shaper Posted February 16, 2016 Posted February 16, 2016 I also used the TI concepts to get me through my first Tri-swim. Helped me heaps and that became my favourite part of the tri from being my most concerning.One thing our coach told us first timers. When the whistle goes for 30 seconds do nothing, just stand there and let the washing machine go. Then you go, remember its a triathlon so there is plenty time to catch the other guys in the entire race. After 30 seconds you go and you wont get caught up in that intense battle for space pushing your heart rate up and throwing you out of rhythm. You will pass so many people after the first half of the swim as the ones that got caught up in the hype tire out and start breaststroke and backstroking it just to get their breathing under control.Slow is smooth, smooth is fast!! Once you get really confident then you can start up front with the big boys.The washing machine scenario is no longer applicable to Ironman 70.3 and full as it is now a rolling start. On smaller events you have to look out for the mad rush at the start and people swimming over people.
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