HILDEBEAST'S Magnificently Motivational Mentor Group - CLOSED!!!! (Page 11)

Louise...happy Birthday to you too....wow...lots of b-day celebrations..cool...

On the bike topic....I think the better you look on a shiny bike...the faster you will go.....This is why Hilde and a few other of the fancy girls match all their $hit....That's my thinking....and the more expensive it is...well damn...you know it's gotta be faster!! haha...  Don't we all wish it were that easy.... Yeah...my engine has much improved over the two years.....I hope to continually get better with smart training and losing some more weight!!!  I'm all for buying the bikes used too.....I would have bought my Tri bike used...but I feel in love with the Look 576 and they aren't as popular as the B16 or P2.....so I had to buy new...I did wait till the 2012 models were making their way in...so I got mine 20% off....that helped some!

haha....I agree....bra and panties would be okay by me....but hell - just go buff....that way you make a big SPLASH!!!  I would cheer you on in my pool....this is why no women swim with me in the pool....they are afraid....LMAO!

Jen, awesome job of snagging a new bike!!!!  Can't wait to see the bike porn....did you start to decide what type of outfit might best accessorize the bike....some new colored tri-top or shorts????  What accent colors can you cue off of....very important stuff...I think Turtle and Hilde can help you for sure on that one..haha...Congrats on the new purchase - very exciting stuff....

Kelly....congrats on signing up for the OLY!!!!! Let the fun begin...lots of good resources in this group to help you along!!!

Ok finally got a useful pic - here's my bike - not sure if it classifies under pron though,lol - way too basic

It has been used though - here's the evidence:

That's a close up of one of the pedals - I started wondering why my foot was starting to hurt on rides a little while ago and looked down to see this - only on that side though so I usually just flip it over and ride that way.

Oh and no matchy matchy stuff - I'm too cheap/poor,lol.

Brand: Malvern Star

Gears: Shimano but I don't really know how to use them right yet - I usually just use the right shifter to change up the numbers (1-5 or6 can't quite remember since I usually sit on 3 with occasional bursts up to 4) and leave the left one (which has notches/lines) on the lowest with some bursts up to the second line.

Still not totally sure what the type is - I looked at the malvern star website and it's either a cruiser or hybrid but I'm not quite sure what that means.

Anyway there it is.

Oh and I think I got this about 18 months ago and it was cheap then $200 but I'm not sure if that's cos it was old stock or the place had officially closed down - the joys of knowing shop owners,

Suzie, you have a bike!  Just keep riding and you will get faster, try and experiment with more gears, ideally your legs should be spinning around pretty fast.  Put it in an easier gear and pedal faster, it will be easier on your legs than riding in a higher gear and having to really push your legs to get your feet around. 

I think that you might want to go with just the basic Sprint plan after your base plan as you go for the 12-week plan going into your race.  Running speedwork can be a recipe for injury if your body isn't ready for it.  I just started doing speedwork (interval type, run 1/4 mile fast, jog back and repeat so many times... building from 4x up to 10 although I haven't made it to the full 10!), but only after 2-3 full YEARS of running.  When I could comfortably run 20 miles a week, and then it's only one day, every other week.  The long runs are more important, they really get your body used to going longer, and those are as slow as you want to do them.  Anyway, that's just my 2 cents. 

Suzie, I'd like to agree with both of Hilde's points.  I can add what I did to get to my first Tri.  I started out at 300lbs....couldn't walk at 4.0mph on the treadmill without my HR below 150...resting HR of 84....So sadly out of shape.  I used the "Michael Pate's Total Sprint" the plan is free and worked beautifully!!!! Not sure where you are exactly...but that is one option...There is another beginner sprint plan that is good that is free too.  If you are well beyond this...my apologies.

Let me reiterate a bit what Hilde said....go slow...build up to speed and train smart....Lots of zone 1-2 will be great - and also great for fat weight loss....plus the lighter you get the easier everything will be!!  I was not smart last season and ended up hurt for about two months...I didn't have the volume under my belt and tried to run a 5k all out followed by a Tri the next weekend -- that I ran all out.....my right leg was trashed for awhile....didn't listen to my body and was plain stupid...don't follow me..please!!!

Good luck in picking an appropriate plan...and be patient...Rome wasn't built in a day....Plus with a heart transplant....best to be slow and progressive!!!  I look forward to watching you journey!!!  ROCK ON GIRL!!!!

Okay, so I couldn't get a ride in yet......had to watch all the kiddos plus my nephew...no way to get a 1.5 hour bike ride in....So I was in the biking spirit so I took my ride to the studio and took some shots...I added the rear water bottle cages and just wanted to get some good shots of her....So wet your lips...here is bike porn  -- Wilson style!!!!

And that's it....Hope you enjoyed seeing my relatively new baby!!!! I see my arm pad is a little lower on one side...gotta correct that!

Happy New Years!!!!

Happy New Year, everyone!!  Still fighting this nasty cold, boo!  I tried to "flush things out" with a nice little swim this morning.   

Then went to test drive some bikes...  So far I'm leaning toward the Specialized Dolce Comp:

The Specialized fit me best.  And it has a red stripe, so it will definitely go faster and I can accessorize with this red accent like Wilson recommended. Red tape on the handlebars as well = fast, fast, fast!! Right?!?

I've convinced myself that I'd be better off with a roadie right now.  Maybe I'll have to upgrade again in a few years for a TT/tri bike, haha!!  Will most likely make the purchase in the next week, woohoo!!

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This forum is hoppin!  I don't even know where to start...maybe I'll wait until 2012

Happy New Year!!

Kristen...that is one sexy ride!!!!  You gotta be so excited and biting at the bit to chunk down the cash!!!  It's gonna feel so good to ride it for the first time.....so so exciting and you'll love the enthusiasm of getting on it every time!!!  And good thinking...red accent is easy to accessorize....haha...Hilde picked bright neon green.....what was she thinking!!!  Every time I see that color on athletic clothing I think of her..haha.....  Thanks for the porn....we look forward to more when you get her!

Thanks....I think I'm done adding stuff....now I need to get the engine ready to blow some doors off!!!!  I haven't named her......not sure I could pick an appropriate name..haha....She hears me cuss a lot.....I breathe hard on her.....sweat all over her...and occasionally spit on her..and I ride her hard...and sometimes put her away wet!!!..hahah.....  Maybe something like Lady Tramp!!! haha....or something more creative!!!  Maybe my "Little Wh0re " -- Okay...gunna stop there...LMAO!!!  Hilde might scold me.....or more like it add something disgusting!!!  Her bike's name is "Dominatrix"  We had that perverted thread going on for months...She is not right in the head...don't let her fool you!!!

Wilson, seriously dude, you're gonna need a catheter for all that liquid you're carrying on your bike!!  Ah never mind, just pee yourself, I'll be sure to make sure I'm in FRONT of you, we'll let Brad bring up the rear, ha ha!!  You sure had some sexy shots of your girl... Cheryl will be jealous!!  Maybe you should name her the "Slut"... because she keeps coming back for more and will let you ride her whenever you want.... or if that's too graphic, what's a good slutty name?  Candy?  Tiffany?  It sure ain't Hilde, ha ha ha hah a!!!!

Kristen, LOVE the specialized... I've always liked the look of them.  And Wilson is right, red, white and black are easy to match... the neon green thing is HARD.  Love that it already has red bar tape, maybe some red tires would be sexy!!  And with the red, you KNOW you are going to be fast, that's a given!!

Brad, we'll see YOU in 2012, sorry things are moving too fast for you... go use some hair product, you'll feel better....

And believe it or not, I rode my bike today!!!!  No lie... rode 30 miles with Tammy Tucker and her hubby.  (I had an extra 3 miles I had to do while they rested up the road because my Garmin launched and I had to go back to find it, which thankfully I did and it was still working!).  Legs felt pretty good for not riding for 2 months... neck and shoulders were a little unhappy, and I know my butt will be scolding me tomorrow for sure!  But it was a beautiful day for a ride, I think it was over 75 when we finished, a bit of a wind, some rollers but nothing too too hard... let's just say I didn't have to walk, although a few of them I was pretty slow!  Nice to get some miles under my belt again, and that was just enough to get some motivation going. 

Congrats Kelly on signing up for the Oly!  I had originally hoped to do an Oly this next season, but then chickened out and am waiting another season.  But, I'm extra excited that you are taking the plunge!  

I'm going to second all of this.  I think on the BT beginner plans they say that you should be able to finish (but that might mean walking) the race, but more of a BOP with the plan.  I've used the method of training with the next plan up (oly for sprint, etc.) and have found it to work well.  

NIIIICE BIKE PORN Wilson!! I see a couple gadgets I'd like to get for my husband that are on your bike, like the MAN seat for your "junk" and the water bottle holders behind the seat. He's been looking for some that don't cost half an arm....still looking! That wouldn't work for me since I'd probably FALL OVER trying to get my water bottle out or back in the doggone thing! 

Looking forward to meeting your crazy self at Waco!! 

Thanks Hilde and Wilson - I'm only really doing future planning right now, probably change up what I'm looking at closer to the time based on my abilities etc.

Wilson - nice bike. Especially with all the pimping

 K - Nice bike. Red always goes faster

Oh and my bike does not have a name - a) never knew I was meant to b) not really sure she's snazzy enough for one,lol.

Melanie - I find I like knowing what is coming up etc hence why I follow plans but I usually end up tweaking and frankenplanning too - combining a few different plans to find something that works well.

E.g - last time I did c25k I added the HH novice 5k LR's and this time I've tweaked month 1 of the c25k program so I'm actually doing some running before the official plan starts it and franken planning that with the beginner exercise program to get in proper tri training but I'll probably add some swimming earlier than the plan does so I can work up to that level again since I stopped being consistent and lost all my endurance there                 

Melanie, I have only ever followed training plans when marathon training.  Otherwise, I just get in the routine.

Wilson, I just grabbed a drink of water and came back to my husband drooling over your bike photos.  Oh well, at least he's drooling over the bike pics rather than the fat-man-eating-grapes picture.

Louise, Have a great birthday!

Kristen, That looks like a great bike!  And I agree that it will be exceptionally speedy with the red stripe

Hilde, Nice job on the epic bike ride today!  

Everyone, have a fabulous and safe New Year's Eve!

I've been doing a BT Winter Maint/Prep Plan (Oly/HIM maintenance) and then 20 weeks before my HIM I'll be doing the BT 20 week HIM plan.  In the past I completed the 22 weeks Michael Pates Sprint Tri plan that I mentioned to Suzie.  I love having a plan - makes it easy for me and I'm much more disciplined than without!!!

Erin, glad you husband liked bike porn..haha...and if he'd been drooling over my nasty man post....We'll you'd be paying for con selling not bike gear..haha....Whew...good for you!

TTucker, the rear mounted cages are from X-lab and cost me $50....about the same as the lower level Profile Design - but I liked the mounting system on the X-Lab so thought I'd give them a try. The bike bag was also included in that system.  And with the x-lab design the two cages aren't linked....so you can run one if you want.  The install is super easy!

Hilde, I know that's a lot of water...I love water and find that 48oz will only get me about 25-30 miles....at 50 miles or so I used the entire 96oz....or 4 bottles....So I thought that'd be a good idea and I don't have to plan a stop for water.  Isn't your aerobar system 60 oz or something like that??  My other option was to do like Peggy and get a Camelbak 100 oz system.  We'll see how I like the rear mounted stuff.....Time will tell.