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Hi everyone! Thanks for the good information about power.. As far as the weight issues.. I AM SO JEALOUS!! I wish my weight would keep dropping! LOL! My mom always said that I was born hungry! I would definitely propose the idea of adding some liquid calories- like the protein drinks that someone mentioned. 

Yesterday after work I was so excited to take my tri bike out on the road for the first time of the year! Holly toledo was I happy!! I've been on my roadie (on the trainer) all winter, in fact, I just turned over 1000 miles! I've been training with a PT since November. I had no idea how that correlate to the road- but lets just say that I was easily almost 2mph faster (my power was 10-15w higher too on the road as opposed to the trainer for the same effort) this year than I was last year for the same route. AND did I mention that I fought 15mph winds too?? So, I am very stoked! I'm going to wait til my community college teaching job (it's my second job) is done the first of May, then bump up my biking to 4x/wk- 2 on the road, 2 on the trainer.

Here's my question.. yesterday should have been a z2 aerobic ride with some force work thrown in (for me, hills). Well, my power on the tri bike was higher than it's been on the trainer. So, I was wondering, how do you make yourself go slower on a simple training ride? 

I guess maybe my answer is is that I will have 2 different test results especially since I use 2 bikes- one for my tri bike out on the road and one for the bike I use on the trainer. Advice is certainly welcome!!

You are only eating three times/day?  I try to eat 5x/day. I generally keep bfast, lunch and dinner around the same amount of cals and adjust the snacks to meat nutritional/weight goals. I've also found that most triathletes I've spoken to about nutrition don't take in nearly enough protein in my opinion. We need the carbs for fuel, but keep in mind we're also damaging muscle that out body will need protein to repair.  I haven't even begun to do my IM training plan yet, so I don't know about how that will be, but I would recommend a larger breakfast and adding a couple other meals (snacks, really) if you want to up your calories. Protein shakes are easy, but they get to tasting nasty after a while. I'm like Jamie though, I eat for fuel, so I can down them even after years of doing so. 

I fully expect to be facing the same struggle as you when I start my IM training. Right now I'm mostly running and swimming/biking whenever I can and eating a slightly reduced calorie (very slightly) and I can't stop dropping weight.  I have a lot of fat to lose though, so it's good.

AOTD: Jamie is a triathlon robot. 

I guess maybe my answer is is that I will have 2 different test results especially since I use 2 bikes- one for my tri bike out on the road and one for the bike I use on the trainer. Advice is certainly welcome!!

Im surprised it took until the "food is fuel" comment.  I had that feeling back when he said he only rode on a trainer and spent the entire time just looking at his watts.  I can spend about 13 seconds on the trainer without the tv on, and even with the tv on its a struggle.

I strive to be half the tribot Jamie is.

In fact, I'll get some practice tomorrow...it's my day off and the only time I can get in a long ride, but it looks like rain in the forecast, so I'll be forced to do it on the trainer. Should be a killer - 4 or 4.5 hours. I'm frantically downloading podcasts to fill the time.

Yeah...sometimes I'm a bit slow in picking up the obvious!

Yeah, definitely a seems like a tribot.  On race day you see some tri coach pointing at Jamie and yelling to his student, "You see...he's not a machine...he's a human!!!"

Anyone know what movie that comes from?  When I was a kid I'd watch it at least 50 times every summer.  Practically have it memorized.

Is that from the Rocky with the Russian boxer??

You mean Rocky IV??? One of the greatest movies ever??? If I had to do a 5hr trainer ride, I think I could survive it by watching Rocky movies.

Most enjoyable trainer ride of the year so far, in celebration of St Pattys day and the NCAA tournament, I went with a 1:1 ratio of water to beer. Finished up my quick ride right before the Bucknell/UConn game (me and my fiance both went to Bucknell), which turned out to be a pretty ugly beating. 

I'm back....looks like I missed some fun conversations...tribot...

Got a long run in today.  Was a bit of a struggle likely do to travel.  Even got a few runs in last week in between walking the trade show floors.  I also got my bike back from its biannual maintenance...new chain and cassette as well.

QOTD: Does anyone have a bike carrier that attaches to a hitch?  If so, what brand?  I am looking for a good one and so far I have seen a Saris platform that looks really good.

I have the Thule 2 bike hitch mounted platform rack.  This is the current model, but mine looks almost identical (http://www.thule.com/en/US/Products/BikeCarriers/Hitch/916XTR%20T2.aspx).  It's an expensive unit but I feel it was well worth the price to protect my baby.  I ended up buying it through Amazon to save some $$ (definitely cheaper online).  Anyway, it takes me about 2 minutes to load two bikes and it holds them very securely in place on the road (i.e. no more bungee cords or worrying about disaster while driving).  I did a good amount of research and did end up narrowing it down to both the Saris & the Thule.  I think either one is a good buy and I don't remember why I chose the Thule.

Oh....one other thing that I really liked about the Thule is that it has a bolt that goes through the hitch and into the main arm which really snugs it up tightly so there is no rattle or movement from within the hitch.  You can ride around with the rack on the back and not even know it's on your car.  Well made.  Only drawback is that the entire assembly is a bit heavy, but that's what I would expect from a quality unit.

Hey all just back from vacation for a couple weeks in Cancun. What a switch form training in Wpg to running daily down south. Didn't do much but run , but did run 100 km each week I was down there. My body says enough running for a couple days so I'll give it a listen and get back in the pool and on the trainer tomorrow.

Back to the real world today and time to get back with the program. Was great to catch up on the blog.

Good weekend here -

Friday 1.2 mile swim -

Saturday - 51.5 mile bike - Garmin said 14mph but we stopped alot and the hills were killer

Sunday 13.1 mile race - legs were drained and sore this morning - got going and things went well for the race but legs got real heavy and stiff about mile 7.  Ended up with a 1:35 (7:17pace) wanted to be under 7:15 but I will take it!

Day off tomorrow - well needed then off to Long Island NY for a quick project.

Also - it was my wifes second race ever! She did the 15K and finished in 1:38 - so proud of her!  She hinted she wants to do the half pig! (Flying Pig Half Marathon) - I am doing the full!

Got in a solid 90 minute ride today despite being a bit run down from a late binge of an evening.

Anyway, as the weather warms and outdoor biking finally becomes a reality, I realize I might want to invest in a good pair of nice, new tires this year.  My handlebar tape is pretty worn as well and I'd like something a little thicker and more comfortable.  I am just curious what types of tires people like for both training and racing and whether you swap out tires for training vs racing (for those of us with only one set of wheels/rims)?