Tri Ritter's Mentor Program "Smashin' it 2011" CLOSED (Page 23)

Good luck Teddie, smash it!!! and let us know how it goes.

There was a pair of SIDI's at the LBS that I'm probably going to go back and get. They fit like a glove and had microfiber suede lining which was so soft and comfortable. The lining was much like nike flats and spikes I've worn in HS and college. They are a huge jump up in price but was told they last forever.

Overall I am pretty happy with my results. I was 9th for my age group (I think there was about 40 people).  The swim surprised me.  I was shocked when I saw a more purple caps behind me than in front of me.  I think I was 13th in the swim.  I did not like it though.  Men 40-55 (they combined groups to start) started behind me.  Overall they were pretty rude about swimming over you.  The bike was pretty good.  My rental bike was horrible, my hands were numb and back was killing me, it was about 4 inches to long in the reach.  I also messed up on the route.  My plan was to get to the half way point and then speed up.  Well, by the time I realized I had the route wrong,  there was only about 2-3 miles to go. So with my own bike and knowing where I was at, I think I could have been faster.  My run was way faster than it felt like.  No one in my age group passed me on the bike and only one person on the run (she had the fastest over all run).  So I am happy with how I did, but could have done things better.  I really did not drink, and that kind of caught up to me.  I also had not done any bricks or OWS, both of which would have been helpful.

I have a pair of Sidi's that I have had for probably 15 years. Late last fall one of the velcro pieces came unglued from a strap so I sewed it back on. They fit very well, socked or barefoot and have never ever caused me any foot pain. They arent cheap but if they last a long time the price becomes irrelevant.

Overall I am pretty happy with my results. I was 9th for my age group (I think there was about 40 people).  The swim surprised me.  I was shocked when I saw a more purple caps behind me than in front of me.  I think I was 13th in the swim.  I did not like it though.  Men 40-55 (they combined groups to start) started behind me.  Overall they were pretty rude about swimming over you.  The bike was pretty good.  My rental bike was horrible, my hands were numb and back was killing me, it was about 4 inches to long in the reach.  I also messed up on the route.  My plan was to get to the half way point and then speed up.  Well, by the time I realized I had the route wrong,  there was only about 2-3 miles to go. So with my own bike and knowing where I was at, I think I could have been faster.  My run was way faster than it felt like.  No one in my age group passed me on the bike and only one person on the run (she had the fastest over all run).  So I am happy with how I did, but could have done things better.  I really did not drink, and that kind of caught up to me.  I also had not done any bricks or OWS, both of which would have been helpful.

Overall I am pretty happy with my results. I was 9th for my age group (I think there was about 40 people).  The swim surprised me.  I was shocked when I saw a more purple caps behind me than in front of me.  I think I was 13th in the swim.  I did not like it though.  Men 40-55 (they combined groups to start) started behind me.  Overall they were pretty rude about swimming over you.  The bike was pretty good.  My rental bike was horrible, my hands were numb and back was killing me, it was about 4 inches to long in the reach.  I also messed up on the route.  My plan was to get to the half way point and then speed up.  Well, by the time I realized I had the route wrong,  there was only about 2-3 miles to go. So with my own bike and knowing where I was at, I think I could have been faster.  My run was way faster than it felt like.  No one in my age group passed me on the bike and only one person on the run (she had the fastest over all run).  So I am happy with how I did, but could have done things better.  I really did not drink, and that kind of caught up to me.  I also had not done any bricks or OWS, both of which would have been helpful.

Bought some pearl Izumi Tri Fly III's but wasn't comfortable in them. My LBS where I got them ensured that I could return them within 60 days since pearl has that guarantee which is good. They rubbed alot on the top of my foot where the small strap was and also the big straps hit the crank arms when I sinched them down ( I like min snug)... Has anyone tried these? do they break in?

There was a pair of SIDI's at the LBS that I'm probably going to go back and get. They fit like a glove and had microfiber suede lining which was so soft and comfortable. The lining was much like nike flats and spikes I've worn in HS and college. They are a huge jump up in price but was told they last forever.

Any thoughts on either shoe?

 

Overall I am pretty happy with my results. I was 9th for my age group (I think there was about 40 people).  The swim surprised me.  I was shocked when I saw a more purple caps behind me than in front of me.  I think I was 13th in the swim.  I did not like it though.  Men 40-55 (they combined groups to start) started behind me.  Overall they were pretty rude about swimming over you.  The bike was pretty good.  My rental bike was horrible, my hands were numb and back was killing me, it was about 4 inches to long in the reach.  I also messed up on the route.  My plan was to get to the half way point and then speed up.  Well, by the time I realized I had the route wrong,  there was only about 2-3 miles to go. So with my own bike and knowing where I was at, I think I could have been faster.  My run was way faster than it felt like.  No one in my age group passed me on the bike and only one person on the run (she had the fastest over all run).  So I am happy with how I did, but could have done things better.  I really did not drink, and that kind of caught up to me.  I also had not done any bricks or OWS, both of which would have been helpful.

great job!!! The behaviors in the ows are the only ugly side of Tri I've ever seen. Not sure what motivates people to immediately kick you off their feet when you're trying to find a spot. I've been kicked and swam over a few times - best advice would be to keep working on your swim ability so you can speed up or keep pace and stay out of harms way (added benefit of drafting). Congratulations!!!

Overall I am pretty happy with my results. I was 9th for my age group (I think there was about 40 people).  The swim surprised me.  I was shocked when I saw a more purple caps behind me than in front of me.  I think I was 13th in the swim.  I did not like it though.  Men 40-55 (they combined groups to start) started behind me.  Overall they were pretty rude about swimming over you.  The bike was pretty good.  My rental bike was horrible, my hands were numb and back was killing me, it was about 4 inches to long in the reach.  I also messed up on the route.  My plan was to get to the half way point and then speed up.  Well, by the time I realized I had the route wrong,  there was only about 2-3 miles to go. So with my own bike and knowing where I was at, I think I could have been faster.  My run was way faster than it felt like.  No one in my age group passed me on the bike and only one person on the run (she had the fastest over all run).  So I am happy with how I did, but could have done things better.  I really did not drink, and that kind of caught up to me.  I also had not done any bricks or OWS, both of which would have been helpful.

Thanks!  I had a lot of fun.  Palm SPrings if beautiful and the weather was perfect, so the bar has been set high for good experiences!

I have a dilemma and need some input.  I am scheduled to do my Olympic tri in a little less than a month   I am considering trying to change my entry to the sprint distance.  I am not sure if I am just being a baby, or if it is a good idea.  So here are all my reasons for changing:

• I am traveling a ton this month (I have 5 trips between now and then).  That makes fitting the biking and swimming in challenging.  I'm not that worried about the lack of biking, I know I can get through 24 miles.
• Because of traveling, I am not going to be able to do any OWS practices before the race.
• The Oly is on Sunday, Monday I am going on vacation to Hawaii ()  Doing the race and making the 5 hour drive back home would suck (I hate driving)>  I would be very rushed getting ready for my trip the next day.  The sprint is on Saturday.
• More than once during the swim Saturday I thought that I really did not want to swim 3x that distance anytime soon.  I was not tired, nervous, etc, just did not want to do it.  I don't think the water for this swim will be as still as it was Saturday.  (This is the big reason, I am nervous about the swim).
• I had a lot of fun this last race and want to make sure I don't overface my self and not have fun.

Thoughts?  

Thanks.

Thanks!  I had a lot of fun.  Palm SPrings if beautiful and the weather was perfect, so the bar has been set high for good experiences!

I have a dilemma and need some input.  I am scheduled to do my Olympic tri in a little less than a month   I am considering trying to change my entry to the sprint distance.  I am not sure if I am just being a baby, or if it is a good idea.  So here are all my reasons for changing:

• I am traveling a ton this month (I have 5 trips between now and then).  That makes fitting the biking and swimming in challenging.  I'm not that worried about the lack of biking, I know I can get through 24 miles.
• Because of traveling, I am not going to be able to do any OWS practices before the race.
• The Oly is on Sunday, Monday I am going on vacation to Hawaii ()  Doing the race and making the 5 hour drive back home would suck (I hate driving)>  I would be very rushed getting ready for my trip the next day.  The sprint is on Saturday.
• More than once during the swim Saturday I thought that I really did not want to swim 3x that distance anytime soon.  I was not tired, nervous, etc, just did not want to do it.  I don't think the water for this swim will be as still as it was Saturday.  (This is the big reason, I am nervous about the swim).
• I had a lot of fun this last race and want to make sure I don't overface my self and not have fun.

Thoughts? 

Thanks.

Thanks!  I had a lot of fun.  Palm SPrings if beautiful and the weather was perfect, so the bar has been set high for good experiences!

I have a dilemma and need some input.  I am scheduled to do my Olympic tri in a little less than a month   I am considering trying to change my entry to the sprint distance.  I am not sure if I am just being a baby, or if it is a good idea.  So here are all my reasons for changing:

• I am traveling a ton this month (I have 5 trips between now and then).  That makes fitting the biking and swimming in challenging.  I'm not that worried about the lack of biking, I know I can get through 24 miles.
• Because of traveling, I am not going to be able to do any OWS practices before the race.
• The Oly is on Sunday, Monday I am going on vacation to Hawaii ()  Doing the race and making the 5 hour drive back home would suck (I hate driving)>  I would be very rushed getting ready for my trip the next day.  The sprint is on Saturday.
• More than once during the swim Saturday I thought that I really did not want to swim 3x that distance anytime soon.  I was not tired, nervous, etc, just did not want to do it.  I don't think the water for this swim will be as still as it was Saturday.  (This is the big reason, I am nervous about the swim).
• I had a lot of fun this last race and want to make sure I don't overface my self and not have fun.

Thoughts?  

Thanks.

I think the obvious solution is to give me the tickets to hawaii and you do the Olympic

Ideally I would stick to the sprint to build confidence and try to get more OW swims in before jumping into the olympic distance.This would be the safe logical thing in my mind (ie. boring)

Now if you cant bump down to the sprint I would still do the Olympic just take it easy, make finishing and getting accustom to the Oly distance your goals. You can swim the distance, even if you have to take a break or two, who cares? Sometime you just have to commit and jump in with both feet, ready or not.

I like your idea, I'll skip the races if I can go to Hawaii.