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 2014-01-24 9:02 PM in reply to: spie34 |
Extreme Veteran  487   Spokane, WA |  Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official ThreadOriginally posted by spie34 Originally posted by ultramike Originally posted by soretaint ..... However, I will likely do a local 70.3 up here in Spokane on May 31st. It's only 4 weeks out from IMCDA, but shouldn't be an issue as long as I treat it like a training day and not a race. Thanks soretaint for drawing my attention to the Troika race. I've been trying to decide between a 70.3 in Oliver and a 180km training ride on the IMCDA bike course (without requiring 2 weekends away from the family). Maybe I can do both if I do Troika instead of Oliver
The thing with Troika is it can be hot or it can cold. I thought about doing troika but after this last year with sub 50 degree weather I think I will pass. I am more of a fair weather racer  They moved Troika to the last Saturday in May instead of mid-May like it was this last year. Hopefully it will make a difference in the weather..... |
| 2014-01-26 5:19 PM in reply to: soretaint |
Member 85 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Glad to hear I'm not the only knucklehead doing a half IM in late May! Speaking of knucklehead moves - had a half marathon yesterday...certainly broke the "only increase runs by 10% week over week" rule but it felt dam good. |
| 2014-01-26 5:34 PM in reply to: Skipjack_50 |
Master 2468 Muskego, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Originally posted by Skipjack_50 Glad to hear I'm not the only knucklehead doing a half IM in late May! Speaking of knucklehead moves - had a half marathon yesterday...certainly broke the "only increase runs by 10% week over week" rule but it felt dam good. Nice, plenty of time to recover. Most of us are not in the Kona mix so we might as well do what we want while we can. I'm doing a half a month before IMTX which is 6 weeks before CDA. BT Knuckleheads shirts would look pretty cool |
| 2014-01-27 9:26 AM in reply to: papson14 |
Veteran 930 Morgan Hill, California | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Well, I think I might have gone overboard on my recovery week. Between work, feeling sick, and other life events, did basically nothing except a few runs. Back at it this week. |
| 2014-01-27 9:31 AM in reply to: papson14 |
Veteran 930 Morgan Hill, California | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Well, I think I might have gone overboard on my recovery week. Between work, feeling sick, and other life events, did basically nothing except a few runs. Back at it this week. |
| 2014-01-27 11:33 AM in reply to: kmac1346 |
Member 85 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread bah, you'll be fine! Sounds like you probably needed some down time. Who knows what would have happened if you would have pushed too hard anyhow..might have ultimately been laid up extending the down time even further. Just sounds like you've got your priorities straight and did the smart thing IMO. Enjoy those fresh legs while you can! |
| 2014-01-27 11:36 AM in reply to: papson14 |
Member 85 Chicago | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Good idea regarding the Knucklehead tshirts..after 36 years of being one myself feel it would be very appropriate. Saw your signature - 4 IM's this year? Go ahead and put yourself down for 2 Knucklehead tshirts! |
| 2014-01-27 1:02 PM in reply to: Skipjack_50 |
Veteran 501 Seattle, Washington | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Originally posted by Skipjack_50 Good idea regarding the Knucklehead tshirts..after 36 years of being one myself feel it would be very appropriate. Saw your signature - 4 IM's this year? Go ahead and put yourself down for 2 Knucklehead tshirts! I like the Knucklehead shirt idea too! I'm also doing a HIM a month out as well. |
| 2014-01-31 10:22 AM in reply to: Champ88 |
New user 22 Maple Valley, Washington | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread I've decided to change up the gearing on my bike and switch out my standard crankset (53/39) for a compact crankset (50/34) to help with the riding the hills in CDA. In investigating cranksets I am trying to figure what crank arm length to go with. There are alot of varying opinions out there. What is everyones opinion on crank arm length? I'm thinking of going with a shorter crank arm (165cm) instead of the 175 cm that I have now. Does it make much of a difference? |
| 2014-01-31 11:20 AM in reply to: mb1530 |
Veteran 501 Seattle, Washington | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Originally posted by mb1530 I've decided to change up the gearing on my bike and switch out my standard crankset (53/39) for a compact crankset (50/34) to help with the riding the hills in CDA. In investigating cranksets I am trying to figure what crank arm length to go with. There are alot of varying opinions out there. What is everyones opinion on crank arm length? I'm thinking of going with a shorter crank arm (165cm) instead of the 175 cm that I have now. Does it make much of a difference? Perhaps I'm wrong in this, but I thought part of crank arm length had to do with your bike fit. I know there is debate on that and I'd be curious to hear responses to this as well. |
| 2014-01-31 2:12 PM in reply to: mb1530 |
Veteran 930 Morgan Hill, California | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Originally posted by mb1530 I've decided to change up the gearing on my bike and switch out my standard crankset (53/39) for a compact crankset (50/34) to help with the riding the hills in CDA. In investigating cranksets I am trying to figure what crank arm length to go with. There are alot of varying opinions out there. What is everyones opinion on crank arm length? I'm thinking of going with a shorter crank arm (165cm) instead of the 175 cm that I have now. Does it make much of a difference? Crank arm length will impact your bike fit. From what I've read, many fitters recommend going with shorter crank arms for tri bikes to allow for a better fit, I think it allows you get to get lower without closing off the hip angle. It looks like manufacturers are starting to spec shorter arms as well. But, if you are currently fit to your bike with a 175 crank arm, you would likely need a new fit to go with the 165. I'm curious as to why you want to go with the shorter crank arms, and why you think the 165s are right for you? |
| 2014-01-31 4:44 PM in reply to: kmac1346 |
New user 22 Maple Valley, Washington | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Originally posted by kmac1346 Originally posted by mb1530 I've decided to change up the gearing on my bike and switch out my standard crankset (53/39) for a compact crankset (50/34) to help with the riding the hills in CDA. In investigating cranksets I am trying to figure what crank arm length to go with. There are alot of varying opinions out there. What is everyones opinion on crank arm length? I'm thinking of going with a shorter crank arm (165cm) instead of the 175 cm that I have now. Does it make much of a difference? Crank arm length will impact your bike fit. From what I've read, many fitters recommend going with shorter crank arms for tri bikes to allow for a better fit, I think it allows you get to get lower without closing off the hip angle. It looks like manufacturers are starting to spec shorter arms as well. But, if you are currently fit to your bike with a 175 crank arm, you would likely need a new fit to go with the 165. I'm curious as to why you want to go with the shorter crank arms, and why you think the 165s are right for you? I've read some information that talks about the benefits of shorter crank arms, like less fatigue, less stress on the lower back and knees. In looking at new cranksets there were some good deals on cranksets with 165 mm crank arms and wondered if it would be a good move for me. I don't have long legs and I am not real happy with the current fit of my bike so I figured now is the time to switch. |
| 2014-01-31 11:27 PM in reply to: mb1530 |
Veteran 930 Morgan Hill, California | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Originally posted by mb1530 Originally posted by kmac1346 Originally posted by mb1530 I've decided to change up the gearing on my bike and switch out my standard crankset (53/39) for a compact crankset (50/34) to help with the riding the hills in CDA. In investigating cranksets I am trying to figure what crank arm length to go with. There are alot of varying opinions out there. What is everyones opinion on crank arm length? I'm thinking of going with a shorter crank arm (165cm) instead of the 175 cm that I have now. Does it make much of a difference? Crank arm length will impact your bike fit. From what I've read, many fitters recommend going with shorter crank arms for tri bikes to allow for a better fit, I think it allows you get to get lower without closing off the hip angle. It looks like manufacturers are starting to spec shorter arms as well. But, if you are currently fit to your bike with a 175 crank arm, you would likely need a new fit to go with the 165. I'm curious as to why you want to go with the shorter crank arms, and why you think the 165s are right for you? I've read some information that talks about the benefits of shorter crank arms, like less fatigue, less stress on the lower back and knees. In looking at new cranksets there were some good deals on cranksets with 165 mm crank arms and wondered if it would be a good move for me. I don't have long legs and I am not real happy with the current fit of my bike so I figured now is the time to switch. I think that is a pretty big jump. I know this isn't super helpful, but it really is hard to know whether that will be "right" for you as there are so many variables. Can you get a fit before making the decision? That would give some more info to consider. |
| 2014-02-03 11:47 AM in reply to: kmac1346 |
Veteran 930 Morgan Hill, California | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread I think I jinxed myself last week. Now, hopefully today I'll be back at it. Spent all last week really sick, so all told, its been almost two weeks of very reduced activity. The first week was more or less an intentional cut back week, but last week was just a lost week. Now, to slowly build back into it. Resist temptation to make it all up in one go! |
| 2014-02-03 1:19 PM in reply to: kmac1346 |
Veteran 493 Cloverdale, BC | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Originally posted by kmac1346 I think I jinxed myself last week. Now, hopefully today I'll be back at it. Spent all last week really sick, so all told, its been almost two weeks of very reduced activity. The first week was more or less an intentional cut back week, but last week was just a lost week. Now, to slowly build back into it. Resist temptation to make it all up in one go! My personal philosophy is to not schedule any cut back weeks. I just wait for family, work and health to dictate when I get a rest from training. |
| 2014-02-03 2:03 PM in reply to: ultramike |
Extreme Veteran 494 Olympia, WA | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Originally posted by ultramike Originally posted by kmac1346 I think I jinxed myself last week. Now, hopefully today I'll be back at it. Spent all last week really sick, so all told, its been almost two weeks of very reduced activity. The first week was more or less an intentional cut back week, but last week was just a lost week. Now, to slowly build back into it. Resist temptation to make it all up in one go! My personal philosophy is to not schedule any cut back weeks. I just wait for family, work and health to dictate when I get a rest from training. There is some merit to that. For whatever reason, it seems a bunch of life stuff will come up the week immediately after a cut back week and throw the schedule out the window. |
| 2014-02-03 5:15 PM in reply to: AndyEWU07 |
Member 87 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Hello, all! Just registered. Reformed marathoner, and first IM. Only other "long-distance" experience is Boise 70.3 in 2012, when they shortened the bike due to weather. Looking forward to catching up, learning from you all, and participating! |
| 2014-02-03 5:42 PM in reply to: rbhancock1 |
Veteran 930 Morgan Hill, California | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Originally posted by rbhancock1 Hello, all! Just registered. Reformed marathoner, and first IM. Only other "long-distance" experience is Boise 70.3 in 2012, when they shortened the bike due to weather. Looking forward to catching up, learning from you all, and participating! Welcome, welcome! I did that Boise race. That was interesting to say the least. Its that experience I always go back to whenever someone describes a swim start as "cold." |
| 2014-02-03 9:38 PM in reply to: rbhancock1 |
Extreme Veteran 494 Olympia, WA | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Originally posted by rbhancock1 Hello, all! Just registered. Reformed marathoner, and first IM. Only other "long-distance" experience is Boise 70.3 in 2012, when they shortened the bike due to weather. Looking forward to catching up, learning from you all, and participating! Welcome aboard! |
| 2014-02-03 11:04 PM in reply to: citaltfort |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread 20 Week IM training plan starts next week... now to figure out what plan. I guess offseason training is officially over this week. This is kind of sneaking up on me. Hope everyone gets their plans nailed down this week 8). |
| 2014-02-04 11:21 AM in reply to: rbhancock1 |
New user 22 Maple Valley, Washington | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Originally posted by rbhancock1 Hello, all! Just registered. Reformed marathoner, and first IM. Only other "long-distance" experience is Boise 70.3 in 2012, when they shortened the bike due to weather. Looking forward to catching up, learning from you all, and participating! Welcome aboard. I remember reading about that Boise race. I was worried that the CDA Ironman that year would have the same crappy weather, thankfully it didn't. Let's hope this years weather is good. If it doesn't we will blame you. |
| 2014-02-04 11:24 AM in reply to: Baowolf |
New user 22 Maple Valley, Washington | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Originally posted by Baowolf 20 Week IM training plan starts next week... now to figure out what plan. I guess offseason training is officially over this week. This is kind of sneaking up on me. Hope everyone gets their plans nailed down this week 8). I'm following the Competitive IronFit Training plan. Been at it for 10 weeks now (base building phase). Now the hard work really begins. Good luck. |
| 2014-02-04 11:44 AM in reply to: mb1530 |
Veteran 501 Seattle, Washington | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Originally posted by mb1530 Originally posted by Baowolf 20 Week IM training plan starts next week... now to figure out what plan. I guess offseason training is officially over this week. This is kind of sneaking up on me. Hope everyone gets their plans nailed down this week 8). I'm following the Competitive IronFit Training plan. Been at it for 10 weeks now (base building phase). Now the hard work really begins. Good luck. I've been "following" that as well while trying to enjoy some other cross training. Next week starts the buckle down! Here we go! |
| 2014-02-04 12:03 PM in reply to: rbhancock1 |
Member 92 Rose Lake, Idaho | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Welcome aboard! I am just doing the opposite this year. I did CDA IM last year and will be doing Boise 70.3 this June. I am from North Idaho, so cold water does not bother me, but the HEAT does. Last year Boise had almost 90degrees for the Run....is that a normal temp for June? |
| 2014-02-04 2:14 PM in reply to: MRGIBBS |
Member 87 | Subject: RE: Ironman Coeur d'Alene : Official Thread Many thanks for the warm welcome, all. Swam this a.m., and for the first time in recent memory didn't feel like falling over after exiting the pool. Three workouts per week instead of two seems to be improving things. Good ones to all today. |
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