Hi all! I started Triathlon a little less than a year ago. In the last year in i've done 2 Sprints, 1 Oly, 1 Marathon, 10k and so on.
While there is so much that I love, there's a few things i'm struggling with. Am I alone in these?
First a quick recap from my races:
- In both sprints last year I had done very little training (always solo) and finished last in my AG. All good, learned a lot (like how to have a panic attack in the water LOL)
- Ran the marathon in December in 5.45 hours (yikes! But learned a lot).
- Started Masters Swim in February (BEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Down to 1:31/100 and love being in the water)
- 10k run was last week and came in at a 9.15/avg, which I was very pleased with.
- As a side note, i'm 30, weigh 195lbs (used to be a "Beachbody guy"....I know... it was all vanity), and am 6 ft.
- 1st Olympic was Sunday. Swim was comfortable and steady. 10 miles into the bike began the stomach cramps from hell. Totally derailed me, had to come out of the aerobars for the rest and walked most of the run. But hey! I didn't finish last in my AG, just next to last. :)
So! Here's my questions concerns:
1) Can I get to a Podium without a Tri coach? I'm still in Masters and am seeking someone to help with running form. I love the idea of a coach, I just can't swallow the $200/month avg cost. 2 toddlers in the house and 1 on the way.
- Specifically, How many of you have achieved podiums, ironmans etc without hiring an official coach?
2) Nutrition?! Sunday's experience was so brutal. I think the mistake was using a lot of Skratch sports drink before. What do you guys do to sustain speed with a happy belly?
3) I'll be honest, i feel very anxious about bike training on the road. I've just read too many of the "lost another one" threads and my heart can't handle it. So I've got a Zwift setup but barely get on it. Recommended Zwift training plans?
This forum has been an invaluable source of wisdom and i'm grateful. Triathlon has been an outlet to break down a lot of physical/mental barriers for me. It's been such a worthy journey and i'm glad to be on it. Now that i've checked most of the "first time experience" markers, I want to get fast and make a podium somewhere.
Any encouragement/insight is welcome.
Appreciate you!
While there is so much that I love, there's a few things i'm struggling with. Am I alone in these?
First a quick recap from my races:
- In both sprints last year I had done very little training (always solo) and finished last in my AG. All good, learned a lot (like how to have a panic attack in the water LOL)
- Ran the marathon in December in 5.45 hours (yikes! But learned a lot).
- Started Masters Swim in February (BEST THING I'VE EVER DONE. Down to 1:31/100 and love being in the water)
- 10k run was last week and came in at a 9.15/avg, which I was very pleased with.
- As a side note, i'm 30, weigh 195lbs (used to be a "Beachbody guy"....I know... it was all vanity), and am 6 ft.
- 1st Olympic was Sunday. Swim was comfortable and steady. 10 miles into the bike began the stomach cramps from hell. Totally derailed me, had to come out of the aerobars for the rest and walked most of the run. But hey! I didn't finish last in my AG, just next to last. :)
So! Here's my questions concerns:
1) Can I get to a Podium without a Tri coach? I'm still in Masters and am seeking someone to help with running form. I love the idea of a coach, I just can't swallow the $200/month avg cost. 2 toddlers in the house and 1 on the way.
- Specifically, How many of you have achieved podiums, ironmans etc without hiring an official coach?
2) Nutrition?! Sunday's experience was so brutal. I think the mistake was using a lot of Skratch sports drink before. What do you guys do to sustain speed with a happy belly?
3) I'll be honest, i feel very anxious about bike training on the road. I've just read too many of the "lost another one" threads and my heart can't handle it. So I've got a Zwift setup but barely get on it. Recommended Zwift training plans?
This forum has been an invaluable source of wisdom and i'm grateful. Triathlon has been an outlet to break down a lot of physical/mental barriers for me. It's been such a worthy journey and i'm glad to be on it. Now that i've checked most of the "first time experience" markers, I want to get fast and make a podium somewhere.
Any encouragement/insight is welcome.
Appreciate you!
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TeamTarrant: May 23, 17 7:28