Experior and Slornow's Spring/Summer Mentor Group-CLOSED (Page 31)

Michael-congrats on the race and the anniversary.  Sounds like a great day ahead.  I have ridden the entire Blue Ridge Parkway including where it turns into the Skyline Drive in VA.....but I did it on a motorcycle.  We traveled up there several times years ago when I was motorcycling a good bit.  Absolutely beautiful stretch of road.

Headed to the pool for a 3300 yard workout...that's long for me.  Seems like a long time since I swam but it was only last Friday.  Enjoy the day everyone.

Randy 

Weigh in - 179.8.  So, I lost .8lb.  I too had my share of chips and beer, but luckily had some longish workouts this weekend.  Have a 66/3 brick today with a group.  Should be fun. 

Rene - Wish I could help, but is always very temperate here, and I don't travel for races.

Hope you all have a nice Memorial day.  Remember the reason....

Michael, no rush at all.  I've been imbalanced a long time... in more ways than one!  Mainly just wanted to compare notes with what my PT gave me to do a few years ago (which, though it has helped, clearly hasn't finished the job).  Have a happy birthday, anniversary, memorial day!

Rene - I was hoping you'd forget.  HA!  I'm up 1.5 lbs as well.  I'm hoping it is mainly b/c I was good and hydrated this morning and had a solid week of training which seems to add a bit extra weight for me.  But I fear it is due to my daughter, the baker and pasta specialist, being home.  This week is our 3x / year company meeting (with dinner, etc.) and my 30th college reunion this coming weekend.  One day at a time.  Cookout with family tonight :-)  Swim and general exercises this afternoon. 

Randy, just to complete the Geritol thread, Geritol was the corporate sponsor of Lawrence Welk... and yes, brings back memories of my grandparents and black and white TV as well :-)

Happy Memorial Day, everyone, and take a moment today to remember all who have served as well as those who have suffered loss due to war.

Stu

May 21st - 206.2lbs

May 28th - 204.4lbs - Down 1.8lbs which I believe are just water weight fluctuations ... BBQ yesterday with some Nuernberger sausages, Weisse Brats and beer from my hometown in Germany Duisburg didn't help the weight loss ... 

20 mile bike ride this morning = done

Possibly an OWS swim this afternoon but not sure yet!

Well, swim done...but not without a bit of a struggle.  About 200 yards in I realized that I may have had an extra glass of red wine last night! Made it through but wasn't my best swim.  Easy hour on the trainer at some point today.

Randy  

Randy:  Nice job on the swim.

Mark:  way to get it done!

Blanda:  Hi!

Michael:  I really appreciate all the excellent knowledge you have been sharing.  Wish I could reciprocate!!

OK, I too want to lose weight.  I went from 211 (can't believe I got this heavy) last November and am now down to 188.  I would like to get to 180 pounds by the end of the summer. 

Easy 8.5 mile run tonight, felt pretty good.  I'm currently done with day 8 out of 12 day stretch.   I'm still going to keep my streak of 100 plus miles per month (inspired by Jason).

Happy Memorial Day!!!

Random article on heat acclimatization that popped up on the Wash Post this am.  More general than specific to tris / endurance sports, but a couple of interesting tidbits of info.

Kind of a quiet group today.  Bike intervals and then a short run for me this evening.

Rene-I agree with Michael on getting accustom to the heat.  I know you do alot of your riding on the trainer. Is that inside in the AC?  Do you do much running outside currently?   Our weather here is very similar to yours in terms of temps and humidity. Unfortunately, we seem to have jumped into Summer over the past week and have another 4 months of brutal weather ahead of us.  Hopefully, we can avoid a busy hurricane season.

Randy 

Anxiously awaiting our summer work schedule to come out.  I hope to do a half IM that's right in my hometown.  I planned a swim and short run last night but guess the recent IM has taken more out of me than I want to accept.  Tonight I have a trainer ride planned. 

Hey everyone -- quick checkin from the coffee shop before leaving for an experimental trail run.  Not sure how that's going to go, but I have to try...

Have a great day everyone!  I return to constant connectivity tomorrow night, so I'll be more reliable, mentor-wise, starting then.  Until then, get some great training in everyone!

I started out in Triathlons last year and bought a $250 cheap road bike from Walmart. I have since upgraded and added an aero bar and clip pedals. I also just bought a brand new seat which is very comfortable.

I have been looking around on ebay, craigslist and other places to keep an eye out for some cheap Triathlon bikes and today I came across this one here.

DESCRIPTION:

This is a 2010 Fuji Aloha 2.0, however it was purchased new this year. It is a 56cm size frame, however I am 5'7" tall and I just put a shorter stem on it to make it fit me. I have the original stem that goes with it as well. This bike is really fast. I have just installed a new Bontrager Trip 2 computer on it. It has a Shimano 105 rear derailleur and a Shimano Tiagra front derailleur. I want $800.00 without the HED disc wheel, or $1200.00 for the bike and the disc wheel. The disc really adds a lot of speed to this already fast bike. The disc wheel also includes it's own new Shimano 9 speed cassette so you can switch easily from the stock wheel to the disc. Price is firm. 

What do you think? I know its not Ultegra group or even 105 all the way around ....

d3term1ned-might be an OK price.  I just looked on www.bicycledoctorusa.com as they sell Fuji online at good prices.  They have a new Aloha for $1395 and they typically will offer further reduction for cash/check.  They have a bunch of different Fuji bikes including several tri models.

All bikes fit differently.  A 56 with one manufacturer may be very different than a 56 from another.  Fit should be the first priority.  There are lots of good "entry level" tri bikes in the $1200-1800 range.  My first was a Cervelo P1 (very aero aluminum frame) with ultegra and it was around $1700. 

What size is your current bike. How tall are you?

Randy

Crazy end of the week for me. Early morning run before heading to University of Alabama for son's orientation session.  Met with his xc/track coaches this afternoon and got a tour of the facilities.  Guess all that football money trickles down to the lesser sports. Mom's been taking daughter to camp so she meets us here tonight. Orientation runs through Friday at lunch but I have to drive back (3.5 hours) tomorrow night for work on Friday. Then I have a tri local Saturday morning while Mom and son head to Nashville for track meet Saturday night. 

Looking forward to the race Saturday.  It is just 2 miles from the house so I am very familiar with the course.  Tough hill coming right out of transition always makes the beginning of the bike and run tough.

Anyone else racing this weekend?

Randy 

Rene-you did the smart thing and you know it.  Missing or cutting short a workout matters little in the big picture.  Any thoughts on why the high HR?

Blanda-glad you were able to get out and ride and are working back into the swim.....USA/Brazil friendly tonight...any predictions?

Randy 

Not sure that the new style of play that worked so well against Scotland will work against Brazil.  Brazil can handle the high pressure high intensity style that Klinsman has been implementing.  It was a nice win against Scotland but tonight is a whole different level.  Definitely a plus to have so many US players playing in the EPL, La Liga and Serie A and getting a consistently high level of competition.  MLS, while improving, is still the minor leagues compared with Europe.  Unfortunately, I'm going Brazil 3-1.  Hope I'm wrong.  Good chance to test new tactics against some of the best if not the best!   

Randy