The Epiphanies (Team 2) - January Challenge (Page 10)

yogachic - 2010-01-07 5:10 PM

Quick question for everyone riding their trainers this winter (which seems like everyone here).... What kind/brand do you have, and do you like it?  I want to buy one soon, so I just wanted to get an idea of what people look for/like in terms of features, etc because they all look the same to me (I've only ever ridden outdoors, but now that it's snowy out I probably won't be going out there for a while!)

yogachic - 2010-01-07 5:10 PM

Quick question for everyone riding their trainers this winter (which seems like everyone here).... What kind/brand do you have, and do you like it?  I want to buy one soon, so I just wanted to get an idea of what people look for/like in terms of features, etc because they all look the same to me (I've only ever ridden outdoors, but now that it's snowy out I probably won't be going out there for a while!)

rreischl - 2010-01-07 2:24 PM

I know I'm a day behind on this . . .  but I love it when my strength training takes twice as long because I am waiting for machines - where people are sitting between sets either watching the TV (WHO put those in site of strength machines??  I think sometimes people forget where they are) or READING while sitting there - SERIOUSLY?  Twice in the last week - reading!

I feel better   Thanks for listening!

yogachic - 2010-01-07 2:10 PM Quick question for everyone riding their trainers this winter (which seems like everyone here).... What kind/brand do you have, and do you like it?  I want to buy one soon, so I just wanted to get an idea of what people look for/like in terms of features, etc because they all look the same to me (I've only ever ridden outdoors, but now that it's snowy out I probably won't be going out there for a while!)

rnihill - 2010-01-07 12:11 PM It was a little depressing though because I swam at basically the same speed as which I did over the summer when I was swimming regularly. I haven't swam in months... I'm not sure what this means... is it bad because I apparently only have one speed? is it good that I haven't lost that much in terms of the swim?QUOTE]

I would say it is a good thing.  If you haven't swam for months and haven't lost pace, your times should improve for next season as you do drills and endurance sets.  Don't worry about time for now, get used to the water again, relax, and think long strokes until  you get back into the rhythm of things again.

Good job in getting back in the water!

Atlantia - 2010-01-07 1:11 PM

Hmmm... one legged drills.  If you haven't done those in awhile, I bet your hamstrings will be lovin' you later.  Did you at least keep cadence with the barking beagle?

brick94513 - 2010-01-07 4:50 PM

 

 

 

 

One leg drills are awesome to clean up your cycle stroke  and find a couple of extra miles per hours on that next bike split . 

Edited by van_paulus 2010-01-07 10:07 PM

brick94513 - 2010-01-07 4:50 PM

 

 

 

 

One leg drills are awesome to clean up your cycle stroke  and find a couple of extra miles per hours on that next bike split . 

GoGoGo - 2010-01-07 8:31 PM Since we were chatting about newbies at the gym, see "Gym Rules..." in COJ.

Very funny!

rnihill - 2010-01-07 3:12 PM And oh boy... I forgot how HUNGRY swimming makes me. I feel like I could eat a horse!!!

brick94513 - 2010-01-07 7:43 PM

Cyclops Fluid 2.  Very quiet, easy to set up, good resistance.  If I could just talk my wife into letting me get a power meter and a Zipp wheel, it would be ideal.  Nevermind, that's not going to happen anytime soon.

juniperjen - 2010-01-08 9:51 AM



I read something about this.  Can't say where ...  It was saying that you get more hungry because of how cold you get when swimming so if you warm up quickly afterward (say with a nice trip to the sauna, if one is available) there is less hunger. It's still an aerobic activity and fuel is important ...

rnihill - 2010-01-08 10:57 AM I guess I'll have to "force" myself to relax in the hot tub after I swim next time to see if I'm still so hungry! I just think it's funny... After biking, I'm hungry but not ravenous. After running, I am actually NOT hungry. But after swimming I am so darn hungry that I even get the shakes sometimes until I eat. And I feel like my stomach is a bottomless pit. Maybe swimming isn't good for my training after all... I won't fit into my tri shorts this summer if this keeps up!

juniperjen - 2010-01-08 9:48 AM



I thought your rules were very funny and very true. It seems some people are allergic to sweating ... hahaha!

I had a walker next to me last night who turned of the fan next to her that was blowing a lovely and welcome breeze on me ... i asked her to turn it back on when she was done.

rnihill - 2010-01-08 7:57 AM

I wish I was hungry only after swimming!  I average between 3,500 and 4,000 calories a day in six to eight meals and still feel that I'm starving.  It is so frustrating to finish a meal and 1/2 hour later being hungry!

juniperjen - 2010-01-08 10:01 AM

Haha, that's what I thought when i was taking swim lessons and there was no sauna or hot tub at the city pool!  But ya, seems to be something to it for me ... the thing was that you're cold so that your body wants food to warm it up. I know, very scientific explanation! hahaha!

brick94513 - 2010-01-08 12:37 PM
I wish I was hungry only after swimming!  I average between 3,500 and 4,000 calories a day in six to eight meals and still feel that I'm starving.  It is so frustrating to finish a meal and 1/2 hour later being hungry!