re: Augusta 70.3 - Did My First Half

Well, that is a relief. Someone that actually wants to train to get faster instead of buying all the latest gadgets thinking it will get them faster. A few things if it's ok:

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i feel like i could save 5-6 minutes back there if learned how to swim properly

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If you don't have the time, money, nor inclination to hire a coach check out "Total Immersion" by Terry Laughlin. It is a series of drills designed to get you into a proper body position in the water. Get that down then you can start to work on speed.

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im going to get some aero bars and ride A LOT more w/ some brick training

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If you are on a road bike be careful with clipping on some aerobars without a forward seat post. It may hinder your position more than it helps. A nice easy :20 run after a long bike is ok every once in a while. Too much of that will likely lead to injury. At your size you need to run easy, more often. Like six days a week of running. When you have time go on over to slowtwitch.com and search "BarryP running program".

Just my two cents. I've been at this a long time and I hate to see people jump in to the long distance game too soon and get injured/burned out.