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 2009-08-12 11:18 AM in reply to: #2341524 |
Regular  104  Frederick Maryland |  Subject: RE: Transition questions1) What do you normally eat before the race? Multigrain toast with PB 2) When do you normally eat before the race? 3 hours before 3) What do you normally drink before the race? BIG cup of coffee with toast (primarily to get the innards going!) 4) When do you normally drink before the race? then I sip on HEED just as I see fit; Hammergel 20min before swim start 5) What do you normally eat during the race (includes all 5 stages)? nothing for sprint 6) When do you normally eat during the race (includes all 5 stages)? nothing for sprint 7) What do you normally drink during the race (includes all 5 stages)? nothing in T1, HEED in 24oz aero bottle; water in rear carrier as needed, but usually not 8) When do you normally drink during the race (includes all 5 stages)? just during bike, definitely nothing during run (no need for me and just slows me down, interrupts breathing etc. Charlie2 |
| 2009-08-12 11:48 AM in reply to: #2343903 |
Veteran 135 Manalapan, NJ | Subject: RE: Transition questions Thanks guys! It looks like coffee and peanut butter on some form of bread several hours before the race is the overwhelming favorite. I'll probably choose Keri's PB on english muffin since the bagel sat like a rock in my belly during the last race. I will also try one of those gels that everyone seems to mention and stick with water closer to the race start. --Charlie1 |
| 2009-08-12 11:58 AM in reply to: #2344009 |
Pro 4824  Houston | Subject: RE: Transition questions fontaic - 2009-08-12 11:48 AM Thanks guys! It looks like coffee and peanut butter on some form of bread several hours before the race is the overwhelming favorite. I'll probably choose Keri's PB on english muffin since the bagel sat like a rock in my belly during the last race. I will also try one of those gels that everyone seems to mention and stick with water closer to the race start. --Charlie1 PB=fat, sugar and protein so you really can't go wrong there. I like the English muffin or Ezekiel sprouted bread - the bagel doesn't sit well with me either. Get a few different brands/flavors of gel/gu - my favorites are Gu brand Roctaine Pomegranite and Hammer Raspberry. Some others are truly nasty to me. I tape a gu to my cross bar - I always bring a roll of tape and I can tell you while setting up TA I was miss popularity with that roll of tape. You can see my gu in this pic. I open the gu ahead of time so I just peel it off and suck it down then I cram the empty wrapper in my shorts so I don't litter. (TriBridge4Bikesm.JPG) Attachments ---------------- TriBridge4Bikesm.JPG (66KB - 9 downloads) |
| 2009-08-12 4:32 PM in reply to: #2151526 |
Pro 4824 Houston | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL |
| 2009-08-12 9:26 PM in reply to: #2344836 |
Veteran 135 Manalapan, NJ | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL I vote we keep this going until at least December. I have only done one tri so far and have scheduled another for this Sunday. I am not sure how many more I will do this year but I still have been asking lots of questions and have been getting valuable info. I suppose at some point everyone's questions will diminish but until that happens ... ==Charlie1 |
| 2009-08-13 9:12 AM in reply to: #2344836 |
Extreme Veteran 488 Southeast, PA | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL KeriKadi - 2009-08-12 5:32 PM http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=174206&posts=1&start=1 What now? I vote we keep the group going. We're having too much fun to "disband". Obviously if anyone wants to leave, they can, but I am willing to stick around if others are. -tim |
| 2009-08-13 11:19 PM in reply to: #2345915 |
Veteran 135 Manalapan, NJ | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL Hey mentors, I think I read in your blog that you are going on vacation for a couple of days. Have a great time and don't do anything that we wouldn't do! As for me, I plan on going for broke in the swim segment this Sunday. I think I can do a lot better there and in both transitions. I doubt I can do much better in the bike and run as I have only had two weeks and I purposely curtailed my running this week. I think this tri will be about 50% smaller than the last one, so it should a little more organized. It's funny, last time I dreaded the swim and now I am dreading the run! Bon voyage, --Charlie1 |
| 2009-08-14 5:22 PM in reply to: #2151526 |
Pro 4824 Houston | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL Have a great race Charlie1 - I am looking forward to your report  |
| 2009-08-17 8:23 AM in reply to: #2151526 |
Veteran 135 Manalapan, NJ | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL I think I did better in this one (swim went much better). The results won't be posted until tonight. I will fill out my race report tomorrow. --Charlie1 |
| 2009-08-17 8:26 AM in reply to: #2347815 |
Regular 104 Frederick Maryland | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL how did it go? hope you had the great swim time you were hoping for. charlie2 I vote we stay together (but should we open the group considering some have never posted?) |
| 2009-08-17 9:29 AM in reply to: #2352601 |
Pro 4824 Houston | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL fontaic - 2009-08-17 8:23 AM I think I did better in this one (swim went much better). The results won't be posted until tonight. I will fill out my race report tomorrow. --Charlie1 Good for you - glad to hear the swim went better. Looking forward to the RR. I would like to suggest that we open up the group. Let's face it folks this is a VERY slow group compared to other mentor groups and I for one would like more chatter. It would also be lovely to have another girl in the mix. |
| 2009-08-17 10:52 AM in reply to: #2151526 |
Regular 104 Frederick Maryland | Subject: cassette question Tim or Laura, Frederick is hilly. I LOVE hills. but with some of the steeper climbs (15-20+ grade) the 11-25 just doesn't cut it. I don't want to go compact crank (too expensive) so I'll leave that at 53-39. would an 11-27 or 12-28 make a big difference? I realize with the 12 I'll lose a little top end, but I'm not often spinning that gear anyway. thanks! Charlie2 |
| 2009-08-17 1:17 PM in reply to: #2338271 |
Veteran 135 Manalapan, NJ | Subject: RE: Week 1, 8/5 - 8/8 pushup challenge fontaic - 2009-08-10 10:28 AM This first week was a partial week, going forward it will be Sunday - Saturday Week 2, 8/9 - 8/15 Sunday - Saturday |
| 2009-08-17 2:52 PM in reply to: #2353607 |
Pro 4824 Houston | Subject: RE: Week 1, 8/5 - 8/8 pushup challenge fontaic - 2009-08-17 1:17 PM Week 2, 8/9 - 8/15 Sunday - Saturday Yes sir  |
| 2009-08-17 9:00 PM in reply to: #2352806 |
Veteran 135 Manalapan, NJ | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL Here it is, the good the bad and the ugly: //www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=175599 I downloaded a picture of mentor Tim's friends Kristen & Brad with yours truly. --charlie1 Edited by fontaic 2009-08-17 10:38 PM |
| 2009-08-18 8:43 AM in reply to: #2352806 |
Veteran 135 Manalapan, NJ | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL I think it would be great to open up the group. The more the merrier! I'm sure there are people who were not able to get into a mentor group this past spring. Perhaps a post in one of the forums to gauge interest (as long as it is chill with mentor Tim)? -- Charlie1 |
| 2009-08-18 10:31 AM in reply to: #2347815 |
Extreme Veteran 488 Southeast, PA | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL fontaic - 2009-08-14 12:19 AM Hey mentors, I think I read in your blog that you are going on vacation for a couple of days. Have a great time and don't do anything that we wouldn't do! As for me, I plan on going for broke in the swim segment this Sunday. I think I can do a lot better there and in both transitions. I doubt I can do much better in the bike and run as I have only had two weeks and I purposely curtailed my running this week. I think this tri will be about 50% smaller than the last one, so it should a little more organized. It's funny, last time I dreaded the swim and now I am dreading the run! Bon voyage, --Charlie1 yup just got back from a long wknd in Switzerland yesterday. I'll catch up with the group this evening. -Tim |
| 2009-08-20 8:42 AM in reply to: #2353106 |
Extreme Veteran 488 Southeast, PA | Subject: RE: cassette question URGuilty - 2009-08-17 11:52 AM Tim or Laura, Frederick is hilly. I LOVE hills. but with some of the steeper climbs (15-20+ grade) the 11-25 just doesn't cut it. I don't want to go compact crank (too expensive) so I'll leave that at 53-39. would an 11-27 or 12-28 make a big difference? I realize with the 12 I'll lose a little top end, but I'm not often spinning that gear anyway. thanks! Charlie2 I think it would certainly help. The only crazy big hill I road down your way was Harp Hill Rd. I road it with a 53-39 and a 12-27. I was begging for more still. If I were riding a lot in your geography, I'd prob get a 12-28 if changing cranks was not an option. I agree about the 11 v 12. You won't lose too much. Plus if you can always flip-flop your cassettes depending on the ride (e.g. you head to the shore) |
| 2009-08-20 9:21 AM in reply to: #2355201 |
Extreme Veteran 488 Southeast, PA | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL fontaic - 2009-08-18 9:43 AM I think it would be great to open up the group. The more the merrier! I'm sure there are people who were not able to get into a mentor group this past spring. Perhaps a post in one of the forums to gauge interest (as long as it is chill with mentor Tim)? -- Charlie1
You guys think we should open up the group now or should we wait until the next official mentor season starts? |
| 2009-08-20 9:32 AM in reply to: #2359872 |
Pro 4824 Houston | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL konichiwa - 2009-08-20 9:21 AM fontaic - 2009-08-18 9:43 AM I think it would be great to open up the group. The more the merrier! I'm sure there are people who were not able to get into a mentor group this past spring. Perhaps a post in one of the forums to gauge interest (as long as it is chill with mentor Tim)? -- Charlie1
You guys think we should open up the group now or should we wait until the next official mentor season starts? I vote now. |
| 2009-08-20 10:07 AM in reply to: #2359913 |
Veteran 135 Manalapan, NJ | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL I vote now too (we need some more females to balance the group). Why wait 2 - 3 more months? I think Keri mentioned that she has an Aero bottle? Is that an aerodynamically shaped bottle or is it a bottle that allows you to drink (with some kind of straw mechanism) without interrupting your cycling? I am looking for ways to increase my drinking on the bike and am wondering if an aero bottle will help. By the way, thanks for those rubber band tips, I was number #1 in my age group in my last T1, even with a slight sneaker faux pas! My speedier transititions helped me shave over 8 minutes off my prior sprint tri time. I looked at 6 other age group winners who competed in both of my tri's (i.e. Belmar & Asbury) and noticed that the most any of them had improved was 4 minutes or so. All of this groups advice is really paying off! --Charlie1 |
| 2009-08-20 10:52 AM in reply to: #2360049 |
Veteran 162 | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL fontaic - 2009-08-20 11:07 AM I vote now too (we need some more females to balance the group). Why wait 2 - 3 more months? I think Keri mentioned that she has an Aero bottle? Is that an aerodynamically shaped bottle or is it a bottle that allows you to drink (with some kind of straw mechanism) without interrupting your cycling? I am looking for ways to increase my drinking on the bike and am wondering if an aero bottle will help. By the way, thanks for those rubber band tips, I was number #1 in my age group in my last T1, even with a slight sneaker faux pas! My speedier transititions helped me shave over 8 minutes off my prior sprint tri time. I looked at 6 other age group winners who competed in both of my tri's (i.e. Belmar & Asbury) and noticed that the most any of them had improved was 4 minutes or so. All of this groups advice is really paying off! --Charlie1
DAMN, 8 minutes is some serious time in a sprint tri!!!! Congrats, Charlie |
| 2009-08-20 3:41 PM in reply to: #2360213 |
Veteran 135 Manalapan, NJ | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL Thanks Laura. Anyone have trouble with the pace calc function in your training log today? I can't seem to get ot to calculate my running pace! I am going to send a message to BT tech support. --Charlie1 |
| 2009-08-21 8:15 AM in reply to: #2151526 |
Pro 4824 Houston | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL Charlie - the calc function wasn't working for me yesterday either so it's not just you. If you take a look at my pic on the previous page you can see my aero bottle with light blue liquid in it - watered down gatorade. I keep gatorade in the aero and water in my water bottle because although I know I need some calories on a sprint or long ride I also really want water as well. My bottle was $19.99 and worth it's weight in gold!!! |
| 2009-08-21 8:37 AM in reply to: #2361905 |
Veteran 135 Manalapan, NJ | Subject: RE: konichiwa's mentor group - Are we having fun yet? - FULL I see, that white thing is the straw (ever get poked in the eye?) and the bottle attaches to your handlebar or aerobars. Can you send me a link for the product or tell me where you purchased it? They appear to have fixed the autocalc function. Hey, good luck in your tri this weekend. You are doing the same thing I did, two tri's within 3 weeks! Is your sprint swim really a half mile? Thanks, --Charlie1 |
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