cayrip's and AbbieR's Mentor Group - Closed (Page 11)

Went for a ride on the Orbea today. I still need to get fitted but it seems to feel really good. I took wrenches and adjusted things along the ride. It felt like I didn't even do anything after 21 miles! The weather here is pretty good. The high today was around 80 but rain is coming so maybe no ride tomorrow.

SWEET RIDE.  LOVE THE WHEELSET!

Bret's (bmason) master's swim coach has him playing golf in the pool.  I think this is a great idea for us to challenge each other a bit.  We will have to find out how to average out everyone's pool lengths (some are 25 yards and others are 25 meters) but it can be done.

Here is the challenge for this week.  The lowest score for 500 meters.  Rules:

• Swim 10 X 50 meters/yards
• keep track of time for each 50
• count strokes both directions
• add all time and all strokes together for a final score

Anybody in?  Report results next Friday or as you complete your swim.

Well... I feel kind of bad skipping today BUT I did go get a mount for my bike computer and installed it for a big ride tomorrow.

 I also found this guy with dinner! Sorry for being a little off-tri topic!




What do most guys here wear in the pool? I was talking to somebody at the bike shop and he said he wore his tri shorts but just rinsed them afterwards everytime. I guess the chlorine will not hurt them? I always see "don't wear these in a chlorine pool" on alot of gear. I really need to build up my swimming chops!!!!!!

clewis38,

On fuel / hydro do you plan on doing the whole 50 miles with what you start with on the bike or stopping at aid stations for the HIM?

I haven't made up my mind yet on that.  Some people have told me to take all my own fuel so that I know it'll work for me.  Others have said that most races have the most common items - such as Gatorade, Gu, Hammer Gels, etc - so you can use theirs.  I guess I need to find out from the race organizers what they will be using and try those products out.  What has your experience taught you on that?

Today was just an example of doing it wrong.  I had only one Hammer Gel with me.  I was hoping that two granola bars would make up the difference, but obviously they don't have the same engineering as those power shots.  I think I also need to have more Gatorade with me.  I had two bottles, and they ran out before I was done.  Cold day, but still, I needed more.

Can't wait to try it again with more fuel on board.

An event should show what they have at the different aid stations on its website. I think Ironman uses gatorade and powerbar products so I doubt I will use any of that. The Thrive diet book I have actually has recipes for making gels and bars using whole foods. I have not made any yet but they seem to look very good.

As for drinks on the bike / run I think some races give you bottles and they have a 'drop area' to throw them in and you call out what you want entering the station. I don't know because I have only done bike races and they just had stops to fill up water bottles.

I wonder if you could even be having a sugar crash with gatorade. I have been trying heed from using gatorade for a bit and I don't get that super sweet taste / high and it lasts longer.

I am wondering here. What do people like better... Gatorade, Powerade, Heed, or something else and why do you like it?

I have been through a few buckets of gatorade but I just feel better with Heed now. No over sweet robust flavor and I always feel good.

Heed is also great for hangovers with me!