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 2011-01-15 9:46 AM in reply to: #3297411 |
Master  1343    Minneapolis, Minnesota |  Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSEDsuzimmer - 2011-01-13 1:04 PM Last year was my first winter of doing all my long runs outside all winter. These were done on a Sat or Sun, around 10 am or so. But I had yet to do an early am run, in the dark, in the snow....until this morning. I've run in the early am in the dark before, but always in nice weather. I was worried about the combination of cold, dark, uneven surface etc. Three of us went out at 6 am with our head lamps. Temps around 20. Snowy surface on a paved forest trail. It was fantastic!!! Loved it! And it was a workout. Even though our pace was slower, probably averaged around a 10 min mile, it was like running hills because of the snow. Already my legs are feeling it. Great way to start the day. Sounds magical! |
| 2011-01-15 10:39 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Master 1343 Minneapolis, Minnesota | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Motivation has been tough as I've spent a couple weeks really sick. I netflixed a couple of movies about beginners training for a marathon. They were inspirational, educational, and touching. I would recommend them. MARATHON CHALLENGE and SPIRIT OF THE MARATHON. I worry that I will be 'starting over' tomorrow. I worry that I won't be able to finish my half on Feb 20th. It would be nice to find some motivation. Every day that I work out is motivating...but in it's absence, I worry. I've kept up with my stretching etc. so that helps. Joshua FANTASTIC! i have to admit I'm signing up for a race march 6th for the finishers medal...it's SO cool! Yours is inspirational and amazing! I should put a picture of my arse on the bathroom mirror. Oy. |
| 2011-01-15 11:10 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Master 7712   Orlando | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Happy weekend everybody! I've got a bike question for you. I currently own a 20 yr old Trek and have been looking to upgrade. I was definitely going to do that soon, but just had to pay (unexpectantly) for my kitchen to be repiped. Once I get over the shock of that expense, i will probably start checking out bikes; but the purchase will probably be pushed back a bit. So my question: what do you ride and if you had the opportunity to redo the purchase, would you? Thanks for your input. |
| 2011-01-15 12:43 PM in reply to: #3301341 |
Veteran 323 Sandusky, OH | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED stephsprint - 2011-01-15 11:39 AM Motivation has been tough as I've spent a couple weeks really sick. I netflixed a couple of movies about beginners training for a marathon. They were inspirational, educational, and touching. I would recommend them. MARATHON CHALLENGE and SPIRIT OF THE MARATHON. I worry that I will be 'starting over' tomorrow. I worry that I won't be able to finish my half on Feb 20th. It would be nice to find some motivation. Every day that I work out is motivating...but in it's absence, I worry. I've kept up with my stretching etc. so that helps. Joshua FANTASTIC! i have to admit I'm signing up for a race march 6th for the finishers medal...it's SO cool! Yours is inspirational and amazing! I should put a picture of my arse on the bathroom mirror. Oy. Great movie! I own it and have prob watched it 6 times.... |
| 2011-01-15 12:49 PM in reply to: #3301378 |
Veteran 323 Sandusky, OH | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED amd723 - 2011-01-15 12:10 PM Happy weekend everybody! I've got a bike question for you. I currently own a 20 yr old Trek and have been looking to upgrade. I was definitely going to do that soon, but just had to pay (unexpectantly) for my kitchen to be repiped. Once I get over the shock of that expense, i will probably start checking out bikes; but the purchase will probably be pushed back a bit. So my question: what do you ride and if you had the opportunity to redo the purchase, would you? Thanks for your input. Last year being my first year doing tri's and starting w/ an IM I was really confused too... Do I get a tri bike? Do I get a road bike? So I ended up getting the Trek 1.2 road bike. I LOVE it. It handles well, it's light, and I was able to put aero bars on it. I just figured I've never handled a tri bike before, road bikes are more versitile, what if I hate doing tri's? that sort of thing. Even now I have no real desire to get a tri bike. Sure if someone wanted to donate me one or if I got one for a redic good $ sure but.... I heart my Trek   |
| 2011-01-15 12:51 PM in reply to: #3301341 |
Veteran 323 Sandusky, OH | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED stephsprint - 2011-01-15 11:39 AM Motivation has been tough as I've spent a couple weeks really sick. I netflixed a couple of movies about beginners training for a marathon. They were inspirational, educational, and touching. I would recommend them. MARATHON CHALLENGE and SPIRIT OF THE MARATHON. I worry that I will be 'starting over' tomorrow. I worry that I won't be able to finish my half on Feb 20th. It would be nice to find some motivation. Every day that I work out is motivating...but in it's absence, I worry. I've kept up with my stretching etc. so that helps. Joshua FANTASTIC! i have to admit I'm signing up for a race march 6th for the finishers medal...it's SO cool! Yours is inspirational and amazing! I should put a picture of my arse on the bathroom mirror. Oy. Being sick sucks! Take care of you and you'll be better off in the long run... PS a pick my @ss would motivate me too! P90X before pics... SICK! |
| 2011-01-15 1:21 PM in reply to: #3301378 |
Champion 7558 Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED amd723 - 2011-01-15 11:10 AM Happy weekend everybody! I've got a bike question for you. I currently own a 20 yr old Trek and have been looking to upgrade. I was definitely going to do that soon, but just had to pay (unexpectantly) for my kitchen to be repiped. Once I get over the shock of that expense, i will probably start checking out bikes; but the purchase will probably be pushed back a bit. So my question: what do you ride and if you had the opportunity to redo the purchase, would you? Thanks for your input. I hate those unexpected expenses too... I have a mid-90's Klein Aeolus (Tri-bike) that I bought used in 2006. There are pics of it in my album. I also have a 2006(?) Javelin Fara (road bike) that I bought on clearance directly from Javelin in 2008. The Klein is all aluminum, oversize round tubing, and a drop-dead aqua paint scheme. Gary Klein was a metallurgical engineer from MIT. I would have been heartbroken had the bike been totaled when I crashed at Coeur D'Alene. (Kinda like wrecking a '63 Corvette...) The Javelin is an aluminum frame with a carbon fork and seat-stays. Campagnolo Veloce drivetrain. It's a nice bike. Much more "utilitarian" than the Klein. Mid-range ($1600) bike that they were closing out for $600 and I figured if it didn't fit, I could take the components and build a bike (just a Veloce drivetrain would have been $600). For $600, I'd jump all over it again! Getting a bike is all about fit, and different manufacturers do things enough differently that you really need to ride to decide what works for you. |
| 2011-01-15 3:04 PM in reply to: #3301378 |
Extreme Veteran 396 Eastern Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED amd723 - 2011-01-15 12:10 PM Happy weekend everybody! I've got a bike question for you. I currently own a 20 yr old Trek and have been looking to upgrade. I was definitely going to do that soon, but just had to pay (unexpectantly) for my kitchen to be repiped. Once I get over the shock of that expense, i will probably start checking out bikes; but the purchase will probably be pushed back a bit. So my question: what do you ride and if you had the opportunity to redo the purchase, would you? Thanks for your input. I've got a Giant OCR2 road bike that I like. I bought it a couple years ago when I decided I wanted to do my first tri. I bought a used Cervelo P2 from a guy here on BT. It was a great deal and a great bike. The different geometry made me more comfortable on it in aero from day one than I ever was on the road bike with clip on bars. I'd still be riding it if it wouldn't have gotten smashed when I got hit. I got a new one as soon as I got the insurance money. The best advice I can give you is to test ride a couple of different bikes before you buy. Just like buying a car, there is a big range of makes and models. Once you decide on a bike get a professional fit, you'll be surprised at how much of a difference it can make, even on a bike that is "sized" correctly for you. You're going to be spending a lot of time on it so you want to be comfortable. Good luck and we'll want to see pics when you get it. Art |
| 2011-01-15 6:10 PM in reply to: #3301378 |
Expert 715 PA | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED amd723 - 2011-01-15 12:10 PM Happy weekend everybody! I've got a bike question for you. I currently own a 20 yr old Trek and have been looking to upgrade. I was definitely going to do that soon, but just had to pay (unexpectantly) for my kitchen to be repiped. Once I get over the shock of that expense, i will probably start checking out bikes; but the purchase will probably be pushed back a bit. So my question: what do you ride and if you had the opportunity to redo the purchase, would you? Thanks for your input. my previous ride i bought was from craigslist, a 2004 Raleigh Grand Sport that worked just fine for me. came with low end components and i raced it without any clip-on aero bars or anything. iy was fine with it for 6 sprints, 1 Oly, and 1 HIM and put about 4000 miles on it in the last 2 years. now i think my wife may use it for her first Tri this summer. right after my last race of 2010 i went out and bought a leftover 2009 Fuji D6 Tri bike and i have been spending some time getting my fit tweaked on that and riding it on the trainer. so, i have not raced on it yet but i am so anxious to get take it out for the first time this spring!!! i didnt try out any other bikes either time i bought. i knew what size the Raleigh was and knew i would fit fine, and i knew my measurements for the Fuji and knew that i could dial myself in on that one well too. i think i am pretty versatile when it comes to fit and comfort on a bike, so i dont think i would have had to go around testing lots of different frames to find that perfect one. I like the look of the Fuji, knew it could fit me, and i brought it home. some other people arent as easy to fit as that, so im sure other people will agree that you'll want to try a few out. here she is...... (Copy of PA160140.JPG) Attachments ---------------- Copy of PA160140.JPG (86KB - 11 downloads) |
| 2011-01-15 6:37 PM in reply to: #3256268 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Thanks for all the bike info; very informative. You all have really nice rides! For various reasons, I think I'll be focusing on road bikes rather than a tri bike this time around. I've browsed around craigslist from time to time, but no one ever seems to have a size very small bike for sale! So, I will be making the rounds of my LBSs. Can you tell the difference b/w components like the Shimano 105s and Tiagra (sp?). Or is it one of those things where you have to be a really experienced rider to notice the difference? Thanks again! |
| 2011-01-15 7:52 PM in reply to: #3256268 |
Extreme Veteran 1700 Normal, Ill. | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED 105s are good. The Shimano progression is Tiagra, 105s, ultegra and dura ace. Dura ace is chromed, light and expensive. Ultegra is equal performance-wise. Performance of 105s are perfectly good. Dunno about Tiagra, never owned it. My TT bike an Orbea Ordu Edited by IceManScott 2011-01-15 7:59 PM (Scott's bike.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Scott's bike.jpg (45KB - 8 downloads) |
| 2011-01-15 8:04 PM in reply to: #3256268 |
Extreme Veteran 1700 Normal, Ill. | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED I did a 2 hour bike and a 45 min run/brick today. Bike was 30 min easy, 15 min warm up, 2 sets 5 X 1 min @ 100, 110, 120, 130, 140%; 15 min @ 100 rpm and 20 min @ 50-60 rpm @ 85% with 3 X 1 @ 110% with cool down. 45 mins on the treadmill fartleks 1 X 1 and 2 X 2 at 4% and 1 %. |
| 2011-01-15 8:49 PM in reply to: #3256268 |
Veteran 240 Angola, IN | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED So this does not really have anything to do with anything tri... but it is good for a laugh. We have labrador retrievers at our house and one of them likes to run off all the time. So lately we have only been letting him out if gets the e-collar put on first. The collar has a 1 mile range, so if he takes off I still have the very long arm of the law to find him |
| 2011-01-15 9:25 PM in reply to: #3256268 |
| Veteran 107 | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED I seem to not be thinking about eating before my workouts. Thursday while swimming, towards the end of my laps I WAS STARVING!! I realized that I hadn't eatin anything, my husband had some snack bars in his bag. (Thank goodness) Yesterday I decided that before I ran I would try a power bar. I was drawn to it because the label said, " Triple Energy " Triple Threat Power Bar. It was supposed to give you energy before, during, & after your workout. I ate it about a half hour before my run. Half way through my run I felt sick to my stomach. I didn't get sick, but couldn't shake that feeling for most of the night. I read on here in an article that everyone is different, but you should fuel up before your workouts, as well as afterwards. Before I would eat a banana & a fig nuten before I would run, and never had an issue. I'm thinking about trying a bagel thin w/egg whites to try to sustain me a bit longer for harder workouts. What do you think??? What are some of your favorite pre & post workout foods? What helps you so that you can make it through long workouts? The power/energy bars I don't think will cut it for me. I think I may have to stay with regular foods. - Maria - |
| 2011-01-15 9:25 PM in reply to: #3301378 |
Veteran 240 Angola, IN | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED So my question: what do you ride and if you had the opportunity to redo the purchase, would you? Last year, I had actually signed up for the IMKY befor I purchased a bike. I am a complete research junky befor I make any big purchases (it can be a curse). I read countless reviews and talked to too many people I determined that I really wanted a TT bike due to the different geometry. I wanted to give myself every advantage to feel as fresh as possible for the 26 mile run after the 112 mile bike ride. I purchased a 2007 Specialized Transition Expert from craigslist (for $1350). Just bought a smaller version of the same bike for Maria last fall from ebay (only paid $600 - got a very good deal) If you do buy a used bike instead of a new bike, I can tell you that there was a large technology change around 2006-07 from external cable systems to the cables running inside the frame (keep it 2007 or newer if possible) I had my bike custom fitted befor I started riding it, and I would say most everyone would agree that a properly fitted cheap bike is better for you than an improperly fitted expensive bike (tri or road style). Do some research on the fitter you use, befor you pay big money to have them fit you. There are people who will take your money and have no idea how to fit you properly. Would I do it differently now? Well I am selling my bike to purchase a carbon bike right now, but I am quite happy with the way it all turned out last summer. That is why I bought the same bike for my wife. (bike_profile2.jpg) Attachments ---------------- bike_profile2.jpg (32KB - 10 downloads) |
| 2011-01-16 7:09 AM in reply to: #3302178 |
Champion 7558 Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Ree - 2011-01-15 9:25 PM I seem to not be thinking about eating before my workouts. Thursday while swimming, towards the end of my laps I WAS STARVING!! I realized that I hadn't eatin anything, my husband had some snack bars in his bag. (Thank goodness) Yesterday I decided that before I ran I would try a power bar. I was drawn to it because the label said, " Triple Energy " Triple Threat Power Bar. It was supposed to give you energy before, during, & after your workout. I ate it about a half hour before my run. Half way through my run I felt sick to my stomach. I didn't get sick, but couldn't shake that feeling for most of the night. I read on here in an article that everyone is different, but you should fuel up before your workouts, as well as afterwards. Before I would eat a banana & a fig nuten before I would run, and never had an issue. I'm thinking about trying a bagel thin w/egg whites to try to sustain me a bit longer for harder workouts. What do you think??? What are some of your favorite pre & post workout foods? What helps you so that you can make it through long workouts? The power/energy bars I don't think will cut it for me. I think I may have to stay with regular foods. - Maria - Nutrition is something each person has to work out individually, usually involving a bit of trial and error. I'll roll out of bed and bike or run an hour or so without touching either food or water. Swimming, I usually eat a bowl of cereal and two pieces of toast (and 2 cups of coffee) first because I don't come back by the house on my way to work. I also try to have something else to eat after swimming even though I ate first because the combination of exercise and cooler core (from the water) makes me HUNGRY. For runs or rides longer than 90 minutes, I make sure to eat something first. Toast with peanut butter, a bowl of cereal and toast. Doughnuts a few times Think of "fueling up" as an all-day process. I know you're trying to lose a bit of weight and that may not help the workout energy level. If you're running more than a 500-calorie deficit per day, expect to end workouts absolutely starved and maybe a bit lethargic. (-500 calories/day = 1 pound/week weight loss). It's probably as much about what you've eaten 3-6 hours before working out as what you've eaten 30 minutes before. If you work out first thing in the morning, make sure dinner the night before is high quality, and maybe some small snack of high-quality, complex carbs (because they take longer to digest than simple sugars) before you go to bed. If you work out in the evening, focus on lunch and an afternoon snack. (Since I work out at various times, I like to focus on breakfast, lunch, and dinner and the snacks in between!!) I prefer regular foods to the sports drink/Gel/energy bars too. |
| 2011-01-16 7:23 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Elite 4583 | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED So I have a couple of bike questions rolling around in my head. In no particular order: 1. When I was fitted my bike guy told me that my knees tend to wander outward. Is this something I should just be aware of & continually check my form while riding? 2. Pedal stroke: are there certain drills I can do to develop a more efficient stroke or should I just be more concerned about time in the saddle? 3. I will be riding my cyclocross in my HIM...should I purchase clip on aerobars? Is there a need to? As always thanks for comments, advice! |
| 2011-01-16 7:59 AM in reply to: #3302397 |
Extreme Veteran 396 Eastern Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED ingleshteechur - 2011-01-16 8:23 AM So I have a couple of bike questions rolling around in my head. In no particular order: 1. When I was fitted my bike guy told me that my knees tend to wander outward. Is this something I should just be aware of & continually check my form while riding? 2. Pedal stroke: are there certain drills I can do to develop a more efficient stroke or should I just be more concerned about time in the saddle? 3. I will be riding my cyclocross in my HIM...should I purchase clip on aerobars? Is there a need to? As always thanks for comments, advice! 1) I would think the knee thing is just something to keep in mind. Just like you might remind yourself to relax your shoulders when you are running. 2) Single pedal drills really help with your pedal stroke. You'll know right away how smooth (or not) you are. I do them on the trainer but not on the road, I'm not that coordinated. 3) You probably don't "need" aerobars but depending on the couse they could be a big help. Just be sure to get them well in advance so you're comfortable on them before the race. When you are using them they will redistribute your weight and can effect how your bike handles. Art |
| 2011-01-16 8:00 AM in reply to: #3301984 |
Master 1343 Minneapolis, Minnesota | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED amd723 - 2011-01-15 7:37 PM Thanks for all the bike info; very informative. You all have really nice rides! For various reasons, I think I'll be focusing on road bikes rather than a tri bike this time around. I've browsed around craigslist from time to time, but no one ever seems to have a size very small bike for sale! So, I will be making the rounds of my LBSs. Can you tell the difference b/w components like the Shimano 105s and Tiagra (sp?). Or is it one of those things where you have to be a really experienced rider to notice the difference? Thanks again! My very good friend has been selling TREKs for 25 years. She thinks I should get a 3.1wsd just to start, see if I like it. She also thinks a Lexa something-or-other would be good too. There's a DEMO day down here the 29th and another on the 30th... she insists I ride them first, get them fitted properly and then order. I just wanted to go ride a couple in the store and buy one. She rolls her eyes at me. Good thing she's around and insisting on fit fit fit! One is carbon... blah blah blah.. one has a better wheelset and on has higher end components... seriously my eyes begin to glaze over. I'm lucky she will help me. My Gary Fisher hybrid is 10 years old and I want to put the nubby tires back on it and hit the trails like a NORMAL person. |
| 2011-01-16 8:03 AM in reply to: #3302420 |
Master 1343 Minneapolis, Minnesota | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED reid15 - 2011-01-16 8:59 AM You can make up a little mantra with "tight knees" and "relax arms" or something.ingleshteechur - 2011-01-16 8:23 AM So I have a couple of bike questions rolling around in my head. In no particular order: 1. When I was fitted my bike guy told me that my knees tend to wander outward. Is this something I should just be aware of & continually check my form while riding? 2. Pedal stroke: are there certain drills I can do to develop a more efficient stroke or should I just be more concerned about time in the saddle? 3. I will be riding my cyclocross in my HIM...should I purchase clip on aerobars? Is there a need to? As always thanks for comments, advice! 1) I would think the knee thing is just something to keep in mind. Just like you might remind yourself to relax your shoulders when you are running. 2) Single pedal drills really help with your pedal stroke. You'll know right away how smooth (or not) you are. I do them on the trainer but not on the road, I'm not that coordinated. 3) You probably don't "need" aerobars but depending on the couse they could be a big help. Just be sure to get them well in advance so you're comfortable on them before the race. When you are using them they will redistribute your weight and can effect how your bike handles. Art |
| 2011-01-16 8:59 AM in reply to: #3302179 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED discipleguideservice - 2011-01-15 9:25 PM So my question: what do you ride and if you had the opportunity to redo the purchase, would you? Last year, I had actually signed up for the IMKY befor I purchased a bike. I am a complete research junky befor I make any big purchases (it can be a curse). I read countless reviews and talked to too many people I determined that I really wanted a TT bike due to the different geometry. I wanted to give myself every advantage to feel as fresh as possible for the 26 mile run after the 112 mile bike ride. I purchased a 2007 Specialized Transition Expert from craigslist (for $1350). Just bought a smaller version of the same bike for Maria last fall from ebay (only paid $600 - got a very good deal) If you do buy a used bike instead of a new bike, I can tell you that there was a large technology change around 2006-07 from external cable systems to the cables running inside the frame (keep it 2007 or newer if possible) I had my bike custom fitted befor I started riding it, and I would say most everyone would agree that a properly fitted cheap bike is better for you than an improperly fitted expensive bike (tri or road style). Do some research on the fitter you use, befor you pay big money to have them fit you. There are people who will take your money and have no idea how to fit you properly. Would I do it differently now? Well I am selling my bike to purchase a carbon bike right now, but I am quite happy with the way it all turned out last summer. That is why I bought the same bike for my wife. Thanks for the insight. I am very jealous of your craiglist/ebay success - i've not been able to find anything on either site. Oh well, I keep looking on those sites and at my LBSs. Ann-Marie |
| 2011-01-16 10:02 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Extreme Veteran 1700 Normal, Ill. | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Buying bikes. Figure your budget first! That will determine less expensive aluminum or steel opposed to carbon. Carbon is lighter, metal is bomb-proof. Components from 105 Shimano and Rival SRAM on up. Progression is 105s, Ultegra Dura Ace or Rival, Force or Red. The more you pay, the lighter they are and a little better performance you'll see (except for the diff between Shimano Ultegra or Dura Ace. Both perform about the same, Dura Ace is far more expensive because of chrome. Not needed. Then decide road or tri. If you are getting only one bike or unsure you will stick with tri, get the road bike and aero bars. Do bars help? Yes. Necessary? No. Tri bike necessary? No, Will it help? yes. The configuration is meant to spare running muscle and to get you more aero so you can go faster with less effort. But tri bikes are NOT welcome on group rides because the brake levers are far from your hands and you are a safety issue in a crowd. Fit is imperative. No short cuts here. The LBS should do a good fit for free. Some will want to have you pay more for their "professional" fit. It is usually worth it. It will involve fine tuning the seat position and height and the height of the bars. Well worth it. I had an issue with my left leg cycling to the left as I pedaled. The chiropractor adjusted the hip and it went away. I also had another bike fit at the same time. Going to do 2.5 hours on the Real Course Vid this morning. Swim is optional. Hey, how bout them Packers! They are ready! Bring it. |
| 2011-01-16 10:18 AM in reply to: #3302397 |
Champion 7558 Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED ingleshteechur - 2011-01-16 7:23 AM So I have a couple of bike questions rolling around in my head. In no particular order: 1. When I was fitted my bike guy told me that my knees tend to wander outward. Is this something I should just be aware of & continually check my form while riding? 2. Pedal stroke: are there certain drills I can do to develop a more efficient stroke or should I just be more concerned about time in the saddle? 3. I will be riding my cyclocross in my HIM...should I purchase clip on aerobars? Is there a need to? As always thanks for comments, advice! A set of clip-on aerobars will give you a lot more options for 2-3 hour rides. Does your CX bike have brake levers on the flat part of the handlebars? If so, that may interfere with mounting aerobars. Single-leg drills (as Art said, on the trainer) if you have clipless pedals. The idea is to move your feet smoothly around the circle. (I'm not nearly as smooth as I'd like to be.) At the top and bottom of the pedal-stroke, think about scraping something off the bottom of your shoe. As for the knees...be sensitive to it, and work on keeping them mostly aligned with your feet. If they're splaying out when you ride, that puts a lot of strange pressure on the knee joint. Since you lift weights, think about the "good" form when you do squats or anything bent-legged. You know what kind of damage you can cause if you do squats with your knees pointed out... |
| 2011-01-16 10:24 AM in reply to: #3302569 |
Extreme Veteran 650 Sacramento, California | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Regarding bikes, I picked up my first road bike last year after I had signed up for my first sprint tri. I bought a Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Sora. It's aluminum with a carbon fork. It has served me very well on the 6 tri's I did last year. I plan to put some aero clipon bars this year as I will be training for my first IM distance event. Here's link to a picture of it. Edited by ecpasos 2011-01-16 10:25 AM |
| 2011-01-16 10:31 AM in reply to: #3256268 |
Extreme Veteran 650 Sacramento, California | Subject: RE: McFuzz's Mentor Group 2011 - CLOSED Goofy Challenge done! |
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