Oh, you should be fine! Sounds like you have a good running and cycling base under you.
My only suggestion would be adding some run/bike/run combos into your training. You need to get use to how it feels to go from the bike to run especially.
Well, good luck! You should do just fine.
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08-20-2007, 11:46 AM #1
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Thank you! I hope so. I posted something a while back and everyone was very supportive then as well. I am just nervous! First time gitters!
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08-21-2007, 03:39 PM #3
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I'm right there with ya. Except my du is 9/23. I am super nervous! Sounds like you are stronger than me on the running piece...you will be fine!
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08-21-2007, 04:37 PM #4
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You sound ready to me. Like KSH says, get in some run/bike, bike/run, run/bike/run combos and you'll be ready to shine!
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08-21-2007, 06:48 PM #5
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Thank you!
Originally Posted by MDHillSlug
I plan on scheduling brick workouts and run/bike/run combos every week. I am going to start easy tomorrow. 7 mile bike ride 1 mile run. I don't want to discourage myself right out of the gate! Do you think 2 per week is enough/too much?
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08-21-2007, 07:41 PM #6
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Oh, you'll sooooo be OK!!
You'll do great! I only do one brick a week, but if you want to do two and feel good- then go for it. Everyone is different, and our muscles have a wonderful memory that if you do it for a couple weeks 1-2 times a week- they'll remember quite well (thank you, muscles!
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08-22-2007, 07:07 AM #7
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Good...I was hoping one a week would do! I feel fine going from run to bike, but it's the bike-run that I'm concerned about. So...that's what I'm planning to focus on if I'm pressed for time. Originally Posted by Tri Girl
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You'll do great! I only do one brick a week, but if you want to do two and feel good- then go for it. Everyone is different, and our muscles have a wonderful memory that if you do it for a couple weeks 1-2 times a week- they'll remember quite well (thank you, muscles! ).2007 Trek 5000
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08-21-2007, 06:46 PM #8
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I am sure you will do fine as well! And believe me, I am nervous as well! Let us know how you do! Originally Posted by northstar
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