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 2010-05-01 11:00 AM in reply to: #2770589 |
Veteran  149  |  Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - FullI train with cadence in mind if I have a way to monitor it. (ie bike computer) Yes time in the saddle is the only way. I always want my cadence 80 or above but shoot for 90 or above most of the time. I ride with being in the saddle at least an hour at a time. Now that I am coming into my 6 week left will pick it up with more in the saddle time. Thanks again |
| 2010-05-01 10:09 PM in reply to: #2830203 |
Master 2484  St. Louis | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full wmcgee62 - 2010-05-01 11:00 AM I train with cadence in mind if I have a way to monitor it. (ie bike computer) Yes time in the saddle is the only way. I always want my cadence 80 or above but shoot for 90 or above most of the time. I ride with being in the saddle at least an hour at a time. Now that I am coming into my 6 week left will pick it up with more in the saddle time. Thanks again What race are you doing? Is this your first tri? |
| 2010-05-02 1:48 PM in reply to: #2770589 |
Master 2484 St. Louis | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full Porch light project finally DONE! It was a royal PITA. Now time for a ride. |
| 2010-05-02 1:51 PM in reply to: #2830145 |
Extreme Veteran 643 metro DC | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full wmcgee62 - 2010-05-01 11:08 AM That hurt YOWEEE. Does that explain why i see more short-sleeved bike jerseys than tanks?! Hope the medicinal brew helped. Hope ride #2 is less colorful... |
| 2010-05-02 8:54 PM in reply to: #2831463 |
Extreme Veteran 643 metro DC | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full Any suggestions for moisture wicking headband kinda things to wear under a bike helmet and minimize the amount of sweat pouring into the eyes? Someone on the ride today suggested a bandana, but that sounds too hot to me with temps approaching 100.... thanks! |
| 2010-05-03 5:57 AM in reply to: #2829621 |
Champion 16743  Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ransick - 2010-04-30 9:10 PM ironannekidd - 2010-04-29 5:56 AM MarlaS - 2010-04-28 7:42 PM MarlaS - 2010-04-28 6:47 PM WOO--HOO: UPS just delivered my wetsuit!! OMG...I never imagined I could feel claustrophobic & like I'm suffocating simultaneously in the comfort of my own home. Trying on that wetsuit created a truly weird feeling, not to mention that I reminded myself of a beached giant seal with glasses. I'll have to try it on again with someone over the age of 11 to help me get it on, bc I can't imagine it's supposed to feel like my throat's getting squeezed shut...then again, it would explain the many stories of hyperventilation on the OWS - how the hell can you breathe if the stupid wetsuit's so tight at the neck that it closes off your airway from the outside?! Deep breaths Marla. In with the good, out with the bad. Are you with me. The wetsuit is supposed to be snug, but still allow you to breathe. It will actually loosen up once it's a bit wet, they are sort of like sponges. Put 2-3 inches of water in your bathtub, then lay your wetsuit in it for half an hour or so. You can then hang your wetsuit somewhere that it can drip for awhile. Try it on again in a few days. Even though you may think it's dry, it still has moisture in it, it will be more flexible. See if it fits better then. I haven't gotten my wet suit wet yet. Should I just soak it in the tub for an hour or do I need to be in it? My first OWS is in 2 weeks and it may very well be my first swim in the wetsuit. I'm not sure if I have the gumption to wear it to the Y to practice before hand. BTW Marla, when I first tried mine one, I put it on backward :-) Sorry it took so long to get back to this. You don't have to be in your wetsuit. Just soak it in the tub for at least half an hour, you can go longer. You don't even have to put it on right away you can let it hang for a day or two, it won't completely dry out for awhile. |
| 2010-05-03 5:59 AM in reply to: #2832110 |
Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full MarlaS - 2010-05-02 9:54 PM Any suggestions for moisture wicking headband kinda things to wear under a bike helmet and minimize the amount of sweat pouring into the eyes? Someone on the ride today suggested a bandana, but that sounds too hot to me with temps approaching 100.... thanks! I have a few Under Armour skull caps that I wear. They wick away heat, catch sweat, and keep my hair out of my eyes. |
| 2010-05-03 5:59 AM in reply to: #2770589 |
Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full Good morning everyone! |
 2010-05-03 6:39 AM in reply to: #2832425 |
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| 2010-05-03 6:42 AM in reply to: #2832452 |
| Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full wgraves7582 - 2010-05-03 7:39 AM ironannekidd - 2010-05-03 6:59 AM MarlaS - 2010-05-02 9:54 PM Any suggestions for moisture wicking headband kinda things to wear under a bike helmet and minimize the amount of sweat pouring into the eyes? Someone on the ride today suggested a bandana, but that sounds too hot to me with temps approaching 100.... thanks! I have a few Under Armour skull caps that I wear. They wick away heat, catch sweat, and keep my hair out of my eyes. Ann(e) - have you worn them in heat? My buddy for the bike tour was asking about these and I just use a headband but he is bald and is trying to protect his scalp. Thanks  I wear them all year long. I have a white one that I will wear when it is pretty hot out. |
| 2010-05-03 7:16 AM in reply to: #2770589 |
| Master 2484 St. Louis | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full How was the Pittsburgh half? |
| 2010-05-03 7:16 AM in reply to: #2832425 |
| Extreme Veteran 643 metro DC | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ironannekidd - 2010-05-03 6:59 AM MarlaS - 2010-05-02 9:54 PM Any suggestions for moisture wicking headband kinda things to wear under a bike helmet and minimize the amount of sweat pouring into the eyes? Someone on the ride today suggested a bandana, but that sounds too hot to me with temps approaching 100.... thanks! I have a few Under Armour skull caps that I wear. They wick away heat, catch sweat, and keep my hair out of my eyes. thx. Just didn't like the idea of something over my whole head not letting heat escape, but I can try that. How was your race? |
| 2010-05-03 7:19 AM in reply to: #2832517 |
| Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full MarlaS - 2010-05-03 8:16 AM ironannekidd - 2010-05-03 6:59 AM MarlaS - 2010-05-02 9:54 PM Any suggestions for moisture wicking headband kinda things to wear under a bike helmet and minimize the amount of sweat pouring into the eyes? Someone on the ride today suggested a bandana, but that sounds too hot to me with temps approaching 100.... thanks! I have a few Under Armour skull caps that I wear. They wick away heat, catch sweat, and keep my hair out of my eyes. thx. Just didn't like the idea of something over my whole head not letting heat escape, but I can try that. How was your race? The UA ones do let the heat escape. They are made of a wicking material and I have found them to be very comfortable. I think they even have a newer version that is vented. |
| 2010-05-03 7:20 AM in reply to: #2832515 |
| Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ransick - 2010-05-03 8:16 AM How was the Pittsburgh half? I didn't run. It was a tough decision to make. I wasn't even sure what I was doing until it was time to get dressed Saturday morning. My right hamstring has been bothering me and I decided to play it safe and not run until it's healed. I worked at an aid station handing out water with a friend of mine and her tri group instead. |
| 2010-05-03 7:24 AM in reply to: #2832524 |
| Extreme Veteran 643 metro DC | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ironannekidd - 2010-05-03 8:20 AM ransick - 2010-05-03 8:16 AM How was the Pittsburgh half? I didn't run. It was a tough decision to make. I wasn't even sure what I was doing until it was time to get dressed Saturday morning. My right hamstring has been bothering me and I decided to play it safe and not run until it's healed. I worked at an aid station handing out water with a friend of mine and her tri group instead. sounds smart. haven't yet considered the possibility of illness or injury the day of the race i've been aiming for for so many months, but that's life i reckon, too, and something to be mentally prepared for....kinda like a c-section..... |
| 2010-05-03 8:26 AM in reply to: #2832524 |
| Master 2484 St. Louis | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ironannekidd - 2010-05-03 7:20 AM Sorry you didn't run but good for you volunteering. I bet that was fun.ransick - 2010-05-03 8:16 AM How was the Pittsburgh half? I didn't run. It was a tough decision to make. I wasn't even sure what I was doing until it was time to get dressed Saturday morning. My right hamstring has been bothering me and I decided to play it safe and not run until it's healed. I worked at an aid station handing out water with a friend of mine and her tri group instead. |
| 2010-05-03 8:38 AM in reply to: #2832110 |
| Expert 1694 Illinois | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full MarlaS - 2010-05-02 8:54 PM Any suggestions for moisture wicking headband kinda things to wear under a bike helmet and minimize the amount of sweat pouring into the eyes? Someone on the ride today suggested a bandana, but that sounds too hot to me with temps approaching 100.... thanks! I have had good luck with bondibands. You can buy them off the website, or if you ever go to larger races, there is usually a booth there. Wider than a headband but doesn't cover your whole head, can be rolled up and come in zany fun colors. |
| 2010-05-03 8:39 AM in reply to: #2832524 |
| Expert 1694 Illinois | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ironannekidd - 2010-05-03 7:20 AM Sorry Ann(e), good call to not race.ransick - 2010-05-03 8:16 AM How was the Pittsburgh half? I didn't run. It was a tough decision to make. I wasn't even sure what I was doing until it was time to get dressed Saturday morning. My right hamstring has been bothering me and I decided to play it safe and not run until it's healed. I worked at an aid station handing out water with a friend of mine and her tri group instead. |
| 2010-05-03 8:48 AM in reply to: #2832684 |
| Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ransick - 2010-05-03 9:26 AM ironannekidd - 2010-05-03 7:20 AM Sorry you didn't run but good for you volunteering. I bet that was fun.ransick - 2010-05-03 8:16 AM How was the Pittsburgh half? I didn't run. It was a tough decision to make. I wasn't even sure what I was doing until it was time to get dressed Saturday morning. My right hamstring has been bothering me and I decided to play it safe and not run until it's healed. I worked at an aid station handing out water with a friend of mine and her tri group instead. It was. I have a new respect for the volunteers, too. |
| 2010-05-03 9:49 AM in reply to: #2832720 |
| Extreme Veteran 643 metro DC | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full abake - 2010-05-03 9:38 AM MarlaS - 2010-05-02 8:54 PM Any suggestions for moisture wicking headband kinda things to wear under a bike helmet and minimize the amount of sweat pouring into the eyes? Someone on the ride today suggested a bandana, but that sounds too hot to me with temps approaching 100.... thanks! I have had good luck with bondibands. You can buy them off the website, or if you ever go to larger races, there is usually a booth there. Wider than a headband but doesn't cover your whole head, can be rolled up and come in zany fun colors. those look perfect - thanks! i figured there had to be something like this around, & especially love the fun patterns, too. |
| 2010-05-03 11:34 AM in reply to: #2770589 |
| Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full What's everybody doing? |
| 2010-05-03 11:34 AM in reply to: #2770589 |
| Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full What's up TopPage!!! |
| 2010-05-03 11:43 AM in reply to: #2833374 |
| Extreme Veteran 643 metro DC | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ironannekidd - 2010-05-03 12:34 PM What's everybody doing? ...sitting in the office waiting for a client, thinking back about the weekend... the insanity of yesterday's workout & thinking how i couldn't catch my breath after a particularly nasty hill, wondering how i sliced my ankle and never noticed, & most of all thinking about the adorable aussie we rescued in NJ on Sat who's now at home in the crate while our other aussie probably wonders what's up with that.... |
| 2010-05-03 11:50 AM in reply to: #2833405 |
| Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full MarlaS - 2010-05-03 12:43 PM ironannekidd - 2010-05-03 12:34 PM What's everybody doing? ...sitting in the office waiting for a client, thinking back about the weekend... the insanity of yesterday's workout & thinking how i couldn't catch my breath after a particularly nasty hill, wondering how i sliced my ankle and never noticed, & most of all thinking about the adorable aussie we rescued in NJ on Sat who's now at home in the crate while our other aussie probably wonders what's up with that.... Sometimes the insanity is the best part Don't try to figure out where the bruises and scratches come from, it will only drive you mad. Good for you for the rescue |
| 2010-05-03 12:02 PM in reply to: #2833426 |
| Expert 1067 Douglaston, NY | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ironannekidd - 2010-05-03 12:50 PM MarlaS - 2010-05-03 12:43 PM ironannekidd - 2010-05-03 12:34 PM What's everybody doing? ...sitting in the office waiting for a client, thinking back about the weekend... the insanity of yesterday's workout & thinking how i couldn't catch my breath after a particularly nasty hill, wondering how i sliced my ankle and never noticed, & most of all thinking about the adorable aussie we rescued in NJ on Sat who's now at home in the crate while our other aussie probably wonders what's up with that.... Sometimes the insanity is the best part Don't try to figure out where the bruises and scratches come from, it will only drive you mad. Good for you for the rescue Hrm...this is eithe some sort of Zen koan or a really complicated essay question about the nature of madness in triathlon.  |
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