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TriAthy 6 Weeks to Try
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Elvis - It is humour that is calming the nerves!!!!!
At the start of the week I was hoping to finish by Monday so my optimism is improving LOL
Listen just smile and enjoy, i gurantee if you are last out of the water in the try you'll get a better cheer than the 1st person.
It will be worth all the nerves and pain for how you'll feel as you cross the end line.0 -
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Nope c07 I have the same approach as you Try distance this year strictly
Did you see there are ones in DunLaoire, Athlone, Kilkenny and Lough Neagh - yep have been planning the next panic attack
And yes Sprints next year, Oly 2015 and 2016 Iron... hahahaha Yeah right
Meant to ask How is the Hubby's back?0 -
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I'm not at that stage yet where I can plan anything fair play to ye guys !! ... I'm having pains in my legs, ankles, chest.. you name it I think I'm getting it !!! It madness I've never felt so nervous about anything before.. and I've had 4 boys (including twins) and think I would prefer to be heading in to be induced on Sat instead of doing the Tri now !! I'm hoping once Sat comes I'll be grand and I can not wait to see the finish line with my 5 men waiting for me.. That is what will get me through it .. Oh and the cold pint of Coors Lte waiting for me 0
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Ladies you have me on the giving birth to kids thing
To be nervous is good - it means you want it:)
And I will just have to agree that it is the kids that does his back in c07
(and not the garden and chores of course)
You will both be great - so please hang around at the end of the race to watch me cross the line!!!!!!! :eek::eek::eek:0 -
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Yes we are going to be Triathletes
And then we can do Athlone and Kilkenny too. Do keep an eye on the Dun Laoire one for when the post the Try distance. They hope to have it at Seapoint - it is a blue flag beach and I swam there last week - it's gorgeous.
Have you all your kit ready? Plasters, duct tape, a towel - I can post my list if it would help - either here or FB.
Your both going to have to send me your Race Numbers so I can keep an eye out for you on Saturday 0 -
Yes we are going to be Triathletes
And then we can do Athlone and Kilkenny too. Do keep an eye on the Dun Laoire one for when the post the Try distance. They hope to have it at Seapoint - it is a blue flag beach and I swam there last week - it's gorgeous.
Have you all your kit ready? Plasters, duct tape, a towel - I can post my list if it would help - either here or FB.
Your both going to have to send me your Race Numbers so I can keep an eye out for you on Saturday
Duct tape
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Yes duct tape to attach your number to your bike - fold it over the frame and tape up - otherwise you stick it to the frame itself and that could make a mess of the paintwork!!
Yesterday I was number 2500 - but of course they have to sort my Wave entry yet so number could be different
You would be better of putting some cling film on first then stick the number on the cling film.
When the race is over just take of the cling film and Whay hay no stickey glue on the bike.
Duck Tape can be hard to get off especially if sun is on it. It will melt the glue and that will make it hard to shift. 0 -
Yes duct tape to attach your number to your bike - fold it over the frame and tape up - otherwise you stick it to the frame itself and that could make a mess of the paintwork!!
Yesterday I was number 2500 - but of course they have to sort my Wave entry yet so number could be different
Ah right. Use electrical insulating tape it leaves no marks at all guaranteed 0 -
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Yes we are going to be Triathletes
Have you all your kit ready? Plasters, duct tape, a towel - I can post my list if it would help - either here or FB.
That would be great newwheels, I haven't even a list made yet !!!:eek: thanks everyone for all the encouragement on here it really has helped the nerves tonight.. Triathlete ... yeah like the sound of that !0 -
Here is my list that I will put together tonight:
1. Drop Bag - Hoodie, Tracksuit and T-Shirt. You may be waiting when ur finished before you can shower etc and you will need to stay warm
2. Race - Trisuit, Triathlon Ireland Licence, Racebelt
3. Swim - wetsuit, goggles x 2, hat, Bodyglide/Suit Juice, Flip flops (optional)
3. Bike - bicycle, helmet, cycling shoes (optional), sunglasses, socks, spare tubes x2, tyre levers & pump
4. Run - runners, baby powder, Cap/sunglasses
5. Nutrition - Pre-race snack & drinks, drinks, gels/bars, Post race recovery drink/snack
Leave all jewels/rings off - safer that way
Suggest putting your name on your items where possible e.g. the wetsuit
It may all go pear-shaped on the day but as long as you enjoy yourself you will always pick it back up again for the next race.
Above all, don’t forget to pack your spirit of adventure, your enthusiasm for the competition (even if it is just with yourself) and your sense of fun.:):):):):):):):):) 0 -
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