petulance said:
Tamyka Bell said:
The goodwill bridge has a 10km/h speed limit. I regularly break this
(while running). I have no idea how they picked that number, it must
have been picked randomly, or by sedentary types.
Oi! I have trouble maintaining that speed while running. I just managed
to do about 4km in 20 minutes today. I blew up towards the end and just
managed to pace myself to the finish line.
I need to get fitter than this if I am going to compete in my first
triathlon in March. If I was knackered after a 4km run, I can only
imagine how I will feel during the run after the swim and bike legs.
4km in 20 minutes is about 12km/h, so you'd be breaking the speed limit
😉
Here's a trick for 4km off the bike... Every time you finish riding, run
one lap of your block, or about 1km. I found that 1km is about how long
it takes your legs to realise that "they're not cycling anymore, you're
not getting back on the bike, so get used to it and run" and then they
start to work normally. A few goes at this will help you learn your
pace, and you'll have no worries.
Don't worry about the swim tiring you out - you'll find that you don't
use your legs much (especially if you swim on someone's feet and get
towed along, and double especially if you're in salt water), and
surviving the swim will put you in a great mood about finally getting on
your bike. Just make sure you kick your legs really hard as you get to
the end of the swim to get some blood back into them before you run to
transition. Oh and take your goggles and cap off as soon as you exit the
water. It's easier to see where you're going, and you won't look like an
idiot. 😄
Tam *EX-triathlete*
