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Triathletes share rookie mistakes, and then some
With all the intricacies and technicalities of triathlons, doing your first one can be quite overwhelming. Just the thought of doing three different sports in one race is enough reason to be anxious. Three newbie triathletes shared their most memorable mistakes during their first triathlon.
“I didn’t prepare for swimming with other people. I didn’t prepare for the whole kicking, or just how magulo it got. Mentally, I think I got spooked right away when I was in the pool. I wish someone told me to just calm down,” said Hannah Romawac-Olives, who did her first triathlon in Tri United 4 last year.
When triathletes finish the swim course, they run into the transition area where they prepare for the bike leg. This part can sometimes be overwhelming for newbies because of the gear they have to put on in a short span of time. “In the transition part, I guess I should’ve rehearsed what I was going to do, how I was going to put on my gear. Because I was just so lost,” recounted Patrick Coloma, also a Tri United 4 first-timer.
“My top tips, I guess would be, one, to really define your goals, because it’s your goal that shapes how you train for it. If your goal is to get into the top 10 or top 3, then obviously that requires more commitment and dedication,” shared Chase Lomibao.
“Nutrition is important, before, during and after the race. Sometimes the lack of energy during the race is actually because you’re not eating right,” Coloma said.
Although their first triathlon experience didn’t go as smooth as they planned, they didn’t let it stop them from doing it all over again. A year after their first one, Hannah, Patrick and Chase have competed in more than three races already.
“I encourage people to join triathlons because it’s super fun. This is coming from someone who at some point swore that I’m never ever gonna join a triathlon ever,” Olives said.
“Don’t worry about it. A lot of it is all in your head. There are so many resources out there. Go on the Internet, ask people, go to sports stores. It’s not going to be too hard. You’re not going to be alone,” Lomibao said. – Rappler.com
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