I unleashed my fierce determination when I got my wetsuit on this morning!
I like the ‘fake it til you make it’ approach when trying something new. It also helps if you let out a ‘rawr’ or big growl.
Of course, a little swimming fear crept up on me…
After practicing putting on and taking off our wetsuits we headed off to the race site!
When we arrived my heart started beating VERY fast! It was one of those, ‘Oh my gosh what have I done?’ moments.
Part of the try-a-tri transition area.
Here’s where the magic happens!
Luckily the weather turned out gorgeous today for our dress rehearsal.
We put together a video of the swim! [I apologize about the very low volume– it was SUPER windy today and I couldn’t get the video to be any louder.]
Swim Verdict –> Eric was much more comfortable swimming in the open water than I was. He has had a lot of time in lakes as a kid so I think he has the upper hand! He was really fast in the water too. I felt like I had to keep my head out of the water much more than usual because it kind of scared me when I was looking into the dark water below me.
Wetsuit verdict –> Much warmer and lots of buoyancy. Two thumbs up!
Unfortunately tomorrow’s weather report isn’t looking so stellar! :ermm: BOO, Hiss.
Anyone have any tips on the bike portion in triathlons? Should I stay on the inside if I am slower?
When we got home we made lunch ASAP!
I had a huge salad.
It contained CSA lettuce (2/3 of a head!), salsa, carrots, tomato, homemade dressing, and about 1.5 cups of leftover quinoa.
I also had an Ezekiel wrap with 1/2 of a large avocado and 1/4 cup of roasted red pepper hummus.
Afternoon snack was this bad boy:
I am off to go prep some last minute things. I am going to try and post tomorrow AM before we leave. I will hopefully be showing you some pre-race eats, what I am bringing to the tri/what I am wearing, and tell you what approach Eric and I have decided to take for this event. I think you might be surprised! :devil:
Have a great night!
awesome!! :) you look totes fierce in your suit! you guys are going to do great tomorrow, Good Luck and HAVE FUN !
:)
When I was doing my tri I kept to the side unless I was going to pass someone. I pretended that I had a laser on my helmet and my goal and was to ‘blast’ someone out of the way. I also talked to myself a lot when I was biking. Motivating myself. Psyching myself up. Just go and have fun. Just enjoy the experience, and you know what I wish I would have done more of..pushed myself harder. Esp. in the swim, I could have gone harder. I think that thing, to, is that I went too fast in the swim at the beginning, cause I had so much adrenaline. It’s a calm, full-throttle, not bursting due to nerves. If that makes sense. Imagine, Visualise, Succeed.
Good luck tomorrow!!! You are so fierce! What a great bonding experience for you and Eric.
I’ve swam in a lot of lakes and oceans, and as a child I was terrified of seaweed! It’s not so bad anymore, just tell yourself it’s just plants. Yeah, they feel gross, but they’re just plants in water. Good luck tomorrow!!!
You look like you mean business! Good luck!
Seeing this video is kind of decreasing my fears of the open water!!
You will both do great. Just have fun and try your best. Good luck.
GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!! You will be amazing :)
Awww Ange HOW cute do you look in that wet suit!?! It’s like you were meant to be wearin’ one Ms. Triathelete! :) I’m so excited for you for tomorrow. Hope you and Eric both stay safe and have A TON of fun!!!
Have a good time and “tri” to enjoy yourselves. Can’t wait to see how it goes!
AHHHH!! I even have to talk myself into swimming in the tiny pool at my apartment. Props to you an Eric for braving the open water!!!! I’m so excited for you two!!
Good luck tomorrow! On the bike, always stay to the right unless you are passing someone. Be sure to announce yourself if you are going to pass! Bikes are quiet, and sometimes you can surprise someone if they don’t hear you.
Tri’s are awesome. You will rock it!
Looking good.
Good luck tomorrow! I’m sure you both will do amazing!
Ange, you guys are going to be AMAZING tomorrow! I’m so excited for you. I’m doing the sprint relay at 9:45 and we have to be in the park before your race begins so I’ll be cheering for you both!
For the biking portion, you need to stay to the right unless you’re passing. I’m sure they will explain the rules but you have to keep a certain distance around you or it’s considered drafting. You have a certain amount of time to pass someone when you move into their zone. Don’t stress about that though; the rules will be explained and it’s pretty natural to bike the course without drafting. I don’t think they’re too hard on the try-a-tri racers anyways. Just get out there and do your best!!! I’m feeling pretty intimidated by the hills because I’ve heard my bike course (the 30K) has a killer hill on the 6th line.
Anyways, best of luck and if I happen to see you after my race I’ll come say hello! Can’t wait to see your recap on the blog.
– @stephnairn
Good luck tomorrow, I’m looking forward to the recap! Definitely stay towards the right on the bike unless you want to pass.
Have fun, you’re going to do awesome!!
Hahaha, that is definitely some FIERCE determination Ange!! You and Eric are going to rock it tomorrow!! I actually kind of like that I can’t see in lakes. That way you are oblivious to what creatures may be below! :P As for the bike portion, just make sure you don’t bike too close behind someone so the officials don’t think you’re drafting (probably not as big a concern on mountain bikes I guess). Also, it’s always best to warn someone if you’re passing them, you never know when the person you’re passing will randomly swerve out.
In case I don’t touch base with you again – GOOD LUCK!!! and HAVE FUN!! Don’t stress about the weather, you’ll be wet from the swim anyways ;)
Good luck on your Tri!
You guys are going to do fabulous!
Ange, you look gorgeous in the wetsuit. No joke! You are fieeeeerce!
I’ve always had a fear of seaweed – especially when it lurks up around your ankles Eeek! Hope you guys fun tomorrow, and enjoy the experience :) Good luck
Good luck on the try-a-tri!! That must be so exciting! Nervewracking too but such a great experience. :)