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How about swordfish?

Figured someone would go there.  I couldn't figure out a way to clean up my post enough to hit "submit".   Went to the gym hoping the pool was open.  Wasn't really sure about the schedule.  It wasn't.  Took my bike as a contingency plan though.  Good ride, besides almost getting squashed by a car again.  Still getting used to my clip ons.  May stop riding outdoors at 5 AM due to idiot drivers. 

if shaun is going to serve up softballs, i need to hit them out!

got in a lift and spin class this morning, will run at lunch - maybe intervals to mix it up.

Edited by jsklarz 2011-01-06 8:41 AM

There are always idiot drivers, no matter what time of day.

I think that cars forget that bikes are vehicles too.

I gotta say I'm impressed y'all kept it so clean with the swordfish.

I was one of those cars at one time.  I get it.  There are some roads up the hwy about 5 exits that are rarely traveled.  Amazing how close to the country and city one can be here.  There are really long group rides out there every Saturday.  May jump on that more often and keep it on the trainer until I can figure out how to get a bike workout in during daylight hours.

Well, I started the day with good intentions went to the gym prepared to do my swim and I got exactly 150 yrds into my swim and the life guard pulled everyone out of the pool due to lighting and of course I didn't think to bring other workout clothes. So now I have to figure out away to get back to the gym to swim and workout later. Which normally wouldn't be a problem but, as luck would have it I'm picking up relatives at the airport that will be staying with us for a week. The price you have to pay for living in paradise

I have very few options for biking around here as far as traffic goes.  I can travel a bit, but what I find better is to just get up early and go.  There's not much traffic at 5 a.m., and I'm out with at least one blinking light, day-glo safety vest and a headlight.  There's enough traffic around here that I won't start a bike ride after 9

The moral of the story being that Jeff likes to pounce on my balls. 

45 minute bike this morning and another one coming up after this hole of a day ends.

You're braver than me -- riding in the dark absolutely terrifies me.

Question on bricks:  As I still try to heal my sore IT band, I am still trying to keep up bricks to keep my legs used to them.

Is 10 minutes after a hard ride an OK time for a run right after a bike.  Is that enough time to get the junk out?  Or is it generally more that is recommended?

It didn't me until the 2nd time someone who obviously hadn't had their coffee pulled out right in front of me and I had to hop the curb.  And I have lights/dayglow vest/etc.

Speaking of wetsuits

I took that survey here on BT (top of the page) and there's a $250 code for Xterra full sleeve suits. Does anyone here have the Vortex 3? I'm thinking about buying that one, as it would be $150 after the discount. Not a bad way to see how I like wetsuits and get me started on open water swims.

Most every lake here in NM is cold, so it's almost a necessity for anything except the hottest months. 

The Vortex 3 is notorious for ripping (its nickname is the Rip-Terra) because it has really thin neoprene in the arms/shoulders. 

I personally love Blue Seventy and have also had good luck with Orca.

You should get your brick runs started within 10 minutes of your bike -- the sooner the better.

Oh how I wish the nearest tri shop was closer than a 7 hr drive...

I am not close to one either-I planned a trip for several things and the tri shop was one on the list. Distance to a tri shop was a reason I decided to buy instead of rent.

My full sleeve is a 2XU T:0 (their entry level), which i think is a great brand for all things tri.  they are a little more expensive but I have never been disapointed with any 2XU product.

Did what I think was an interval workout tonight.  Over 41 minutes, I ran at a pretty good pace for 2 mins., starting at a 9:34 pace, increasing that to an 8:00 pace as i moved on.  Jogging for 1 minute after every 2 minutes at the higher pace.  It felt good. (whoa, that sounds confusing doesn't it???)

More snow on the way tomorrow and saturday.  Hopefully not too much builds up

Good luck in the race this sunday Kelly and Trilooney. 

Trilooney, where is your avatar????

Edited by rizer22 2011-01-06 9:08 PM

got my swim and work in Ill post it tomorrow.

I have a QR SuperFull wetsuit that I had ordered from TriSports in 2006 which is still in really good condition aside from a stupid-user tear in the shoulder.

When I was looking for a wetsuit, it was right after my first tri and I had rented a wetsuit from a local tri shop.  It was the entry level XTerra and it was like swimming in a tire.  No flexibility or movement in the suit and very heavy rubber.

I tried on a bunch of suits and found that the QR fit me best and was the most comfortable. 

I'm probably going to end up buying a new wetsuit for the upcoming season but I first want to see if I can lose weight to get into a smaller size. 

http://www.trisports.com/trrewe.htmlhas a wetsuit rental program and then gives you a discount if you end up buying the wetsuit.  Its a good option if you want to try before you buy.  Plus there a BT user discount.

Good idea.

Plus if someone is in the market for a used suit, check out the BT classified, you can also post a "Want to Buy"

What's on tap for everyone this weekend? 

Erica (trilooney), Shaun (cubefarmgopher), Jeff-y (jsklarz) and I are doing a 5K on Sunday and I know Bruce (bwingate) is (hopefully weather permitting) doing a 10 miler tomorrow.

Anyone else racing?  Any fun plans?

Well, my 10 miler isn't going to happen tomorrow.  Saturday I'll probably run 8-10 miles on my own and then its off to work to get some motions out before I go on vacation week after next.  Sunday is my official long run - 11 miles.  I have to map out a route for that.  And hopefully I will also watch the Jets not embarrass themselves Saturday night and get in a swim or two.