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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 10:12 AM Ooooh bike shopping! Very exciting.
So, out of curiosity what are you all looking for in a bike that your current bike doesn't give you? Uhhhh, new? |
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Science Nerd ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 12:12 PM Ooooh bike shopping! Very exciting.
So, out of curiosity what are you all looking for in a bike that your current bike doesn't give you? Currently bike is a heavy-ish aluminum frame with low-end components and a triple in the front. Triple drives me crazy, so I'd like a compact crank. Nicer components, nicer frame. Just time to upgrade. Plus the bike is like 9 years old. |
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![]() | ![]() Artemis - 2013-03-22 11:20 AM Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 12:12 PM Ooooh bike shopping! Very exciting.
So, out of curiosity what are you all looking for in a bike that your current bike doesn't give you? Currently bike is a heavy-ish aluminum frame with low-end components and a triple in the front. Triple drives me crazy, so I'd like a compact crank. Nicer components, nicer frame. Just time to upgrade. Plus the bike is like 9 years old. And you are looking for a road bike, not a tri bike, correct? |
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![]() | ![]() rrrunner - 2013-03-22 11:32 AM Happy Friday Manatees!!!!!!!!!! Lots to share today! 1) My swim this morning ROCKED! I thought it would be another tough one because I just wasn't feeling it but I must have taken on my Manatee-ness when I hit the water because I did a set that I did two weeks ago and I beat my total time by over 2 minutes for a 3000 yard set!!!! The details are in my log. WooHoo!!!!!!!! Thank you Yanti & Skrat!!!!! 2) Today is Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's birthday so I am listening to his brilliance today at work. It's a Phantom, Cats, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat kinda day. (I like Jesus Christ Superstar too but don't have it on my iPod) 3) Saw a picture on FB that reminded me of Jo so I am sharing. 4) I made the Ding Dongs/Twinkies for my MIL's birthday so I am sharing a picture of those. 5) My Lobo's totally messed up my bracket Awesome stuff, TJ, all but the Lobos messing up your picks. Big congrats on the swim, yeah, girl!! Also, your baked delights are making me droooool! |
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![]() | ![]() rrrunner - 2013-03-22 10:32 AM Happy Friday Manatees!!!!!!!!!! Lots to share today! 1) My swim this morning ROCKED! I thought it would be another tough one because I just wasn't feeling it but I must have taken on my Manatee-ness when I hit the water because I did a set that I did two weeks ago and I beat my total time by over 2 minutes for a 3000 yard set!!!! The details are in my log. WooHoo!!!!!!!! Thank you Yanti & Skrat!!!!! 2) Today is Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's birthday so I am listening to his brilliance today at work. It's a Phantom, Cats, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat kinda day. (I like Jesus Christ Superstar too but don't have it on my iPod) 3) Saw a picture on FB that reminded me of Jo so I am sharing. 4) I made the Ding Dongs/Twinkies for my MIL's birthday so I am sharing a picture of those. 5) My Lobo's totally messed up my bracket OMG love those ding dong/twinkies!!! My bracket is kickin' arse thus far!!!!!! |
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![]() | ![]() Artemis - 2013-03-22 12:20 PM Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 12:12 PM Ooooh bike shopping! Very exciting.
So, out of curiosity what are you all looking for in a bike that your current bike doesn't give you? Currently bike is a heavy-ish aluminum frame with low-end components and a triple in the front. Triple drives me crazy, so I'd like a compact crank. Nicer components, nicer frame. Just time to upgrade. Plus the bike is like 9 years old. Are you sure you aren't describing my roadie, LOL! Well, mainly the triple and the age. Happy bike shopping, can't wait to hear and see the results! |
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![]() | ![]() Alright, here is what I consider to be a reasonable definition of strides: "Strides are those 60- to 100-meter "pickups" that runners typically do just before speedwork or races. In these instances, they generally warm up well, stretch, and then use strides as a finishing touch to ease into fast-running mode. The reasons for doing strides before a bout of fast running are multiple: muscles need to be flooded with blood, fast-twitch muscle fibers need to be recruited, and race pace must be briefly simulated to get the body and mind ready to run fast. Strides also improve your neuromuscular coordination, as the bursts of speed stimulate neural pathways. Just as a pianist's fingers fly over scales that have been practiced repeatedly, your coordination and form become more fluid from these short but frequent doses of speed tacked onto the ends of easy runs. Result: You become faster."
What is important is to be sure they are "fast" not "hard." The best way I can describe this is to move your body forward quickly but do so with your entire body relaxed. Don't tighten your face with strain or clench your jaw, don't ball your fists. Try your best to be fluid. I know this is easier said than done but that is why we practice it. Strides should truly be your version of perfect running. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 2:52 PM Alright, here is what I consider to be a reasonable definition of strides: "Strides are those 60- to 100-meter "pickups" that runners typically do just before speedwork or races. In these instances, they generally warm up well, stretch, and then use strides as a finishing touch to ease into fast-running mode. The reasons for doing strides before a bout of fast running are multiple: muscles need to be flooded with blood, fast-twitch muscle fibers need to be recruited, and race pace must be briefly simulated to get the body and mind ready to run fast. Strides also improve your neuromuscular coordination, as the bursts of speed stimulate neural pathways. Just as a pianist's fingers fly over scales that have been practiced repeatedly, your coordination and form become more fluid from these short but frequent doses of speed tacked onto the ends of easy runs. Result: You become faster."
What is important is to be sure they are "fast" not "hard." The best way I can describe this is to move your body forward quickly but do so with your entire body relaxed. Don't tighten your face with strain or clench your jaw, don't ball your fists. Try your best to be fluid. I know this is easier said than done but that is why we practice it. Strides should truly be your version of perfect running. Hmmmm, thanks. |
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Science Nerd ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 12:22 PM Artemis - 2013-03-22 11:20 AM Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 12:12 PM Ooooh bike shopping! Very exciting.
So, out of curiosity what are you all looking for in a bike that your current bike doesn't give you? Currently bike is a heavy-ish aluminum frame with low-end components and a triple in the front. Triple drives me crazy, so I'd like a compact crank. Nicer components, nicer frame. Just time to upgrade. Plus the bike is like 9 years old. And you are looking for a road bike, not a tri bike, correct? Yes, I am. I test road the Cannondale Super Six, Cannondale Synapse, and Cannondale CAAD.
I LOVE the Cannondale Synapse! It's aggressive enough for quick handling, but a little more laid back for long rides. The SuperSix was really tight and uncomfortable (headset too far down). Looking at the Synapse 3 (it's full carbon with Ultegra). Here's the regular and here's the women's. I love the carbon and blue of the regular geometry. Of course, it'll all be on hold until I actually sell bikes. I'm also planning to ride bikes more tomorrow. |
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Science Nerd ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() melbo55 - 2013-03-22 12:58 PM Artemis - 2013-03-22 12:20 PM Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 12:12 PM Ooooh bike shopping! Very exciting.
So, out of curiosity what are you all looking for in a bike that your current bike doesn't give you? Currently bike is a heavy-ish aluminum frame with low-end components and a triple in the front. Triple drives me crazy, so I'd like a compact crank. Nicer components, nicer frame. Just time to upgrade. Plus the bike is like 9 years old. Are you sure you aren't describing my roadie, LOL! Well, mainly the triple and the age. Happy bike shopping, can't wait to hear and see the results! Ugh...I HATE the triple! It never feels like it's adjusted correctly. A compact crank seems like a good change. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Getting about a couple weeks until my HM! Excited! Had two real good five mile runs the last couple days. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() rrrunner - 2013-03-23 1:18 AM We have seen the elevation graphs of your rides I think that you are a much better rider than you think you are and you need to give yourself some credit for being able to ride those hills like you do. And for crying out loud you go on 4 hour long bike rides your engine is developing just fine. So you might not be at your end result yet but you are well on your way. If you can afford it and you get a new bike that you LOVE to ride then surely that will only make you want to ride even more which will make you even better. Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 10:12 AM Ooooh bike shopping! Very exciting.  So, out of curiosity what are you all looking for in a bike that your current bike doesn't give you? Uhhhh, new? |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Artemis - 2013-03-23 5:23 AM So if the regular one is just as comfortable to ride as the women's one then why wouldn't you get that one (I agree it looks much nicer).Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 12:22 PM Artemis - 2013-03-22 11:20 AM Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 12:12 PM Ooooh bike shopping! Very exciting.  So, out of curiosity what are you all looking for in a bike that your current bike doesn't give you? Currently bike is a heavy-ish aluminum frame with low-end components and a triple in the front. Triple drives me crazy, so I'd like a compact crank. Nicer components, nicer frame. Just time to upgrade. Plus the bike is like 9 years old. And you are looking for a road bike, not a tri bike, correct? Yes, I am.  I test road the Cannondale Super Six, Cannondale Synapse, and Cannondale CAAD.  I LOVE the Cannondale Synapse!  It's aggressive enough for quick handling, but a little more laid back for long rides.  The SuperSix was really tight and uncomfortable (headset too far down).  Looking at the Synapse 3 (it's full carbon with Ultegra). Here's the regular and here's the women's.  I love the carbon and blue of the regular geometry. Of course, it'll all be on hold until I actually sell bikes.  I'm also planning to ride bikes more tomorrow. Edited by StaceyK 2013-03-22 6:28 PM |
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Science Nerd ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() StaceyK - 2013-03-22 7:28 PM Artemis - 2013-03-23 5:23 AM So if the regular one is just as comfortable to ride as the women's one then why wouldn't you get that one (I agree it looks much nicer).Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 12:22 PM Artemis - 2013-03-22 11:20 AM Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 12:12 PM Ooooh bike shopping! Very exciting.
So, out of curiosity what are you all looking for in a bike that your current bike doesn't give you? Currently bike is a heavy-ish aluminum frame with low-end components and a triple in the front. Triple drives me crazy, so I'd like a compact crank. Nicer components, nicer frame. Just time to upgrade. Plus the bike is like 9 years old. And you are looking for a road bike, not a tri bike, correct? Yes, I am. I test road the Cannondale Super Six, Cannondale Synapse, and Cannondale CAAD.
I LOVE the Cannondale Synapse! It's aggressive enough for quick handling, but a little more laid back for long rides. The SuperSix was really tight and uncomfortable (headset too far down). Looking at the Synapse 3 (it's full carbon with Ultegra). Here's the regular and here's the women's. I love the carbon and blue of the regular geometry. Of course, it'll all be on hold until I actually sell bikes. I'm also planning to ride bikes more tomorrow. If the regular is as comfortable, I am definitely getting that one. I rode the women's one as they don't currently have the regular one in stock in my size. They will be getting one soon, so I can try that. I think it's just a question of geometry. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Oh Kona 2012 on telly today what a great way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon. DH out all day and my dogs are all snoring on the floor. I love lazy Saturdays. |
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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Artemis - 2013-03-23 9:08 AM StaceyK - 2013-03-22 7:28 PM Artemis - 2013-03-23 5:23 AM So if the regular one is just as comfortable to ride as the women's one then why wouldn't you get that one (I agree it looks much nicer).Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 12:22 PM Artemis - 2013-03-22 11:20 AM Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 12:12 PM Ooooh bike shopping! Very exciting.
So, out of curiosity what are you all looking for in a bike that your current bike doesn't give you? Currently bike is a heavy-ish aluminum frame with low-end components and a triple in the front. Triple drives me crazy, so I'd like a compact crank. Nicer components, nicer frame. Just time to upgrade. Plus the bike is like 9 years old. And you are looking for a road bike, not a tri bike, correct? Yes, I am. I test road the Cannondale Super Six, Cannondale Synapse, and Cannondale CAAD.
I LOVE the Cannondale Synapse! It's aggressive enough for quick handling, but a little more laid back for long rides. The SuperSix was really tight and uncomfortable (headset too far down). Looking at the Synapse 3 (it's full carbon with Ultegra). Here's the regular and here's the women's. I love the carbon and blue of the regular geometry. Of course, it'll all be on hold until I actually sell bikes. I'm also planning to ride bikes more tomorrow. If the regular is as comfortable, I am definitely getting that one. I rode the women's one as they don't currently have the regular one in stock in my size. They will be getting one soon, so I can try that. I think it's just a question of geometry. My road bike, Tin Canny, is a WSD Cannondale Synapse. Geometry isn't that different to the men's/standard from what I can tell by looking at the numbers. It is an AWESOME bike. Great ride. Small investment for top-end riding quality |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Swim course officially changed out 750m then two 1100m triangle laps then in. Helluva chop out there. Should be fun!! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Asalzwed - 2013-03-22 1:52 PM Alright, here is what I consider to be a reasonable definition of strides: "Strides are those 60- to 100-meter "pickups" that runners typically do just before speedwork or races. In these instances, they generally warm up well, stretch, and then use strides as a finishing touch to ease into fast-running mode. The reasons for doing strides before a bout of fast running are multiple: muscles need to be flooded with blood, fast-twitch muscle fibers need to be recruited, and race pace must be briefly simulated to get the body and mind ready to run fast. Strides also improve your neuromuscular coordination, as the bursts of speed stimulate neural pathways. Just as a pianist's fingers fly over scales that have been practiced repeatedly, your coordination and form become more fluid from these short but frequent doses of speed tacked onto the ends of easy runs. Result: You become faster."
What is important is to be sure they are "fast" not "hard." The best way I can describe this is to move your body forward quickly but do so with your entire body relaxed. Don't tighten your face with strain or clench your jaw, don't ball your fists. Try your best to be fluid. I know this is easier said than done but that is why we practice it. Strides should truly be your version of perfect running. Best explanation I've seen, Thanks! |
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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() jobaxas - 2013-03-23 3:10 PM Ugh. With essentially a 2-lap course and chop, that's gonna be one ugly crowded swim. For you, still lots of fun! Feel sorry for those who gotta go on to the full! At least the water and ambient temps are a lot nicer than they were last year. |
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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() JJ- - 2013-03-22 10:28 AM Just did my first 1.2 mile strait swim. Glad it's done so that I don't have that mental block on race day.
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Good luck to Michael, Jo, Jayne, Ann-Marie!!!! Yeeee haw. Training PRs are awesome. Especially such directly useful ones. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() jobaxas - 2013-03-23 5:44 AM Late Saturday afternoon..... schnickey! hope things calm down for sunday. Edited by amd723 2013-03-23 9:02 AM |
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![]() | ![]() Ann Marie, what happened to ND last night? My bracket is collapsing |
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![]() | ![]() So, I guess my trouble is knowing when a new bike is needed. I think my bike is awesome but then again I thought my 1990s steel frame hardrock was awesome too. It wasn't. |
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