What is your goal this year?

[Beej]

Swimming has gotten better for me. If you can swim 300 meters, you can handle the sprint Tri's. The Caveman is a good "first event". Being in a pool with dozens of other people can be nerve wracking at first, especially if you're not used to it. I swim about a mile 2-3 times a week at an LA Fitness near me. I can do it in 40 minutes, but it's not "open water", which is entirely different.
I'm running 8:10 pace right now, so I'm close. The bike is my strongest event, so I'm there time-wise. From the sprint-length Tri's I've done, my times haven't dropped much during events. Swimming 400 yards doesn't tire me out for the bike, but a mile swim (or thereabouts) will.

Like Mark I will probably do a few sprints this year though Cycling is my main disipline 25 mph average is beyond me. Unless its flat with a tail wind

[Vertnut]

Like Mark I will probably do a few sprints this year though Cycling is my main disipline 25 mph average is beyond me. Unless its flat with a tail wind

Im not at 25mph, but 25 miles in an hour and 10 minutes. (It's closer to 22mph)

[Beej]

That is still booking it. I am probably good for 19-20 solo depending on the hills and the wind of course. This is just ridding on hoods and in the drops. I don't have a Time trial bike. I bet for a sprint tri I can push myself and get another mph or so.

[Cannon]

220lbs cut without losing strength so this will take some time. I'm 241 this morning.

[Vertnut]

That is still booking it. I am probably good for 19-20 solo depending on the hills and the wind of course. This is just ridding on hoods and in the drops. I don't have a Time trial bike. I bet for a sprint tri I can push myself and get another mph or so.

Drops and hoods here, too. Over many years of riding, I have developed a pretty good "tuck" position that I can stay in for a good while. Hell, I'm on a 10-year-old Cannondale (that I love) w/9 speed Ultegra.

[Strychnine]

Get back in riding shape.
Keep my knee injury free.

That's about it.

[Beej]

Drops and hoods here, too. Over many years of riding, I have developed a pretty good "tuck" position that I can stay in for a good while. Hell, I'm on a 10-year-old Cannondale (that I love) w/9 speed Ultegra.

That is a huge benefit. I am still not super comfortable in the drops. I force myself to ride in the drops when I train but usually I am on the hoods, especially in racing situations, but what I need to do is start doing some TT training and get used to riding alone and in the drops.

[Vertnut]

That is a huge benefit. I am still not super comfortable in the drops. I force myself to ride in the drops when I train but usually I am on the hoods, especially in racing situations, but what I need to do is start doing some TT training and get used to riding alone and in the drops.

I'm out here by myself and (unfortunately) train solo. It's actually worked to my advantage in a way, because Tri rules are really tough on drafting during the bike leg, and I always see officials watching for it. Seems like they penalize several people in every event I've participated in.

[krazy kris]

I need a "don't feed phil" month