Hi all!

First post here. I’m prepping for my first Triathlon in August (Olympic). Located in Toronto.

Current fitness: Running: have run a half marathon, ran a 10k in about 1 hour. Average about 25km total a week

Swimming: currently average about 2100m a week (this is mixed with breaks) Best distance non stop was 1700m mixed (free and breast)

Biking: least trained. However I have done a 130km ride on a single speed, averaging 20km/hr.

1. What are my current blind spots in my training?
2. What should I put my focus towards on my training?
3. Should I buy a wetsuit Or a trisuit? And do I need a buoy as well?
4. How significant is the change from pool swim to open water?

Besides interval training what are other ways to get faster on the bike? I feel like I can get faster swimming and running but biking has been the same. Also does losing weight help with going faster, let’s say 20 lbs?

Just curious!

I recently had a swim analysis done, and the coach explicitly has told me what all I need to change with my stroke - basically everything lol. I'm definitely relearning how to swim again (I think this is the 4th time?), and I'm definitely feeling demoralised.

How has everyone else's journey been?

edit: proceed with caution I’ve been informed that BBB is not all that it’s pitched to be. Keeping this here for posterity.

Original post: Been seeing a bunch of “is this bike worth it?” posts recently and in the spirit of “teach a man to fish,” I wanted to let folks know about bicyclebluebook.com. It’s like Kellybluebook.com (for cars) and I’ve found it pretty helpful for getting a baseline of value for used bikes. It doesn’t have everything under the sun but most of the major brands and such.

https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/

I know that this year Ironman has done away with Gatorade endurance, and is switching to mortal hydration, however I’m looking through an athlete briefing guide, and I can’t find any mention of on course nutrition for the run or bike course at all. I thought I remembered reading last years, and confirming that they would have bottles of Gatorade that fit in my bottle holder for the bike. Now all I see on the map is water and Maurten gel at the aid stations, and no mention of any other type of fueling. Will they still have bottles available on the bike? Or food available during the run?

I’ve never bought a tt bike and feel like I’m in over my head! Owner said the following: Has had Routine maintenance. Has spare set of aero bars, spacers, bottle cages, other bits and pieces that you would spend several hundred dollars replacing.

Would appreciate any advice!

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Allright, I got into the TT helmet rabbit hole :)

I ordered myself an Aerohead and a Codatronca (both M) after reading up on some forums and watching some reviews. As they both arrived I quickly tried them on and I found the lens of the Codatronca to be touching my nose and cheeks. I was wondering if this is normal or just because of the geometry of my face/head. Would taking a L solve this?

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Does anyone know if there are specific rules about Xterra handlebars?

I am using the Surly Corner Bar on my gravel bike, which are sorta like drops but have a big of handle bar that extends forward from where the hood might be on a road drop (to allow you to run MTB shifters and brakes).

I have plugs in there, which I think is the big concern. Any reason why this might be an issue?

I have a new Giant Contend that I just bought to train for my first ever 70.3.

If I were to upgrade to the most top of the line bike on the market, I see only a difference of a few pounds. Beyond that I can’t really understand the real advantages of a super high end bike.

If we were to hypothetically put an elite racer on a Giant Contend, what kind of time would you expect it to add to his biking leg?

I ordered a wetsuit for my upcoming tri from swiminn, one of the tradeinn companies without checking reviews. Price was the main driver, I saw it shipping internationally and would take a while, no big deal.

After ordering it I started looking at reviews and seems like they aren't the most reputable online retailer, I can still cancel my order as of right now or even dispute it with my credit card company if it ever gets to that point, but I'm just curious of others experiences.

I am a runner who is dealing with his first injury and so atm I am not allowed to run but I have been given the ok to hit the pedals. My question is now if its possible to retain my fitness through cycling or even better it to come back stronger than I left before my injury?
Mind you I am not an ultra fit individual (Half marathon pb 1:36:02), if that is somewhat useful to say.
Thanks for your answers in advance!

I have about 3 weeks before I need to start an 18 week training program for a half iron...

My issue is that I've had nagging shin splints that I can't get rid of. has anyone ever just done a program and eliminated the running workouts until recovered

Any advice since the running workouts in a program will get harder but I may not be making progress there

Hi All

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I am about to do my second ever olympic tri in a few weeks and was trying to figure out my pacing strategy for the swim. Swim is definitely my strongest of the three legs, but it is also by far the shortest so I am not sure it makes sense to push it too hard on the swim.

If it were only a 1 mile open water race (not a tri) and I left nothing in the tank, I could probably finish in 20-21 minutes, but that seems suicidal for a tri.

If I go at a "tempo" pace (upper Z3ish) It would probably be ~24min.

If I went pure Z2 easy, I could do it in probably ~26 min and not have any fatigue for the other legs. I am trying to decide between options 2&3, on one hand it feels weird to "cruise" in a race, but on the other, ~2 minutes is nothing if my goal is sub 2:50 and it may set me up for faster bike and run legs.

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What do you guys suggest?

Since I’ve been training for my 70.3 that’s scheduled in june, I’ve noticed some negative effects of lifting. For example, I’ll train heavy back and then the next day I’ve got an early swim session. During my swim, I can immediately feel my back from the day before and I feel like it negatively impacts my swim. I’ve tried scheduling my back days after swims or a couple days before. However it’s not always working out and I was wondering if it’d be better to train back a day before a swim, or the day of the swim, but a couple hours before (because I won’t be sore if it’s on the same day). Anyone got any experience on this?

I Used to own this nice wetsuit had a red ironman logo on the front and i would love to buy it again but I can't find it

Hi! I'm doing my first HIM soon. I've been training in my swimsuit/wetsuit, thick-padded cycling shorts, and then running in running tights/shorts. I don't really have any interest in a tri-suit, as I'm focused solely on completing the race NOT "competing," and am not concerned about taking an extra minute or so in transitions. What have y'all done for low-budget, use what ya got (or not too expensive), alternatives? I like the padding on my cycling shorts and I'm prioritizing comfort across all disciplines.

I'm considering a quick-dry sports bra, and swim bottoms and my wetsuit. In T1, slap on my cycling shorts and a cycling jersey. In T2, change from cycling shorts to running shorts.

Let me know your thoughts, recommendations, alternatives, etc.

So I like to trail run for my training. It's way more fun and safer. It's about 12 miles away so it can be perfect for a bike/run sesh, however, I have no idea how to carry my trail shoes on my bike without having an unnecessary backpack. Anyone got any ideas?

Sadly they don't fit in my back pocket

heey guys, im going to do an olympic triathlon in 4 months, slowly started training now, but the best bike i have is a mountain bike, is this allowed and if not what bike would you recomend? i looked at some triathlon bikes but those are insane expensive

As of right now, I have only done 1 sprint triathlon but loved it. I am planning on doing my first olympic distance in 4 months (8/24). While I have only been running seriously (5x per week) for 4 months and biking for 2 (still fairly new to swimming but going to train much more this summer), I have such desire to complete an Ironman. Since I am a full time student, my schedule only works with summer events. I prefer driving distance as well since I am trying to save as much money as possible. This leaves 3 possible events on my horizon; Ironman 70.3 Ohio, Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley (PA), and Ironman Lake Placid. This brings me to me dilemma. Since I do not want to rush anything this summer, I am planning one of these events for 2025. This leaves me with approx. 14 months for training. I originally wanted to do a 70.3 first, but feel as if 14 months of training (+4 months I have been doing already) could have me prepared for a full Ironman. That being said, what would you guys recommend I start with? Is it important to do a 70.3 before a full?

Edit: I am a 20 year old male that is in fairly good shape.

I'm interested to hear what your favorite triathlon you tube channels are?

forecast is showing gusts up to 38mph in the area later in the day - 11-18mph regular wind speed - will discs still be allowed?

So I'm relatively athletic and in my past have bikes vast distances before and can run a 5k I feel with slow time

(age 22 male and weight 165 lbs)

Sprint triathlon: 1/4 mile swim 15 mile bike 5k run

Was wondering if it's doable for me to prep for a sprint marathon in early July

Any recommendations for a training plan??

Sorry I’m new to all this triathlon stuff so I’m still researching lol

In the winter, I ride my trainer about 12+ hours a week, including some 3-5+ hour rides. Currently I have a road bike on the trainer, but I was thinking of selling it and putting my TT bike on there instead. Is a TT bike comfortable for long trainer sessions? Not just in the aero bars, but also in a more upright position on the bull horns? I'm asking instead of trying it because getting my TT bike on the trainer would require a bit of expense and effort.

My husband and I both signed up for Ironman Lake Placid this year (our first full race!). We've been training together for the last 8 months getting ready and its really been amazing. Everything was going well until he had a bike crash about 2 weeks ago. He ended up needing surgery for a broken collarbone and fractured arm and has some other injuries to his ribs. He is recovering now but obviously won't be able to train for some time. His bike only needed minor repairs.

With the race only 3 months away, I think he is more upset about likely missing the race then he is about the injuries. He is at least 6 weeks away still from being able to train with any kind of intensity, so I think it would be naïve to think he will still be able to complete the race. He has a good base from all the training up to this point, but that's a long time to off with basically no training.

My question for all you triathletes is would you pull out of the race yourself if your training partner/spouse gets injured before a race you were both training for? Or would you still want to try it, since you've spent so much time and energy training for it? I've been struggling and feeling super guilty even considering still doing the race. I haven't brought up the idea to him yet because I know he is still upset about missing the race himself and I don't want him to think I'm being insensitive.

A couple of more important details:

• We live in Europe, and chose this race location as he has family in the area so we had a place to stay
• Flights and race entry are non-refundable :(
• We could look at trying a race later in the season closer to home but money is tight for us. I think any race would have to wait until next year

So triathletes, WWYD if you were me?

I am planning to get a training plan from TP but I do not have Zwift/Trainerroad but have been using Golden Cheetah with imported .erg files.

If I'm to get a training plan, how can I incorporate the cycling part into GC? Do they have .erg files as well?

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