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workerbee - 2009-12-16 10:03 AM

For those that are IMing or have--are the weekly average totals that are up on ironman.com realistic (11K swim, 232 mile bike, and 44 mile run)? Did you guys really hit that???

Krista

swbkrun - 2009-12-16 1:36 PM

I think those are realistic if you are trying to win!

Here we my taining totals in 08.... Granted I was a 12:30 finisher, but I also had a great time enjoying life.  Everyone is different

tahrens - 2009-12-16 11:35 AM

Sam I am so with you girl.  I didn't drink at all during the summer and as of last weekend's company and tri training group Christmas parties I am a mess.  Sad that a long island ice tea and a shot of tequila is enough to make me dance on the tables.  I'm such a cheap drunk. 

SSMinnow - 2009-12-16 12:59 AM Ok people the day has arrived....who is racing this weekend? and what are your goals?
For those who are new, I am the official cheerleader for all of you and post a question like this every Wednesday to get us excited for the upcoming weekend!

It dawned on me, the racing might be subsiding a bit for some of us, so how about a new question for the week?  What is the one thing you are most proud of in your '09 triathlon season and why?  if you haven't done a tri yet, what are you most proud of accomplishing athletically?

For me, it's hands down learning how to swim well enough to complete a HIM.  After never learning as a child because I was very scared of the water and the nearly drowning in Hawaii on my honeymoon 19 years ago, it is the single hardest/most humiliating thing I have ever done and by far the most rewarding.  While I am slower than a turtle on land, I could swim forever (ok maybe not that long) and that is amazingly gratifying for this land lover. 

Suzy

swbkrun - 2009-12-16 11:25 AM

I would suggest a 305, and either a Timex, or a Polar (if budget permits)....

Garmin is great for biking, running, hiking, etc.... While the 310tx would be nice for open water swimming it does no good in the pool (let's be honest most of us train in the pool the majority of the time).  So go Garmin, other.... I use 305 for training (mostly running) and Polar for racing.  Plus the polar is more of an everyday watch.  I wouldn't wear the 310 around town. 

If you are going Power Tapp, Open water majority of the time then I would consider the 310tx.  But bang for buck.... 305- Check ebay, craigslist.  You can find them cheap.  I got my 305 for $100

tahrens - 2009-12-16 10:32 AM


Roni - you are my hero.  I am so not a runner and at the moment don't even enjoy it.  I remember when you joined the group and I noticed that your run times were close to mine. That gave me so much encouragement throughout the year.  I always thought a "runner" had to be a sub 8 min/miler or something rediculously fast like that.  But you taught me that being a runner is a state of mind and a determination to accompish your goals.  Your training and races have been so wonderful this year.  Plus I want your six pack abs

Tracy

TrevorC - 2009-12-16 1:43 PM [
And Tracy, just recover. You're going to be fine. You are a runner. Just like me.( And you know I suck at running.). You'll be back. GGGGRRRRRRR

fattyfatfat - 2009-12-16 1:47 PM

Canadian pep talk.   if she's just like you and you suck then she sucks.  AWESOME!!!! 

workerbee - 2009-12-16 12:03 PM

For those that are IMing or have--are the weekly average totals that are up on ironman.com realistic (11K swim, 232 mile bike, and 44 mile run)? Did you guys really hit that???

Krista

workerbee - 2009-12-16 12:03 PM

For those that are IMing or have--are the weekly average totals that are up on ironman.com realistic (11K swim, 232 mile bike, and 44 mile run)? Did you guys really hit that???

SSMinnow - 2009-12-16 2:13 PM CAN I RANT FOR A SECOND?  This is the note I got from my contact at GURU regarding the delivery of my bike which was supposed to be this week:

Good afternoon ladies… I have some sad news to report as there is a production hold on all Magis frames at the moment. We are working to correct a kink we discovered in the testing of an upgrade/modification we have made to the seat tube design where we have replaceable hanger. Because of the new shape we can’t get it to fit/interact properly with the BB, so we are re-designing the BB and that won’t be ready before the New Year. Sorry, but we just got the news from production in the past 24 hours as we just finished the tests and I haven’t been able to email you on this until now.

 

So rather than send a sub-par frame out to you, we’re holding off on the production until we know it will pass our testing procedures.

 

My apologies ladies… this was an unexpected situation otherwise it would have left already.

 

I’ll be able to provide you with an update when I get back in the New Year as we’ll be doing the next round of tests within the next few weeks (the holidays mean we lose a number of days.)

 

Once again, apologies, but we are not willing to compromise on the quality of your bicycle.

Sad news to report?  I am so irked.  I had to email them before they even contacted me and supposedly they just found out? Give me a frickin' break.  My note back gave them until January 7th for an update.  If not, my expectation is a full refund.  If I don't get it,  the BT, ST and every bike forum will hear about it.  Ok, I'm done. 

fattyfatfat - 2009-12-16 12:47 PM

Canadian pep talk.   if she's just like you and you suck then she sucks.  AWESOME!!!! 

Havin'Fun - 2009-12-16 2:13 PM Is there a master list of this group?  The group has gotten HUGE ... and I am having a hard time following   

SSMinnow - 2009-12-16 2:13 PM CAN I RANT FOR A SECOND?  This is the note I got from my contact at GURU regarding the delivery of my bike which was supposed to be this week:

Good afternoon ladies… I have some sad news to report as there is a production hold on all Magis frames at the moment. We are working to correct a kink we discovered in the testing of an upgrade/modification we have made to the seat tube design where we have replaceable hanger. Because of the new shape we can’t get it to fit/interact properly with the BB, so we are re-designing the BB and that won’t be ready before the New Year. Sorry, but we just got the news from production in the past 24 hours as we just finished the tests and I haven’t been able to email you on this until now.

 

So rather than send a sub-par frame out to you, we’re holding off on the production until we know it will pass our testing procedures.

 

My apologies ladies… this was an unexpected situation otherwise it would have left already.

 

I’ll be able to provide you with an update when I get back in the New Year as we’ll be doing the next round of tests within the next few weeks (the holidays mean we lose a number of days.)

 

Once again, apologies, but we are not willing to compromise on the quality of your bicycle.

Sad news to report?  I am so irked.  I had to email them before they even contacted me and supposedly they just found out? Give me a frickin' break.  My note back gave them until January 7th for an update.  If not, my expectation is a full refund.  If I don't get it,  the BT, ST and every bike forum will hear about it.  Ok, I'm done. 

SSMinnow - 2009-12-16 3:13 PM CAN I RANT FOR A SECOND?   This is the note I got from my contact at GURU regarding the delivery of my bike which was supposed to be this week:

Good afternoon ladies… I have some sad news to report as there is a production hold on all Magis frames at the moment. We are working to correct a kink we discovered in the testing of an upgrade/modification we have made to the seat tube design where we have replaceable hanger. Because of the new shape we can’t get it to fit/interact properly with the BB, so we are re-designing the BB and that won’t be ready before the New Year. Sorry, but we just got the news from production in the past 24 hours as we just finished the tests and I haven’t been able to email you on this until now.

 

So rather than send a sub-par frame out to you, we’re holding off on the production until we know it will pass our testing procedures.

 

My apologies ladies… this was an unexpected situation otherwise it would have left already.

 

I’ll be able to provide you with an update when I get back in the New Year as we’ll be doing the next round of tests within the next few weeks (the holidays mean we lose a number of days.)

 

Once again, apologies, but we are not willing to compromise on the quality of your bicycle.

Sad news to report?  I am so irked.  I had to email them before they even contacted me and supposedly they just found out? Give me a frickin' break.  My note back gave them until January 7th for an update.  If not, my expectation is a full refund.  If I don't get it,  the BT, ST and every bike forum will hear about it.  Ok, I'm done. 

JHagerman - 2009-12-16 2:33 PM Time for me to get a new chain on my bike.  I have a 12/25 cassette.  When I bought my bike my chainring was a 50/34, but I upgraded to a 53/39 and now the rear derailleur is stretched too far when I'm in a neutral gearing (mid cassette/lg chainring). 

Do new chains come with extra links that you personally adjust or do I need to order specifically for my gearing.  So far all that I've seen is 10 sp chains.  And, to look cool this new year, anyone know where I could find a blue chain?

JHagerman - 2009-12-16 3:33 PM Time for me to get a new chain on my bike.  I have a 12/25 cassette.  When I bought my bike my chainring was a 50/34, but I upgraded to a 53/39 and now the rear derailleur is stretched too far when I'm in a neutral gearing (mid cassette/lg chainring). 

Do new chains come with extra links that you personally adjust or do I need to order specifically for my gearing.  So far all that I've seen is 10 sp chains.  And, to look cool this new year, anyone know where I could find a blue chain?

SSMinnow - 2009-12-16 3:13 PM CAN I RANT FOR A SECOND?  This is the note I got from my contact at GURU regarding the delivery of my bike which was supposed to be this week:

Good afternoon ladies… I have some sad news to report as there is a production hold on all Magis frames at the moment. We are working to correct a kink we discovered in the testing of an upgrade/modification we have made to the seat tube design where we have replaceable hanger. Because of the new shape we can’t get it to fit/interact properly with the BB, so we are re-designing the BB and that won’t be ready before the New Year. Sorry, but we just got the news from production in the past 24 hours as we just finished the tests and I haven’t been able to email you on this until now.

 

So rather than send a sub-par frame out to you, we’re holding off on the production until we know it will pass our testing procedures.

 

My apologies ladies… this was an unexpected situation otherwise it would have left already.

 

I’ll be able to provide you with an update when I get back in the New Year as we’ll be doing the next round of tests within the next few weeks (the holidays mean we lose a number of days.)

 

Once again, apologies, but we are not willing to compromise on the quality of your bicycle.

Sad news to report?  I am so irked.  I had to email them before they even contacted me and supposedly they just found out? Give me a frickin' break.  My note back gave them until January 7th for an update.  If not, my expectation is a full refund.  If I don't get it,  the BT, ST and every bike forum will hear about it.  Ok, I'm done. 

ashort33 - 2009-12-16 3:38 PM

Jeremy - check out this link for the blue chain....

JHagerman - 2009-12-16 2:40 PM

Ahh it comes back to bite me!  Thanks for your help Andy.

So how about the chainring issue google that for me...

CyborgQueen - 2009-12-16 12:36 PM I had typed out a long post, but it's starting to sound like a bunch of useless information. So I'll just shorten it to a simple question!


Garmin Forerunner 305 or Triathlon Watch or Both? Why?