Slornow and Wannabefaster's Winter Group version 3-CLOSED (Page 35)

I'm always curious about the gear people use. So, I thought it might be interesting to do a little survey and see what everyone uses/likes. This it not meant to be a "look at all my gear" thing. Our group has a variety of levels from new triathletes to some that are very experienced. For me, as I got more involved in triathlon, I got more and more stuff. Feel free to list as much or as little as you like or add other categories.

Running: Saucony Mirage III for most runs. Hoka Bondi B for long/easy recovery runs. Zoot Ultra Tempo 5.0-raceday tri shoe. I like running shorts with a full compression liner...currently using Brooks and Nike. Shirt-stinky left over race shirts. Visor; Ipod shuffle w/yurbud earbuds

Swimming: Speedo Endurance jammers; Goggles Tyr Nest Pro-best goggles I have used and they are relatively cheap. Wetsuit-Roka Maverick Sleevless. Swimskin-Kiwami 

Biking: Tri bike -2010 Blue Triad SL; Road bike-2013 Scott Foil 20; Shoes-Specialized Tri Vent expert; Saddle-Cobb V Max Plus; Tires-Continental GP 4000S; Everyday wheels-Williams System 30 with PT hub; Shorts-Specialized or Desoto 400 mile bibs. Trainer-Emotion rollers; Race wheels Zipp 404FC/Zipp PT disc.  Specialized helmet; LG aero race helmet

Electronics: Garmin 310xt for running and races; Garmin 500 on the bike

Tri suit-LG custom team 2 piece ; Previously used Desoto shorts and top and they are very good.

Nutrition: Fluid brand drinks; GU Mandarin Orange w/caffeine gels

Other categories??

It gets a bit absurd when you start to list it all out. Hello, my name is Randy and I have a gear problem

The gear question could take a few hours to pull together, so here's my abbreviated favorites:

Favorite wetsuit:  Xterra Vendetta  (although I raced in a 2XU this year)

Favorite goggles:  Aquasphere Kayenne's

Favorite Pool Toy: Finis Tempo Trainer

Favorite Tracking Device:  910XT for the run and swim, Joule for the bike (although I'm using a 510 currently)

Favorite Power Meter:  PowerTap (although I also have a Quarq on the Parlee)

Favorite Running Shoe:  Saucony Cortana 2s (bought up all of the 2s I could find.  I hate the new 3s)

Wish me well, I have my first really long run, for the Boston build-up 3:05 tomorrow.  I pray I can get outside vs slugging it out on the TM!

Okay, here is my list:

Run: Brooks Ghost 6, lululemon speed shorts, any jog bra, prefer head sweat running visors over hat.

Swim- 1 or 2 piece swim suit brand doesn't really matter.  TYR Vanquisher Goggles for pool, Aqua Sphere for OWS, Wetsuit-Blue Seventy Helix, DeSoto 2 piece bib john, long sleeve and sleeveless- for sale!!, name the pool toy and i have it

Bike- Currently have a 2009 Cervelo P2C, Guru 901 on order, Power Tap rear wheel, Q-rings, Ultergra, Cobb Just off the Front Saddle, LG Bike shoes, Really cute pair of Sidi Pink and White cycling shoes (for sale) worn 4 times on trainer, Dark Speed works bento box, Rudy Project aero helmet, Giro Aero Helmet (for sale) , Tires Michelin Pro Race 3, Wheels- Sram 60 and 90 ( may be for sale), HED Jet 5 (may be for sale),

Electronics- Garmin 910 XT, Power Tap, Waterproof Ipod, HR monitor, foot pod, cadence sensor, Swim Sense watch (for sale)

Tri Suit- custom 2 piece tri suit, I like Soas (women) and De Soto tri clothing, Kiwami 1 piece suit

Nutrition- UCAN, GU Roctane Gel, real food, Envrit- speed, Honey Stinger Waffle's..

Other items that I love- Neoprene Seat Cover from the Wet Spot. http://www.amazon.com/SURFACE-Wet-Spot-Seat-Cover/dp/B001DXUBX4

 Large Tool Box- I keep this packed with triathlon odds and ends and keep it in the car at races in case of emergency. Box is stocked with extra tubes, goggles, scissors, tape, crack pipe, etc.,

This is probably my FAVORITE non-gear item that I use every day: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80189663/

I have 2 of these in the laundry room in different colors. One for hanging clean workout clothing to dry. I don't dry any of my workout clothes. The other one is for airing out/drying nasty wet workout clothes until I do laundry. Since I live in Texas my workout clothes are normally pretty wet and nasty. I've also considered buying a boot or shoe dryer to use on my running shoes during the summer. Right now I just rotate running shoes.

Jason needs to list his running shoes.

GAME OVER......We have a winner

Randee-I have used just about every between the aerobars hydration setup. Bought and tried all of the new ones that came out last year. Will try to put together a review over the weekend. The biggest problem I have with most of the set ups is being able to easily see my Garmin 500 with any of the hydration systems. I've been meaning to pull them out and evaluate which I may use in the upcoming season.

Monster swim of 4200 yards done this afternoon and an easy 35 minutes on the bike. 90 minute bike workout tomorrow with short run and 75 minute bike on Sunday. Done swimming for the week! 

Jason is a shoe ______________ .

LOL-- BT edited out my comment!

Randy, at this rate you might as well sign up for an IM and be done with it. You know you want to.

I have a bike and a 5k tomorrow. Moving my 3200 swim over from Friday to Saturday after the race. Then on Sunday, I have my own triathlon 3200 swim, 2.5 hour bike and a 20 minute run. More training = more food! 

Being as it is the weekend I went ahead and had a few "tall" beers with a very large dinner. We may need to move the weigh in day to mid week. The beer ban is only in effect IN the house.

I'll play, too:

Running:  several pairs of New Balance 1260 v2 are in my current rotation...I LOVE this shoe, maybe the best I've ever run in.  It's discontinued but I just picked up another pair off of some weird NB outlet site for like $60 shipped ($140 when they came out...woot!!).  I've tried a bunch of other brands and somehow I always come back to the NBs.  I generally run in DeSoto Carrera triathlon shorts with regular run shorts on top, or my Mizuno running tights when it's cold.  I also have assorted Under Armour gear depending on the weather.  Garmin 210 (and I also have a 305 that depending on the time of day, moon cycle, weather, or general mood might actually work).

Cycling:  2010 Fuji Roubaix ACR 2.0 road bike with clip-on T2 aerobars, stock wheels (R500s).  Conti 4000s tires...using the Conti Ultra Sport for the trainer, which is a KK Road Machine.  Again, assorted UA base layers.  Louis Garneau shorts for long rides, DeSoto Forza tri shorts for up to maybe 90 minutes.  Edge 800 for electronics, plus a TrainerRoad subscription.  I'm currently working on a "build a cheap tri bike" project, so I have some assorted parts to that end.

Swimming:  Clearance bin Speedo jammers, like Randy I love the TYR Nest Pros.  I'm fiddling with a swim snorkel (Speedo) but we're not getting along.  No wetsuit but I'm shopping...probably going with the Vortex sleeveless.

OA Female Masters and $50.00 in prize money. I didn't know that they were giving out money at this race. Needless to say I was quite surprised when they handed me money and the award.

This was not a good 5k from a time standpoint. Coach made me race with tape covering the Garmin. Not knowing the distance left was what bothered me the most.. The Garmin would beep at the mile markers which helped some.

Once again, I was still unable to reach the point of feeling like I was going to die during a race. Given the last week of training and testing the 5k time was "okay" not great but it will have to do.

X2!  You won for crying out loud.  Take it!

I did it!  The whole 3:05 outside in -13F!  21 miles in the bank!

5K done...25* F out so I knew no PRs were happening today:

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=510653&posts=1#M4946444

If you're bored and want to see the details:

http://www.strava.com/activities/111947364/overview

And awesome race, Rene.  And some serious HTFU, Suzy!

Suzy that is hard core. I can't even imagine running in weather like that. What do you wear to run when its that cold outside. It was 39 at the start of our race. I wore shorts, jog bra and a singlet. Perfect running weather in my book.  

MIke- congrats on a nice race! 

Nancy-great news about your leg. 

My secret is keeping my face and hands as warm as possible.  Key to that is a smartwool mask and wool mittens over liners.  Other than that, it's insulated CW-X tights, an Underarmour Cold Gear Turtle with an insulated long sleeve shirt over it.

I agree with you on the runs in the low 40s.  I would have worn the same thing for a race that distance!