From Sprint to Half IM in 9 weeks? - Triathlon Week

09-03-2007, 01:56 AM

I finished my first Sprint this past weekend, and although I am a
lousy swimmer (efficiency wise... performance particuliarly), the tri
was very easy, and I was pleased with my time. (1:14:08... but with a
14:30 swim, and 2 3 minute transitions).

I would like to sign up for steelhead (70.3 in Michigan) for August.
The swim was not difficult, but just slow.

I am in marathon shop, and run about 50-55 on average, but during
peaks (fall, and spring for Boston), I run upwards of 90). I average
around 75 miles a week on the bike, and my current long ride is 62. I
am a sub 3 hour marathoner , pretty decent biker... and someone that
really needs a swim coach (hired ....).

Any thoughts? Anyone attempted this jump?

My goal is to do Ironman Wisconsin in August of 2008. This event fills
the day after, so I would like to have an idea of my desire to
complete a full by then.

Thanks in advance -

09-03-2007, 01:56 AM

Additionally, I have the gear (outside of a wet suit... I plan on
purchasing an ultrafull QR ) , and a nice Cervelo setup.

If that makes any difference. My swim was without a wet suit.

09-03-2007, 01:56 AM

On Jun 5, 4:14 pm, Fortunate Fool <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> I finished my first Sprint this past weekend, and although I am a
> lousy swimmer (efficiency wise... performance particuliarly), the tri
> was very easy, and I was pleased with my time. (1:14:08... but with a
> 14:30 swim, and 2 3 minute transitions).
>
> I would like to sign up for steelhead (70.3 in Michigan) for August.
> The swim was not difficult, but just slow.
>
> I am in marathon shop, and run about 50-55 on average, but during
> peaks (fall, and spring for Boston), I run upwards of 90). I average
> around 75 miles a week on the bike, and my current long ride is 62. I
> am a sub 3 hour marathoner , pretty decent biker... and someone that
> really needs a swim coach (hired ....).
>
> Any thoughts? Anyone attempted this jump?
>
> My goal is to do Ironman Wisconsin in August of 2008. This event fills
> the day after, so I would like to have an idea of my desire to
> complete a full by then.
>
> Thanks in advance -

You can do your half right now! If you keep focusing on improving your
swim, you'll also do a great time.

09-03-2007, 01:56 AM

On 5 jun, 23:14, Fortunate Fool <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> I finished my first Sprint this past weekend, and although I am a
> lousy swimmer (efficiency wise... performance particuliarly), the tri
> was very easy, and I was pleased with my time. (1:14:08... but with a
> 14:30 swim, and 2 3 minute transitions).
>
> I would like to sign up for steelhead (70.3 in Michigan) for August.
> The swim was not difficult, but just slow.
>
> I am in marathon shop, and run about 50-55 on average, but during
> peaks (fall, and spring for Boston), I run upwards of 90). I average
> around 75 miles a week on the bike, and my current long ride is 62. I
> am a sub 3 hour marathoner , pretty decent biker... and someone that
> really needs a swim coach (hired ....).
>
> Any thoughts? Anyone attempted this jump?
>
> My goal is to do Ironman Wisconsin in August of 2008. This event fills
> the day after, so I would like to have an idea of my desire to
> complete a full by then.
>
> Thanks in advance -

Give it a go, but don't get overexited about your prospects. You won't
win, but will complete.