Good morning.
The triathlons are getting closer. The tought of taper has actually entered my mind. How does one taper for a Tri? I don't think it needs to be as severe as a marathon taper. These are just thoughts for now.
The first tri is Bigfoot, June 27. That is not too far away.
I am still pondering about when I will do my first lake swim to try the wetsuit. My hesitation is about zipping up the wetsuit in the back. The instructions say to never do this yourself because you may damage the seal if not done correctly. Whatever, I may go today, tomorrow or this weekend. No rush. The water is not going anywhere.
Yesterday was weight training and then a really good 20 mile bike workout on the trainer.
Today is a morning swim and then a six mile run later. I may finally try the fast twitch shoes that I bought months ago.
Have a great day.
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" Beyond the very extreme of fatigue and distress, we may find amounts of ease and power we never dreamed ourselves to own, sources of strength never taxed at all because we never push through the obstruction."
* It takes courage to push yourself to places that you have never been before... to test your limits... to break through barriers. And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” - Anais Nin
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Hey Randy, zip it yourself. :) They usually come with a long strap that is used to pull the zipper up and down. The most important part is to make sure that the suit is completely pulled up and around, so you aren't putting pressure on the zipper.
ReplyDeleteAlso, on race day other triathletes will help you. You can even just ask. There will always be times where the zipper will get stuck or something (that happens no matter how much experience you have), and you'll need some help. Just ask for it. (most people will offer if they see you struggling).
Speaking of the strap, you want to make sure that it is attached at both ends once the suit is zipped. It should not be flapping around because in the water, it can wrap around your neck. Some attach at the bottom and some at the top. The strap probably has a piece of velcro on the end. That velcro attaches to either one piece of velcro or tucked between 2 pieces.
It's hard to explain when typing, but I'm sure you'll see what I mean. Also, when you do your swim you can ask anyone else swimming for help.
Thanks Tea. I will practice this at home.
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