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- Did you think we'd forgotten Halloween? (laughs)
Yes, you should be scared.
We know what scares you.
You're a triathlete.
We're going to find those fears,
and we're going to haunt you with them.
Be prepared, you're in for a treat. (laughs)
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- Ask any cyclist and they will tell you
that triathletes are terrified of socks.
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(screaming)
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It's not as though we are actually scared
of socks as triathletes.
It's just that we realize that it's sometimes more efficient
to go without,
and I think our cycling friends would understand
if hey had to put wet feet into their socks
before going riding too.
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- Are you dedicated to the non-drafting distances
of 10 or 12 meters?
And does the thought of closing the gap
to the wheel in front fill you with fear
as you move into that drafting zone?
Are you ready to go for this ride?
- Yeah, I'm ready.
- Yeah, well, what are you doing all the way back there?
- It's a safe distance, isn't it?
I'm good to go.
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Realistically though,
there aren't going to be any draft busters out there,
handing out penalties or blowing their whistle
when you're out on your training ride.
So, if you are riding with a friend,
then you're normally safer if you're riding together,
one behind the other.
Plus you get the added bonus of that draft factor.
So, just make sure you've got really clear communication
so you can relax and enjoy it,
and you get to go faster for less effort.
So, it's a win win.
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You've ventured off road on your beautiful road bike,
and suddenly, you find yourself in the deep, dark woods.
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And now, you're lost.
The light is starting to fade,
and your phone reception has failed you.
Your bike lights, you can see the battery flashing,
and now, darkness is upon you,
and then, you get chased by werewolf!
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- Uh, yeah.
Unlikely story that Heather,
but if you are properly prepared,
heading off road can be a lot of fun.
Just make sure where you're going,
or you're heading with someone that does,
and you've got the correct kit,
and then heading off road can be a heck of a lot of fun,
and it serves a good cross-training method.
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Ugh, God.
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- You're ears are going squashed up.
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This guy is quite funny.
(laughter)
Agh!
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Illness.
- Deadlines.
- After work drinks that you've forgotten about.
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- Hands up if the thought of a session turning red
in your training plan makes you shudder slightly,
and I'm sure there's many of you out there
that dread the idea of a week not being completely green
in your diary.
- Yeah, whether it's due to illness,
it's a deadline at work,
or it's a social commitment you forgot about.
Sometimes, you just have to face your fear
and deal with that red,
but the best thing is just to put it aside,
move on, and make sure you nail your next training session.
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- Now, imagine having a wonderfully coordinated kit
only to get a new bike and the colorway just does not match.
Now, I know a lot of triathletes out there
that would avoid the situation at all costs,
possibly even going as far as choosing their new bike
based on its color pallet.
- Yeah, or maybe you'd be that sort of person
that would freak out if your favorite trainers
that you've been running in for several seasons
that perfectly coordinated with your run kit,
suddenly change their colorway,
and dare I say it?
They now clash.
- Whooooo.
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(screaming)
Okay, I can hear you shouting at us right now.
What about the swim?
Well, we haven't forgotten it,
but come from swimming background,
it doesn't resonate with us too much,
although if you put me into some cold,
dark, murky, unknown water,
then my imagination can start to run away with me.
- Yeah, and for some,
it can simply be just going out of their depth,
and let alone, the thought of mass start environment.
Now, if that is you,
you can check out some of our other swimming videos
to help you out.
- Yeah, now, what scares you?
Other than, of course,
Mark wearing a werewolf helmet in the woods
riding his mountain bike, but all honesty,
do let us know in the comment section below
what scares you within our sport?
- Yeah, and happy Halloween to you.
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