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Member ![]() ![]() | ![]() Goal this year to do a few Olympic distance events and maybe a 70.3 and I have already committed to run my first marathon in NY in November for Team McGraw Charity (brain cancer victims) |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I can finally chime in as the Co-Mentor of this group! WOO-HOO!!!! NAME: AbbieR/Abbie
THIS YEAR'S RACES: I raced New Orleans 70.3, Vineman 70.3 (S/B only as I had a stress fracture and was not able to run) Ironman Kentucky, Ironman Arizona. This was the season of PR, LOVE IT!
WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTOR: I LOVE inspiring people and seeing the accomplish their goals! Since starting my journey to drop bodyfat I have gotten countless PMs from other BTers letting me know that they check in on my logs for inspiration. I never thought a few bikini pics would be so positively received. I am no expert in tri, but I have been coached for 2 years and read a lot about this crazy sport of ours. NO question is stupid! When I bought my first road bike, I asked the guy at the bike shop where the kick-stand was! I have also fallen off of my trainer 3 times! I have the ability to laugh at myself, it keeps things interesting Looking forward to getting to know all of you!!! Rock on and Happy New Year!!!! |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Happy New Year!!! Let's get this thread moving....being on the second page....not cool ![]() |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Well, welcome to the group, Abby.I managed to roll out this morning and get a slow, cold, slippery, and icy 7 miles in. Planning a New Year's morning run helps me remember not to over-indulge. ![]() |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Happy New Year! Yes. I agree, we need to get this thread going. Where is everyone? I rung the new year in with a 3 hour ride...felt great and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. 2010 has already started off right. Remember to stay active, ask questions, update your logs, and inspire. Together we all can achieve our goals and expectations. Cameron |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I think I would of went out for a ride today if it wasn't rainingand wet! I am thinking about going for a short run before the gators play. |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() You gotta love winter in CO. If the sun is out it is awesome, if the sun goes behind a cloud (like it did during my decent out of the foothills today) it's like being on the dark side of the moon. Brrrrrrr. Bagged the swim today, but jamming it in before my long ride tomorrow. Thinking about a new saddle for the TT bike. Anyone ride the Fizik Airone Tri 2? I'm also interested in those Adamo saddles, but I've never been a fan of funky shapes and cut outs. Any opinions? I'm currently riding my Felt OEM saddle, and I'm not sure it will be comfy for IM distance rides. Happy New Year everyone! Edited by garryowen96 2010-01-01 7:20 PM |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() What type of diet is everybody using? I know I am not the norm and have been vegan for almost 3 years. Mostly because I like the types of food and feel great! Brendan Brazier has some interesting ideas on it. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/kristi17.htm Do you record/measure what you eat or monitor it by any other way? |
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![]() | ![]() Diet I'm doing s/b/r so I can eat whatever I want. I don't even keep track. The only changes I've made are just based on trying to eat healthier and eat more "real food". |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() 1. 2010 goal: complete first tri on April 18th (and if I can do it, find more tri's to do!) 2. limiting sport: swimming 3. dream job: ?? feel very fortunate to have a job |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Cameron, I'm still getting used to this site. I did receive your inspire (thanks!). I clicked on reply. It took me to your page, but I didn't see where I could type in my reply. ![]() I guess you'll just have to inspire me again! ![]() Pauline |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Happy Saturday! Just back from a 4-hour ride, I forgot how painful a 4-hour ride can be once my Ironman endurance is gone ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I had an interesting ride today. At first it has a heavy 10-20 mph cross wind for about 5 miles so that was fun working my butt off and only pushing 15 mph! But just after that I looked to my left and saw, at a stop sign, a Bugatti Veyron then it and an Austin Martin DB9 passed me. Sweet! So after another 20min I see a little Yaris coming in the other lane but hear a rumble behind me. Right when the Yaris gets beside me a Harley squeezes in the middle and pulls the throttle almost making my ears wanna bleed then his buddy behind him does it too and almost pops a wheelie with his women on the back. I was quite annoyed for the next 10 miles or so!!!!!!!!!!! Other that that it ended up being a pretty decent ride over all. Here's the route http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/map.asp?routeid=116433 I did a little more then that map riding to the route. |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() No worries about motorcycles in CO for a few more months at least. It was 14 ambient and 2 with the wind chill when I started my ride this morning. My buddy just moved to IA (still not sure why) and the windchill was -28 there so I should stop whining. |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I have to know. I can you northern people handle cycling in cold weather? My ride today was mostly 50-55 degrees F and my nose was getting flooded with grossness and it was pretty bad so I made a few stops to release some grossness and if I go a while with my mouth open I have to spit heavy every min or so. Is this just me? I saw other riders today just wearing tights and a jersey and I tried but was freezing and had to go back for a fleece jacket. I was thinking about getting a 'ski mask' but that seems odd when I see people walking around in t-shirts ![]() |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I can run when it is freezing, I'll run to about -10 degrees Farenheit, but I won't bike. Too cold and slippery! But I'm not as hardcore as some. ![]() |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() The hardest part about training in cooler temps for me is that my eyes are sensitive. They tear like mad! I constantly look like I'm crying! |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I don't have the mental fortitude to do more than 2 hours on the trainer or spin bike, so as long as the roads are clear I'll always choose to go outside for my long rides. If you have the proper clothing it isn't too bad. Yesterday's outfit: sleevless baselayer under armor cold gear long sleeve winter jersey tights bib shorts long socks neoprene booties glove liners windproof mitten shells balacalava with face mask helmet I'm sure I look totally ridiculous, but at least I was warm. . .and I saw about 20 other idiots out there as well. Surprisingly a lot of them traded helmets for a winter hat. . .not sure that is the best call given all of the icey/wet corners. A steady application of the double barrel snot blow takes care of any nose issues. . .provided you move your face mask first. |
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![]() | ![]() Diet I put "Diet" at the start of the message just to give the context, what I was replying to. s/b/r is swim/bike/run, not a diet term. Basically, I'm exercising so I can eat. ![]() Actually, with the exercising, I am more having a problem getting enough good calories in. |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() garryowen96 - 2010-01-03 10:05 AM I don't have the mental fortitude to do more than 2 hours on the trainer or spin bike, so as long as the roads are clear I'll always choose to go outside for my long rides. If you have the proper clothing it isn't too bad. Yesterday's outfit: sleevless baselayer under armor cold gear long sleeve winter jersey tights bib shorts long socks neoprene booties glove liners windproof mitten shells balacalava with face mask helmet I'm sure I look totally ridiculous, but at least I was warm. . .and I saw about 20 other idiots out there as well. Surprisingly a lot of them traded helmets for a winter hat. . .not sure that is the best call given all of the icey/wet corners. A steady application of the double barrel snot blow takes care of any nose issues. . .provided you move your face mask first. I call them organ donors! |
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![]() | ![]() I haven't gotten out in the cold below 38F so I haven't had to put that many layers on. It's definitely more fun to ride outside for long rides, but I've been doing ok watching movies and football on the trainer. Running I found that going more than an hour on the treadmill is too agonizing, so i'm more willing to bear the cold. |
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![]() | ![]() Training question So Sunday's are great days to do long bike rides for me. But I am quite wiped out from yesterdays long run. I definitely can't do a long bike ride at a good training pace, and I probably can't do a 1 hour ride at more than an 80% training pace. I've been trying to build my long runs (today/this week would be a 145 minute ride). My options are: 1. Do the long ride at a real easy pace. Does this really add anything? 2. Just do a short ride. Rearrange schedule. 3. Rest. Rearrance schedule. I guess the crux of my question is, does exercising at a significantly reduced effort level add any benefit? |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() bartimaeus - 2010-01-03 10:26 AM Training question So Sunday's are great days to do long bike rides for me. But I am quite wiped out from yesterdays long run. I definitely can't do a long bike ride at a good training pace, and I probably can't do a 1 hour ride at more than an 80% training pace. I've been trying to build my long runs (today/this week would be a 145 minute ride). My options are: 1. Do the long ride at a real easy pace. Does this really add anything? 2. Just do a short ride. Rearrange schedule. 3. Rest. Rearrance schedule. I guess the crux of my question is, does exercising at a significantly reduced effort level add any benefit? Long rides are typically done at a lower intensity.....building endurance. |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Running I found that going more than an hour on the treadmill is too agonizing, so i'm more willing to bear the cold. My thoughts exactly!Biking with all those layers sounds like an expensive initial investment. But then again, we cose to take part in an expensive sport. |
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