Tripletmom01 Group FULL (Page 11)

Sounds like there was some exciting things going on over the weekend! 

Tammy and I were part of an indoor marathon relay and our team took 1st place in the Co-ed division!

Spotted Cow - I'll be doing Racine as well

Hot Runner - I fell a couple of times with the clip in issues....not to mention learning the aerobars

...oh and how about those PACKERS!!

You ladies are simply awesomely smokin fast!  Congrats

Ok...new question.  I seem to have trouble finding the right fit for tri/running tops and stuff.  I don't think I'm freakishly tall but, I hate that all tops seem to look and feel like crop tops on me.  I'm 5'8 and probably pretty normal weight (125-130ish).  Maybe my torso is longer than "normal"?

I hate all Zoot stuff - always seems tight and uncomfortable, with weird placement of very prominent  seams.  Also seems like a lot of brands are tight and rub under the armpits, which makes me crazy.  

I'd also like some shorts recommendations.  I love my pearl izumi cycling shorts but they have the diaper butt padding so I need something more tri specific.

Suggestions welcomed.  Thanks!

Embarassed to admit I have the pedal equivalent of training wheels--one side is a flat platform where you don't clip in but it is set up so you're on there without slipping. I use this side for riding down the parkway. Falling over there would not be just embarrassing, but potentially fatal given the traffic. (Most of you seem to be midwesterners, so envision Chicago-area freeway at rush hour, with no traffic laws or cops, and people carrying 20-foot bamboo poles on tuk-tuks.) Then when I get to the industrial park (no traffic, basically), I flip the pedals and clip in. Several of my bike buddies have these. I'll probably switch to "grown-up" pedals for racing, since they'd be lighter and I wouldn't have to worry about flipping to the correct side.

Tri suit advice: I think I'm similar in build--I'm medium tall (between 5'7" and 5'8"), skinny (about 115 to 120) and apparently long-waisted, since a lot of brands run too short on me.  This includes Zoot tops. The small is too short and the medium is too loose for the swim. I have had good luck with Danskin. It's comfortable and my top definitely covers the belly button (required in some Asian races) with room to spare.  As for shorts, DON'T go with Danskin. I originally got the matching shorts, and they lasted ONE brick workout. I rode an easy 40K with Mom and when I got off we noticed they had already worn out on the sides.  By the time I had run 10K there was a hole.  It wasn't a fit or bike seat issue--poor seam stitching. Thank goodness REI exchanged them at no cost.  I ended up with Zoots, which were a lot more expensive, but very comfortable and, so far, durable. I like that they come in longer lengths--more acceptable here. BTW Pearl Izumi makes tri-specific shorts and other stuff--I have a pair of their tri shorts--more substantial padding than my Zoots but too short to wear here in Asia, outside of races in Singapore, maybe.

Edited by Hot Runner 2011-01-24 5:48 PM

I have had great luck with TYR tri shorts and tops.  The padding is light but so comfortable and "durable".  Then again I am probably the exact opposite build....short and stubby...5'2" and 120lbs.  I have never had any rubbing or chafing issues with TYR but I also use glide before long races just under my armpits...sorry not very descrete.  Ohh well...I think when triathletes talk about peeing in their wetsuits or on the bike...modesty is out the window..lol!

Good luck on the quest for the perfect tri suit and let us know what you find.  I am always on the look out for new tri clothes!

Awesome job Lisa and Tammy!!!!!  You two are incredible...great job at the marathon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Doing Racine as well!   See you there!    Also Lisa and Tammy!  who else is doing Racine?

They are the same day girlThe run has some hills big deal. So you walk them....not uncommon to walk in a HIM anyways...right?

I am pretty tall and love my craft tri stuff

Ok so now we have JJKatzenberger, Spottedcow, tripletmom01, irunfit, and Oriolepwr    all doing Racine!   awesome!   anyone else?     I'm also already registered as my coach has signed off on it! 

Sooooo...the next question is....where is the after race party?????  Yeehaw!!!!!!!

I'm not racing, but I'll volunteer!

I am doing Racine as well. I just put together my race schedule over the weekend:

April - Shamrock Shuffle 8k
May - Soldier Field 10 miler
June - Pleasant Prairie Olympic tri (this will be my second time doing this race, really enjoyed it)
July - Racine 70.3 (must improve my time from last year....it was awful, but it was also my first 70.3)
August - recover
Sept - Chicago Half Marathon
Oct - Chicago Marathon (My first try at a marathon!!)

Well will see you at a few events then!   Also running SF10, PP, and Racine!  not gonna run Chicago Mary tho         I also fully intend on destroying my previous times at all three! 

Racine  list is updated now to include:

 Sandals06, JJKatzenberger, Spottedcow, tripletmom01, irunfit, and Oriolepwr      with CyclingSusie awarding us our medals!  (that would be cool)   quite a group so far.     Anyone else??

At swim tonight,  I see a lady wearing a towel around her waist at the other end of the pool.   I'm thinking  "strange that towel looks just like mine, which is weird as its a unique beach towel"    Then I look and notice that my towel is missing!!!    stopped the swim got out and had to actually say Ummm  if you are finished with my towel, can I have it back?   LOL   so she gives it back to me.  No sorry, no embarrassed look.   just hands it to me and its all wet.    I had to use the towel too after showering cause  The Gold's gym I go to, does not have towels (they are trying to save $$$)    GREAT!  so now I smell like that lady  ha!    I think I'll go and take another shower.   I don't know where she has been.  

Edited by oriolepwr 2011-01-26 9:14 PM

Maybe she was trying to save some money on laundry...lol!!!

That is too funny!!!

I'm in for the PP Oly as well!

About to go AWOL to Laos to escape the annual Tet madess. Might get in a few runs in Vientiane (to watch the monks gathering alms and sunrise on the Mekong) but once I get out in the boonies "training" is just going to be a few days of kayaking, splashing in the river, and eating lots of sticky rice and grilled fish.  Think I've earned my little break.  Happy Year of the Rabbit/Cat, everyone!

Funny & icky all wrapped up in one !!

So thought I had found my bike today but it was sold before I got there. I am so disappointed. Did an endurance spin class today. Will add strength training as I start month 2 of my tri training plan this week. 3 weeks until my next 5K. I may have a fracture in my right foot. I am hoping it is something else but I am icing as we speak has been hurting for a while but its getting worse.  Hope everyone has a great training week

How was everyones weekend??

We have been a little quiet....anyone have a good topic for discussion?? 

Lisa Jodi and I ocked it out at a team time trial this weekend!  Was hard but fun.
I also got a 10 mile run in and a short swim

Edited by tripletmom01 2011-01-30 8:56 PM

Are you going to go the doctor to have it checked out?