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 2007-05-22 1:40 PM in reply to: #801902 |
Member  51  NOVA |  Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - ClosedTo use a watch while swimming, how water proof/resistant does it need to be. I have a heart rate monitor watch from Polar (RS100) and it is water resistant for 50m. Would that work or no? |
| 2007-05-22 1:40 PM in reply to: #801902 |
Member 51 NOVA | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed To use a watch while swimming, how water proof/resistant does it need to be. I have a heart rate monitor watch from Polar (RS100) and it is water resistant for 50m. Would that work or no? |
| 2007-05-22 2:03 PM in reply to: #801902 |
Elite 3494   Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed It should work just fine Jeslin. Sounds exactly like my watch, sans the heart rate monitor. |
| 2007-05-22 2:05 PM in reply to: #812108 |
Regular 83 Crowley, TX | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed I have a Polar RS 200, and don't use it for counting laps in the pool. I've read somewhere that with the Polar HRM, that if you push the buttons while in the water, it can malfunction. I have no problems with the ironman watch however. |
| 2007-05-22 4:38 PM in reply to: #801902 |
Member 52 Pearland, TX | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed I agree. I used my polar in the pool, and it was bulky, the HRM functions didn't work right, and I also saw the warnings about pushing buttons underwater being bad. The Timex Ironman Triathlon bottom of the line watch is relatively inexpensive and VERY durable and functional without all the bulk of the Polar. Here's the link to the one I have on Amazon, and it's under $25. They come in all colors. http://www.amazon.com/Timex-Womens-Ironman-Triathlon-T5B721/dp/B000... Jamie |
| 2007-05-22 4:57 PM in reply to: #812164 |
Extreme Veteran 760 Provo, UT (my heart is in Seattle) | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed tri-golfer - 2007-05-22 1:05 PM I have a Polar RS 200, and don't use it for counting laps in the pool. I've read somewhere that with the Polar HRM, that if you push the buttons while in the water, it can malfunction. I have no problems with the ironman watch however. Ditto. I would be concerned about ruining my HRM. I use a Nike Running Watch. They're pretty nice and very affordable. In addition, there are times that I don't use my HRM when I'm running. When I don't run with my HRM, I don't want to wear the bulky watch that goes with it; that's what my Nike watch is for. |
| 2007-05-22 5:00 PM in reply to: #812538 |
Member 50 Brookfield | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed I use the Ironman watch too. $25 from Target. I use my Polar F11 for running and biking helps keep me in the heart zones I want to be in. |
| 2007-05-22 5:01 PM in reply to: #811508 |
Extreme Veteran 760 Provo, UT (my heart is in Seattle) | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed Mike_in_WI - 2007-05-22 8:30 AM I usually concentrate on a 4 strokes then breathe on my right. As I go longer my form breaks down I end up going with 3 strokes and then alternate sides I breathe on. Does that sound ok? That's just fine. It honestly depends upon what is most comfortable for you. Personally, I breathe every 3 strokes for my entire workout. I would recommend that you make sure that you're comfortable breathing out of your left side as well because you may be forced to breathe from that side in a tri because of the water conditions, sun, and layout of the course. |
| 2007-05-23 3:50 PM in reply to: #801902 |
Member 50 Brookfield | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed A co-worker told me a nearby bike shop was having a sidewalk sale. So I checked it out and ended up buying my first TRI Suit. I think I got a good deal it was originally priced at $94 and it was marked down to $64. Here's the question am I really suposed to go out in public in this thing???!!!! I feel like I'm wearing my wrestling uniform from High School! I supose I want have time to feel self conscious when I'm racing, but whoa! I better train hard because this thing is bright orange and I will stick out like a sore thumb if I'm at the end of the pack! |
| 2007-05-23 4:01 PM in reply to: #801902 |
Member 52 Pearland, TX | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed Yeah, it takes a while to feel OK in public in lycra as an adult, but you appreciate it in the swim & transition. Bright orange, huh? Maybe that's why it was marked down!  If it makes you feel any better, my first tri that needed a wetsuit I was too cheap to get a tri-specific wetsuit, so I got the cheapest thing I could find on ebay -- neon yellow. I looked like a swimming banana. I'm sure a couple of people probably mistook me for the buoy when sighting! |
| 2007-05-23 4:45 PM in reply to: #801902 |
Elite 3494 Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed I bought a TRI suit on EBAY for $41, it's blue, white, silver and black. 3 other people had the exact same one on at my last tri!! hahaha. I love it. It's so, so comfortable to swim and bike and run in. Well I suppose it's meant to be. I did feel so stupid at 1st but when you see everyone else in one you just laugh it off. hehehe. |
| 2007-05-23 6:33 PM in reply to: #801902 |
Regular 83 Crowley, TX | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed I bought my first tri suit back in Jan. and the spare tire looked funny. I just put it on once a month and it made me work out harder and eat better, just so I wouldn't look so fat in it. However, a lot of other people will be wearing them and no one will pay you any mind. If you want to ever get rid of it, I'm a large, and orange is my favorite color. |
| 2007-05-23 7:27 PM in reply to: #801902 |
Elite 3494 Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed Nothing wrong with orange!!!  I would really love to have everything I own in red! I'm building that up starting with a red bike, helmet, cycle jersey, glasses. Now for as for that tri suit. I'm still looking. |
| 2007-05-23 8:23 PM in reply to: #801902 |
Regular 83 Crowley, TX | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed I love red too!! My bike is red and its a "RED ROCKET". At least thats what I tell my wife. I also have some red shoes and a red Zoot tri top that I just love. I've shunk(sp) a little in the past few months so it's a little loose, but it is still my favorite. You can see pics in my photo album. |
| 2007-05-24 8:38 AM in reply to: #801902 |
Extreme Veteran 760 Provo, UT (my heart is in Seattle) | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed So is anyone racing this weekend? I have to work. If I wasn't working, I would run in a local 10k that my wife is racing in for the third straight year. |
| 2007-05-24 8:40 AM in reply to: #814101 |
Extreme Veteran 760 Provo, UT (my heart is in Seattle) | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed Mike_in_WI - 2007-05-23 2:50 PM A co-worker told me a nearby bike shop was having a sidewalk sale. So I checked it out and ended up buying my first TRI Suit. I think I got a good deal it was originally priced at $94 and it was marked down to $64. Here's the question am I really suposed to go out in public in this thing???!!!! I feel like I'm wearing my wrestling uniform from High School! I supose I want have time to feel self conscious when I'm racing, but whoa! I better train hard because this thing is bright orange and I will stick out like a sore thumb if I'm at the end of the pack! You'll likely see people dressed in even more radical clothing than an orange tri suit. Around here I've noticed that orange is a common color in triathlon. I had an orange tri suit for a while. This was before I had lost the 25 pounds. My wife called me a pumpkin |
| 2007-05-24 10:29 AM in reply to: #814875 |
Member 50 Brookfield | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed Well I got home and tried on my new TRI Suit. My wife kind of laughed and said "it looks good honey." My kids loved it and said it looked kind of like Mr. Incredible's super hero outfit. I told them the same lady that gave Mr. Incredible his gave me mine. So, I'm sticking with that and wearing it loud and proud on race day! Also your support and reassurance that I won't be the only wearing my old High School Wrestling uniform on race day. Thanks for the confidence. No races this weekend just a 97 minute bike and a 48 minute run. What are your feelings on BRICK workouts? Do you do them? When should you start in relation to your race and what events do you try to incorporate? Swim Bike, Bike Run, etc... |
| 2007-05-24 11:14 AM in reply to: #814467 |
Elite 3494 Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed tri-golfer - 2007-05-24 6:23 PM I love red too!! My bike is red and its a "RED ROCKET". At least thats what I tell my wife. I also have some red shoes and a red Zoot tri top that I just love. I've shunk(sp) a little in the past few months so it's a little loose, but it is still my favorite. You can see pics in my photo album. I'm saving for a red bike!!!! I just HAVE to match. hahahaa. Everything I have just now seems to be blue but I'm glad that at least I can use some of it for training and what not. |
| 2007-05-24 11:15 AM in reply to: #814867 |
Elite 3494 Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed Drewwhite - 2007-05-25 6:38 AM So is anyone racing this weekend? I have to work. If I wasn't working, I would run in a local 10k that my wife is racing in for the third straight year. No races this weekend for me Drew. My next one isn't until June 30th. Gives me some time to practice bricks. |
| 2007-05-24 11:47 AM in reply to: #815139 |
Member 52 Pearland, TX | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed Bricks are great. Particularly bike-run bricks, because your legs feel SO weird when you transition from bike to run, and you have to get used to it. I can't feel my legs for about the first mile of my run after biking hard, and I feel like I'm moving in slow motion with weights on my ankles. If you practice it a few times, you get a better feeling for how to manage your pace until you "get your groove back." I like the "Mr. Incredible" comparison. Mine's a blue (to match my bike) top with black shorts, and it's kind of like a pair of favorite sneakers. Over time we've grown into each other, and now I can't find another one that feels like it fits. I think most of us look better tucked up on the bikes in these outfits than we do standing around the house. You blend into the sea of lycra at the events, though, and you won't feel as weird. You'd feel weirder without it. |
| 2007-05-24 11:55 AM in reply to: #801902 |
Elite 3494 Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed I absolutely hate bricks. LOL. Especially bike to run. I always feel like I'm drunk. Weird. The last tri I did I actually spent a few seconds holding onto the bike and bending down and up a few times. My legs felt pretty ok after that and I managed to run for a bit before lazy bum here had to stop. Swimming to bike for me is worse because I ALWAYS feel so dizzy after getting out the lake/pool. Strangest thing. This is the tri suit I bought from ebay. The only difference is, where the stripes are black on the top part mine are silver. It was last years model. I got it for about $40 including shipping. They really are great for speeding up transitions. (e5af_1.JPG) Attachments ---------------- e5af_1.JPG (14KB - 27 downloads) |
| 2007-05-24 1:01 PM in reply to: #801902 |
Member 52 Pearland, TX | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed That's a pretty one! I'm assuming that's you in the picture? (Very Scottish!) |
| 2007-05-24 1:21 PM in reply to: #801902 |
Elite 3494 Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed Hahaha. I wish that was me!!!!!!!!!! This is me 100% Myspace shot. I apologize. lol (l_6c571dad9fa4918144407a4134c4c9ae.jpg) Attachments ---------------- l_6c571dad9fa4918144407a4134c4c9ae.jpg (30KB - 23 downloads) |
| 2007-05-24 1:35 PM in reply to: #801902 |
Member 52 Pearland, TX | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed Now THAT's a Scottish lady! Actually, my grandfather immigrated from Scotland, but there's not much of that left in my looks. I'm new to blogging, so I have no clue how to load a picture. (That's why my little symbol looks like some kind of Monet painting!) |
| 2007-05-24 1:37 PM in reply to: #815546 |
Elite 3494 Renton, Washington | Subject: RE: Drewwhite's Mentoring Group - Closed trymoretri - 2007-05-25 11:35 AM Now THAT's a Scottish lady! Actually, my grandfather immigrated from Scotland, but there's not much of that left in my looks. I'm new to blogging, so I have no clue how to load a picture. (That's why my little symbol looks like some kind of Monet painting!) Just click the Attach a file after posting box then upload a saved picture from your desktop or folder. Very easy. |
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