LukeV-2 Posted February 3, 2012 Share So I'm doing my first triathlon on sunday and I've only swam once in the open water and it didnt go down to well.. Any tips guys?? How do you see where you are going all the time, I always ended up going off course.. How do i save my energy for the cycle and the run.. How do i go about dealing with hundreds of others around me? I dont want to win, I just want to finish. If i can get through the swim its basically smooth sailing from there. How much time do i get for 750m? This is a challenge for, some people are probably gonna laugh. Someone please help. Just freaking out a bit.. haha Edited February 3, 2012 by Fruity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Water wings. http://www.worldofstock.com/slides/PCH5621.jpg Then you can float a bit. Recover some energy, and get your directions sorted. Edited February 3, 2012 by TNT1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted February 3, 2012 Share haha.. smart ass.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillie Posted February 3, 2012 Share Start at the back and take it easy, focus on your own rhythm and ignore the rest of the field Edited February 3, 2012 by Gillie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Sounds good G. I find losing rhythm wastes so much energy.. Edited February 3, 2012 by Fruity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted February 3, 2012 Share haha.. smart ass.. I actually have my son's old ones. You can borrow them if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillie Posted February 3, 2012 Share Fruity, my first tri swim in open water was a mess, took almost 25 minutes to swim 600m ! The "washing machine" messed me up... The next week I did another tri... my 600m swim took me 12 minutes, just because I knew what was coming and what not to do (panic). Enjoy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Sure u dont need them? Or dont u usually challenge yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted February 3, 2012 Share ok cool i'll keep that in mind G.. Not too worried about time.. so ja, will just take it easy and chill out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmed Posted February 3, 2012 Share 1. Stay away from the bouys2. Find some feet to follow (look for bubbles) and stick to them3. Concentrate on a long easy stroke Ignore all my advice, I'm a *** swimmer too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted February 3, 2012 Share haha.. it sounds feasible though.. Thats if i can keep up with anyone to see bubbles. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsuck Posted February 3, 2012 Share Try to stay Calm, the worst is to be panicky, focus on yourself not the other people.I dont agree with starting the swim at the back rather start out wide from the first bouy and easy toward it, there will in any case be less people out wide. This will give you enough confidence to have a easy start and then you can face the masses.If someone bumps/ pulls etc remember they are just also probably panicking so move away dont get physical.it's not worth it.Find some feet and stay behind them or next to them on their hips or legs, actually better drafting that way I hear.Stay in a rythm, if you are in open water then yes a long stroke helps but in the sea a choppy shorter stronger stroke is better.As u near the end start kicking a bit more to prepare your legs for the vertical.Most of all dont PANIC stay focussed and keep on telling yourself you are relaxed and calm, focus on the stroke and the rest will not be a bother. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker911 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Watch out for Garf if you are not quick in the water he's gonna get you ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Thanks Wheelsuck, seems like quite wise words there.. Seems the key is to not panic and stay calm and concentrate on the rhythm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Watch out for Garf if you are not quick in the water he's gonna get you ... Haha.. nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted February 3, 2012 Share So I'm doing my first triathlon on sunday and I've only swam once in the open water and it didnt go down to well.. Any tips guys?? Q: How do you see where you are going all the time, I always ended up going off course..A: If the buoys are quite small and hard to see, before the start and as you go around each buoy look for a landmark (tree, building, something that’s easy to see) behind or roughly in line with the next buoy, it’s easier to swim towards a bigger landmark that you can see easily than some small buoys. Q: How do i save my energy for the cycle and the run..A: Make sure you warm up in the water before the start, and don’t sprint for the 1st buoy.Be prepared that you might feel a bit light headed by the time you reach the transition area, usually when you’re trying to stand on one leg putting your shoes on Q:How do i go about dealing with hundreds of others around me?A: Start on the outside edge of all the swimmers, stay away from the inside “line” especialy for the 1st buoy as you get closer to the end you can swim closer to the buoys depending on the amount of other swimmers around you. A warm up swim before the start will go a long way to helping you relax and to get into a rhythm from the start.Keep a decent space between yourself and people swimming breaststroke (breast stroke kick is out sidewards and can hurt), this often happens when going around buoys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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