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 2010-01-06 6:14 PM in reply to: #2598826 |
Extreme Veteran  458   Montreal |  Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for TrainingJeffIrvin - 2010-01-06 6:00 PM Josh, That's a great find on the DeSoto singlet - I wish they had it in my size . If you guys find great deals like that please post it up on the board here! I second that. If you see websites holding huge clearance sales and the like, let everyone in the group know! I'm always on the lookout for new gear! It's a guilty pleasure of mine. |
| 2010-01-07 1:52 AM in reply to: #2598826 |
Regular 73 Valencia, CA | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training |
| 2010-01-07 11:38 AM in reply to: #2599579 |
Extreme Veteran 567 Kingwood, TX | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training OMG it is cold here in Houston! The 1/2 mary on Sunday morning is going to be brutal - I might have to run in a parka! |
| 2010-01-07 5:12 PM in reply to: #2600446 |
Extreme Veteran 585 Price, UT | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training too funny.... Parka Weird winter isn't it |
| 2010-01-07 10:13 PM in reply to: #2575105 |
Extreme Veteran 458 Montreal | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training You've got a half-mary this Sunday? Good luck!!! Can't wait to read the race report!  |
| 2010-01-08 6:37 AM in reply to: #2575105 |
Extreme Veteran 417 | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training Well swim lessons kicked my again yesterday. We did a ladder (25,50,75,100) and I couldn't even complete the 100 without resting. On the bright side, I drank less water than on the first day. I REALLY want to quit but instead I'm going to add a third day a week of swimming until I'm a lot more comfortable. I think I'll never be a strong swimmer but I'm counting on the wetsuit to help a lot. |
| 2010-01-08 9:35 AM in reply to: #2602021 |
Extreme Veteran 567 Kingwood, TX | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training krystyna47 - 2010-01-07 10:13 PMYou've got a half-mary this Sunday? Good luck!!! Can't wait to read the race report! Thanks Krystyna! My wife and I are doing the race as a "fun" run for training for the Austin Marathon on Feb 14th. So I am planning on doing it at a slower 9-9:30/min pace. And if I can keep it slow recovery will be just like any other week and I won't lose any training days. Since it is going to be cold and you are an extreme vet in cold weather running (-: -- What type of base layers to you recommend? The temp is going to be 18 degrees at the start and probably in the high 20's by finish time (that is freezing for us wimpy Texans). I currently have a pair of Under Armor Heat Gear Tights I am planning on wearing but am unsure about a long sleeve base layer? I was going to go to the store later today to pick something up so any recommendations would be appreciated! |
| 2010-01-08 9:37 AM in reply to: #2602256 |
Extreme Veteran 567 Kingwood, TX | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training krisko - 2010-01-08 6:37 AMWell swim lessons kicked my again yesterday. We did a ladder (25,50,75,100) and I couldn't even complete the 100 without resting. On the bright side, I drank less water than on the first day. I REALLY want to quit but instead I'm going to add a third day a week of swimming until I'm a lot more comfortable. I think I'll never be a strong swimmer but I'm counting on the wetsuit to help a lot. Great attitude Chris! Way to suck it up and keep with it. If it was easy everyone would do it (-: |
| 2010-01-08 9:57 AM in reply to: #2602256 |
Elite 2645 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training krisko - 2010-01-08 4:37 AM Well swim lessons kicked my again yesterday. We did a ladder (25,50,75,100) and I couldn't even complete the 100 without resting. On the bright side, I drank less water than on the first day. I REALLY want to quit but instead I'm going to add a third day a week of swimming until I'm a lot more comfortable. I think I'll never be a strong swimmer but I'm counting on the wetsuit to help a lot. This is going to pay off for you, big time. |
| 2010-01-08 12:54 PM in reply to: #2602670 |
Extreme Veteran 458 Montreal | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training JeffIrvin - 2010-01-08 10:35 AM Since it is going to be cold and you are an extreme vet in cold weather running (-: -- What type of base layers to you recommend? The temp is going to be 18 degrees at the start and probably in the high 20's by finish time (that is freezing for us wimpy Texans). I currently have a pair of Under Armor Heat Gear Tights I am planning on wearing but am unsure about a long sleeve base layer? I was going to go to the store later today to pick something up so any recommendations would be appreciated! I would definitely wear a long sleeve base layer and a wind-proof type jacket above. Also, don't forget good quality gloves. If your hands are cold, the rest of you will feel cold. Do you have a running hat? They are not made of wool, but are thinner and made of synthetic wicking material so that your head doesn't accumulate sweat. And, although you are running in cold conditions, don't forget to hydrate. You won't lose as much water as you would if you were running in the heat, but you do still lose quite a bit. So, drink up!! What does everyone else think? |
| 2010-01-08 1:07 PM in reply to: #2575105 |
Elite 2645 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training Gloves are key. Also you might try those chemical hand warmers for pre-race. |
| 2010-01-08 5:21 PM in reply to: #2575105 |
Regular 73 Valencia, CA | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training OK, I just found out that for my tri in March, they only require wetsuits for temps below 65, and last year the water was exactly 65 degrees. I don't know what 65 degrees feels like ... but I'm guessing it must be fairly uncomfortable. Anybody have any firsthand knowledge of how tolerable this water temp is without a wetsuit? |
| 2010-01-08 6:59 PM in reply to: #2603979 |
Elite 2645 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training Laloosh - 2010-01-08 3:21 PM OK, I just found out that for my tri in March, they only require wetsuits for temps below 65, and last year the water was exactly 65 degrees. I don't know what 65 degrees feels like ... but I'm guessing it must be fairly uncomfortable. Anybody have any firsthand knowledge of how tolerable this water temp is without a wetsuit? Get a suit. LOL |
| 2010-01-08 7:28 PM in reply to: #2603355 |
Extreme Veteran 567 Kingwood, TX | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training Slidell4life - 2010-01-08 1:07 PM Gloves are key. Also you might try those chemical hand warmers for pre-race. Thanks for the cold weather advice guys! I hit the Sports Authority and loaded up. Nike base layer mock neck, gloves, and a hat that wicks away the sweat and it was all on sale. And a bonus they had the Asics 2140's on sale for $49 ... a good day. >>>>>> Dude, 65 degree water is cold. Real cold! |
| 2010-01-08 8:55 PM in reply to: #2603979 |
Extreme Veteran 458 Montreal | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training Laloosh - 2010-01-08 6:21 PM OK, I just found out that for my tri in March, they only require wetsuits for temps below 65, and last year the water was exactly 65 degrees. I don't know what 65 degrees feels like ... but I'm guessing it must be fairly uncomfortable. Anybody have any firsthand knowledge of how tolerable this water temp is without a wetsuit? Yeah, definitely get a wetsuit. If it's legal, you'll be so grateful you can wear it. If the water temp is above 65... swim fast! |
| 2010-01-09 2:03 AM in reply to: #2575105 |
Regular 73 Valencia, CA | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training Yeah, I was afraid you guys were going to recommend a wetsuit. So my next question would be: Have any of you rented a wetsuit before, and if so, can you recommend a good place to rent from? Also, my shorts and singlet were delivered today. I know I look pretty silly (the look on my wife's face confirmed that), but I actually feel really good when I put that stuff on.  Last question for today: Does anyone use a site (other than BT) or software to upload their training data? I got a Garmin Forerunner 305 for Christmas and I've been using the packaged software AND a program called Sports Tracks (along with manually posting on my BT Training Log) to track my training. I know I could import directly to BT, but I think that requires a Bronze membership. This whole "triathlon on a budget" thing is way harder than I thought it would be! |
| 2010-01-09 9:53 AM in reply to: #2604462 |
Extreme Veteran 567 Kingwood, TX | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training Laloosh - 2010-01-09 2:03 AM Yeah, I was afraid you guys were going to recommend a wetsuit. So my next question would be: Have any of you rented a wetsuit before, and if so, can you recommend a good place to rent from? Also, my shorts and singlet were delivered today. I know I look pretty silly (the look on my wife's face confirmed that), but I actually feel really good when I put that stuff on. Last question for today: Does anyone use a site (other than BT) or software to upload their training data? I got a Garmin Forerunner 305 for Christmas and I've been using the packaged software AND a program called Sports Tracks (along with manually posting on my BT Training Log) to track my training. I know I could import directly to BT, but I think that requires a Bronze membership. This whole "triathlon on a budget" thing is way harder than I thought it would be! Hey Josh, Not too sure about the wetsuit rentals ... I do know they offer it at Xterra Wetsuits but I jave never tried it myself. I have a Garmin FR 305 too and use the Gamin online site to upload my stats: Garmin Connect . This offers a lot of features. Personally, I mainly use the BT software that I enter manually. Mainly because it is easy and I am on this site alot already. This sport can be quite expensive but it CAN be done on a budget as most of us have learned. Just keep at it and don't get discouraged and keep asking question! |
| 2010-01-10 4:59 PM in reply to: #2575105 |
Extreme Veteran 567 Kingwood, TX | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training Hey guys, Just posted the race report for the half mary I did this morning. Here it is if you are interested: USA Fit Half Marathon RR |
| 2010-01-10 5:10 PM in reply to: #2606303 |
Elite 2645 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training JeffIrvin - 2010-01-10 2:59 PM going to read that now, Josh. Congrats on your race!Hey guys, Just posted the race report for the half mary I did this morning. Here it is if you are interested: USA Fit Half Marathon RR |
| 2010-01-11 4:20 PM in reply to: #2606303 |
Regular 73 Valencia, CA | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training JeffIrvin - 2010-01-10 2:59 PM Hey guys, Just posted the race report for the half mary I did this morning. Here it is if you are interested: USA Fit Half Marathon RR Wow, congraulations Jeff. I can barely break 10:30/mile for 2 miles and you averaged 8:47 for 13.1 ...! |
| 2010-01-11 4:26 PM in reply to: #2598941 |
Elite 2645 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training krystyna47 - 2010-01-06 4:14 PM JeffIrvin - 2010-01-06 6:00 PM Josh, That's a great find on the DeSoto singlet - I wish they had it in my size . If you guys find great deals like that please post it up on the board here! I second that. If you see websites holding huge clearance sales and the like, let everyone in the group know! I'm always on the lookout for new gear! It's a guilty pleasure of mine. If you happen to have a job where you sit in front of a computer all day, this site: http://www.bonktown.com/ can be really good for finding gear. I bought my bike from them, and I got a smoking deal. |
| 2010-01-11 9:02 PM in reply to: #2608424 |
Extreme Veteran 567 Kingwood, TX | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training Thanks everyone for the positive posts about yesterday's race. I showed them to my wife and she really appreciated the comments .X2 on Bonktown ... I got a nice transition bag for $20, it was $125 originally! you can sign up for daily emails and they give you a preview for the items going up that day. Also, do any of you do core workouts during the week?I am thinking about adding in Ab Ripper X (the P90X core DVD) three times a week and was wondering when would be the best time to do this? The workout is only 16 minutes long but is a killer (349 reps). Would you do it before regular s/b/r workouts? After? or at a totally different time? Edited by JeffIrvin 2010-01-11 9:03 PM |
| 2010-01-11 10:04 PM in reply to: #2608424 |
Extreme Veteran 458 Montreal | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training Slidell4life - 2010-01-11 5:26 PMIf you happen to have a job where you sit in front of a computer all day, this site: http://www.bonktown.com/ can be really good for finding gear. I bought my bike from them, and I got a smoking deal. That is a WICKED website. I'm in love with it already. (And I think I will have to blame you for what will probably be a whole lot of purchases!) |
| 2010-01-11 10:09 PM in reply to: #2608822 |
Extreme Veteran 458 Montreal | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training JeffIrvin - 2010-01-11 10:02 PM Also, do any of you do core workouts during the week? I am thinking about adding in Ab Ripper X (the P90X core DVD) three times a week and was wondering when would be the best time to do this? The workout is only 16 minutes long but is a killer (349 reps). Would you do it before regular s/b/r workouts? After? or at a totally different time? I don't do core workouts, other than when I feel like going to yoga or if there is a waterworks at masters swimming. That's not to say that I don't think they are important. They really are. I'm just really lazy. So, hmm, if you've got a regular "stretching" time, I'd do it with that session. If not, I wouldn't do it before a s/b/r session, but maybe after a swim? Swimming really warms up ALL your muscles so you're less likely to get injured. |
| 2010-01-12 11:22 AM in reply to: #2608822 |
Elite 2645 Phoenix, AZ | Subject: RE: Slidell4Life's Group - CLOSED for Training JeffIrvin - 2010-01-11 7:02 PM Also, do any of you do core workouts during the week?I am thinking about adding in Ab Ripper X (the P90X core DVD) three times a week and was wondering when would be the best time to do this? The workout is only 16 minutes long but is a killer (349 reps). Would you do it before regular s/b/r workouts? After? or at a totally different time? I do pushups a few times a week. I'll do 3 or 4 sets of 20. I'd like to complete this challenge one day: http://hundredpushups.com/ |
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