2021 River Roux Triathlon - Aquabike (Swim-Bike)

[@sebotron7736]

Awesome job Ivan! You were flying! -Madeline

[@IvanBFit]

Thank you Madeline!🙏 Fun race with a competitive field. Great seeing you out there and I saw you cross the finish line! Great job! ✋

[@jhessgirl]

Hello Ivan. I am doing my first aquabike in May.W do I am thinking of getting a wetsuit, but I also want to get out of it easy to transition to the cycling portion. May I ask what kind of swimwear you have on? Thanks.

[@IvanBFit]

Hi! I was wearing a tri top and tri shorts. I've actually never used a wetsuit before. What is the location of this race? They'll determine if it's wet suit legal typically race morning.

[@IvanBFit]

FYI- I did a video interview at a conference about wetsuits here. It starts at 9:56 in case you might be interested- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp2omKtrps6cqpY

[@jhessgirl]

@@IvanBFit It in Prosperity SC in May 2023. The lake temperature could be in the upper 60s to low 70s based on past water temperatures from the last 5 years or so. Thank you so much for this. I am joining a local gym to train for the swim and cycling. I want to get a hybrid/road bike with 26 rims for the cycling portion. It's a 750 m swim and a 16-mile bike ride. I am also in good shape. I have worked out 4-5 times a week for the last year and a half. I honestly want to complete the aquabike. I don't have a time goal.

[@IvanBFit]

That's great. The first goal for any race is to finish. Those water temps don't sound too bad. So sounds likely to be wet suit legal. If that's the case, a wet suit would be a good idea. There are tactics that can help expedite wetsuit removal like applying some sort of substance inside so it slides off easier. I forget what that is, but I'm sure it's something you can find out either via Google or asking around. But I also think the time savings from the wetsuit may offset any potential slowdown with suit removal. I've never used one, but I probably should've in 2013 at this race lol. It was 64° and I was like the only one who swam without a wetsuit. It was certainly not the most comfortable thing and I probably wouldn't do that again 😆 Check it out here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4HHkqKdmKqCo9U

[@jhessgirl]

@@IvanBFit Yes. The race description says that it's wetsuit legal. I am going to go with either a long or short sleeve wetsuit. I honestly am stoked and nervous. The latter is because I care so much about the journey to the race and race day itself. I will be ready. Do you have any advice on the training regimen? I am planning to just be still and meditate in the water to be comfortable. Of course, practice my swimming like 2x a week and then ride my bicycle every day. I just want to go slow in the beginning and gradually pick up the pace. I have 17 weeks until race day and I exercise regularly.