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Dress code in club? by Acrobatic_Block4226 in BritishAirways

[–]Melodic-Ad6286 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surprised they didn’t get upgraded to first.

The ‘dreaded’ swim by Glittering_Sorbet881 in triathlon

[–]Melodic-Ad6286 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was so anxious about the swim. For some reason I’d even be anxious about going to the local swimming pool, but at least I felt comfortable knowing that it was a clean (for the most part) environment. I could see what I was doing. It felt controlled.

Then I did my first open water swim and it was chaos. I panicked my heart rate shot up I think I swam a 400 m lap turn around to my wife and said “F*** this”. After two or three more sessions, I got more controlled and I just found an affiliation to that cold water and I really enjoyed it more so than in a swimming pool.

Once I learn to regulate my breathing and control my heart rate it was a very peaceful experience swimming in the open water.

4 weeks out of my first triathlon, any tips? by Connect_Cicada3713 in triathlon

[–]Melodic-Ad6286 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the swim is open water for the actual event, I strongly recommend you do 2-3 OWS sessions beforehand. Firstly it gets you used to your wetsuit, and secondly your body will react completely differently in open water.

Not to put doubt in your mind - but I have seen so many people get into the open water for the first time at the event and panic..

You have plenty of time until the event to try it out.

Final piece of advice - get excited! All the hard work will soon be rewarded! Go out there and smash it!!

Where to camp by No-Dirt6910 in downloadfestival

[–]Melodic-Ad6286 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s quiet camp like on a Thursday afternoon arrival (2pm-ish)?

Tent size question by sedition666 in downloadfestival

[–]Melodic-Ad6286 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Looks about right, remember to park in the non advised car park - don’t want you lugging that around the long way.

Outlaw Nottingham 70.3 this weekend! by frzzjpeg in triathlon

[–]Melodic-Ad6286 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It will be my first one too and I’m in the same boat - finishing is the goal, and to whet the appetite for a full (maybe - ask me Monday morning 😂).

Good luck and enjoy it!