prepping for the tri

[alpinerabbit]

I'm just wondering how they can put up a tri in Vancouver BC in March. Please explain the setup and maybe I'll better understand what you might wear -

[badger]

I should speak with a woman who's done it before. She did mention changing out of her swim suit into another outfit for the ride/run. It's not a super-serious event at all, and I'll be making a debut with the sprint.

Alpine, here's the link to the event. We're in Canada but by March snow won't be an issue. It's probably going to be around 10C, give or take a couple of degrees. Last year it was POURING, though, so rain is definitely a factor.

[badger]

I was just reading the first page of that link, and it says "largest indoor triathlon". It's NOT indoors... The swim portion is probably indoors, though the outdoor pool's been used before. But the cycling and the running is definitely outdoors.

[kelownagirl]

PM Grog. She's done this race.

[Bron]

If you're not going to be able to dry off properly, then I would definitely add a wind vest for the cycling, being wet at 10°C could lead to getting very cold.

For my first tri I swam in bikini bottoms and sports bra and them put my running clothes on over the top. The cycle ride was short enough that the lack of chamois didn't matter (although I know this wouldn't be true for everyone).

Regarding nutrition, if eating during the race is going to make you feel bad, then just make sure you are well fuelled beforehand. I usually have a gel on the bike and plenty of water, but that's it and for sprint distances I just drink water and some isotonic drink. Make sure that you have tried any gel or energy bar beforehand to be sure that it will agree with you.

[badger]

good idea on trying the gel/food.

I'll get in touch with Grog. I do recall the woman who's done it from my swim club said there's a tent to change, so I believe you don't wear the same thing from start to finish. And truthfully, I can't imagine how gross it would be to ride and run with chlorine-infused suit so close to my body. Besides, I'll be using my commuter cyclo cross which has a Brooks saddle.

This is going to be a bit of a gong-show

[Veronica]

I have done my 4 tris on my Brooks saddle, including a HIM. Tri shorts dry pretty quickly I think.

Veronica