Xanderno9 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Good day All, Well I hope you guys have a blessed 2012. I have decided that I want to take up triathlon up as a sport. I've been very fascinated with it for years now. So if you guys can give me any tips on taking the 3 discipline sport on, I will really appreciate it. Have a good 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnydabutcher Posted January 12, 2012 Share Get someone to help you swim propperly - swiming is 75% technique Do brick sessions : bike/run - right after each other to get the body use to them Enjoy the first one - after the second you will be hooked. Top tip I ever heard - "Just remember, we still have to run after this" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanderno9 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Thanks mate, will keep it in mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted January 12, 2012 Share I am doing the Xterra lite in a few weeks and have to agree with Vinny, I swam around 600m yesterday and said to my friend that if I like the tri's and decide to carry on then I will maybe go and have some swimming lessons to make it easier and less tiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pietervdw Posted January 12, 2012 Share Very good free training programmes on www.beginnertriathlete.com I worked my way up from the sprint to 1/2 Iron distance in a year Dont get swept up in the gear frenzy. IMO basics are: silicone capgogglestri short/jammercycling shoeshelmetbikegood running shoes remember "no one ever says; lets play triathlon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted January 12, 2012 Share Send me your e-mail address I will send you a nice easy time based prog to follow - no rocket science degree required - as for equipment required see above from Pieter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanderno9 Posted January 12, 2012 Share thanks guys really do appreciate all you help. Another thing that I'm contemplation is, should i buy a new bike or a second hand? Something that't been playing on my mind, don't want to spend thousands on a bike and than I don't have any interest after a while.? Hi saint my e-mail : xander.bronkhorst@gmail.com Looking forward to the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swim.Bike.Run Posted January 12, 2012 Share Hi Xander, I'd suggest if you are a rookie, go 2nd hand 1st.A new bike can set you back quite a bit.You're also going to make all your rookie mistakes on your 1st bike - so better to have something you're not too sorry for.When you start training and you build up knowledge about groupsets and saddles and such you will eventually know exactly what you want in a bike and then when you spend a lot of cash you get exactly what you are looking for. Go out and have fun! Edited January 12, 2012 by Spartan226 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadget Posted January 12, 2012 Share thanks guys really do appreciate all you help. Another thing that I'm contemplation is, should i buy a new bike or a second hand? Something that't been playing on my mind, don't want to spend thousands on a bike and than I don't have any interest after a while.? Hi saint my e-mail : xander.bronkhorst@gmail.com Looking forward to the replies. Always a tough decision. Borrow a mate's bike to train a bit and do a sprint tri is first place. Better value for (less) money in secondhand market. Buy a new (cheapish) bike and you like tri - you would like to upgrade quite early (remember the rule - don't get pulled into the tech stuff they have at tri's. It can be depressing seeing all the bike porn and compression gear there!)Buy a new (cheapisn) bike and you don't like tri's nor cycling - you'll lose 40% of its value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted January 12, 2012 Share Probably your biggest worry as far as equipment is concerned is getting the correct running shoes. Chose wisely and spend wisely on this item. I have seen many athletes on an old skadonk bicycle passing those on the latest technology - be patient when looking for a bike many secondhand ones are more than good enough to do the job - remember you don't buy a bicycle because of its resale value. Tri bike or normal road bike - practicality states a normal road bike if you can only afford 1 bike - there is also no significant aerodynamic advantage in riding a tri bike unless you use a tri helmet and can maintain a speed of over 25km/ph - Clip on tri bars also work well on your road bike Goggles and cap available from Mr Price Sport for under R100 Wetsuit - a entry level ORCA will more than suffice about R1600 for an S3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastapouch Posted January 12, 2012 Share Start with the short ones, and a Olympic distance, for two seasons, then try 1/2 irm, then a year after that only tackle IM. With those big ones, you dn't wanna sit in transition 2, thinking"Oh my God, what did I get muyself into?" Its too late then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADe Posted January 12, 2012 Share Cervelo, you are making me worry. I only started during sept last year, have done 2 sprints and I entered 70.3. Hopefully I dont feel like that at T2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannosmit Posted January 12, 2012 Share For interest: http://www.onetri.com/static_html/Sprint_Triathlon_Checklist.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted January 12, 2012 Share For interest: http://www.onetri.co..._Checklist.html Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swim.Bike.Run Posted January 12, 2012 Share Cervelo, you are making me worry. I only started during sept last year, have done 2 sprints and I entered 70.3. Hopefully I dont feel like that at T2. If you completed 2 sprints easily and you are well prepared you'll be fine!Don't hammer the bike and if you're feeling good when you start the run - HOLD BACK Edited January 12, 2012 by Spartan226 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanderno9 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Okay thanks for all the advise, really helping me. Now with the running, any good brands I should be looking out for? Also any other gear that I should look out for when it comes to the running? Also, when it comes to a time watch, what do you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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