Triathlon

[Nik]

Had a great time today. Swim and run were the hardest bit. The bike was beautiful and a lot of fun. Looking forward to getting race photos tomorrow.

[Dmart]

Congrats! Great time!

[Nik]

Just signed up for Ironman Vichy on 20 August. Need to do some heat training.

[Dmart]

Trying to PR in that race?

[AdamC]

@Nik have you done an Iron Man before Nik?

[Nik]

@AdamC @Dmart this is my first full distance Ironman so really just hoping to finish especially since it will be hot, possibly above 30c. But if my Weymouth 70.3 time of 5:13 is something to go on, I guess a 12 hour time for the full distance would be something. I’m basing that on guesses of 1 hour 15 minute swim (3.8km), 6.5 hour bike (180km), then a 4 hour marathon with 15 minutes of transition. But anything can happen over that much time and distance and it will be hot. The goal is to stay healthy and avoid injury during training.

[Dmart]

30c is ugly racing. Hope you have your hydration and nutrition dialled in. Haven’t done a triathlon since I would drown after 100m and no, I don’t wear a UHF swimming that is soaked with water

[AdamC]

@Dmart I am the same, I would love to do a triathlon but my swimming is terrible. Bike and running I could definitely get on board with. Could always do a duathlon but doesn't have the same appeal and sense of achievement for me

[AdamC]

@Nik Yeah avoiding injury is key, my auntie has done a few full Iron Man events, I am in awe of anyone who does it. Good luck, what an achievement it will be

[Dmart]

@AdamC said in Triathlon:

@Dmart I am the same, I would love to do a triathlon but my swimming is terrible. Bike and running I could definitely get on board with. Could always do a duathlon but doesn't have the same appeal and sense of achievement for me

That’s exactly it for me as well. Either Tri or I just keep on running.

[Aetas]

My 14 year old sons second triathlon season and he likes it a lot, as do I like his endorphin output after training and competition ;-).

400m, 10 km, 2,5km
@Nik

[Nik]

Nice @Aetas he’s looking fast and happy

[Nik]

I’m 5 weeks away from my first Ironman in Vichy so the weekly volume is soon to hit a peak of around 15 hours. Doing three workouts a week each of swim, bike, and run. The bike shorts I use on the trainer needed to be thrown out today. Also steadily making my way through the 60 gels I bought last month. I’m feeling pretty strong and looking forward to the event. Still concerned about how hot it will be so spending time in sauna and steam room and running at the hottest part of the day. Hope I’ll get through it.

[Dmart]

@Nik long distance or 70.3?

[Nik]

Full distance (3.8km/2.4mile swim, 180km/112mile bike, 42km/26mile run). Did a 70.3 or half that last year in 5:13, but with 30 degree heat in Vichy it will probably be slow. Overall I'm hoping to finish given its my first go at the full distance, and I'd be happy with under 13 hours.

[bryaneidins70]

That is bloody amazing Nik…good luck and look forward to the report afterwards.

[Nik]

Great to have an amazing team supporting my training.

[Dmart]

@Nik we ride the same bike

[Aetas]

@Nik said in Triathlon:

Great to have an amazing team supporting my training.

Love your team support!

[Nik]

@Dmart nice colourway. Mine is the iridescent that changes from purple to green. I really like the frame. I chopped down the stem a few spacers. I’ve got mechanical ultegra and wish I had electric. How do you like yours?