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I tested out the 910XT last year and didn't find it bulky and my wrist is puny.  It's expensive though.  I use the 310XT and you can usually find pretty good deals on them since they are the older model.  If you don't care about swim metrics, this is a great way to go.

Nothing wrong with renting a wetsuit, just make sure you give yourself an extra week or two with it before your race to get used to it.  Depending on the rental fee, it MAY be worth it to buy your own.  I started with a cheap Nineteen for my first two years and migrated up once I knew I liked the sport.

5'8 215

I would like to track time and distance in the pool does the 310xt do this?

I got some good news today so time to share a story.  Just after Ragnar in November I noticed a flutter in my chest while at work.  My coworkers ran an EKG and found "Uncontrolled A-Fib".  I was transported and my heart was shocked to put it back into a normal rhythm.  They sent me home right after but I was not cleared to work.   

Step one was to be cleared for work, then cleared to run again.  After the barrage of tests, the cardiologist concluded TODAY that I am 100% cleared to do another Ironman.  This was after much discussion and questions about dropping dead.  

I feel like I am starting completely over again and plan to build up slowly.  It may be a while before I have the confidence to BQ again but I am so excited to be able to get back out there.

There have been stories shared in these forums that have humbled and inspired me.  We all have our challenges, thought I should share one of mine.

Chet

I had shingles in 2000 and my only advice is to "respect" them, they hurt and they suck.  Listen to your Doc and get on the Meds to stop them from spreading ASAP.  They are usually brought on by stress, so if your training load is adding to your stress, it is not going to help.  I got mine right after I switched jobs, started commuting a hour each way in traffic, listed the house, tried to keep my wife sane, and tried to keep my same training schedule!  Needless to say, I ended up stopping training completely for almost 2 months until we got the shingles under control and then had to work my way back very slowly.     

I would like to track time and distance in the pool does the 310xt do this?

Sent in my registration this morning for the Dances With Dirt 50K Race Series.  I couldn't resist this description, "The ultimate ultra challenge! By completing an ultramarathon at all four Dances with Dirt Locations, you have completed the World's Worst Ultra Series entitling you to the coveted Bloodied, Boned, Bruised & Burned belt buckle that will scare your running and non-running friends shitless when in your presence!"

My 2013 race schedule is shaping up like this:

Jan 26-Planet Adventure night time trail 1/2 marathon (Eagle Creek--Indianapolis)
Mar 9 - DWD Green Swamp 50k (in FL--hi Dad!!)
Apr 20 - Indiana Trail 50 miler (Chain O Lakes SP Albion, IN)
May 11 - DWD Gnaw Bone 50k (East of Bloomington, IN)
Jun 29 - Warsaw Optimists Sprint Triathlon
Jul 13 - DWD Devils Lake 50k (near Racine, WI)
Aug 4 - Steelhead 1/2 Ironman
Sep 7/8 - Run Woodstock (Trail 1/2 Marathon) (Pinkney, MI)
Sep 21 - DWD Hell 50k (Hell, MI)
Sep 29 - Tri the Creek Sprint Triathlon
Oct 26? - Haunted Hilly Half Marathon (on the roads---yuk)
Dec 7 - Tecumseh Trail Marathon (uh, maybe ;-) if I can still stand upright)
Dec 28 - The Huff 50k (Chain O Lakes SP)

Not many triathlons in the lineup, but I WILL be doing my first HIM, and having a lot of fun running the trails.  Full Ironman in 2014

Yoo-Hoo!  It's Wednesday!  Who is braving the elements to race this weekend?  Details please.

Let's talk balance.  we've had some good discussion about not wanting to give up one sport for fear of losing fitness while training for the other two.  Have you encountered that feeling?  how have you dealt with it? was it successful?

New topic:

I've never been one to track my caloric intake. I eat, I work, I workout, I sleep. IM training was impossible to lose any weight or so its seemed. My problem though is that I've never really made it a focus. I'm 6 feet, and completed my IM's at 205 and 210. (My 2nd one was 5lbs heavier than 1st. Even though I said I would get lower)

 So this year, I've made it a RESOLUTION!! As of Sunday night. I've actually starting tracking calories and have been blown away so far.

ie.. I went for run on Sunday. 1 hr 20 min. 12.5k(7.8 miles) Based on my tests from last year @ 10k/hr I burn ~980 cal/hr. So I estimated I burned 1200 calories or so. We were heading over to Michelle's parents house for lunch after. I stopped at at a local coffee shop after the run, and grabbed a hot chocolate and a 12 grain bagel with light cream cheese. Didn't think anything of it, as I just had a long run and wanted to get something in prior to lunch.

Michelle got me all signed up with the 'Lose It' app that night,I did the caloric count on it later..... over 800 calories on my post run 'snack' before lunch!!!  Blown away. I am going to be wayyyy more cognisant of what goes in the mouth now. It may not be exact, but it definitely has me aware now.

New topic:

I've never been one to track my caloric intake. I eat, I work, I workout, I sleep. IM training was impossible to lose any weight or so its seemed. My problem though is that I've never really made it a focus. I'm 6 feet, and completed my IM's at 205 and 210. (My 2nd one was 5lbs heavier than 1st. Even though I said I would get lower)

 So this year, I've made it a RESOLUTION!! As of Sunday night. I've actually starting tracking calories and have been blown away so far.

ie.. I went for run on Sunday. 1 hr 20 min. 12.5k(7.8 miles) Based on my tests from last year @ 10k/hr I burn ~980 cal/hr. So I estimated I burned 1200 calories or so. We were heading over to Michelle's parents house for lunch after. I stopped at at a local coffee shop after the run, and grabbed a hot chocolate and a 12 grain bagel with light cream cheese. Didn't think anything of it, as I just had a long run and wanted to get something in prior to lunch.

Michelle got me all signed up with the 'Lose It' app that night,I did the caloric count on it later..... over 800 calories on my post run 'snack' before lunch!!!  Blown away. I am going to be wayyyy more cognisant of what goes in the mouth now. It may not be exact, but it definitely has me aware now.

New topic:

I've never been one to track my caloric intake. I eat, I work, I workout, I sleep. IM training was impossible to lose any weight or so its seemed. My problem though is that I've never really made it a focus. I'm 6 feet, and completed my IM's at 205 and 210. (My 2nd one was 5lbs heavier than 1st. Even though I said I would get lower)

 So this year, I've made it a RESOLUTION!! As of Sunday night. I've actually starting tracking calories and have been blown away so far.

ie.. I went for run on Sunday. 1 hr 20 min. 12.5k(7.8 miles) Based on my tests from last year @ 10k/hr I burn ~980 cal/hr. So I estimated I burned 1200 calories or so. We were heading over to Michelle's parents house for lunch after. I stopped at at a local coffee shop after the run, and grabbed a hot chocolate and a 12 grain bagel with light cream cheese. Didn't think anything of it, as I just had a long run and wanted to get something in prior to lunch.

Michelle got me all signed up with the 'Lose It' app that night,I did the caloric count on it later..... over 800 calories on my post run 'snack' before lunch!!!  Blown away. I am going to be wayyyy more cognisant of what goes in the mouth now. It may not be exact, but it definitely has me aware now.

Yoo-Hoo!  It's Wednesday!  Who is braving the elements to race this weekend?  Details please.

Let's talk balance.  we've had some good discussion about not wanting to give up one sport for fear of losing fitness while training for the other two.  Have you encountered that feeling?  how have you dealt with it? was it successful?

Blown away.  I am going to be wayyyy more cognisant of what goes in the mouth now.

No racing this week but looking for a race and a plan!

I find that I feel stronger when I am tri training but my run times absolutely slow down.  I experimented with my last marathon however by adding a long bike to one of my "just mileage" runs.  The day of my race I felt fantastic but it wasn't quite enough to meet my race goal.  I am usually the one to say don't believe the hype and experiment with what works for you. 

I agree that run fitness does not translate to bike fitness!

Chet

ok.  send me your address.  i've got a wetsuit for you.  if it works out you can make a small donation to our local kids tri team and then get the 310 or whatever. 

I've tracked using Lost It, Fit Day or My Plate on and off, especially when I pork up.  If you are true to entering portion size it is very eye opening.    Don't forget to look at the nutritional profile (Fit Day is best at it) to see if you are getting your required nutrients.  It too can be a wake up call to add or eliminate certain things.

Great job taking the first step!

New topic:

I've never been one to track my caloric intake. I eat, I work, I workout, I sleep. IM training was impossible to lose any weight or so its seemed. My problem though is that I've never really made it a focus. I'm 6 feet, and completed my IM's at 205 and 210. (My 2nd one was 5lbs heavier than 1st. Even though I said I would get lower)

 So this year, I've made it a RESOLUTION!! As of Sunday night. I've actually starting tracking calories and have been blown away so far.

ie.. I went for run on Sunday. 1 hr 20 min. 12.5k(7.8 miles) Based on my tests from last year @ 10k/hr I burn ~980 cal/hr. So I estimated I burned 1200 calories or so. We were heading over to Michelle's parents house for lunch after. I stopped at at a local coffee shop after the run, and grabbed a hot chocolate and a 12 grain bagel with light cream cheese. Didn't think anything of it, as I just had a long run and wanted to get something in prior to lunch.

Michelle got me all signed up with the 'Lose It' app that night,I did the caloric count on it later..... over 800 calories on my post run 'snack' before lunch!!!  Blown away. I am going to be wayyyy more cognisant of what goes in the mouth now. It may not be exact, but it definitely has me aware now.

Ok, can I be a buzz kill or the voice of reason?  Doing a 50K race 3 weeks  before your first HIM seems like a bit much.  Devils Lake is close to Madison and it's where I bike for IM training because of the nasty terrain.  Can't imagine doing a 50K in the Park and then hammering a HIM.  Is one a for fun event?  and I say that loosely!

New topic:

I've never been one to track my caloric intake. I eat, I work, I workout, I sleep. IM training was impossible to lose any weight or so its seemed. My problem though is that I've never really made it a focus. I'm 6 feet, and completed my IM's at 205 and 210. (My 2nd one was 5lbs heavier than 1st. Even though I said I would get lower)

 So this year, I've made it a RESOLUTION!! As of Sunday night. I've actually starting tracking calories and have been blown away so far.

ie.. I went for run on Sunday. 1 hr 20 min. 12.5k(7.8 miles) Based on my tests from last year @ 10k/hr I burn ~980 cal/hr. So I estimated I burned 1200 calories or so. We were heading over to Michelle's parents house for lunch after. I stopped at at a local coffee shop after the run, and grabbed a hot chocolate and a 12 grain bagel with light cream cheese. Didn't think anything of it, as I just had a long run and wanted to get something in prior to lunch.

Michelle got me all signed up with the 'Lose It' app that night,I did the caloric count on it later..... over 800 calories on my post run 'snack' before lunch!!!  Blown away. I am going to be wayyyy more cognisant of what goes in the mouth now. It may not be exact, but it definitely has me aware now.

Yoo-Hoo!  It's Wednesday!  Who is braving the elements to race this weekend?  Details please.

Let's talk balance.  we've had some good discussion about not wanting to give up one sport for fear of losing fitness while training for the other two.  Have you encountered that feeling?  how have you dealt with it? was it successful?