I Raced My First OLYMPIC Triathlon & This Happened… | SUB6 E1

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  • @imonlyorion
    @imonlyorion Před 7 měsíci +234

    Hopefully the hip recovery goes smoothly and you can achieve all your goals! Very motivational to see you never giving up no matter what shit gets thrown at you.

  • @hazzakingpro9944
    @hazzakingpro9944 Před 7 měsíci +58

    Hi Theo, I’m a triathlete (age 16) and I have a few tips for you:
    -in transition you can band your shoes to your bike and this saves about 10 seconds
    -put talkum powder inside your bike shoes, this will remove any water from your shoes and your bike will feel nicer
    -also put petroleum jelly (vaseline) around the back and top of your shoes so you can slide into them easier and your feet don’t rub
    -lastly, start unzipping the back of your wetsuit on the run out of the swim as this will make it faster to take off in transition
    Hope this helped, love you videos and “sub 6” here you come!

  • @kobevandenbroucke4039
    @kobevandenbroucke4039 Před 7 měsíci +122

    Finally a new Theo Baker triathlon video 😍😍😍

  • @GamerholicAKA
    @GamerholicAKA Před 7 měsíci +22

    Remember to practice your transition times, you don’t want to miss out on sub6 by a couple minute’s because you were too long getting ready

  • @ryancurran4600
    @ryancurran4600 Před 7 měsíci +31

    Quality from you Theo, keep up the hard work!! I’m doing my first Olympic Triathlon next year👌🏽

  • @hiltrop1
    @hiltrop1 Před 7 měsíci +12

    Just take your training serious, be consistent and sub 6 is def possible! I just did my first ironman70.3. Trained consistently with a trainer and did 5h17min. Best decision was getting a coach. Grtz from Belgian triathlete

  • @PartTimeTriathlete
    @PartTimeTriathlete Před 7 měsíci +46

    Great watch Theo and you asked for some tips at the end so I watched a couple times back, I managed 6:10 in a half earlier this year and I know you probably got a coach already to give you the main session butI did spot a few things that could help
    The swim was really strong so you and not far off a middle distance length anyway, so just keep doing what you're doing, it's not the nicest but spitting in your goggle and rubbing it in a bit before you put them on should stop them from steaming up 😂
    For the transition and bike, I'm guessing about 4 minutes for each transition based on your finish time but the transitions didn't seem super fast, you probably shouldn't need to eat before you're on the bike, try having a gel before the swim which should carry you in and then get some calories in on the bike after the first 10 minute.
    You've already got a decent bike but if you want every advantage a time trial bike might be a good idea depending on the course, or at least some clip on aero bars, your bike split is good so they might not make you faster but should mean you are more aero and putting out less power for the same speed which should help on the run.
    You also mention getting legs cramps a but, I know you had electrolytes but might be worth doing a sweat test to see how much liquid you need an hour as well as how salty your sweat is because you could still not be getting enough electrolytes in, especially when it was a hot day as well
    For the run I'd say there no easy wins, you got fast shoes and carried all your nutrition which is an easy way to save time not stopping at aid stations, I would say just to do more runs off the bike in training, if you're doing 3 runs a week try and build up to 2 of them being off the bike and making one of those running sessions intervals at above your target race pace
    Paced on your time for this I think sub 6 should be pretty achievable and maybe even closer to 5:30, you've already got a decent pace on the bike and that is half the race, it's just making sure you set yourself up for the run after
    Anyway good luck, I've got an Iron Man in 4 weeks but next year sub 6 will definitely be a goal for me as well so I'll be cheering along 🙌🏻

  • @GibbsIsRight
    @GibbsIsRight Před 7 měsíci +11

    Time to get a TT bike I think. if you changed your handlebars to round ones you can get a some aero bar extensions if you didn’t want to spend thousands on a new bike. Also if you haven’t already I’d recommend a bike fit. Especially if you get aero bars or a tt bike.
    But get a bike fit before you by a new bike so you don’t end up spending money unnecessarily

  • @samwilliamson6229
    @samwilliamson6229 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I did dorney olympic earlier this year, oh the memories of the cows😅. Great course, very flat and picturesque but the headwind was mega! Killed it, love the tri vids!

  • @jppromotions5867
    @jppromotions5867 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Hi Theo, can you show us your diet for this (before, during and after) along with timings? I'm getting into endurance exercises myself but always struggle finding what to eat and when. Love the vid, best of luck with the hip!

    • @LouiseWinnie
      @LouiseWinnie Před 7 měsíci

      I'd be interested in this too, always curious to see how they fuel up in and around the races

  • @samh6082
    @samh6082 Před 7 měsíci +1

    These videos are so inspirational!

  • @LewisFordham
    @LewisFordham Před 7 měsíci +6

    Awesome effort mate! That’s a great course there, super fun! Can’t wait to see you’re progression for the sub 6!
    Just some friendly advice, get some elastic laces in those shoes!! Easily 30s-1min there 😂 it would be worth investing in a set of clip on aero bars also, they sound daunting and a bit scary to try but after a couple of rides you’ll get used to them and that alone could easily save you 10/15 mins, maybe more with a good bike fit!
    Well done though mate, 2hr45 is a great time!

  • @jonahmarks8272
    @jonahmarks8272 Před 7 měsíci

    1. Possibly get a pair of triathlon cycling shoes, they will help you have a faster transition, they have better air-vents and holes to allow water and air to go in and out.
    2. elastic lasses on your running shoes allow for a better and faster transition
    3. if you put talc powder in both your shoes you wont have to wear socks
    4. do brick sessions -- where you do a bike session at race pace then immediately a run off the bike at race pace, this will simulate what it feels like on race day.

  • @ZachTriesTri
    @ZachTriesTri Před 6 měsíci

    Hey Theo, I'm U23 Pro GB Triathlete (Standard/Olympic Distance) - I've raced on the WTCS stage, with my highest placing being 5th.
    I can see some people giving some advice , but here is my starter Holy Grail that I give to my friends who are starting looking to improve their triathlon times!
    Do's:
    > Aero Bars (These take some time getting used to, but we save you 10's of minutes in a 70.3)
    > Bike Fit (Maximise those Watts)
    > Talcum powder (Put these in your bike shoes & running shoes. No need for socks)
    > Get a coach (You'll see a heck of a lot of improvement in the first month) - I have some suggestions if anyone is looking for one who deals with a wide range of clients - Well Priced too!
    > Rip off your Swimming Cap/Goggles/Wet suit (Down to your waist) before T1 - Practise taking off your wetsuit as well
    > Electrolyte powder in your bottles (This will help with your cramping)
    > Shave your legs & arms (You'll look like a baby, but over this type of distance you'll easily save 1-2 minutes)
    Don't:
    > Don't rubber band your shoes to the bike (This saves 6-8s which isn't that a big deal for the amount of practise)
    > Don't overtrain (Injury will completely kill off all the previous training when you're off for more than two weeks)
    If anyone at all has any questions on the above or any advice please add it on, and I'll be sure to check back to this comment at some point if this gets genuine interest.

  • @jovis270
    @jovis270 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Congrats Theo. For a video idea I reckon you should try and run the length of a small country in Europe (Switzerland, Cyprus, Portugal) would be interesting 👍

  • @ethanmayo8118
    @ethanmayo8118 Před 7 měsíci

    Fan of theo and doin a triatholon sprint next month, great video to stumble upon

  • @zachhaigh3485
    @zachhaigh3485 Před 7 měsíci +1

    A triathlon specific bike will help you loads Theo. I race time trials up in the north east and the difference compared from a road bike to a TT bike is huge.

  • @jamietyerman7649
    @jamietyerman7649 Před 7 měsíci

    If your struggling with cramp check precision hydration out, absolute game changer!! TT bike would help with the bike speed 😉

  • @AverageMax13
    @AverageMax13 Před 7 měsíci +24

    I also raced that day! I did the olympic too! Like you said in your video, I was captivated by your triathlon videos and it got me into it. I'm still obese and I was one of the last to cross the line that day but I'm doing it. IM70.3 Swansea next year for me is the next target. Thank you Theo. Even though I see we started the swim next to eachother, I had no idea you were there! Hope the hip rehab is smooth :)

    • @raniersb
      @raniersb Před 7 měsíci +4

      I applaud you man for taking that big step just signing up! You got this

  • @jakewarters7574
    @jakewarters7574 Před 7 měsíci

    Keep up the great work mate

  • @balfegreg1412
    @balfegreg1412 Před 7 měsíci

    Onto my second marathon this year- this video is fuel to accomplish that

  • @KOsfc
    @KOsfc Před 7 měsíci

    Been getting into sprints since your vids, will do an Olympic next few years too - Swim is class for me but struggle with the run

  • @Smokie_Smith
    @Smokie_Smith Před 7 měsíci +1

    You are a beast, didn't know you done this, I have now subscribed and liked, let's go champ

  • @mlegrand
    @mlegrand Před 7 měsíci

    Hope the hip recovers well Theo. Hope you're loving our sport!

  • @Steve_97
    @Steve_97 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Good luck!

  • @denisspratt926
    @denisspratt926 Před 7 měsíci

    You should look into getting a thriatlon bike/time trial bike.
    They are a bit more uncomfortable but much faster once you get used to them.

  • @dam00r
    @dam00r Před 7 měsíci +2

    7:04 damn the editor violated you with the rusty hip squeak sound

  • @alexisjansen1396
    @alexisjansen1396 Před 7 měsíci

    I absolutely love this! Let’s go

  • @adventuresofSi
    @adventuresofSi Před 7 měsíci

    Great work - Def lots possible to make your bike more aerodynamic save some watts and make you go faster there

  • @steventodd173
    @steventodd173 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Theo you are gonna smash it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

  • @jakewrixon5630
    @jakewrixon5630 Před 7 měsíci

    Unreal content

  • @nurhd9222
    @nurhd9222 Před 7 měsíci

    Okay we need more asap

  • @kenzo_ver5485
    @kenzo_ver5485 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Could do the sub 6 in IM 70.3 Belgium, fast course!

  • @jtccligzy3373
    @jtccligzy3373 Před 7 měsíci +1

    did my first triathlon 2 months ago, it was a half ironman in 5h28m. Thanks for the inspiration to sign up

  • @RyanBlyth06
    @RyanBlyth06 Před 7 měsíci +7

    love this from you theo!
    you could probably save tons of time if you did some transition training from your swim to bike and from bike to run!
    Keep up the good work!

  • @Starmix90
    @Starmix90 Před 7 měsíci

    You are inspiring - allow yourself to feel good about it. 🙂🙏

  • @evandedsxvgrs
    @evandedsxvgrs Před 7 měsíci +3

    Bend your arms when you are cycling and you will go at least 2-3kph faster for the same amount of power👍

  • @Fearbaldrick0161
    @Fearbaldrick0161 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Good stuff Theo. Shame about the hip, hope all goes well 🙌🙌

  • @Reedy38
    @Reedy38 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great video Theo! Can’t wait to see the rest of the series. Also very lucky to have such a supportive partner in Jodie!
    Would love if did a weekly “Cody Trains” style of content for your recovery and comeback!

  • @jamiemurphy7674
    @jamiemurphy7674 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Editing 🐐

  • @danishsahin5093
    @danishsahin5093 Před 7 měsíci

    Looked for a popcorn to watch this🦾

  • @jeremyvduin
    @jeremyvduin Před 7 měsíci +1

    Big ups!!

  • @bentamplin1174
    @bentamplin1174 Před 7 měsíci

    Theo I think a bike fit would really help in order to get more aero. And if you want to splash some cash look at investing into a time trial bike

  • @davidovermars976
    @davidovermars976 Před 7 měsíci

    Good job mate. Should consider getting aerobars. Cost a penny and make a 1-2 km/h difference

  • @haydenallan8678
    @haydenallan8678 Před 6 měsíci

    Biggest tip I have is to look into clip on time trial bars for you bike, will make you rapid on the bike

  • @The_Curious_Cat
    @The_Curious_Cat Před 7 měsíci

    Well done Theo! Any news on the hip?

  • @oliverbrown2743
    @oliverbrown2743 Před 7 měsíci

    Sick video fella! Injured at the moment but this makes me wanna strap and go for a 5k🤣

  • @abhisheksolanki9670
    @abhisheksolanki9670 Před 7 měsíci +2

    A true inspiration to be fit.. love from India 🇮🇳

    • @NigongaBabatunde
      @NigongaBabatunde Před 7 měsíci

      Punjabi chicken curry tikka masala stinky carpet rider❤

  • @movieeater123
    @movieeater123 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I did an Olympic distance at Dorney in June and just did my first 70.3 a couple of weeks ago. 5:29:44 for the 70.3 but no swim due to bad weather. Next one in June 2024 and I'm going sub 6 again, but with a swim this time ahha

  • @charlescopeland7040
    @charlescopeland7040 Před 7 měsíci

    Class vid

  • @manlikeJoe1010
    @manlikeJoe1010 Před 7 měsíci +1

    If this guy would actually use an aero TT bike instead of a standard road bike he would be MINUTES faster. His bolt-upright position on that road bike is so unaerodynamic

  • @liam_7100
    @liam_7100 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Double ad on a 12 minute vid. Theo moving like vikkstar123

  • @hg8349
    @hg8349 Před 7 měsíci

    kudos to the cameraman who did the triathlon with the camera on.

  • @supahrat
    @supahrat Před 7 měsíci

    Any specific reason why you covered your whoop during the event?

  • @timawn
    @timawn Před 7 měsíci

    Surely a codytrains collabl has to happen at some point

  • @brianm8972
    @brianm8972 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Those sure are a lot of theos in the water there.

  • @bellyboy1998
    @bellyboy1998 Před 7 měsíci

    are these times with the transition included?

  • @lukestockton7348
    @lukestockton7348 Před 7 měsíci

    That GoPro on top of the handlebars will be costing you a few mins 😂

  • @JamesBlackman
    @JamesBlackman Před 7 měsíci +1

    gotta get a tt bike mate, saves lots of watts

  • @zackcurrie7328
    @zackcurrie7328 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Time for a TT bike 👀👀

  • @kaihatcher17
    @kaihatcher17 Před 7 měsíci +1

    U need a time trial bike that will help massively

  • @devinshortt
    @devinshortt Před 7 měsíci

    A bike fit will save u 15 min from where u are, I would stay on the road bike for now until you do your next one. A long amount of time on tt bars and in that position is no joke and takes a long time to get use too also different muscles and blah blah… great run though btw 🚀

  • @HashBrownDoyler
    @HashBrownDoyler Před 7 měsíci +2

    Seriously great job Theo, I did my first super sprint distance triathlon back in February and crashed on the bike, I am going to get redemption next year. Lets goooo! btw your electrolyte consumption each hour should be 220mg sodium, 63mg potassium, 16mg calcium, 8mg magnesium. Also how have you recovered so quickly after your hip injury from the charity match? you must be built different.

    • @Wetpretzel
      @Wetpretzel Před 7 měsíci +2

      I think this was recorded before the charity match

  • @MrJakzer
    @MrJakzer Před 7 měsíci

    I did the same race which was my first olympic tri too! 2hrs15 👌

  • @jackchinnery7294
    @jackchinnery7294 Před 7 měsíci +1

    After sub six do you think you’ll do sub 12

  • @sethmartin5684
    @sethmartin5684 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Trio Baker

  • @jacob-mr8hx
    @jacob-mr8hx Před 7 měsíci +1

    need to save as much time as possible on your transitions!!

  • @dam00r
    @dam00r Před 7 měsíci +1

    damn editor violating porcelain man Theo with Moby - Porcelain background music.

  • @Atypicalcare-
    @Atypicalcare- Před 7 měsíci

    Not bad for a boy from seaford 💎

  • @Littlemuzztri
    @Littlemuzztri Před 7 měsíci

    Theo do Ironman 70.3 Duisburg swim is in a boating lake bike is flat and very fast and run is very fast around a football stadium you finish inside it , I did it last year and pb by 15 minutes 4:24 👍🏻

  • @jackthejackhammer5340
    @jackthejackhammer5340 Před 7 měsíci +3

    You would able to take off 10 to 20 min with a tt bike

  • @garethphillips5458
    @garethphillips5458 Před 7 měsíci +1

    EAA is essential amino acid, nothing to do with electrolytes

  • @user-nk2wb5qr4j
    @user-nk2wb5qr4j Před 7 měsíci

    Get someone do design a bike that is perfect for you and someone to help you with a good position to have while cycling

  • @JamesBlackman
    @JamesBlackman Před 7 měsíci

    Also can practise taking of wetty while running to T1

  • @mungowinkworth5824
    @mungowinkworth5824 Před 7 měsíci

    Is that Dorney Lake. Best rowing venue I’ve ever been

  • @Traxxmaciek
    @Traxxmaciek Před 7 měsíci

    The only “Sub” and “taking off”. You’ll be doing is of the pitch because of injury

  • @evansacher9769
    @evansacher9769 Před 7 měsíci

    Hey Theo, just registered for first half Ironman, do you think aero bars would be a good investment?

  • @dam00r
    @dam00r Před 7 měsíci

    You defo need a nutrionist for this achievement.

  • @jackhutch3979
    @jackhutch3979 Před 7 měsíci

    Eaa stands for essential amino acids

  • @mattmctavish8350
    @mattmctavish8350 Před 7 měsíci

    I got the same bike ❤

  • @Joshua-Berry
    @Joshua-Berry Před 7 měsíci

    Any idea which 70.3 you plan on doing?

    • @TheoBakerExtra
      @TheoBakerExtra  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Not sure yet!

    • @Joshua-Berry
      @Joshua-Berry Před 7 měsíci

      @@TheoBakerExtra I'm doing both Bolton and Weymouth (once it opens for purchase)

  • @saulrudolph2742
    @saulrudolph2742 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I was here on the same day as you. Did my first-ever sprint triathlon in 1:34. Was very happy with myself and you definitely inspired me to do it

    • @themms5704
      @themms5704 Před 7 měsíci

      That's insanely good congrats

  • @chapsjohn7435
    @chapsjohn7435 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Jamie Vardy right?

  • @jackphillips3755
    @jackphillips3755 Před 7 měsíci

    Theo not using prime as he's not a child and knows prime does hydrate you. It doesn't have enough sugar to get electrolytes working in the body lol

  • @brianm8972
    @brianm8972 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Another evidence about how cameramen/women do everything and better. How they was flying right there in the bicycle though?

  • @user-rc8mv2zi6q
    @user-rc8mv2zi6q Před 7 měsíci

    Then you get injured kicking a ball, thats brutal 😅

  • @finnmoore8953
    @finnmoore8953 Před 7 měsíci

    main channel?????

  • @enegue13
    @enegue13 Před 7 měsíci

    hip hip hurray for theo

  • @willc2006
    @willc2006 Před 7 měsíci

    I've raced there before, good course but the head wind is shit

  • @senanmcdonnell6902
    @senanmcdonnell6902 Před 7 měsíci

    transitions could easily scrub time off for no extra effort

  • @RaviSolanki-wj9gi
    @RaviSolanki-wj9gi Před 7 měsíci

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @luke-ti3fu
    @luke-ti3fu Před 7 měsíci

    Such a shame he is made of glass. Can tell he is real passionate about this.

  • @patrickmccauley2262
    @patrickmccauley2262 Před 7 měsíci

    8:03 song name?

  • @Mag0Lag
    @Mag0Lag Před 7 měsíci

    Why not let that Joe Wellington fellow get involved? Seems to be the sort of thing that would be up his street as much as yours.

  • @vasudatasastry9736
    @vasudatasastry9736 Před 7 měsíci

    Lol how is a knuckle ball riskier than a triathlon?

  • @troyg1337
    @troyg1337 Před 7 měsíci

    How come you can run, cycle and swim a billion miles but can't last 20 minutes on a football pitch?

  • @parkamonkey1838
    @parkamonkey1838 Před 7 měsíci

    The speed of your transitions has triggered me hard. Can I please show you how to do them properly

  • @gunnareichler1908
    @gunnareichler1908 Před 7 měsíci

    HMU as a coach, I'll get you sub-5 bro

  • @hiddentalentgaming545
    @hiddentalentgaming545 Před 7 měsíci

    Is this him that literally just allegedly injured himself during the charity match, now he's doing a triathlon, obviously these videos were planned and the "injury" was milked

  • @liamwalsh4701
    @liamwalsh4701 Před 6 měsíci

    ride a tt bike, done.