cayrip's sufferers- FULL (Page 2)

1) I have a Raleigh mountain bike.  My dream bike is any kind of bike that is meant to be ridden on the road.  Riding my mountain bike on the road seems to take a lot of effort.  I guess mainly because it's heavy and has fat tires.  If I complete my first tri and find that I really like them I'm going to upgrade to a road bike of some sort.

2) New Balance 992 right now.

3) 25 meters

4) No

5) No but I know that I should.

6) Generally I don't wear head phones.  I need a new iPod.  Mine is getting old and doesn't hold a charge for too long anymore.

1) What bike are you riding now? What is your dream bike? Diamondback Podium 2 w/ upgraded wheelset + aerobars.  Giant Boulder SE (mountain commuter bike).  DREAM: Cervelo P2C or a P4, i'd take either if they were free.

2) What type of running shoes are you running in and how often do you switch them out (miles)?  Adidas Supernova  - Best running shoes i've ever owned.

3) How long is your pool (25m, 25 yards, 50 m)? 25m Not long enough.  Used a 50m in college, was sooooo nice.

4) Have you ever done an open water swim? Yes, I prefer open water

5) Do you alwasy ride with a helmet? Yes, the only time i've been helmet less is when I make adjustments and need to ride around my apartment parking lot.

6) Do you run with head phones or run in the nude (my way of describing my music-less runs)? For indoor treadmill runs - absolutely.  Outdoor Trail runs - No.  Outdoor - Neighborhood runs - Yes.

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Cameron if you don't mind i'd like to poll the group to hear what music everyone listens to while they train.  I'm still using last years music and i'm slowly getting sick of it.  Any reccomendations are more than welcomed.

When i'm on the trainer i like to prop my ipod touch on my aerobars and watch clips from old road races / tours.   If i'm not in the mood for that i'll listen to my playlist which while extensive is mainly skipped to just a few artists:

The Vandals, Muse, Social Distortion, Orbital just to name a few.

Also my suggestion for a group name: "Working Stiffs"

Those that posted before me are correct.  Always keep in mind that your form and technique are vital to a good swim workout.  You may notice those in lanes near you making it look so easy like they are just going for an afternoon walk in the park... only in water.  Well a lot of though has gone in to their form (and likely a lot of practice) and when it comes to swimming laps the more relaxed you are with your stroke the easier it will be for you.  If you are tensed up and struggling down the lane you are not swimming very efficiently. 

At this point in your swim training don't try to put yourself out of breath by busting your down the lane.  The fitness you have from your other sports will help you endure the swim once you are able to relax and once that happens you will notice that your hydrodynamics will improve, your hips will stay elevated, your head will stay in a "looking down" neutral position, your hands scraping the top of the water and gently entering the water... all of these things will contribute to an easier workout overall.

Apologies for not being in touch, I am really excited about this group though!  Seems quite active and friendly!

'd like to pool everyone so I can get to know you all a bit better.

1) What bike are you riding now? What is your dream bike?

Once the weather permits, I'm riding an oldschool, maybe 86 cannondale road bike.  And I'm too broke and young to start thinking about a dream bike, but I'll definately check it out and get back to you ; )

2) What type of running shoes are you running in and how often do you switch them out (miles)?

I just got a new pair of asics, probably switch them out every 5 0r 6 months, don't know how that equates to miiles, too many I'm sure.

3) How long is your pool (25m, 25 yards, 50 m)?

25 yards

4) Have you ever done an open water swim?

yes-lake michigan along the bike path

5) Do you alwasy ride with a helmet?

ahh, no.  I know.  That will change this year.  I'm done being too cool... 

6) Do you run with head phones or run in the nude (my way of describing my music-less runs)?

 I can do either, if my ipod decides it would like to work this week then yes.  When I'm on a treadmill usually but if I'm running outside, no.

Hope everyone's training is going well and that 2009 is off to a great start!

 Stephanie

anybody ever try making their own energy/protein bars?

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/protein-bars-recipe/index.html

Saw this episode from Alton brown last night and i just went and bought all the stuff so I can have something really filling for a post workout snack.  Anyone tried this have any insight to how they taste?  i'll be baking these in a few hours so i'll come back with my opinion.

they turned out great!  I added a little bit of honey and I think that gave the bars a bit more of a brownie texture.  Also I was nearly out of protein powder so i used 3/4 cup powder and then 1/4 cup soy protein flour.

I noticed ALL of the flavor was derived from the dried fruits and the honey.  Instead of following the plan and buying a ton of separate dried fruit packets, i just bought a mixed dried fruit bag and threw that in.

Overall, I loved them.  I wish i could have given them a little more of a drier clif bar texture but they wound up being more like a batch of brownies... thus making them very easy to eat a lot of.  I'd highly reccomend using the proteins/flours as a base to add whatever flavoring you'd like.  My next batch i'm going to add chocolate/peanut butter chips to flavor to make some healthy energy brownies.  Also may add some sliced almonds for texture.

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