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she may want to do one, but she has knee issues so running is a problem for her..

Yes i do the Hard Core Workout, and i might have given it to Meg...  I think 3x a week is a good number, that's what i'll be doing...

the lake is pretty wide, where you get in the lake is a boat ramp, then you spread out.  The you swim into the sun for about a 1/4 mile, than you make the turn and head to the finish, you don't finish where you start.  the swim is like the letter "J" on it's side.  The water is deep so you won't feel the bottom...

My tri club is hoping to have some open water swims in NJ, as of right now we don't have anything nailed down, but we hope to.  I'll let you know...

there really isn't a "off season" once you get wrapped up in triathlons, you are always doing something.  But if you had to give an answer, i would say Nov-Jan/Feb at least i consider that my "off season".  I guess i would say yes your official "on season" would be when you start your training for you race.   I hope this answer helps.

If you had to lift after one of these workouts i would say swim, since you don't use your legs that much during the swim.

i would say yes better to lift in the morning, then run at night.... of course the best would be to lift in the morning, swim at night..... but you do what you have to do....     There is a Topic called Strentgh Training they may be able to answer your question than me.... i am not the best guy to ask weight questions, you've seen me, i am not much of a muscle man..

This is one of my favorite topics.  I am a huge fan of Hammer Nutrition products.  www.hammernutrition.com

The great thing about Hammer products is they can all be used in conjunction with one another.  No simple sugars are used in their products so you don't get the jolt followed by the crash and burn.  Here's what I use specifically: 

I use Heed, which is their version of Gatorade.  This is great for 1-2 hour workouts.  The flavor is eh, but it works really well.  I prefer the orange to the lemon lime.

Hammer gels are great.  Can be taken with Heed but better to use with 3-4 oz of water.  No worries about stomach cramping with these products.  Favorite flavor is raspberry or apple cinnamon.  People in my club seem to like espresso and banana.

Sustained energy is for longer course stuff.  Anything lasting over 2 hours.  It includes some protein to prevent muscle tissue breakdown.  I add gels to the mix to make it taste decent.  That's one power packed water bottle!

Finally, Endurolytes are basically salt tabs to prevent cramping on some of the longer course stuff.  I think in the heat of the summer, they're a good option even at the oly distance.

I also use Race Caps, Mito Caps and the daily vitamin.  But that's not necessary for racing.

There are lots of good options out there.  I just happen to be a Hammer user.  Hope this helps!

I like Jessica use to use Hammer products.  I had great success with the gels, salt caps, (e-caps) and the HEED.  But when i need to go longer i need to buy another product called Perpetum, this product didn't sit will with me at all.  I didn't like the taste or anything about it.

I still use Infinit.  I love it.  As you already know you create your own product yourself, you can add more flavor, salt, or protein, etc.   I think it tastes good, and it doesn't taste real bad in the heat.  You can also make it into a gel/paste.  So with this one product I can do all the same things i did with Hammer, and it will be much cheaper.  Also if you create your product and you don't like you can send it back and re-make another one until you create the one you like.   I swear i don't work for the company.

I normally don't use a recovery drink, and i know i should i just don't.. so i can't really help you with that....

For the Oly race you really don't need to worry to much about you nurtition (you do) if you used some gels while on the bike and maybe a gel before the run.  Columbia has gels on the run course, not sure what brand but i would check it out.... 

Infinit looks interesting ... food for thought.

Hammer has a recovery product too.  Recoverite.  Tastes like a dreamsicle.  I don't use it as often as I should ....

it doesn't seem that weird, i normally feel hungry after a swim too..  I really don't have an answer why, are you eating before your swim?   Maybe you eat before the runs/bikes??? 

i normally drink water during my set breaks...