I'm a newbie looking to complete my first sprint tri on May 02 in Milton Keynes. I'm planning my training and want to set myself a meaningful goal rather than just finishing it!
I'm reasonably fit (regularly run 60+ mins) but am a slow swimmer and cant remember the last time I rode my bike! Could somebody please suggest some times that would a reasonable goal to aim for - total time and perhaps times for each event that would be reasonably challenging and give me something to aim for.
I'm planning 6 training sessions per week between now and then with about 30-60 mins max available for most and a little more time on weekends when necessary.
Any comments appreciated.
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best advice - go out and enjoy the experience, learn from it (it's very odd running after biking), and then decide if you want to do another and then work on a proper schedule.
btw - my total time was just under 1:30 - I would hope with proper training to aim for 1:15 to 1:20 this year.
good luck
Thanks for your comments and sharing your experiences. I tried a run after a lengthy bike ride a few years ago and remember the distinctly odd feeling when my legs didn't want to do as they were told!
I've found a pool based event in May nr Milton keynes thats 400m/20km/5km which seems just right for me. Having scanned a few lists of same distance races from the last year I think i will try and finish in 1:20 but my main objective will be to have a good time as you suggest. I'm already nervous just thinking about the transition phases....
BP
Transition the fourth event.
BP
How long do people take? Especially newbies? Do people dry off and change, or just pull on shoes and leap dripping onto their bikes? I have long hair and usually am a big wuss about drying off and changing.
I'm not after a fast time (my 5k pb is 23:10), but it would be a pity to be so far behind that the marshalls had grown beards.
Dave