Stoop Dog's Tri Group - CLOSED for 2010! (Page 17)

Been a while since I chimed in.  So I shall jump on the bandwagon of what Phil says about nothing different.  Last year at my first Oly they had HEED on the course and hammer gel packs.  It was about 90 degrees and humid.  I was doing the race at 274lbs.  Let's just say having a routine and be used to putting the same thing in your body is important.

First, wet suit over Tri suit.  2XU tri suit for a "larger" (lol) person such as myself was good, a wee bit tight but did the trick.  However, in T1 I threw a technical T on over it so I didn't get scorched by the sun and nobody wants to see this running in a tri suit!  Also used the race belt, best thing ever.  No need to deal with pins and where to put it. 

Biggest issue was with fuel.  had just Gatorade and Gu on the bike.  Tape Gu or Gel packs to the top tube using Scotch tape.  Tape right across where you would tear the pack.  That way you can just rip them off mid ride.  Scotch tape comes off easy and doesn't hurt the paint.  So the bike was OK.  The fuel on the run as I mentioned was HEED.  Never had it before.  Also Hammer gels on run as well.

So at mile 1.5 I had to run off path and purge the freshly consumed HEED and Hammer Gel because I wasn't used to it.  Unfortunate part is that it was soooo hot and I'm sooo large that the run was really the WALL for me.  I needed gas and the only gas they had was unleaded and I needed Diesel. At mile 4.5 back off the trail for another fun filled emptying of the stomach.

So the moral of the story is, DON'T try anything new!

Check your event ahead of time to see what will be provided on race day.  I suggest either bringing enough of your own of what you are used to and carrying it (which can be a pain) or try out what will be provided on race day during your workouts  so you can get used to it.

This year’s race will be different, I assure you : )


On the workout front, knocked out my first brick yesterday.  Put in a solid hour on a spin bike giving myself 3 minute challenging hills every 15 minutes and mixing up the resistance pretty good while maintaining cadence.
Then knocked out 5.1 on the treadmill (no socks).  I utilized the 3-1 method I've read so much about here.  Surprisingly enough I've never tried that.  I've always done 4-1 or 8-2.  Who ever invented the 3-1 was a genious .  I felt great and could have kept going if I didn't have to get to work.

Used my Polar HRM and my HR was consistently up in the 145 to 155 range during the run segments.  Bottom line is my HR always escalated during the run when you are pounding it out at this weight.  Hopefully with more HR training on runs and continues weight loss, it will only get better and into the lower range.

Well that my story for today!

That is awesome. Nice job. When you look back now, 100 miles !!!!! That is awesome....

I am far from that but I have been on a daily schedule. Been doing good. I would not say great. I have missed a few morning workouts but my evening ones have been spot on. '

I just got finished with a awesome ride. The weather here in da souf was great this afternoon. I just had to get on wheels. Got in 26.5 miles and averaged 15.5 mph. Not real fast but my area is very hilly and lots of stops for cars/lights and turn arounds. I am pleased but need some more speed. I think my riding position is ok but could use some work.

How many of you use aero bars? I am riding a road bike and are thinking about adding aero bars. The bike shop where I purchased my bike has them but I have no idea what to get? Andy advice?

Yesterday afternoon, I got in a 4.6 mile run in keeping under my 10 min mile pace. I am happy with that. It is coming around.

Tomorrow night is the pool for me. Friday, I will get in a double as I am not working all day...

Lots of good info on here about bricks. It very helpful. Thanks for all who posted them.