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Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM!
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 2011-06-11 11:00 PM |
Elite  4583   |  Subject: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM!10. The run is not my favorite part. 9. Snot rocket mastery is a must. 8. Oranges are manna from heaven when on the run. 7. Aero bars and aero helmets does not equal speed...it's the engine and how well it's trained. White lightening and I (my cyclocross with slicks for the race) passed plenty of people that looked faster than little ol' me! Time on my trainer paid off huge. (of course there were plenty of people in aero gear that passed me too...no offense to you fast types of course) 6. One is too exhausted to write up a witty and clever race report after the race. Plan that for the next day. 5. KISS applies to transition...Keep It Simple Studs/Studettes. My transitions were terrific because I had the bare minimum of what I needed. 4. Unless you are going for an outright win or age group win...there is no shame in taking some walk breaks on the run. 3. Triathletes are awesome in general--couldn't think of a better group to hang out with for 7:04 today! 2. The support crew (ie: wife/husband/whoever) has the harder job during the day...coordinating when and where to be, parking, dealing with all the other support crews out there and getting good pictures! 1. 70.3 is a hell of a lot of fun!!!!
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| 2011-06-11 11:28 PM in reply to: #3544350 |
Extreme Veteran 483  Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! First of all, congrats on the HIM finish!! It is a great feeling. I've only done one, and I'm hooked, too!! And with that single race, I learned something that I now consider to be sage wisdom. I shall now share it... for FREE. #11 - When leaving T1, when the volunteers ask if you want sunscreen, say yes. After they get yoir shoulders and neck, ask them to get your lower back (if you're wearing a 2 piece tri suit). This will save you WEEKS of agony!! -Joel Edited by GreyhoundGuy 2011-06-11 11:35 PM |
| 2011-06-12 2:31 AM in reply to: #3544360 |
| Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! GreyhoundGuy - 2011-06-12 12:28 AM #11 - When leaving T1, when the volunteers ask if you want sunscreen, say yes. After they get yoir shoulders and neck, ask them to get your lower back (if you're wearing a 2 piece tri suit). This will save you WEEKS of agony!! -Joel Even though it looks silly and people will comment on it, tuck in your tri top or bike jersey. Tucking it in helps keep it from riding up even on the long, 5+ hour, training rides. Works in races too with tri tops and you can get it tucked in after you get going. |
| 2011-06-12 5:45 AM in reply to: #3544350 |
Master 8247  Eugene, Oregon Bronze member | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! Congrats, fellow teacher, on your finish and great time! Figured if you survived all that training you'd kill the race. I'm inspired. Now if my body will just cooperate (we've been having some disagreements about running, esp. speedwork, lately), I'm hoping to follow your example next year. Love the part about the bike. It must be great fun to pass someone with fancy equipment. (For me a very rare thrill.) |
| 2011-06-12 7:27 AM in reply to: #3544360 |
| New Haven, CT | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! GreyhoundGuy - 2011-06-12 12:28 AM First of all, congrats on the HIM finish!! It is a great feeling. I've only done one, and I'm hooked, too!! And with that single race, I learned something that I now consider to be sage wisdom. I shall now share it... for FREE. #11 - When leaving T1, when the volunteers ask if you want sunscreen, say yes. After they get yoir shoulders and neck, ask them to get your lower back (if you're wearing a 2 piece tri suit). This will save you WEEKS of agony!! -Joel where were you 2 weeks ago, my man, i forgot to put more sunscreen on in T2 and i got the worst sunburn i have ever had on teh run. i am molting now, gross. Dumb dumb dumb |
| 2011-06-12 7:53 AM in reply to: #3544350 |
Veteran 364 Columbus | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! Congrats teechur! I was waiting for a report. Great achievement and I cannot wait to do one next year |
| 2011-06-12 7:57 AM in reply to: #3544350 |
Pro 9391 Omaha, NE | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! Teech, you rock!!! I'm so glad everything went well for you. |
| 2011-06-12 8:00 AM in reply to: #3544350 |
Regular 238 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! Congratulations!!!! I wholeheartedly agree with 10, 9, 8 and 4!! |
| 2011-06-12 8:06 AM in reply to: #3544350 |
Extreme Veteran 829 Tennessee | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! Fantastic ! |
| 2011-06-12 8:08 AM in reply to: #3544350 |
Pro 4528 Norwalk, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! Congrats, That is awesome to hear you had a great time!!! Looking forward to reading the report!!!
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| 2011-06-12 8:15 AM in reply to: #3544350 |
Member 25 Odessa, Texas | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! Awesome. Inspiring. I'm jealous you've completed 70.3 I'm just getting started and enjoying the sprint and oly before making the jump up. |
| 2011-06-12 9:19 AM in reply to: #3544484 |
Elite 4583 | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! lonestar16 - 2011-06-12 8:15 AM Awesome. Inspiring. I'm jealous you've completed 70.3 I'm just getting started and enjoying the sprint and oly before making the jump up.
You can do it...it was one year ago this very weekend that I even went and watched a triathlon. I did one sprint in August--yup, my HIM was my second ever tri. I just put my head down Jan 1 and trained my butt off! |
| 2011-06-12 8:12 PM in reply to: #3544536 |
Extreme Veteran 517 | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! ingleshteechur - 2011-06-12 9:19 AM You can do it...it was one year ago this very weekend that I even went and watched a triathlon. I did one sprint in August--yup, my HIM was my second ever tri. I just put my head down Jan 1 and trained my butt off! Now THAT is inspiring. My big goal for next year is an Oly. I can't even imagine doing a 70.3 in the foreseeable future. Congratulations! |
| 2011-06-12 8:36 PM in reply to: #3544350 |
Member 352 Indianapolis | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! You rock! I am so glad you enjoyed the race. Reading your early am training posts has kept me inspired many a time over the last few months. I have my first in 4 weeks. After reading this, I am already feeling calmer. |
| 2011-06-12 9:18 PM in reply to: #3544350 |
Pro 5361 | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! |
| 2011-06-12 9:19 PM in reply to: #3544350 |
| 34 | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! Way to go! My first HIM is 2 months away; I can't wait. |
| 2011-06-12 9:33 PM in reply to: #3544350 |
Master 1526 Bolivia, NC | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! Kim, it has been a pleasure following your progress and the dedication you showed in preparing for this race. I had no doubt that you would do great, congratulations. And I always agree with #10 for any length race. |
| 2011-06-12 9:56 PM in reply to: #3544350 |
Extreme Veteran 759 Villanova | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! Great job! I did Boise yesterday as my first 70.3 too! Had a great experience  |
| 2011-06-12 10:00 PM in reply to: #3544350 |
Expert 1128 Fort Riley, Kansas | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! Awesome! You have me pumped up for my first HIM in 26 days! |
| 2011-06-12 10:55 PM in reply to: #3544350 |
Member 473 | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! 11. be prepared for the highest of highs and lowest of lows before finishing. congrats on the race! i finished my first last october, it takes something special but once finished just gotta go for more |
| 2011-06-12 11:56 PM in reply to: #3545424 |
Elite 4583 | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! evb4mvp - 2011-06-12 10:55 PM Wow...that is so true! On the bike I felt like like Queen of the Road and could do anything. Three miles into the run I didn't know if I could finish. Either way...wait a minute and the feelings will pass!11. be prepared for the highest of highs and lowest of lows before finishing. congrats on the race! i finished my first last october, it takes something special but once finished just gotta go for more |
| 2011-06-13 12:04 AM in reply to: #3545260 |
Elite 4583 | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! miyutris - 2011-06-12 8:36 PMYou rock! I am so glad you enjoyed the race. Reading your early am training posts has kept me inspired many a time over the last few months. I have my first in 4 weeks. After reading this, I am already feeling calmer. What a great compliment...thank you! You will do terrific...now I get to sit back and watch others reach their goals! |
| 2011-06-13 12:09 AM in reply to: #3545341 |
Elite 4583 | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! blynott - 2011-06-12 9:33 PMKim, it has been a pleasure following your progress and the dedication you showed in preparing for this race. I had no doubt that you would do great, congratulations. And I always agree with #10 for any length race. Thank you so much...I really loved the training! And you're right-- any race distance that we can get out & do is fun! |
| 2011-06-13 10:23 AM in reply to: #3545452 |
Regular 131 St. Cloud, MN | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! ingleshteechur - 2011-06-12 11:56 PM evb4mvp - 2011-06-12 10:55 PM Wow...that is so true! On the bike I felt like like Queen of the Road and could do anything. Three miles into the run I didn't know if I could finish. Either way...wait a minute and the feelings will pass!11. be prepared for the highest of highs and lowest of lows before finishing. congrats on the race! i finished my first last october, it takes something special but once finished just gotta go for more X2 on all the above. I did my first HIM on Saturday and had the same feelings. On the bike everything felt great. Then the first few miles on the run were just pure torture. I was sooo temped to walk but I knew if I did that it would be even harder to start running again. I started to feel a lot better in the middle of the run and then again at the end the pain returned, my body was just spent. Congrats on finishing your first too! |
| 2011-06-13 10:30 AM in reply to: #3544350 |
Veteran 321 Brooklyn NY | Subject: RE: Top Ten Lessons Learned During First HIM! all those months of steady training, outdoor swimming in the cold mornings... all of it really paid off, sounds like you rocked the race, CONGRATS! |
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