Ghoulie September Core Challenge (Page 31)

ironannekidd - 2010-09-15 7:09 AM So there is going to be a new HIM next year in the Poconos. It will be about 2 hours from where I live. I'm really thinking about doing it. It will be Oct 2, which can be cool in PA. Registration opens the beginning of Oct. I was already thinking about getting a compact crank on my bike this winter, the course will be hilly I'm sure.

What do the Ghoulies think?

ironannekidd - 2010-09-15 7:54 AM Good morning Melindy!

deehtz - 2010-09-15 10:16 AM

Going from a triple to compact?  So what would be the advantages/diadvantages?

ironannekidd - 2010-09-15 10:09 AM So there is going to be a new HIM next year in the Poconos. It will be about 2 hours from where I live. I'm really thinking about doing it. It will be Oct 2, which can be cool in PA. Registration opens the beginning of Oct. I was already thinking about getting a compact crank on my bike this winter, the course will be hilly I'm sure.

What do the Ghoulies think?

mndymond - 2010-09-15 10:24 AM I'm watching the video of an anatomy lecture right now....wooooo....

ironannekidd - 2010-09-15 10:24 AM

My tri bike doesn't have a triple.

Although since it would be a hilly course that would give me an excuse to get a new road bike.

deehtz - 2010-09-15 10:04 AM The village told me a few weeks ago to stop stressing over which event to do etc. and to just go do one and have fun.
Good advice which I am prepared to take this Saturday. 

I will do my first OWS tri.  It is a small one with a relaxed atmosphere.  I will have to push myself out the door early on a Saturday morning to go to a crowd of people that I don't know and so forth.  BUT I plan to have fun and just do what I can do.  I know I can finish, it is just a mater of time LOL

It is also supposed to rain, but the temps shouldn't be too cold I hope.

ceilidh - 2010-09-15 7:25 AM

I think you should register. Poconos in October may be a bit iffy but better cool than hot IMO
However, I am clueless on the bike question. I know nada about bikes except which part is the front.

ceilidh - 2010-09-15 10:27 AM

You would wear your bike out with all the training rides and have to get a new one anyway- and it is too cool to wear out.  A new bike is definitely in order!

ironannekidd - 2010-09-15 7:28 AM

It rained at a tri I did last year. I had one of those plastic bags that has a draw string to close it. I kept my shoes and socks in the bag to try and keep them dry until I was ready for them. Just something you may want to think about since they're calling for rain.

deehtz - 2010-09-15 10:31 AM So if your tri bike doesn't have a triple and you are considering putting a compact on, what does it have now?

ironannekidd - 2010-09-15 10:41 AM

It has a 53/39T

I'm thinking maybe changing to a 50/34T

I just suck at hills. I did change cassettes last year. I know the best way to get better at climbing hills is to climb more hills.

ceilidh - 2010-09-15 10:43 AM

Unfortunately this is true, no matter the gears.

wgraves7582 - 2010-09-15 10:46 AM

Well you have 1 year to get good at it.  Save your money and ride your bike

That is all I have to add but I am a bad example!

ironannekidd - 2010-09-15 8:47 AM

I hate to admit it, but that's good advice.

I want to be strong. The only way to get that way is to work at it.

ironannekidd - 2010-09-15 10:47 AM

I hate to admit it, but that's good advice.

I want to be strong. The only way to get that way is to work at it.