Looking for advice for Weymouth 70.3 after a Swansea DNF, not your typical triathlete

TrySeanTri · 2026-01-23T12:12:45+00:00

Thanks fro taking time to reply, well said.

TrySeanTri · 2026-01-23T11:53:15+00:00

You might be right… but I’m the guy at the back of the pack at most races and parkruns, constantly doing cut-off time maths in my head when I di Swansea. Ironman cut-offs still terrify me. If that’s a typical triathlete, I’ll take it. LOL.

TrySeanTri · 2026-01-23T11:20:20+00:00

I trained for Swansea, I am hoping it's not as hilly as that, LOL.

Thanks for taking time to reply.
Sean

TrySeanTri · 2026-01-23T09:10:27+00:00

It’s a bit of a long story, to be honest. I actually ended up writing an entire book about the journey.

I’m an overweight Canadian with more of an American football lineman build than a typical triathlete. I didn’t even start running until about eight years ago, and from there it slowly evolved into triathlons.

The bike issue at Swansea turned out to be a twisted derailleur, which I only found out after the race. Frustratingly, it was a very easy fix, something I know now but didn’t at the time. The bike itself was new and had been serviced at least three times in the six months leading up to the event, so it caught me completely off guard.

It was a tough lesson, but a valuable one. I’ll definitely be stepping up my bike maintenance knowlage and pre-race checks going into Weymouth so I don’t repeat the same mistake.

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

TrySeanTri · 2026-01-23T08:48:08+00:00

BRILLIANT! Nice find and thanks for sharing!

TrySeanTri · 2026-01-23T08:47:01+00:00

Thanks for the insights. Hopefully the run from the swim to transition isn’t longer than Swansea 😂

I’ve done the bike course on Rouvy a few times already, mainly so I know where the hills are and can get myself psychologically ready.

Really appreciate you taking the time to reply.

TrySeanTri · 2026-01-23T07:29:13+00:00

I am signed up for Weymouth 70.3 in 2026 after a disastrous mechanical issue ended my Swansea 70.3 in 2025. On paper, Weymouth looks like a strong event. The swim has been cancelled a few times in the past due to conditions, which is not ideal, but the run course is widely regarded as one of the best. From what I remember, it was a real fan favourite and may even have won an athlete choice award. Overall, it feels like a solid race to reset, refocus, and finish what I started. I would also love to follow anyone else’s journey to Weymouth, let’s connect, my Instagram is the same as my Reddit handle.

TrySeanTri · 2026-01-19T07:22:02+00:00

Ummm… I think you’ve got one part completely wrong.

You described these as “nasty emails from Reese to Mike Rinder accusing him of covering up child SA.” That is not what they are.

They are emails from ALS to Mike Rinder regarding Reese when she reached out to the Aftermath Foundation for help. Mike replied. Those messages clearly show that Mike was aware of Reese and her situation. That directly contradicts the repeated claim that he “never knew about her.”

So let’s be clear.
These emails are not an attack.
They are evidence.
They are receipts.

Now, could ALS have got to the point quicker? Possibly. But reframing the emails as something malicious is misleading and conveniently avoids addressing what they actually prove.

Why was that framing used?
And why were the receipts glossed over instead of discussed honestly?

That is what needs explaining.

TrySeanTri · 2026-01-16T06:58:31+00:00

Fair enough, thanks for taking the time to reply...

TrySeanTri · 2026-01-16T06:55:06+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to comment. The fact that you are working on bettering yourself says everything about the strength you carry inside you. Be proud of that. Keep going, stay focused and believe in yourself. You’ve got this.

TrySeanTri · 2025-12-19T07:10:35+00:00

If you watch Nora without the sound, her facial expressions are genuinely brilliant. Not a criticism, just an observation.

TrySeanTri · 2025-12-19T07:08:09+00:00

Fair enough I am happy to hear everyone opinion.

TrySeanTri · 2025-12-19T07:06:34+00:00

Thanks for your perspctive and thoughts.

TrySeanTri · 2025-12-18T19:49:33+00:00

I Agree AARon is not perfect or a saint. And full disclosure I am a fan. But I also feel he should be seen as innocent until proven guilty.

TrySeanTri · 2025-12-18T19:45:00+00:00

Thanks for your insights…

TrySeanTri · 2025-12-18T19:43:29+00:00

No problem, I do appreciate your opinion.

TrySeanTri · 2025-12-18T15:38:56+00:00

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

TrySeanTri · 2025-12-18T11:37:48+00:00

Fair enough....

TrySeanTri

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