I will be doing my first triathlon in 5 weeks. Not too worried about the swim part, I have done racing in open water several times before. It’s the bike afterwards that worries me! Thanks for this video, I will be practicing with getting on and off my bike since now. Glad to know this is something that can happens to all begginers. As always, great advice!!!!
mines in may! first one! and i surf so the swim is ok but ive done some brick training (bike run) and the run absolutely destroys me.. gonna be rough for me :'D
For me it's the other way around, the swim is what I'm seriously worried about even in a pool because I'm so bloody slow... the bike part I have no issues with since I've been chucking thousands of height meters with a 20+kg bike last year alone to get to places ^^' On my race bike I don't even get muscle soreness while going several km/h faster
Good luck! The nice thing about the bike is that you can ride at 15-16 MPH on flat ground with very little effort so barring a mechanical issue, you actually don't lose as much time as you would think being a weak cyclist. I came from a running background, but have always found running after cycling to be very difficult. Try it a few times before race day.
I assume the wetsuit keeps the groin area dry, so what part is the salt affecting? I have yet to do my first tri and open water swim so genuine question.
@@blitzblitz662 Well ideally it would, but water will always get in through openings and your body warms that layer of water and so you are not losing body temp...but still water with salt gets in...
Great topic for a video, and I like the way you quickly move through each tip. Maybe you could add links to videos that cover each one of these tips in more detail (if you have them in your collection)? In terms of the swim, I did my first 3 triathlons in one year and the swims went fine. I didn't realize that was because there was plenty of space between swimmers. I did a sprint tri a year or two later and was OVERWHELMED in the swim by guys literally swimming right over the top of me! I started hyperventilating and had to swim breaststroke to finish! It was terrible! I was not at all prepared for that.
I’d like to add that it’s important to know as much pre-race details as possible. Last year I arrived in what I thought would be plenty of time but the parking set up set me back about 30-45 minutes. I was then rushed setting up transition and forgot to mix my electrolyte drinks. Needless to say the 5k run brought three bouts of cramps and and a bunch of unpleasant words. Also, don’t try anything new on race day. Learned that the hard way the same day…
31st March is my first one. Argh. Have done two sports at a time but not three.. Eek.oh and yeah-did a duathlon and spent the bike leg staring at my gels and water and dying to have them but just couldn’t get them near my mouth or open the gels at all haha That needs practice!
Oh Mark .. this is so true. I can from a running background.. I did my first 5150 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa in 2019. Gosh my T2 change was 8 mins because I had to move my number from my cycling top to running (I didn't have trisuit at the time). funny thing i ended up running the 10km in 43mins... i thought why wasting 7 mins in T1 and 8min in T2 would have an equivalent o f 3 kms of running ... it was insane!..well i gues thats how we learn
My first swim was also awful. I did all my swimming in a pool and then did my first swim in the Atlantic for an Olympic triathlon. I was not prepared for the surf! It was like swimming in a washing machine.
Great video as always, thanks guys! It would be great to get a little more detail, or links to videos with more detail. Eg) where should you apply anti-chafe cream, maybe what to look for in good goggles (or recommended brands), etc. Thank you though! Please keep these coming!
My first tri was a sprint, and the swim was in a pool. The lesson I learned is never line up to start after someone not wearing goggles. I ended up having to go around them (two friends both with no goggles), which resulted in a head on collision with someone going the other way. So if someone doesn’t know how fast they swim and they don’t come prepared chances are you’ll end up passing them.
The biggest thing I wish I knew was to not buy a new bike. I definitely rushed into my first bike purchase, and didn't get the right thing. Now I absolutely love helping new triathletes find their first bike on Facebook marketplace or craigslist. They save money and get an arguably better bike than I started with
@@jimland4359 ive seen some rly nice cervelo P3's on pinkbike and slowswitch. I found a trek speed concept for a rly good price from a local bike shop and snagged it instantly
dont do your best swim time then run around like a headless chicken as you have forgotten where your you bike is racked ! a great bit of extra entertainment for the spectators !
#gtncoachescorner Do you have any tips on what to do if you get foot/calf cramp during an open water swim? I try to keep on top of my hydration and electrolyte intake but I do still get cramps sometimes when training in a pool and I have to stop and stretch immediately. I’m terrified of it happening when I’m in open water or during a race. Any thoughts on how to deal with it?
Why do cyclist insist on using water bottles that have to be tipped sideways or upside down to get water? Why not why not use an integrated straw? I hate having to tip my head back even further while also taking my eyes off the road. It can be awkward.
Great point, but you have to admit that tipping a bottle looks way cooler than drinking with a straw. For me, it's all about looks. That's what really matters. Likewise, you don't see anyone in a bar drinking their pint with a straw. Same principle.
James is really growing into this new role as a host. You can see it every week. Nice one, mate 💪
That's true. Also there were some shots showing that he's losing a bit of shape but I'm sure it's just an optical illusion. 😉
Yes, he’s beginning to smooth his delivery. Not like before. “I…… Wish … I ……. Knew ….. how
…. To ….. swim ….”
I will be doing my first triathlon in 5 weeks. Not too worried about the swim part, I have done racing in open water several times before. It’s the bike afterwards that worries me! Thanks for this video, I will be practicing with getting on and off my bike since now. Glad to know this is something that can happens to all begginers. As always, great advice!!!!
mines in may! first one! and i surf so the swim is ok but ive done some brick training (bike run) and the run absolutely destroys me.. gonna be rough for me :'D
also goodluck in your first!!
@@JwallzMTB Good luck to you too!!!!
For me it's the other way around, the swim is what I'm seriously worried about even in a pool because I'm so bloody slow... the bike part I have no issues with since I've been chucking thousands of height meters with a 20+kg bike last year alone to get to places ^^'
On my race bike I don't even get muscle soreness while going several km/h faster
Good luck! The nice thing about the bike is that you can ride at 15-16 MPH on flat ground with very little effort so barring a mechanical issue, you actually don't lose as much time as you would think being a weak cyclist. I came from a running background, but have always found running after cycling to be very difficult. Try it a few times before race day.
I never thought about the saltwater affecting the run later, that’s a good point
I assume the wetsuit keeps the groin area dry, so what part is the salt affecting? I have yet to do my first tri and open water swim so genuine question.
@@blitzblitz662 Well ideally it would, but water will always get in through openings and your body warms that layer of water and so you are not losing body temp...but still water with salt gets in...
Great topic for a video, and I like the way you quickly move through each tip. Maybe you could add links to videos that cover each one of these tips in more detail (if you have them in your collection)? In terms of the swim, I did my first 3 triathlons in one year and the swims went fine. I didn't realize that was because there was plenty of space between swimmers. I did a sprint tri a year or two later and was OVERWHELMED in the swim by guys literally swimming right over the top of me! I started hyperventilating and had to swim breaststroke to finish! It was terrible! I was not at all prepared for that.
I’d like to add that it’s important to know as much pre-race details as possible. Last year I arrived in what I thought would be plenty of time but the parking set up set me back about 30-45 minutes. I was then rushed setting up transition and forgot to mix my electrolyte drinks. Needless to say the 5k run brought three bouts of cramps and and a bunch of unpleasant words. Also, don’t try anything new on race day. Learned that the hard way the same day…
31st March is my first one. Argh. Have done two sports at a time but not three.. Eek.oh and yeah-did a duathlon and spent the bike leg staring at my gels and water and dying to have them but just couldn’t get them near my mouth or open the gels at all haha That needs practice!
Oh Mark .. this is so true. I can from a running background.. I did my first 5150 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa in 2019. Gosh my T2 change was 8 mins because I had to move my number from my cycling top to running (I didn't have trisuit at the time). funny thing i ended up running the 10km in 43mins... i thought why wasting 7 mins in T1 and 8min in T2 would have an equivalent o f 3 kms of running ... it was insane!..well i gues thats how we learn
Great information
Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
My first swim was also awful. I did all my swimming in a pool and then did my first swim in the Atlantic for an Olympic triathlon. I was not prepared for the surf! It was like swimming in a washing machine.
Great video as always, thanks guys! It would be great to get a little more detail, or links to videos with more detail. Eg) where should you apply anti-chafe cream, maybe what to look for in good goggles (or recommended brands), etc. Thank you though! Please keep these coming!
I wish I hadn’t listened to my mate that my hybrid would be ok as I racked it next to a couple of £5k tribikes. Embarrassed 😀
My first tri was a sprint, and the swim was in a pool. The lesson I learned is never line up to start after someone not wearing goggles. I ended up having to go around them (two friends both with no goggles), which resulted in a head on collision with someone going the other way. So if someone doesn’t know how fast they swim and they don’t come prepared chances are you’ll end up passing them.
Great video 👍can you do a video on change overs and what are basic rules?
The biggest thing I wish I knew was to not buy a new bike. I definitely rushed into my first bike purchase, and didn't get the right thing.
Now I absolutely love helping new triathletes find their first bike on Facebook marketplace or craigslist. They save money and get an arguably better bike than I started with
help me please lol
I'm with Chad. I need help too. I used my Dad's roadbike last year, but looking to get my first real bike now.
@@jimland4359 ive seen some rly nice cervelo P3's on pinkbike and slowswitch. I found a trek speed concept for a rly good price from a local bike shop and snagged it instantly
Good luck
dont do your best swim time then run around like a headless chicken as you have forgotten where your you bike is racked ! a great bit of extra entertainment for the spectators !
The swim goggles looked great, where are they From?
#gtncoachescorner Do you have any tips on what to do if you get foot/calf cramp during an open water swim? I try to keep on top of my hydration and electrolyte intake but I do still get cramps sometimes when training in a pool and I have to stop and stretch immediately. I’m terrified of it happening when I’m in open water or during a race. Any thoughts on how to deal with it?
Maybe it helps eating a banana before the race
Educate yourself before you're educated!! But I that's part of the learning process.
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Golden Rule:
Nothing New on Race Day!
Stick to your habit patterns no matter the distance. Good luck!
Why do cyclist insist on using water bottles that have to be tipped sideways or upside down to get water? Why not why not use an integrated straw? I hate having to tip my head back even further while also taking my eyes off the road. It can be awkward.
Great point, but you have to admit that tipping a bottle looks way cooler than drinking with a straw. For me, it's all about looks. That's what really matters. Likewise, you don't see anyone in a bar drinking their pint with a straw. Same principle.
Don’t need goggles in open water