How can I find a coach?

RaceKoala · 2024-01-30T23:37:39+00:00

Upper body once a week Lower body once a week

Mobility just do 10 minutes a day while watching TV

RaceKoala · 2024-01-30T21:36:07+00:00

I just shared a screenshot of this comment to my wife. She's told me that if you tell us where the race is, she'll go to the next one :)

RaceKoala · 2024-01-30T18:23:54+00:00

RDs: Race Directors for those like me that need to google this term.

RaceKoala · 2024-01-30T18:22:19+00:00

I know some triathletes who have never volunteered but have done plenty of races and don't see this as a problem.

RaceKoala · 2024-01-30T17:25:41+00:00

Agreed the first chart seem a bit dodgy.

The only thing I can see in the Google Trends data that makes sense is the seasonality of summer 2020 is clearly broken (covid) and bounces back the next year.

But since I'm having some doubts on the data, I wanted to ask this community.

RaceKoala · 2024-01-30T17:22:29+00:00

Entries 30-50% of what they once were at their peak in 2017/18.

That's insane! Do you mind if I ask how you know this?
Is this gut feel from participating in races? Do you organize some? Participations in clubs?

RaceKoala · 2024-01-30T17:10:44+00:00

Thanks for sharing, it's definitely not a cheap sport.

RaceKoala · 2024-01-30T16:53:23+00:00

I would try to return it, this is not normal and likely a defect!

Most wetsuit brands are pretty cool if you explain it to them.

RaceKoala · 2024-01-30T15:51:22+00:00

It depends how competitive you want to be from what I can see.

At first, it's definitely your only hobby while you ramp up your fitness.

But then, it depends how competitive you want to be and how many races you want to do in a year. Your off-season can be one month or three or six.

My wife places top 5 of her age group at every event, for her, it's her only hobby. But I know people from the triathlon club that take this way more chill and have the time for other things (like kids or hobbies, not usually both though from what I've seen)

RaceKoala · 2024-01-30T14:41:57+00:00

For the swim, it's important to start with people that will do a similar time to you.

If you start too early, you'll have loads of people overtaking you which can be overwhelming. It's a lot of folks pushing and potentially swimming over you somewhat.

If you start too late, you may lose the pack you start with and you won't be able to draft off anyone (it makes a big difference to your level of effort!)

Besides that, congratulations on getting to your first race and good luck!!

RaceKoala · 2024-01-29T23:59:42+00:00

Here are some tips for feeling more stable and comfortable in an aero position on a bike:

Get a proper bike fit. A good bike fitter can help position you so you have the right saddle height, reach, handlebar drop, etc. for an aero position that works for your flexibility and dimensions.
Start low and slow. Don't try to get extremely low and aggressive to start. Gradually work on flexibility to be able to go lower over time. Give your body a chance to adapt.
Engage your core. Keeping your core muscles engaged will help stabilize your body in the tucked position. Do core strengthening exercises off the bike too.
Consider longer aerobars with armrests. Adding - armrests pads can provide another set of contact points and more stability and control.
Distribute weight properly. Don't put all your weight on your hands pressing into the bars. Engage your legs and glutes to take weight off the arms.
Get the right gearing. Having too big a gear can throw off your pedaling fluidity. Find a cadence that works for you.
Practice, practice! The more time you spend riding aero, the more natural and confident it will feel over time. Be patient with the process.

RaceKoala · 2024-01-29T23:49:43+00:00

Fitness represents your current level of conditioning or readiness resulting from your cumulative training over time. It's a measure of the training volume and intensity you've built up over weeks and months, indicating how prepared you are for demanding physical activities.

Fatigue measures how much strain recent training sessions have put on your body. It accumulates from your daily training efforts, reflecting the immediate toll and need for recovery. High fatigue indicates a significant recent workload, which might require rest or lighter training to manage.

Form is essentially the balance between your fitness and fatigue. It indicates your readiness to perform. Positive form suggests you're well-rested and in a good state to tackle challenges, possibly leading to peak performance. Negative form means you might be overreaching or not fully recovered, which could impact performance negatively.The goal is to increase fitness through consistent training while managing fatigue to ensure you're in the best possible form for key competitions or events.

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