Consistency Equals Success - CLOSED (Page 29)

Originally posted by dgconner154

Hey all, I have a few questions for the group:

1) Dennis's new bike got me wondering - what is everybody else riding? If you've been riding your current bike for a while, what do you like/dislike about it?

2) Does anyone belong to a local tri team/club? I've been thinking about joining one and I'm curious about others' experiences.

3) For the guys, I'm looking for recommendations for some new tri or bike shorts. I currently have a pair of 2XU tri shorts and a cheaper pair, but for longer training rides I could use a little more padding. Do you guys generally use cycling shorts/bibs or tri shorts for your training rides?

GO PATS!!!

Originally posted by DaveL

ISLAGIATT - Tour of Sufferlandria complete. 2hrs

I think I might lay off the bike for a day or two

Originally posted by dgconner154

Hey all, I have a few questions for the group:

1) Dennis's new bike got me wondering - what is everybody else riding? If you've been riding your current bike for a while, what do you like/dislike about it?

2) Does anyone belong to a local tri team/club? I've been thinking about joining one and I'm curious about others' experiences.

3) For the guys, I'm looking for recommendations for some new tri or bike shorts. I currently have a pair of 2XU tri shorts and a cheaper pair, but for longer training rides I could use a little more padding. Do you guys generally use cycling shorts/bibs or tri shorts for your training rides?

GO PATS!!!

Originally posted by JoePetto

Another tour in the books. Went at ISLAGIAT 100% and hit every target - actually was over target. Makes no sense as my legs felt like crap and I drank 3/4 of a bottle of red wine last night at dinner. Hmmm, maybe red wine is the secret ingredient. Need a couple of days away from the trainer, but I'm in much better bike shape. Did this ride two weeks agoat FTP of 247 vs. 251 today = proof!

Great job Dave. Jim and Mitch - get 'er done before kickoff!! I'd encourage everyone to do this in 2016. It's not as bad as it seems (haaaaaa!!!).


http://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/rides/1607357-Sufferfest-ISLAGIA...

Originally posted by JoePetto

Another tour in the books. Went at ISLAGIAT 100% and hit every target - actually was over target. Makes no sense as my legs felt like crap and I drank 3/4 of a bottle of red wine last night at dinner. Hmmm, maybe red wine is the secret ingredient. Need a couple of days away from the trainer, but I'm in much better bike shape. Did this ride two weeks agoat FTP of 247 vs. 251 today = proof!

Great job Dave. Jim and Mitch - get 'er done before kickoff!! I'd encourage everyone to do this in 2016. It's not as bad as it seems (haaaaaa!!!).


http://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/rides/1607357-Sufferfest-ISLAGIA...

Originally posted by JBacarella



Congratulations Dave, Joe and Mitch. I'm glad its over (especially my butt). I'm also glad I did it and I plan on doing it again next year. Some stats on the ToS. It started with 2818 registered riders. 1,115 have dropped leaving 1,703 still in the final stage. It requires commitment, consistency, and some luck. One good chest cold could ruin it for a rider.
Some personal items. I beat 8 personal records over the course of the week. Including twice breaking records for power for 60 minutes and 90 minutes. Today on trashed legs I was able to break my 90 minute record. I lost 3 lbs this week. I am going to do a 20 minute test next week. I can't say I'm excited to do that again, but I am sort of looking forward to it. or at least to see what the results were after this week.
I did discover 2 videos I like and plan on buying. I really liked The Rookie, the story is fun although they are a little nicer that I expect from a Sufferfest video. I expect more emotional abuse than they dish out. The other is the blender. I thought that was fun and gave a great variety. The Wretched is still my favorite.

Originally posted by JBacarella

A few weeks ago we had a discussion about Athlete's Heart Syndrome (AHS) and triathlon training. This week I received all of my test results and the "official" diagnosis.
Here is the story. My blood pressure has run a little hot the last couple of years. Average around 150 systolic and 80 diastolic. Except after exercise, then it would drop down to "Normal" levels. My resting heart rate would hover around 52. The normal levels are below 120 systolic and below 89 diastolic. Resting heart rate between 70 and 90.
I had my physical in December. At the physical, my BP was 152 over 119 and my resting heart rate was 50. The doctor asked me if I was still endurance training, and then said he suspected it was AHS, but needed to do an EKG. He warned me that if it is, the EKG will show an abnormality.
I took my EKG in January. The tech was a little off when I was asking her about the test, and she did a good job of sticking to the script of I only administer the test, the doctor has to read it. That afternoon, my doctor's PA called. She had the you are going to die tone. She said the EKG should an abnormality and the doctor is ordering an eckocardiogram. I asked what the abnormality was and she said it was indicative of a right ventricle blockage or right bundle branch block.
I attended the ecko test a couple of weeks ago. The tech had me set up so I couldn't see the screen. I asked her if I could watch and she told me the way it was set up I could see it. I told her what the EKG showed, but what I expected to see with AHS. She stuck to the doctor script. Part way into the echo, she had to adjust me and a stretched a little more so I could see it. Then I started asking questions about what we were looking at. She was nice and willing to show me and explained the parts. I specifically asked about seeing the right ventricle branch. She showed it to me and the function. The I said one of the keys to AHS is a thicker left ventricle she showed that to me also. Everything she showed me appeared to be correct and I she showed me the left ventricle septal which was right at 13 mm which is one of the indicators of AHS. Again she didn't say anything but she willingly answered my questions and showed me the things I asked about.
This week the my doctors PA called me, and gave me the test turned out okay everything was normal. So, I started with the questions. The flow rate from my left ventricle was at 65 % normal is 55-70%. Everything fit for AHS. No other testing was necessary.
Basically, because of the years on endurance training, my heart is stronger and more efficient. I suspect several others in the group experience the same thing. A resting heart rate below 60 bpm is the first sign. Fortunately my primary physician is familiar with endurance athletes and kept everything in check from the beginning. It is nice to have the official diagnosis of AHS.

Starting the February challenge with my half marathon from this morning:

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