Getting Info

Ahhh, just enjoying a cup of coffee in the quietness of the morning. I have been up since 530am and today is a regeneration day. I LOOOOOVE Monday's!

I've been surfing the net looking at newbie triathalon sites, and have found a few more useful tidbits of information.

The first one is that you should never wear a swim cap that is black. Why? Well in case it falls off and you drown no one will see you. Guess I will be going back to Swimming Matters to get a neon cap and use my black one for pool swims!

The next tip I learned is to put your goggles under your cap. That way if you get kicked in the face, (which according to all sites I have researched is a high probability) you will be less likely to loose then in the murky water.

If you are going to invest in anything to increase speed, it should be the bike-ie. getting fancier wheels, aerobars, etc. In the majority of races, you spend the most amount of time on the bike, and therefore it stands to reason that this investment will pay the largest of dividends.

Today I am also picking up a book at the library that was suggested to me for further tips on Triathalon's. I must admit, that getting into this venture, I had no idea how much one needs to know. If you are not informed, I think a person could have a terrible experience and give up on the sport entirely.

Personally, it is fear that is driving me to find out information. I have always been that way-I need to try and find out everything-good, bad, indifferent so at least I trick meself into being psychologically prepared (likely a control thing). I also know meself, that I tend to focus on the negative, way more than the positive and wish I could change that about me. I am also driven and my worst enemy. So if anyone of you out there have these characteristics, welcome to the low self-esteem club! I will share any tidbit of info you want (including useless facts) so you can complete a triathalon too! Any takers?