Newbz'z summer mentor group is FULL!!!! (Page 29)

newbz - 2010-04-25 10:38 PM things to think about. the zipps (you said come wiht tires), are good in that they are some of the fastest wheels, the rear is basically a disk. and you have tires (roughly 200 dollar value if they are decent). The SRAM set is nice too and i missed that in my first post. Or, you could do what i would, get either a disk cover (100$), or a renn disk (500 new, way less used), and a used front race wheel (HED, flashpoint, etc for 250-350) leaves a decent amount left over.

tri808 - 2010-04-25 11:52 PM

I bought my first bike since HS in May 2009...a hybrid.  Sold that in September 2009 and bought my first road bike...and just picked up my P2 this week.  Yes, it is expensive.  But it's also something I get much more value from. 

I also have drastically changed my spending habbits.  I used to just buy all kinds of useless stuff.  Like video games, digital cameras (I never take pictures), and other stuff just to "have" them.  I also used to buy nike and other name brand workout clothing...now I just buy champion or russell athletic because it's very similar quality at less than half the price.  So really, with this bike purchase, my overall spending hasn't gone up...but because I have a motivation to pinch in other areas, I can now afford what was once "unaffordable".

Besides, a new bike improves your overall health.  There's no price on that.

jpbis26 - 2010-04-26 9:14 AM

Update on me: I have just 3 weeks before my first tri, so now reality is setting in. Looks like it is actually going to happen. I went biking yesterday, my friend took me on some major hills. At points, I was crawling up the hill at like 3-4 mph. But I didn't get off and walk my bike which my friend said he was impressed by (at least something I am doing is impressive). But I asked for a tough bike ride because my tri is in a very hilly area, so I may as well practice. I went on a short 2.5 mile run later that day. I've been better about keeping my training logs up to date. My biggest challenge remains managing my time and making sure I get in the training hours. My goal is to try get up to 8 hours a week consistantly, which is not much compared to a lot of people but it is what I can commit to now. 

Thomasski - 2010-04-26 9:49 AM Well this week has started out well for me so far. My class was cancelled today. (YES!!!) So i was flipping through our mentor group and I re read the topic of racing flats. It occured to me that I still had a pair that I kept from high school in the basement. (It was my pair I broke the 2 minute mark on the 800). So I went down and got them out and tried them on, and they still felt perfect. So I went out on an easy 4 miler with them and it was awesome. I have decided to run in them this weekend at my half marathon and maybe they will bring some extra speed from my high school days. (maybe pull some 430 mile splits?) Haha, probably wont ever happen again but I can still hope. Hope everybodys week has started out like mine.

tri808 - 2010-04-26 1:14 PM



you used to run 4:30 miles? THAT'S SICK

newbz - 2010-04-26 1:31 PM I've done one of them........... that is nuts.

nc452010 - 2010-04-26 10:19 PM I've had a minor medical setback......but it's nothing too serious.  It's just kept me from training (except for 2 runs) for a WEEK!  Ughh....

I'm gonna get back on the horse, tomorrow.  I won't get to bike until Friday.....but I have a new steed when I get back home from business!

Here's my new ride!

jpbis26 - 2010-04-26 2:14 PM

So true.
I look back at so many things I have bought in the past that were probably unnecessary. Craigslist is usually the first place I go. Right now, I'm riding a used road bike I bought for $500. I'm already wanting to buy a tri bike.
My oldest starts kindergarten in August and my middle son will hopefully be out of diapers around that time. Not having to pay for daycrare and diapers will save me $180 a week. So hopefully I will be able to get a tri bike by this time next year.

Robin-Sorry about your race getting canceled. I will probably be very jealous of you in July when I'm sure it will be beautiful in Montana and it will be 115+degrees here in Vegas.

Update on me: I have just 3 weeks before my first tri, so now reality is setting in. Looks like it is actually going to happen. I went biking yesterday, my friend took me on some major hills. At points, I was crawling up the hill at like 3-4 mph. But I didn't get off and walk my bike which my friend said he was impressed by (at least something I am doing is impressive). But I asked for a tough bike ride because my tri is in a very hilly area, so I may as well practice. I went on a short 2.5 mile run later that day. I've been better about keeping my training logs up to date. My biggest challenge remains managing my time and making sure I get in the training hours. My goal is to try get up to 8 hours a week consistantly, which is not much compared to a lot of people but it is what I can commit to now. 

nc452010 - 2010-04-26 9:19 PM I've had a minor medical setback......but it's nothing too serious.  It's just kept me from training (except for 2 runs) for a WEEK!  Ughh....

I'm gonna get back on the horse, tomorrow.  I won't get to bike until Friday.....but I have a new steed when I get back home from business!

Here's my new ride!

jpbis26 - 2010-04-26 1:14 PM

So true.
I look back at so many things I have bought in the past that were probably unnecessary. Craigslist is usually the first place I go. Right now, I'm riding a used road bike I bought for $500. I'm already wanting to buy a tri bike.
My oldest starts kindergarten in August and my middle son will hopefully be out of diapers around that time. Not having to pay for daycrare and diapers will save me $180 a week. So hopefully I will be able to get a tri bike by this time next year.

Robin-Sorry about your race getting canceled. I will probably be very jealous of you in July when I'm sure it will be beautiful in Montana and it will be 115+degrees here in Vegas.

Update on me: I have just 3 weeks before my first tri, so now reality is setting in. Looks like it is actually going to happen. I went biking yesterday, my friend took me on some major hills. At points, I was crawling up the hill at like 3-4 mph. But I didn't get off and walk my bike which my friend said he was impressed by (at least something I am doing is impressive). But I asked for a tough bike ride because my tri is in a very hilly area, so I may as well practice. I went on a short 2.5 mile run later that day. I've been better about keeping my training logs up to date. My biggest challenge remains managing my time and making sure I get in the training hours. My goal is to try get up to 8 hours a week consistantly, which is not much compared to a lot of people but it is what I can commit to now. 

dcon - 2010-04-26 10:07 PM ahhhh....another nice new bike.    I also had a good start to the week with a little bit of everything (run, bike, swim).   I've got my first 10km race in nine years on Thursday (national holiday here in Japan), so I'm planning to take it kind of easy the next two days. 

 

carlwithac - 2010-04-27 12:33 PM My best friend and I went and paid for our local gym memberships for the summer today.  Like a true swimmer, I realized in the locker room that I packed everything but my suit.  We did an upper body workout instead.  We then ran around all day doing errands.  I just got off my new drainer and did(10'Z1, 10' Z2, 10'Z3, 10'Z2, 10'Z3,10'Z1).  IT HURT!  IMO the drainer feels harder than the road.

dcon - 2010-04-26 11:39 PM

Have you done a test to get your heart rate zones on the trainer?  I hear they are different than what you do on the road (but I haven't benchmarked either road or trainer yet myself).  

carlwithac - 2010-04-26 10:41 PM

I have only done an LT test on the road.  And come to think of it, I'm overdue for a re-test.  If I ever muster up the urge to inflict that much pain, I'll do a test on the drainer.

tri808 - 2010-04-26 2:14 PM

you used to run 4:30 miles?  THAT'S SICK

robingray_260 - 2010-04-27 6:46 AM  

The "drainer" thats a good one - hadn't heard that before.  Is it b/c it sucks the fun out of the ride?

Thomasski - 2010-04-26 7:28 PM

When I was in school I took track very serious until I got in trouble my senior year. When I said the 430 as a split was a joke. 4:30 was my fastest mile during a race. I also weighed 145 back then, I would have to drop 50 pounds to even think about getting my legs to move like that again.