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 2008-09-04 7:15 PM |
Member  82  Stanton |  Subject: What Now?I have had a great summer of training and finished 3 Tris, but now that the season is winding down what do I do to stay in shape? How do you tri train in the winter in Michigan? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. |
| 2008-09-04 7:24 PM in reply to: #1651068 |
Master 1920   Ann Arbor, MI | Subject: RE: What Now? Last year was my first year in the midwest, and it was pretty tough. I ran a lot, because you can do that in the winter, if you're careful. Make sure you get a nice trainer and a subscription to netflix, because that's the only way to ride your bike. You can train all winter, if you really put your mind to it, but it is NOT easy. Goodluck and just remember- you're doing this for FUN! |
| 2008-09-04 7:26 PM in reply to: #1651068 |
Champion 5850 Michigan | Subject: RE: What Now? We still get together to train, although it usually is running and eating.You are welcome to join us. We will post here about times and places. And Jazziphizzle is right, get a trainer and ride baby, ride |
| 2008-09-04 7:27 PM in reply to: #1651068 |
Extreme Veteran 426 Dearborn, Michigan, USA. | Subject: RE: What Now? |
| 2008-09-04 7:28 PM in reply to: #1651068 |
Extreme Veteran 426 Dearborn, Michigan, USA. | Subject: RE: What Now? Everyone is also invited to use our Computrainers during the winter. We had some good groups of local BT'ers in here on Saturdays riding. Big fun! Well, just like fun, but different... |
| 2008-09-04 7:33 PM in reply to: #1651102 |
Member 82 Stanton | Subject: RE: What Now? Kind of figured a trainer was the only way to go. I am close to a pool, so I can get a swim in when I can get in the pool, but the biking and running is going to be a challenge. Thanks |
| 2008-09-04 8:30 PM in reply to: #1651068 |
| Subject: RE: What Now? My past winters have been drinking and eating, not the best choice. Now that I have discovered this fun, I am getting a membership to the local Rec center, that has a nice pool. They even have a slide and play area for teh kid and wife. On colder days I have a nice treadmill, on with the ipod and run the day's stress away. I started today looking at warmer clothes for the bike and trainers. I am finding the trainers a little confussing on what I need or don't need. Joe |
| 2008-09-05 5:37 AM in reply to: #1651068 |
Master 1327 Ann Arbor, Michigan | Subject: RE: What Now? I finally got a decent indoor trainer and love it, but second the Netflix idea. Too many commercials on regular TV. And about 75 minutes in, I'm about ready to lose my mind inside. Running I don't mind doing through the winter and got those nifty things you can strap on to the bottom of your shoes as an aid when it's a bit icy out. Definitely made a difference, to me anyway. Haven't hooked up with them yet, but there's a group that swims Saturday mornings at Schoolcraft College. It's $5 and then there's a food fest afterwards (so I'm told). Runnergirl knows more about that than I do, but I'm gonna try to add that to my schedule as well. |
| 2008-09-05 7:21 AM in reply to: #1651068 |
Master 2356 Fenton, MI | Subject: RE: What Now? Maybe I'm nuts, but I like running in the winter. Maybe moreso than the summer. I'm not crazy about running in the dark though. I much prefer the daylight. Swimming is great in the winter. Its when you have to chop lanes in the ice, that sucks.
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| 2008-09-05 9:09 AM in reply to: #1651068 |
Extreme Veteran 565 Jenison , MI | Subject: RE: What Now? I LOVE running in the winter and hate it in the summer. I over heat easy so the cold des not bother me. I wear shorts and a tank top down to about 35* under that I'll bust out the UA cold gear. Did many 10+ mile runs last witer with temps below 15*F. LOVE it..... Bought the wife a trainer last year but she did not use it much, Getting me one this year so we can do it together, may make it better. |
| 2008-09-05 9:18 AM in reply to: #1652382 |
Master 2356 Fenton, MI | Subject: RE: What Now? fsr402 - 2008-09-05 10:09 AM I LOVE running in the winter and hate it in the summer. I over heat easy so the cold des not bother me. I wear shorts and a tank top down to about 35* under that I'll bust out the UA cold gear. Did many 10+ mile runs last witer with temps below 15*F. LOVE it..... Bought the wife a trainer last year but she did not use it much, Getting me one this year so we can do it together, may make it better. I just thought of something funny. How a tandem on a trainer? |
| 2008-09-05 10:00 AM in reply to: #1651068 |
Master 1920 Ann Arbor, MI | Subject: RE: What Now? I know this is obvious, but be extra careful when running in the winter. I fell and busted my knee 6 days before my marathon in the spring, and it sucked as$. Oh, and to quote some hardcore midwesterners- "there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes." One of my longest runs last winter was at temps far below zero, and I survived just fine  |
| 2008-09-07 7:33 AM in reply to: #1651068 |
Extreme Veteran 613 | Subject: RE: What Now? Yeah, winter training in MI can be "interesting." I'd recommend trying to do at least a couple of your trainer rides per week with a group. Much more motivating and far less mind numbing than grinding it out by yourself in the basement.....I did way too much of the latter training for IMCDA last winter. With the miserable spring we had here on the lakeshore, I ended up doing three 5+ hour trainer rides...ACK!!! I'm also a big fan of winter runs. I only ended up on the treadmill for two runs last winter and that was because of ice. We are lucky over on this side in that there are a number of routes that don't get too much traffic (especially during the pre-dawn hours during which I do most of my training....). Obvious, but please be VERY careful when running in slippery conditions with traffic around. A lot of folks swear by Yak-Traks. |
| 2008-09-12 11:58 AM in reply to: #1651068 |
| Champion 9430 No excuses! | Subject: RE: What Now? I don't mind the winter training at all. I love movies but never make time for them when its nice out so come winter I can catch up on what I missed all year. Amazing how quick a ride can go by when watching a good flik. Also if you can afford or have access to, a computrainer is the duke. Makes trainer life so much nicer. And if IM training, the Real Course Videos are incredible. |
| 2008-09-12 3:24 PM in reply to: #1670552 |
Extreme Veteran 613 | Subject: RE: What Now? |
| 2008-09-12 7:19 PM in reply to: #1651068 |
Veteran 203 Candler, North Carolina | Subject: RE: What Now? With Kahtoola microspikes, snowshoes, and a mountain bike, you can train outside all winter long  |
| 2008-09-13 3:11 PM in reply to: #1671508 |
Veteran 124 Gibraltar Michigan USA | Subject: RE: What Now? Yeah, fat tire is also an option in the winter. We are going to dust off the old Mt. Bikes and put them to use over the winter. |
| 2008-09-17 9:08 AM in reply to: #1671508 |
Member 82 Stanton | Subject: RE: What Now? Great call on the Mtb. Wondered what to do with the Fat tire bike. What are Khatoola micro spikes? |
| 2008-09-17 9:35 PM in reply to: #1651068 |
Extreme Veteran 436 | Subject: RE: What Now? I'm sure I will get criticized a ton for this but I ride in spinning classes at my local YMCA 2 times a week then I only need to be on the trainer 1-2 times. Ya, there are a thousand ways to say spinning classes don't work or are the cycling equivalent of "jogging" but THEY WORK. I feel like I can keep somewhat in shape using them and they are far less boring than a living room trainer ride. If you run in really cold weather a old pair of underwear with a duct tape liner is worth millions. |
| 2008-09-18 5:38 AM in reply to: #1681345 |
Extreme Veteran 505 New Boston | Subject: RE: What Now? I also do the spinning at the southgate Y, love it. Diffrent workout and get to meet new people. Good to get out, winter is long enough. |
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