(Dumb ?) Transition Question

[silver]

I've only done one, so this may not be universally applicable.

I carried my gear to the transistion area in a 5 gallon bucket. then spread out a towel to mark my transistion spot sorted out my stuff and turned the bucket over to be my seat. I sat to clean my feet, I need socks, so put on socks and bike shoes. Also sat on my bucket to change to my running shoes.

I do agree on no cycling gloves. I'll do that next time. Still don't think I'll be ready for no socks, shoes already on pedals.

I do have velcro cycling shoes and use squeeze toggles for my running shoe laces.

[rocknrollgirl]

Butt on the ground....worked for me.

[crazycanuck]

Whilst wandering around transition at the 1/2 IM a few weeks ago (As a T.O. trying to keep an eye out for folks who'd undone thier helmet or trying to sneak an ipod on..) I noticed only a couple of folks who actually sat on the ground & got themselves ready.

Most of the folks I saw pretty much knew their strategy through transition & didn't waste any time.

I am always in awe watching guys like Jason Shortis, Peter Robertson (robbo) & the other top folks zoom through transition. I've had to wipe the drool off my face after watching them.

It's cool being on the "inside" of transition watching people but knowing ya might have to yell "STOP" to a poor person who's undone thier helmet or something silly.. Fun fun fun..

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[MINIskirt]

I planted my butt on the ground last weekend. It never even occured to me to do otherwise!