Mini Triathlon in 10 days, no training - what can I do to get through it?
(4 Posts)Hi [wave]
I am a triathlon newbie, only done the running bit (3km) as a team two weeks ago. But i enjoyed it so much, I would love to make this "my thing". I have done some walking/running and was fine running the 3km with some slow bits. It normally takes me 1km to warm up and get going properly...
So there is a mini tri (250m/7km/2km) on Sunday 06. April. I would really really like to do it! But I couldnt do much exercise after the the last tri, as I had a bad reaction to a new cheap china shit bathing suit. Rash is now under control and I can do some running/cycling/ swimming training.
I guess I am reasonably fit for an irregular exerciser IYKWIM, but will be huffing and puffing through the whole thing. I am just wondering what training I should be doing in the next few days?? What do you do 10 days before a tri? All I want is to finish it 
I agree, there's no real point trying to work on fitness now. Practice swimming a couple of times, make sure all your kit is in order, keep hydrated and fuelled and get plenty of rest. Good luck and don't enter any more tris without training first
Thanks for the replies! I thought that would be the general view
I just saw the cut off entry is wed 12pm so I will check my kit and my own condition over the weekend.
Proper sleep and a better diet than Easter eggs and nacho chips will probably be the first step anyway
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