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Cam Wilson
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In three weeks, I'll be doing my first triathlon, a Try-a-tri (beginner's short distance) race. I've
been training well at all three disciplines... separately.
Today I did my first real training brick, and what I thought was going to be pretty easy was....
NOT. I went to the local track, which happened to be paved with asphalt. I felt this would give me a
convenient place to cycle, drop the bike and keep an eye on it, and then run.
I did my 30 laps on the bike, dropped the bike, changed from helmet to cap, then started on the run.
man, what a strange feeling. i mean, i DID go into a lower gear near the end of the bike to help the
legs loosen up a bit, but that did not prepare me for the leaden feeling in my legs.
the legs felt like they were separate from me, and i couldn't really get them to do what i wanted
them to.... though after a few laps, i started to feel a bit more composed, and got into a bit of a
rhythm. but since the run portion of my race will only be 2K - and that's what i ran today
- by the time i was feeling capable on the run... it was over.
any advice on conquering this? just practise the brick more often? i believe i might gear down on
the bike a bit sooner... that should help the legs loosen up more.
anyway, an interesting experience, and i'll make adjustments here and there until things feel
better. all in all, not bad, but quite the disconcerting feeling.... felt like the last portion of a
marathon (and i know what THAT feels like).
thanks,
Cam
been training well at all three disciplines... separately.
Today I did my first real training brick, and what I thought was going to be pretty easy was....
NOT. I went to the local track, which happened to be paved with asphalt. I felt this would give me a
convenient place to cycle, drop the bike and keep an eye on it, and then run.
I did my 30 laps on the bike, dropped the bike, changed from helmet to cap, then started on the run.
man, what a strange feeling. i mean, i DID go into a lower gear near the end of the bike to help the
legs loosen up a bit, but that did not prepare me for the leaden feeling in my legs.
the legs felt like they were separate from me, and i couldn't really get them to do what i wanted
them to.... though after a few laps, i started to feel a bit more composed, and got into a bit of a
rhythm. but since the run portion of my race will only be 2K - and that's what i ran today
- by the time i was feeling capable on the run... it was over.
any advice on conquering this? just practise the brick more often? i believe i might gear down on
the bike a bit sooner... that should help the legs loosen up more.
anyway, an interesting experience, and i'll make adjustments here and there until things feel
better. all in all, not bad, but quite the disconcerting feeling.... felt like the last portion of a
marathon (and i know what THAT feels like).
thanks,
Cam