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Originally Posted by Mr Lefty
I'll be running in the Vibram Five Fingers without socks... so that shouldn't be an issue.
I know the swim is going to suck, but I'll be fine. the hard part is the run, considering my legs should be like jello by then.
my only real concern is what I'm gonna swim in and T1...
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I ran in my Vibrams - but, I pedal in Sidi's. Socks, rolled how Method said was a brilliant tip. Washcloth - one wet, one dry was also a very good idea.
I advise you to pick up your front tire off the rail your bike is hanging on and spin it, then spin your front tire. Our bike rail had fallen and, while the bikes were hung back up, my rear brake was hit and engaged. I wondered why I couldn't get a rhythm... try pedaling after a killer swim, on the brakes.
My coach asked me one question when I told him I wanted to do it - can you swim? You can figure out a pedal, you can walk the run... you have to swim.
And, like mentioned above, practice in open water a few times. Open water is absolutely nothing like swimming in a pool. It is much, much harder.
I recommend a sprint tri first - then go full.