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Originally posted by miche033

Race report posted here. 

More later...

Originally posted by Sarah73



Hi Rick...of course you're welcome to join our group! We'd be happy to have you! I am doing an IM in Cozumel on 12/1/13, so I will be around, training, and relying on everyone here for support! Are you training for anything in particular?
Sarah

Originally posted by PsyTri

Hey, hashers and mashers. I'm training for Sprint in September. Riding my hybrid Trek. Trying to push my pace on tonight's ride to see what I could top out at. No cyclometer so don't know my max speed. Averaged 16.4 mph on the road. Cadence felt like 90 to 100 rpm (compared to stationary bike). Gear 13 to 14 out of 21 most of the time. I have only been training for 6 weeks. Is that what I can expect to max on a hybrid? Curious to know the upper limits of my equipment. Thoughts/opinions?

Originally posted by wenceslasz  On a brighter note, I'm all packed and loaded and tomorrow morning my training buddy and I are heading south into Washington state in preparation for our event. I have been in the US before but this will be my longest and furthest trip into the US. I'll be taking my computer but I'm not sure how connected I'll be.

Originally posted by PsyTri Hey, hashers and mashers. I'm training for Sprint in September. Riding my hybrid Trek. Trying to push my pace on tonight's ride to see what I could top out at. No cyclometer so don't know my max speed. Averaged 16.4 mph on the road. Cadence felt like 90 to 100 rpm (compared to stationary bike). Gear 13 to 14 out of 21 most of the time. I have only been training for 6 weeks. Is that what I can expect to max on a hybrid? Curious to know the upper limits of my equipment. Thoughts/opinions?

Originally posted by PsyTri Thanks for the perspective. It's Florida so no hills, per se. That being said, there were several stretches that were inclines. 50% with a headwind. No bike purchases planned. The hybrid is in good condition and has been tuned up. I have toe clips, which help. Wonder if there are some affordable upgrades like tires, chain, etc. to optimize the ride. Going to invest in a lighter, more aerodynamic helmet. Ideas?

Originally posted by wenceslasz

Welcome Rick. Looking forward to getting to know you.


All - I had the worst swim ever today. I got to the lake at 8:15am and it was fairly calm, just a light chop but by the time my friends and I were entering the water the wind had picked up and it was building some waves. We all started swimming and within minutes I was having trouble breathing. My wetsuit felt tight around my chest and I was having trouble with my strokes. Plus the wind was picking up and my goggles were filling with water (I bought them about two months ago and they've never worked well and they're Aquasphere - not cheap).

I got out to about the 5th buoy (250m) and I just thought, "This is no fun and I don't want a lousy swim like this just a few days ahead of my A event." So I turned and headed back to the shore. Even on the way back I had trouble maintaining my strokes and had to alternate with some breaststroke.

By the time I got out of the water I saw other people aborting their swims as well which made me feel a bit better but I'm not sure why it happened. I swim here 3X/week and feel totally at home even in some choppy conditions.

Then I went for coffee with my friends and shortly after that I changed into my running gear for a short easy 30 minute run. Again, my HR felt higher than normal but I was able to run close to my typical pace.

Although it sounds and felt like a panic attack I sure hope it wasn't.

On a brighter note, I'm all packed and loaded and tomorrow morning my training buddy and I are heading south into Washington state in preparation for our event. I have been in the US before but this will be my longest and furthest trip into the US. I'll be taking my computer but I'm not sure how connected I'll be.

Originally posted by PsyTri

Thanks for the perspective.

It's Florida so no hills, per se. That being said, there were several stretches that were inclines. 50% with a headwind.

No bike purchases planned. The hybrid is in good condition and has been tuned up. I have toe clips, which help. Wonder if there are some affordable upgrades like tires, chain, etc. to optimize the ride. Going to invest in a lighter, more aerodynamic helmet. Ideas?

Originally posted by miche033

You could try clipless pedals. If you like them and want to cycle more, you can always move them to a different bike. Tires are smooth, I assume? If you can get smoother/thinner tires then do.` Your plan sounds like a good start. Should take you through this first race, no problem. When is the race again?

I also ride an entry-level road bike. I have put on a more expensive wheel set and some other little things. But I haven't spent a ton on the bike. I just ogle other people's bikes.

Enjoy!

R

Originally posted by strykergt

Swimming Feedback please???

I am currently trying to make small goals to make up for big goals. Right now i am trying to swim 550 yards straight without any breaks in free style.
This is my 4th week since I came back to the pool. Other than the drills(Zipper,sharkfin,kickboard,pull buoy_) i am also doing regular freestyle laps.
5- 4X25 yds in free style with 30 sec breaks every 100 (4X25) , I normally start out ok with the first 4X25 then i run short of breath and breathing every 2 strokes then i go pull breast strokes. Then i end up 50/50 breast pulls and Free style. I am wondering if this is just normal. I know i have to try to lessen my breast pulls. I get to finish the 5- 4X25 but with breast pulls. I can do 100%Freestyle in 500 yards if i do 10-2X25 yards with 30 sec. breaks.

My first Oly event is in 60 days even though its wetsuit legal i want to accomplish atleast 2000 yards in 1 hour. I can imagine myself during the event i am going to start out with freestyle and then do breast pulls from time to time then in the last 750m as if my life depends on it do freestyle or bp whatever it takes to get to dry land.


Let me know what can help me .

Originally posted by strykergt

Swimming Feedback please???

I am currently trying to make small goals to make up for big goals. Right now i am trying to swim 550 yards straight without any breaks in free style.
This is my 4th week since I came back to the pool. Other than the drills(Zipper,sharkfin,kickboard,pull buoy_) i am also doing regular freestyle laps.
5- 4X25 yds in free style with 30 sec breaks every 100 (4X25) , I normally start out ok with the first 4X25 then i run short of breath and breathing every 2 strokes then i go pull breast strokes. Then i end up 50/50 breast pulls and Free style. I am wondering if this is just normal. I know i have to try to lessen my breast pulls. I get to finish the 5- 4X25 but with breast pulls. I can do 100%Freestyle in 500 yards if i do 10-2X25 yards with 30 sec. breaks.

My first Oly event is in 60 days even though its wetsuit legal i want to accomplish atleast 2000 yards in 1 hour. I can imagine myself during the event i am going to start out with freestyle and then do breast pulls from time to time then in the last 750m as if my life depends on it do freestyle or bp whatever it takes to get to dry land.


Let me know what can help me .

Originally posted by strykergt

Swimming Feedback please???

I am currently trying to make small goals to make up for big goals. Right now i am trying to swim 550 yards straight without any breaks in free style.
This is my 4th week since I came back to the pool. Other than the drills(Zipper,sharkfin,kickboard,pull buoy_) i am also doing regular freestyle laps.
5- 4X25 yds in free style with 30 sec breaks every 100 (4X25) , I normally start out ok with the first 4X25 then i run short of breath and breathing every 2 strokes then i go pull breast strokes. Then i end up 50/50 breast pulls and Free style. I am wondering if this is just normal. I know i have to try to lessen my breast pulls. I get to finish the 5- 4X25 but with breast pulls. I can do 100%Freestyle in 500 yards if i do 10-2X25 yards with 30 sec. breaks.

My first Oly event is in 60 days even though its wetsuit legal i want to accomplish atleast 2000 yards in 1 hour. I can imagine myself during the event i am going to start out with freestyle and then do breast pulls from time to time then in the last 750m as if my life depends on it do freestyle or bp whatever it takes to get to dry land.


Let me know what can help me .