What has your experience with transitions been like? What tips did we forget to mention? Let us know! 💬
@JamesJones-uu7ou5 ай бұрын
My friend took 8 minutes at T1 in his latest one
@andrewmcalister34626 ай бұрын
Totally agree about not being frantic. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.
@JimCullen6 ай бұрын
I've never done a tri that required a race number on the bike, but if I did, I would be keeping my race number _in_ my helmet. That way you could never forget it, because you'll see it and be reminded to put it on when you go to grab your helmet.
@JimCullen6 ай бұрын
To clarify, I mean I've never been required to _wear_ a race number on the bike. Usually the race number goes on the bike itself or on the helmet, or as a temporary tattoo on the arm.
@Jon-lf2dj6 ай бұрын
@@JimCullen Some races require the bib number on the bike (ex. IMWC used to, Roth still does), but most don't. For the numbers that go on the bike/helmet, a good tip is to stick the numbers to the back of painters/masking tape and then stick the number on using the adhesive side of the tape. they stay on, but are easily removed post-race with no gummy residue to deal with.
@JimCullen6 ай бұрын
@@Jon-lf2dj oooh that _is_ a good tip, I might try it in my next race! I usually just make sure to take them off _immediately_ post-race, which I find usually works pretty well, but the longer you take to get to it the more likely it tears and leaves paper residue.
@lizzobeach51796 ай бұрын
My add: I take my goggles and cap off before slipping my arm out so I can leave them in the wet suit arm as I take it off.
@nickc47166 ай бұрын
Yes
@PhilDowson-hq3dj5 ай бұрын
I love this tip as well, mainly because it means I can't lose them in transition where there isn't a bag like in IM events
@MrMeowNow6 ай бұрын
Doing my first triathlon (ironman 70.3 Boulder) in June.... no practice needed... will figure out things as I go:) YOLO Not even planning on running in transitions, what is the point of running like crazy, you might save 30 sec by running... In general it wont matter! Its not like most people are trying to qualify to Kona. Just take your time, this way you wont forget anything....
@Aeronwor5 ай бұрын
Getting transition right can save more time than you would by smashing yourself in the swim. But not as much as getting your tire pressure wrong and having an inner tube pop while you're swimming :) .
@prestonwalther66096 ай бұрын
As a coach, official and athlete I teach several transition clinics every year. I always tell my athletes to put their race number bib on in T2: I have seen so many bibs on the bike course that have torn away and this can create problems down course and makes for difficulty in removing the bike after the race especially if there is no body marking as has been the case since the pandemic.
@WalzySZN6 ай бұрын
sand between toes is the worst. or being dizzy from swimming and running all over transition zone trying to find your bags
@Jon-lf2dj6 ай бұрын
Try earplugs during the swim to help prevent dizziness when standing up and running into T1.
@lizzobeach51795 ай бұрын
I hate sand. I have a small water bottle and towel in T1 to clean my feet off.
@igoryan11116 ай бұрын
I never practice them and lose a lot of time in T1. Decided to solve the problem this year by signing up for a full IM.
@msmsharji5 ай бұрын
My add: instead of clipping the race belt while trying not to forget anything else. Just where it overhead down to your waistline and off you go. Much faster imo
@martinp18376 ай бұрын
I have clipped shoes on the bike but it's not for the flying mount it's just to avoid running in them so scared to twist an ankle with the cycling shoes
@mkud19846 ай бұрын
MTB shoes (Shimano SPD). Makes your cycling/transition so much easier!
@Jon-lf2dj6 ай бұрын
Great tips. Another is to place your helmet upside down on your handlebars, with the straps out and the tail pointing away from you. That way you can just grab it and plop it on your head in one smooth motion.
@paulglover53594 ай бұрын
I've definitely started in the wrong gear, and of course, it was on a hill... It's good to know it looked as bad as it felt 😆 🤣 😂
@TriStruggleBus6 ай бұрын
I disagree with the shoes. Been to some races where you have quite uneven ground to walk on out of T1. Walking in cleats is probably the closest us men get to wearing heels and rough terrain makes that just worse. I vote for clipped in shoes, barefoot run, just skip the flying mount. Push your bike across the line, then swing your leg over like you normally would and go.
@mkud19846 ай бұрын
or switch to MTB shoes
@TriStruggleBus5 ай бұрын
@@mkud1984 short course I’d argue for running shoes. Personally I’d probably draw the line at about Olympic Distance, at or below which I can comfortably get away with in running shoes. Saves time in T2.
@Aeronwor5 ай бұрын
@@TriStruggleBus I've done an off road sprint disance triathlon in running shoes and I hated not having my feet fixed to the bike. But running in shoes with SPD cleats is fine, even on uneven ground.
@andyshaw53786 ай бұрын
I have a bright baseball cap that I run in. This goes on the seat or handle bars so that my bike stands out compared with all the others.
@keithdoran896 ай бұрын
I’ve worn my race belt and number under my wetsuit during the swim.
@mikecanul6 ай бұрын
Omg this video was great
@yoshidanoboru60376 ай бұрын
#gtncoachescorner I have read a bit about breathing techniques (Wim Hof and James Nestor). Is there anything an age group triathlete can learn from this to help with performance?
@EStobbart4 ай бұрын
I don't know if anyone else has experienced this but for junior races it is actually not allowed to wear cleats through transition (safety reasons) so if you want to wear cleats you have to clip them to your bike and do some kind of flying mount.
@julianscoffield94642 ай бұрын
I think that tying a bright red helium balloon with a really long string attached to a magnet near my bike, really helped me to spot where my bike was located.
@PureNRG26 ай бұрын
Was that a Belinda toot or a James raspberries when she mounted her bike😆
@larissadueck26435 ай бұрын
I always struggle getting my arms out of my wetsuit
@adelaprochazkova79465 ай бұрын
I puked into my mouth at T1 during my first triathlon. What a way to start 😅
@kerrynball27346 ай бұрын
On my DIY Tri I have to get my bike out of the car and assemble it. That puts a big dent in the time.
@MarvinNeumannOfficial6 ай бұрын
Video comes right in time for me.
@nickc47166 ай бұрын
Socks in T1 vs T2 does matter. Putting socks on wet feet is more difficult and time consuming. If you cycle bare foot, unless it’s heavily raining, there’s a decent chance your feet will be dry for T2.
@atlantaswelder5 ай бұрын
👏👏
@alfkh6 ай бұрын
yes sam, i rem u building her black & pink bike!
@ramoncavazos68646 ай бұрын
how do you manage the watch to stay put that is over the wetsuit when youre rushing pulling it off from the sleeves?
@jamiefuhrman4036 ай бұрын
I keep it under the wetsuit. If you really want to see during the swim, pull your sleeve up a touch.
@iggalan6 ай бұрын
I take it off before pulling the sleeve, there’s no way I can put it under. It doesn’t slow me down, I can do it while running to my bike.
@Jon-lf2dj6 ай бұрын
I have the sleeve sit just behind the watch (in my case a clunky Fenix5), so I can start the watch and also hit Lap as I exit the swim. The sleeve/cuff does take a bit of work to get over the watch, but that can be done while running into T1, so no time lost.