My First Sprint Triathlon | WTCS Abu Dhabi | Giveaway
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- Follow Lucy to the Middle East as she takes on her first sprint distance triathlon! Jumping feet first into yet another new challenge this year, it was a another great learning experience in the journey towards her goal of qualifying for the Paris Olympics in 2024!
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Firstly, loved this line, “I’m the world champion at a race that goes for 4 hours.”
Secondly, I prefer hot racing when it’s cold and cold racing when it’s hot! Lol
So true 😂
Definitely hot climate the warmer the better, don’t get me wrong I will be slower on race day but simply physiological with the lower body fat I’m able to dissipate the heat maybe better than others! Finally, it’s all about the mental approach if you have a positive mindset on facing the element that you can’t control no matter what the days throws you will succeed! Stay positive on cold, warm, windy, or rainy race day! Your attitude drives the day!
Goldie Locks here id preferer the temperature to be juussst right...but if I had to pick I would go Hot weather, there is just something about dawn summer runs, its already 25*C and the suns not even up, its exhilarating, not to mention my toes don't go numb! Keep up the awesome vlogs Lucy, I'm loving watching all you do and cant wait to see a perfect set of transitions after all your practice!
I prefer racing in hot weather more than cold weather. I had a few race experiences swimming in cold water and always felt dizzy on my way out. I actually crashed on my first lap during the bike course before because I got way too dizzy from the cold. It was painful honestly but I had a laugh later on after the race.
To add to that, I have no clue if there is a correlation but I actually swim better when the conditions are warm/hot. Last week during WCTS Abu Dhabi I managed to improve my time by 30 seconds... and that's a lot for a swim thats 750 Meters. I came out 20th overall and we were about 400+ athletes.
In general I prefer the heat!
By the way, it was an honour meeting you and taking a photo with you.
Thank you for your time Lucy!
Hot weather racing! It truly separates the men from the boys! Plus, you can drink a lot before, during and after. And take too many trips to the bathroom. LOL!
I love when its warm and cosy. I hate cold water as i can barely breath in it. The whole body is just more relaxed in the heat, but i fight to not get overheated and try to rest wet the whole time. We will miss you racing Lucy but have a good break and see you next year! 👍
Love the hot weather - the race becomes a battle of mental strength and means you have to handle the mental and physical stress better than those around you. There’s less margin for error in things like nutrition as well. That’s why Kona is such a spectacular event each year.
i prefer colder climates! you can always layer up and warm up as you go and take off layers as needed. hot climates…you cant keep taking layers off at a certain point 😅
I like warm weather racing more. Partly because its much easier to warm up and do all the pre-race stuff when its not 12C outside and partly because I hate riding and running with bare feet in the cold.
I love warm weather competitions because they make your mental strength show that you are more than you think you are!!
Definitely hot! I'm not the fastest and (even with bribes of cocoa) there's a limit to how long you can ask your support team to hang around for you when its cold and wet out.
grew up in (and still live in) hot and humid. I much prefer cold. in heat and humidity my sweat rate is insane, and I need to keep hydration as a major focus, and performance comes second. In the winter months, however, I can throw on a few layers, go for a few hours, and barely break a sweat. I focus on performance and hydration becomes second fiddle. Also, all of my running distance PRs (5k/10k/half marathon/marathon) were in 40-50F weather. There is a 'too cold' though, I ran a half marathon once in 26F (-3C) and recovery was absolutely horrible!!
HANDS DOWN FOR YOUR HUMILITY! thank you for inspiring us to do new things even when we might not look or feel comfortable
Loving to watch the learning curve of long to short course, fascinating.
Gimme cold weather racing any day, I can add all the layers, but there's only so much kit I can strip off and stay legal in the heat ;)
I looooooove training in cold and rainy weather! A post run / race coffee makes you feel all warm and cozy after 🥰
Hey Lucy, thanks so much for this video! I was waiting for this one so impatiently. I saw your race in Abu Dhabi on tv and was cheering you and GTB. Kudos to your great T1. Thanks for sharing your tactics and insights of your race here. This is not typical, so I really appreciate it. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that, when you train to improve your VO2 max to being able to push those quick kicks to stay in the pack is not going to have a negative effect on your long-race endurance skills. I really want to see you win Kona 2022. I believe you can crush it next year! I actually love to train in the heat, however I always preferred to race in the cold - ideally with wind. This always gave me an advantage whereas the heat had its toll. A really big fan of Team CB😊
I prefer to race in cold condition, but I hate cold water!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Awesome to watch in person, we’ll done 💪💪
Another great video!
I am going cold. Until I can control the pizza and wine consumption to lose the few extra pounds I don’t need the added disadvantage of the heat!!!
Defenetly colder conditions. In warm I feel like I distroy myself. Done the half marathon in Hamburg at over 30 C, that was terrible. So better as cold as possible. Never got problems to run at - 10 C or colder.
Definitely hot weather! Love the feeling of coming out of the water and transitioning on to the bike and feeling the warm air on your legs. Means there's no need to warm up and you can get straight to work on leg 2 of the race!
Cold weather all the way!!! you can always put more layers, and take them off accordingly when you warm up. But in hot weather there is not so much thing you can remove to cool down.
Plus running in the snow is just magical ❄️!!
Amazing challenges Lucy! You are up to everything. That’s admirable 🙏🏼
I like cold clima more. I think my body can recover better during activity. The hot clima always needs a lot more energy to cool down with sweat.
And as I'm from switzerland I always swim in cold lakes :D
I love racing in "perfect weather". Not too hot, not too cold!
I started triathlon in Australia so it was very hot but the weather was always beautiful. Swimming in the beautiful sea on the Gold Coast, riding along the wide roads and running beside the beach is ALWAYS more enjoyeable when the sun is out. When it is raining, I'm constantly worrying about how wet everything is going to be by the time I get to transition. Rain makes everything harder for my parents supporting me on scene too :)
Cold conditions by far. My transpiration levels are much higher in the hot, so cramping and GI issues come easier. Furthermore, if you are mentally prepared to handle rain or hard conditions, you have already won lots of positions in the final ranking before the race starts because usually people don't like to perform in the rain or cold
I LOVE racing in cold weather because I feel like I can get more out of myself than in hot temperatures. I quite literally feel faster! Perhaps not on the swim but cycling and running in cold weather is sublime. Thank you!
I prefer cold weather. Cross country! You can always put more clothes on to stay warm, but there’s only so much you can take off to stay cool.
Cold climate! I’d rather swim with the wetsuit and deal with shucking it in T1. Plus, it feels so much better to push that last bit harder in the cool air without the added risk of overheating in the warmer weather.
I have become addicted to your channel and seeing your progression as an athlete and your on screen presence.
As per your question about hot or cold racing I definatel prefer hot weather because I'm from Florida. I have raced hot and cold in all distances and prefer heat management over trying to keep my core warm. But seriously give me partly cloudy and 70° (21°c) with no wind anyday...
I personally prefer Hot climate for race for following reasons :
1. Faster T1 as there is no wet suit to worry about .
2. No cold air shock to the core system during the bike leg .
3. Lesser training and event gear required .
4. Warm up duration required is lesser as compared to cold climate condition .
5. Can enjoy ice cold water as part of hydration.
6. You can slack off a bit during aero position on the bike as hotter air is less denser as compared to colder air .
I prefer to receta with cold water. At least you can warm up the body and keep swimming. With Hot water you cant take off or cold down.
Greetings from Perú! 😁😁
World champion of a 4-hr race and soon of an 8-hr race too! Keep up the hard work!
HOT racing is the best! Pouring all that water on your head when passing through an aid station is sooo refreshing, haha! Some even have water hoses to spray people, those are legit! haha!
Hot weather! Can’t beat the Tri suit tan lines 😂
So great to hear the insight of your experience and the tactically of ITU racing. Great job.
Lucy - thank you for sharing all your knowledge in this sport. It's very beneficial for my wife and me.
I'm from Florida, so definitely warm weather ☀️ is my preferred I need to feel warm and sweaty all the time.
congratulations on 12th place. I think it was a great performance between competitors who have short distances as their specialty.
nice to see the mix of training and competition. about what went well and what can be improved.
keep it coming
I like the idea of racing in warmer weather. but hot weather over 25c and then I do not feel so hot.
I prefer around 18 - 20 degrees and drizzle. drizzle gets me in my happy place
I always loved winter training, I had a Mortons Neuroma in my foot 2013 and had 7 years of surgery........ I can't run or cycle anymore ........ so just a marathon swimmer :-)
So it has to be in the warm for me ! hopefully going out to Croatia swimming next summer
Love the videos guys ! ! !
happy to see the upload :)
I personally prefer to bike in medium cold weather. Extreme cold (below 8°C) requires extra clothing and warmer weather leads to quick dehydration.
For the run, the cold weather is better suited since the body gets pretty warm. But I hate cold water swim 😂
I love winter training and spring racing! Well done Lucy, such an inspiration to me 👊
Love love your videos Lucy! I prefer hot weather because it reminds me of a beach vacation and all the fun things that come with it including races!
I am from PH, so I love racing in hot weather. I've learned to embrace the warmth of the sun and enjoy being out to train.
Congratulations on winning the Abu Dhabi race, Lucy! You are my inspiration xoxo
I like the cold, for racing and training, it feels less sweat and you can just ease in and not be as hot. Its liek running in the cold is cold when you start but it feels nice after you get a little warmed up, but you dont overheat as easily.
Here in Mexico we have to love the hot weather, I think that both climates have their own difficulties, but in the hot one i feel that you have to put so much more effort, an strong mind to every km just keep at your top level, the sun makes you feel tired so much faster, so in that moment is when you pass all that thoughts and mental walls to be stronger and make everything you could think it’s impossible. Thanks for the inspiration Lucy 🙏🏻
HOT WEATHER RACING!!! I am a triathlon Coach and I have to train later in the day after I'm done working with athletes. Since I have to adapt to the heat anyways, I always love toeing the line of a hot race where I know I've put in the work to adapt to it!! Just like you did for 70.3 worlds with altitude training!
Living in the deepest parts of Cornwall, England, I rarely have the choice to race in anything other than near hurricane conditions. I will happily settle for any temperature as long as it isn't windy! :)
❄ Being from a cold state, I've always preferred a cold climate. I find it easier to breathe!
Great video! I prefer racing in the heat since the majority of people suffer and I usually catch a lot of them in the run ;)
Love hot “extreme” weather. I’ve lived last 6 years in Kuwait. Running in the summer nights at 46 oC. I’ve improved a lot my endurance. Every time I used to go to Spain for vacations my run felt so good and easy. I was flying and much stronger in uphill runs. Definitely hot weather is a great “trainer” (they say it’s the same as training in high altitude). Love the challenge 😀
Cold weather definitely, but not too cold! Around 10C would be perfect as it helps to keep heart rate low and manage the fitness performance through the race!
I live in Canada so I have a clear preference for ...hot weather. You can only like cold weather when it never gets really cold and when the cold doesn't last for a long time. The only good thing about running in the cold this morning? It felt acceptable to nap 90 minutes under a warm blanket.
Great job, Lucy! Thanks for the update. It's inspirational how you don't shy away from any challenge!
As for your giveaway question:
I totally prefer racing in warm to hot conditions! When it's cold I need to pee too often and I stress about my muscles cooling down before the gun goes off. Once I got so chilled, I couldn't feel my toes till 5km into the race. (Olympic course.)
I'm not built for cold.
Gimme hot and hotter anytime~
I prefer to train in the heat but tend to have better times on race day in cold weather. No idea why but I’ll take it.
it's so fun watching you try different events. if you were representing almost any other country, you'd be a shoe in for Paris. great britain's women's field so kick ass!
GB women strong at all distances especially long distance, probably should have GB Collins Cup
Amazing race Lucy! We really enjoy following you through your experiences. So true about Abu Dhabi and taking away valuable learnings.
My wife and I love to race in the heat....it means after the event we are probably in an amazing location where we can spend time together enjoying that post-race sense of accomplishment together. We are competitive, not professional so it's all about the experiences and journey as a couple!! September was IM Chattanooga then a week on the beach in Florida (on the IM Florida course)!
Thank you for everything you do. You continue to inspire us everyday. Much love and gratitude :)
I prefer warm condition. Firstly I could appreciate better the freeze beer that my friend will pass me after the finish line. Seriously warm is the weather that you find in Kona, the place where I dream to race one day
It's inspiring to watch you pushing out of your comfort zone, Lucy; great racing! And way to save it in T2...my heart was in my mouth watching you battle through that! As far as fav weather, I live in central NY and we get EVERY kind here which is wonderful. I adore all seasons! But for racing I must admit that I prefer temps right comfortably in the middle, hehe! If it's going to be facing an extreme, then I'll go with the cooler end...completed my very first sprint tri in 50 degree water, brrrrr that keeps you moving! :D God bless your future journey and thanks for letting us all tag along with you on youtube! ~Megan
Definitely Cold 🥶 I live, train and mainly race in mid Wales 🌧
I had a dismount like that as well at Deva Tri and had a bloody trainer run!
Short of doing up cleats really tight I think the solution is a step through, as in leg in between other leg and bike frame. Avoiding the unclip twist!
I like copying and this is how Brownlee’s do it. Well without the dodgy foot over top tube instead of round the back!
Great vid 👍🏼
Cold weather racing for the run but hot for the swim and bike.Though a wetsuit swim is always easier.Great videos keep them coming in the offseason.
Cold for me, with an expresso and a cold swim it helps with the early starts to the races and wakes me up for the cycle and run! Great recap and incite to your race.
Great race Lucy, keep refining those technical skills and you’ll be in the mix
Great race recap.
Without a doubt racing and training in hot climate. From England but lived in Texas for 15 years, it’s always feels a luxury to be able to train in the heat and even humidity. Definitely acclimatized and a wimp in the cold
Heyy Lucy!! Awesome effort on your first sprint race- that's an amazing result.
I have always loved racing and training in the heat!! The heat gives me a great tan haha!! But I am also an adventure racer and my races and training go for days on end and when your gear gets wet, it's a NIGHTMARE!! Not only that, but my fingers also freeze and I can even do up my jacket !! Plus you have to carry more gear with you and when you have to carry all your gear like a lifejacket, helmet, food, water, etc, your pack gets pretty heavy!!
Have an amazing day :)
Have to choose hot 🔥 I find it hard to remember hydration and nutrition in the cold, and lungs take a while to warm up and get in the rhythm. Cold swims are torturous. And there's nothing worse than freezing cold hands on the bike or running with two ice blocks as feet (a literal brick session) 🙈
Loved watching you race in short course again! Keep up the amazing work, putting pressure on those other athletes!!
I think it's so cool that you're also trying new stuff such as shorter distances - this is so motivating! To be honest, I don't really like any of the extremes, but if I had to decide, I would pick the hot climates as you don't have to pay too much attention on putting several layers on or taking a break/ finishing and be afraid of getting too cold.
Hello Lucy, I prefer to race or train in hot climate, because I don't like the winter and cold wheater.
Once when I ran my face froze and I had icecles.
Hi Lucy… first of all I would like to thank you for taking picture with me and my family… really impressed about your amazing joy… which I am sure each fan loved… well I can definitely say, after 11 years leaving in UAE 🇦🇪 that racing in colder climate is much more enjoyable; in fact some how you can protect yourself while when it is hot and humid there little you can do… I would add that it also improves performances… I can feel it every time I fly back to Europe… I wish you all the best for the future and, as I was sure about your success on WC 70.3, I am super confident I will see you at the Olympic in Paris…the IM WC title is already in the pipeline 💪💪💪
I would pick warm weather to race in because I’m usually so cold every time I’m out on my bike or running in the UK so the warm weather gives me an advantage of being a normal temperature! Also gives you a change to get a tan!
Love your race report! You are amazing and inspiring. 😊 I definitely perform well in COLD weather than hot, so I like colder climates, for sure. My optimal temperature would be around 8 to 10 degree C to be able to have the best performance, specially on the run and bike. Looking forward to more of your videos. 🤓
Absolutely love training in hot weather. Knowing your out in the sun means your on holiday double bonus.. plus been from Yorkshire we don't see much sun 🙃😘
im excited to see your progress, you're amazing!
Congratulations on the Abu Dhabi race result; love seeing/hearing the insights. As for the preferred race weather - heat, no question. I've done sprint through Ironman races in the cold (or at least in really cold water for the latter), and there is nothing worse than riding or running in frozen feet. I did a sprint race years ago (mid-October in Connecticut) in which I didn't feel my feet until 2M into the final 5K run. I've done sprint races that had pool swims that transitioned into bike rides at ~5 degrees C - that is horrific. I've had my moments with heat, but I'd much prefer that.
Definitely hot conditions, love the sweat. If there's no sweat afterwards, it doesn't feel like I gave it all and worthless
I love hot because I was born and raise in Florida, so anything below 70 degrees F I consider COLD!
Great racing and inspiration Lucy! I prefer a cold climate because it keeps you fresh and you can brings your performance above and beyond:)
COLD racing is what I like! My ancestors are Swedish and I grew up in the very northern USA. I love a good cold swim against a current, a tough, windy bike, and a nice cool run. Think I need to go take on Norseman someday.
Also 4 years ago I did exactly what you did coming into T2. I needed new cleats, badly, apparently, and my shoe slid right out. I was so disoriented that I just jogged the 10k after that.
I prefer heat because it gives me practice for my first Kona event in 2022! Plus it’s nice to be able to have a holiday after the event. In the heat I find it easier to warm up as I get cold very easily!
As always, great vid, and congrats on a great race! Personally I like to schedule warmer races, but ironically I always seem to do better when it is cool and rainy. I'm larger than some and I guess I just respond better in the cooler weather.
Definitely cold weather for me (and for most people I guess)
I think the reason is that hot weather misses up your body balance (electrolyte...etc) and can totally blow you up.
On the other hand, cold weather just takes some extra calories from your body to warm you up.
Another reason is that the body heats up during physical activity, so cold weather neutralizes that heat, while hot weather would add up to your internal body heat and would further worsen the situation.
Definitly warmer conditions. I struggle a lot with cold conditions by getting cold hands, cold feet, shivering and so on. I even have to wear gloves when it is around 7-10°C :D I always think people are mad when wearing shortsleeves without gloves in freezing conditions. So definitly warm conditions. And i also think that i can cope warmer conditions pretty good just as you said.
Just returning to triathlon aged 68 from cycling always prefer hot weather racing/training as it means less kit to consider and the sun always gives that feel good factor.
I love hot weather and getting sweaty, probably more because I hate the cold and so end up wearing too much and then overheating during a run. Massive congrats on the race, keep going as you have clearly got what it takes to get to the top of these distances as well as the longer ones
Definitely hot weather - don't need to work harder to keep a consistent body temperature and warm the muscles up
love the fact you are practicing your transitions in the street! #TRUE DEDICATION
This year I will do my first half distance triathlon. To me its all about the experience and the adventure of trying something new. I really enjoy getting out of my confort zone trying different things, weather, water conditions, terrain, etc. this way I know I can grow as an athlete.
Great video, Lucy! I personally prefer racing in a colder climate because we get to wear a wet suit! The extra bouyancy gives me more confidence on the water
Defo cold racing. Nothing better than adding to those pre race nerves by freezing your knackers off too 😂
Im new triathlete and I prefer cold weather than summer...thanks for sharing your experience lucy...i wish someday i will meet you in your race..congratulations and keep safe...😍👏💪
Love the hot weather , I loved your way of saying its experience to learn from it , I would love to do triathlon in UK 🇬🇧
Great racing Lucy, transitions are getting a lot better and I’m sure you’ll show it in the next race 💪👍. And I prefer to race in hot climate as I’m I just used to it racing and training in Lanza.
Thanks Jorge! :)
Ouch that dismount looked painful! Luckily no injuries. Thank for sharing the whole process, amazing content as always.
I prefer cold weather. In very hot climates, temperature and dehydration are very important and can make you faint. However, in cold climates fainting is very difficult and it is more likely that you will just drop performance. Oh and most importantly you have to drink a hot chocolate at the end of the race. All the best.
I started triatlon trainning two years ago and LOVE your channel! I'd rather train in the heat. I don't like to wear many layers of clothing, I prefer to go only with shorts and a sportsbra. Besides, there is nothing better than feeling super warm after trainning and having something fresh to drink!
Greetings from Spain!
Great race and you will only get better as you define those skills 💪 the more you train the luckier you get 😄.
Racing in cold weather, it might start out cold however as the race progresses you warm up, being able to push harder to stay warm and little chance of over heating ☃️
Love this video. Thx for sharing your adventures. My mind thinks colder weather but my race results say warm weather lol! 🤪
Warm, overall. Individually I prefer running in colder weather, but for the bike, I definitely prefer warmer. Because the ride takes more time, the balance is on the warmer side.
Hot conditions because although you suffer more, you finish with a tan :D
Heat all the way!! Love the feeling of sweat running down my face 😊
Hey Lucy Girl, thanks for the inspiration as usual. Living and mainly racing on the east coast of Australia, IM Port Macquarie in May is reasonable cool. I hate sweating too much!! Mister Carter would love the autographed cap as bragging rights for his other Doggo friends. Cheers to Miss Lola too.
Here in Kazakhstan we have winter triathlon- run>bike>ski , it is usually -20/25 C. So, your arms and foods are frozen and you cannot move properly. So, “cold” European stars are perfect for me )