was Ok I was heading inbound as most people were heading out...
Big Al 123 - i normaly go to Boundary breeze near knutsford on the thursday evening even salford is only 10 minute bike away for me.. http://www.uswimopenwater.com/Boundary%20Park.html
Whenever I've been to Salford it's been a nightmare journey but it's usually in the mornings.
Cheers Steve Ho, another alternative. Spoilt for choice I am now
Thanks for that. I've had a look at the event website and it implies that it might be a late start. That means I could probably drive down on the day. I'm still only going to sign up with other Pirates do though.
As for wetsuits, my advice is to try a few on. If you go along to a tri club then some members might allow you to try theirs so that you get an idea of what you are after. I would also recommend hiring one as you can exchange it if you get the wrong size.
I got mine from Snugg as I am an awkward size so needed a custom made one. From memory, I think custom made Snuggs start at about £200, but they do an entry level off the shelf one too. Popular brands at my tri club seem to be Snugg, Blue Seventy and Orca.
Snugg also have the advantage that they can replace individual panels if they get damaged, or if you change shape. Not many other companies offer that service.
But trying before you buy is essential. The fit is very important. If it is too small then you won't be able to get if off quickly and if it is too big then it will let a lot of water in and not keep you warm.