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fowlmood - 2011-02-13 7:33 PM Feeling sick after long workouts.
I have noticed when I have finished my long workouts I try to drink water, Gatoraide and even try to eat something not very fast then all of a sudden I feel like I am going to puke. I sit still and let it pass.

any idea's

TrevorC - 2011-02-13 9:52 PM Hey what do you cats swim in? I mean wetsuits of course.

I have an entry level Nineteen that I want to get rid of.

I can get a 2009 Blue seventy helix( demo suit) for $300. Never seen the water. From a canadian pro who's team is sponsored by them.

I know, I'm a money machine right now!! Just don't tell the bride.

TrevorC - 2011-02-13 9:52 PM Hey what do you cats swim in? I mean wetsuits of course.

I have an entry level Nineteen that I want to get rid of.

I can get a 2009 Blue seventy helix( demo suit) for $300. Never seen the water. From a canadian pro who's team is sponsored by them.

I know, I'm a money machine right now!! Just don't tell the bride.

fattyfatfat - 2011-02-14 6:32 AM

400 mile shorts and a tri top.  oh wait, that's right you're racing a little girl ironman.   

two suits...
zoot flash... lowest price point zoot but does the job.  maybe a bit more restricitve in the shoulders than other suits i've been in.
xterra, not sure of the model.  steve (reno8) loaned it to me.

email on the way to michelle. 

SSMinnow - 2011-02-14 7:05 AM Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!!  Who has special plans?

We always consider Hawaii our celebration so tonight it's off to our last Puppy Class!

SSMinnow - 2011-02-14 6:05 AM Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!!  Who has special plans?

We always consider Hawaii our celebration so tonight it's off to our last Puppy Class!

dalessit - 2011-02-14 7:13 AM LOL, responding to posts from the weekend.

Barry,

I should be picking up my  11-28 tonight, I ordered it last week or so.  I think I need it for 1 triathlon and 2-3 bike races I am doing this year.

Bike races I need it as some are going up the side of a mountain and I don't want to fall over.

For the 1 triathlon it has what seems to be a 3-4 mile hill that I spent the entire time my 25 last year and was way over my supposed to be in wattage zone.  The thought is by having a few more gears I will be able to stay in the right zone.

So I plan on using it in certain situations, I think the gear differences are going to be pretty big to use for every day riding, but I'll test it out and let you know what I find.

You can find Ultegra cassette's for $75, so not too bad of an expense to just use a few times a year.  I already have the 2 tools needed to pull off a cassette so again no additional expense.

fowlmood - 2011-02-13 8:33 PM Feeling sick after long workouts.
I have noticed when I have finished my long workouts I try to drink water, Gatoraide and even try to eat something not very fast then all of a sudden I feel like I am going to puke. I sit still and let it pass.

any idea's

SSMinnow - 2011-02-14 6:05 AM Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!!  Who has special plans?

We always consider Hawaii our celebration so tonight it's off to our last Puppy Class!

SSMinnow - 2011-02-14 7:05 AM Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!!  Who has special plans?

Plainsman AU - 2011-02-14 8:43 AM

When you say GEAR DiIFFERENCES... are you talking about the gaps being too large between #s of teeth to get it from 11 to 28???

That is what I was worrried about ... if it would shift out well.

Plainsman AU - 2011-02-14 5:43 AM

When you say GEAR DiIFFERENCES... are you talking about the gaps being too large between #s of teeth to get it from 11 to 28???

That is what I was worrried about ... if it would shift out well.

SSMinnow - 2011-02-14 4:05 AM Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!!  Who has special plans?

We always consider Hawaii our celebration so tonight it's off to our last Puppy Class!

gotta run - 2011-02-14 6:57 AM


You could try a different recovery drink. My stomach won't tolerate Gatorade during or after workouts. Also, consider your intensity level during the long workouts. Stomach discomfort could be a sign that you need to slow down a bit. 

fowlmood - 2011-02-14 10:59 AM

Stomach doesn't bother me when I run. I think what is happening is I am depleting my energy on these long runs so technically I am finishing the run on fumes. I got the ride figured out so now I need to figure out the run to maintain energy.

fattyfatfat - 2011-02-14 5:32 AM

400 mile shorts and a tri top.  oh wait, that's right you're racing a little girl ironman.   

two suits...
zoot flash... lowest price point zoot but does the job.  maybe a bit more restricitve in the shoulders than other suits i've been in.
xterra, not sure of the model.  steve (reno8) loaned it to me.

email on the way to michelle. 

TrevorC - 2011-02-14 11:05 AM

"The one-loop bike course will take athletes west through The Woodlands before heading north to the scenic, rolling farmland of east Texas. After passing through the National Forest, athletes will head back towards The Woodlands. The course is mostly flat but features some rolling hills.
"The three-loop run course takes place entirely within The Woodlands. The flat, yet scenic course will take athletes through some of the most beautiful areas of The Woodlands before concluding with a spectacular finish on Market Street.

Dont you also swim in a 4 foot deep canal for Texas?

And we know all about those tough Texas rolling hills.. We call them overpasses.

fowlmood - 2011-02-14 10:59 AM

Stomach doesn't bother me when I run. I think what is happening is I am depleting my energy on these long runs so technically I am finishing the run on fumes. I got the ride figured out so now I need to figure out the run to maintain energy.

dalessit - 2011-02-14 10:57 AM Didn't get a chance to jump into all the gear discussion this weekend.

My final take on all of it.

If you want to get faster the best way is to train more.  I don't think any of us here have hit our max potential in Triathlon, there are some that probably are pretty close if not already there in either running, biking or swimming, but not in all three.  So you're always going to benefit from getting out there and doing it.

If having a powertap, nice training wheels, runnnig with an ipod, training with no electronics, twinkie on a stick out in front of you, whatever, helps you to get out there and train, if you can afford it, do it. 

I do this as a hobby, I enjoy playing with numbers, electronics, obsessing over bike parts, shoes, reading numerous posts on position, which water bottle setup is most aero, etc.  It makes me happy, and keeps me motivated to get out there and train.

People ask for my opinion on parts, going faster, etc, i'm going to give my opinion, some of it is from personal experience, some from reading, in the end it's my forumlated opinion. 

I am not an expert in much of anything so take my advice for what it's worth.  I listen to what everyone else here and other sites has to say, some of it I agree with and try to incorporate in my training, some I agree with and store it away for future use, and some of it I completely ignore. 

I hope that is what everyone else does with my opinions or anyone elses, take what you want, leave the rest, that's why we do this mentor group, everyone has cool, unique experiences, even the folks just starting out, so don't be afraid to chime in on questions.

So from me, with respect to biking (if it's in your budget), to make your bike faster or to use less energy on the bike and have more for the run, do this stuff.

1. Get those race wheels, they'll probably make you faster than what you're riding now, the deeper the better, but deeper front will make bike control tougher in the wind.

2. Pay attention to what kind of tires and tubes you put on them, they matter, and it's very little expense. 

3. Get an aero helmet and use it in #4 to make sure you have the right kind.

4. Get a good bike fit, make sure you're comfortable enough to ride the distances while trying not to be a parachute in the wind. 

5. Training and racing with a power meter is the bomb, gives you great feedback and helps you keep yourself in check, if your zones are correct you shouldn't have to worry about HR, if you are in HR Z5 but Power Z3, either your power or HR zones are wrong.

6. put a wheel cover on the back, it will make you faster and not compromise handling.

7. EDIT: Style matters, make sure you stuff matches.  If you can't be fast, at least look fast.

Do you NEED to do any of this stuff, NO, I can do a triathlon on a beach crusier, wearing a speedo and flip flops but besides being a scary sight it wouldn't be nearly as much fun to ME.

gotta run - 2011-02-14 7:57 AM


You could try a different recovery drink. My stomach won't tolerate Gatorade during or after workouts. Also, consider your intensity level during the long workouts. Stomach discomfort could be a sign that you need to slow down a bit.