Writebrained/JHouse4's 2009 - Newbies Unite Group FULL (Page 15)

No aerobars yet... as I said I am not sure if it is just because I am going from a more horizontal/pronated hand position on my mtb to a more vertical/supinated position on my roadie or if it really is a fit problem.  Or both

I made the same switch in September (mtb to road).  The first couple of rides my elbows hurt.  Felt like they were being slightly hyperextended.  When I took the bike in for adjusting he adjusted the stem so it was a couple of millimeters closer.  Made an amazing difference.  It might be worth it to take it in and talk to the techs.

I'm trying to wake up enough go for a run & swim today.  Coffee's not working yet.  Doesn't help that my son has been coming in 3 am for the past couple of nights saying it's time to get up.  Why can't he go around and wake up his dad instead?  Anyway this was followed by a cat laying at my head purring very loudly. 

Today's' mantra "I will get it done. I will get it done....."

I like to have the Mtn Bike as an option for bike riding.  Unmaintained trails, wet roads, etc. seem a constant.  So...the Mtn Bike is a good option sometimes.

Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.
Vincent Van Gogh

When I first read this I thought "oh gosh, teenagers" and then realized that your son is just a little guy!   Hope you get caught up on your rest.

Plus mtbing is just plain fun.

Some convential thoughts (JHouse4 is a better source though) -

"the swim is just the warm up for the bike and run"

"HR 150/160/170" - Swim/Bike/Run - from Gordo

"you can't win a tri during the swim (but you can lose it)"

Hope this puts some perspective on this....

Motivation for Today:

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed, is more important than any other one thing.

--November 5, 1855 Letter to Isham Reavis ~A. Lincoln~

Some convential thoughts (JHouse4 is a better source though) -

"the swim is just the warm up for the bike and run"

"HR 150/160/170" - Swim/Bike/Run - from Gordo

"you can't win a tri during the swim (but you can lose it)"

Hope this puts some perspective on this....

It's kind of what I was thinking.  Get in, swim a decent swim leg without getting too tired, and try to kick a$$ on the bike and treadmill.  Watching what has been going on in the local pool, there isn't much competition in the pool.  There are some pretty strong bikers and runners though. 

If it were me this is what i would do... Aim at trying to get between 1000 & 1200 yards/meters (if you can do it comfortably). The bike there is less that 1 min difference per MPH. I would suggest that you hammering the run that is where you are going to make up the most time. Just don't kill yourself on the swim. I have done it and was #1 on the swim but then next to last because I had nothing left for the bike or the run.

Off-topic question.  Feel free to respond with PM or email.

Looks like we're going to Chicago for a few days middle of May.  Since some of you are in that area I'm hoping you can help.  I'm asking for recommendations of things to do with a 4-yr old boy.  I lived in the area when I was in Junior High (many moons ago) and remember museums & planetariums & such.  But not sure what's still there or what will appeal to him.  He's very hands on.

For the same trip, any suggestions on places to run?  We'll be staying in downtown near the Hyatt Regency.  The hotel has exercise equipment but I'd love to get out some as well. 

Thanks. 

I'm not an expert but plan to spend some time at Millennium Park.  It is free! 

It's hard to describe but impossible to forget once you've been there....we always plan to spend a few minutes there and end up spending hours.

LINK:  http://www.millenniumpark.org/ 

OK on the workout front... When it gets closer, PM me and we can make some things happen. The Hyatt is really close to Ohio Street beach so you can open water swim.

Things you could do with a little one.

Lincoln Park Zoo (free all year round (check out the park and pond as well)) 3 miles north

Shedd Aquarium 2 Miles south

Millennium Park 3 blocks south

Navy Pier 4 blocks to the east (also have the childrens museum there as well)

Boat tours (best way to see Chicago on the water)

Oprah

Cubs Game 

There is a million things to do... PM me before you leave.

I would say everything he said...but would add:

The Children's museum at Navy Pier is a must if he likes hands on stuff...It is amazing

Museum of Science and Industry: A little farther from where you are staying down in Hyde Park, but also great for hands on stuff

As a southsider I would have to say a White Sox game (although I too love Wrigley Field for the Historic aspect)

If you want do one of the Observation decks I would vote for the John Hancock over the Sears Tower...I just think the view is better

And as Joe said if you want to PM as the trip gets closer I am happy to give more concrete suggestions.

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What they said.  Chicago is prolly my number one favorite travel destination (for a large city).  Love those places.

Thanks for all the suggestions.  I knew it'd help to ask.

I'm hoping we like Chicago too.  We went to NYC last year without the kid and loved it.  It would've been great to live there when we were younger.  There's just so much to do.  But right we enjoy the relaxed life in a small town.  No Interstate, no traffic, beautiful surroundings and delicious apples.

Today's agenda:  We're talking about going snowshoeing.  May not get far but we're gonna try.  I'll probably do a run afterwards.

Have a good day!  

Thanks for the opinion.  It was kind of what I was thinking. I should be able to swim the 1000 meters in that time w/o much effort.  Then spin on the bike.  I'll keep working on getting my run interval in line for this race.

Oooh, that's a fun one!