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Sprint Tri

xotrackkgirl: Elite; Number of posts : 1023
Registration date : 2008-06-19

Post n°1

Sprint Tri

by xotrackkgirl Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:09 pm

I heard about a triathalon which is shortened and is done at a faster pace.

The Sprint Triathalon- (note: they usually have a range of ditances )1/2 mile swim, 15+ mile bike ride, 3+ mile run.

I think it sounds really fun, but I was wondering if it would mess up training for xc/track. I think I have a month in between. Do you think I should train for it? Also, has anyone ever done this before?

mae2937: Elite; Number of posts : 1125
Location : alabama
Registration date : 2008-06-04

Post n°2

Re: Sprint Tri

by mae2937 Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:46 pm

go for it the fastest guy on my team did one and then ran a really good running race the next week, it might even make you stronger

XC_crazy: All-Pro; Number of posts : 820
Age : 31
Location : Bismarck
Mile Time : 5:44
Class : 2010
800m Time : 2:32
Registration date : 2008-05-25

Post n°3

Re: Sprint Tri

by XC_crazy Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:50 pm

i would do it
sounds like fun

PCNQtrack: Elite; Number of posts : 1663
Location : CO
Mile Time : 4:59
Class : '11 BABY
5000m XC Time : 16:59
Registration date : 2008-06-03

Post n°4

Re: Sprint Tri

by PCNQtrack Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:01 pm

There is no way i wouldn't do it, to much fun to miss

sharrison: Rookie; Number of posts : 40
Registration date : 2008-05-27

Post n°5

Re: Sprint Tri

by sharrison Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:47 pm

you can do it all off of cross training so it won't hurt you, you should be swimming and biking already Very Happy

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Pinthin: Elite; Number of posts : 2888
Age : 32
Location : down by the bay, washington
Mile Time : none
Class : 2010
Registration date : 2008-05-23

Post n°6

Re: Sprint Tri

by Pinthin Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:49 pm

mhmm agree with all above.

Its mostly cross training stuff so it can only help you.

Running With Scissors

Running With Scissors: Admin; Number of posts : 4345
Age : 31
Location : Pennsylvania
Mile Time : 4:42
Class : 2010
5000m XC Time : 16:45
Registration date : 2008-05-22

Post n°7

Re: Sprint Tri

by Running With Scissors Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:42 am

Me and a friend might do one in early fall late summer. Well i might do it, he is doing it.

futureNIKErunner

futureNIKErunner: Elite; Number of posts : 3510
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Post n°8

Re: Sprint Tri

by futureNIKErunner Tue Jun 24, 2008 3:18 am

i would do it, the swimming would help, and i bike a ton anyway

RUNxxWILD07: All-Pro; Number of posts : 995
Registration date : 2008-06-18

Post n°9

Re: Sprint Tri

by RUNxxWILD07 Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:33 am

I was gonna ask if anyone was doing one of those too. You read my mind.

I'm doing one in August.
A 500 meter swim
A 10 mile bike bike
A 3.1 mile run

I'm excited. razz

razz

mae2937: Elite; Number of posts : 1125
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Post n°10

Re: Sprint Tri

by mae2937 Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:41 am

i picked up a packet at my gym about different tris in my area and they had a ton i might do one

whenhen: Elite; Number of posts : 1567
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Registration date : 2008-05-22

Post n°11

Re: Sprint Tri

by whenhen Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:01 pm

A really slow guy on my team did a sprint triathlon, and he ended up getting much faster as a result. I'm not sure if it was getting more muscle mass in areas abandoned by just running, or being able to cross train, but he dropped a minute off of his pace.

The triathlon probably would help you with speed.

mae2937: Elite; Number of posts : 1125
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Post n°12

Re: Sprint Tri

by mae2937 Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:02 pm

whenhen wrote:A really slow guy on my team did a sprint triathlon, and he ended up getting much faster as a result. I'm not sure if it was getting more muscle mass in areas abandoned by just running, or being able to cross train, but he dropped a minute off of his pace.

The triathlon probably would help you with speed.

WOW

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Post n°13

Re: Sprint Tri

by PCNQtrack Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:05 pm

i need to see if there's any around here

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Post n°14

Re: Sprint Tri

by Just Because Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:37 pm

I was going to do a tri with my friend but he got sick so i'm not sure if i will do it.

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Post n°15

Re: Sprint Tri

by sharrison Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:31 pm

I just got a new bike, and I love swimming in my pool....this triathlon thing seems sweet as i could do a sprint one now, and build up to the real thing, problem is finding one local

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Post n°16

Re: Sprint Tri

by PCNQtrack Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:01 pm

yeah, same here sharrison

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Post n°17

Re: Sprint Tri

by Triathlete Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:41 am

if you want to have one of the best racing experiences of your life you should do it. seriously they are the funnest things ive ever done. everyone i know that has tried one they get addicted to it and keep doing more. ive found that it makes me a stronger runner to.

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Age : 32
Location : Michigan
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Post n°18

Re: Sprint Tri

by __samantha Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:21 pm

I think that would be a really cool thing to do. I should probably get swimming or something... maybe I should do one before summer is over?? my pool isn't exactly training material though xP

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