Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) (Page 50)

That sounds like a marathon day.  No wonder he's exhausted.  I feel tired just thinking about it and I'm not his age or dealing with all his health issues!!!   Hope the pain resolves quickly and that the prednisone/antibiotic regimen helps.  Nothing new or ugly would be good.  (((Hugs))) to you both.

I'm not sure which came first, but we ended up in the Greenville one when we were up there in 2013.  The biscuits are good as well, real southern biscuits.  Goodness, I think I need breakfast this morning.   I hit the one in Asheville when I was there for Bike Mechanic school.  Asheville is kind of a cool city, a bit hipster for my taste, but nice not too bad at all.  And it has an old velodrome in it that you can ride.  However, be advised that it is not well kept.  Fun experience, none the less.

Actually, the EPIC reference is from something that started a few days earlier. I have been ranting about the tendency some (younger) folks have to use hyperbole when describing things.  DD2 is pretty bad at this and her sister is even worse.  Everything is "the best ever", "EPIC, "Awesome!", etc.  Given my IG pic from last night, it evidently drives me to drink 

Steve, your pics are cool, I really love that you were able to do that event with him.

Have a great day everyone.  

I'm stuck pulling a very late night at the office and found a few pics from the website of the race I did this last weekend.  They also had a pic of my little super boy.  He had so much fun.

Agreed, great guns, great pics!  Your son is really cute, if a bit out of focus

Looks like you both had a ton of fun.  Love that you're both charging out of the water in your pics.  Like father like son.  

Those kids in the background are pretty cute too.  The dad helping his little swimmer and the grinning kid at top left are so sweet. I really should volunteer for a kids' tri.  TJ's stories about doing it sound like so much fun.

I'm not sure which came first, but we ended up in the Greenville one when we were up there in 2013.  The biscuits are good as well, real southern biscuits.  Goodness, I think I need breakfast this morning.   I hit the one in Asheville when I was there for Bike Mechanic school.  Asheville is kind of a cool city, a bit hipster for my taste, but nice not too bad at all.  And it has an old velodrome in it that you can ride.  However, be advised that it is not well kept.  Fun experience, none the less.

Actually, the EPIC reference is from something that started a few days earlier. I have been ranting about the tendency some (younger) folks have to use hyperbole when describing things.  DD2 is pretty bad at this and her sister is even worse.  Everything is "the best ever", "EPIC, "Awesome!", etc.  Given my IG pic from last night, it evidently drives me to drink 

Steve, your pics are cool, I really love that you were able to do that event with him.

Have a great day everyone.  

Couple questions for everybody:

I got my wetsuit used. it has the legs cut short, and it doen't cover my timing chip.  During both my races last year, it was hard to get it off over the chip.  I remember somebody saying in TT that some people cut their wetsuit legs to be shorter in the back, which makes them much easier to get off.  Does that sound like a good idea?  Any other suggestions other than getting a new wetsuit with longer legs?

The other question is about acclimating to heat.  My tri at the end of August starts at 10:35 and is on a course with very little shade.  I get really nauseated running when it's hot.  I usually work out in the evenings but we've been having lots of evening thunderstorms, after which it's much cooler.  While I'd much prefer to run then, I'm thinking I should get used to running in hotter conditions.  I can ride on my trainer without a fan, which gets pretty hot, but I'm more concerned about the running.  How often should I do hot workouts to get acclimated?  Is 1x/wk. (running on the weekend) enough or or do I need to do more?  Would hot trainer rides be beneficial or should I try to focus on running in the heat?

Couple questions for everybody:

I got my wetsuit used. it has the legs cut short, and it doen't cover my timing chip.  During both my races last year, it was hard to get it off over the chip.  I remember somebody saying in TT that some people cut their wetsuit legs to be shorter in the back, which makes them much easier to get off.  Does that sound like a good idea?  Any other suggestions other than getting a new wetsuit with longer legs?

The other question is about acclimating to heat.  My tri at the end of August starts at 10:35 and is on a course with very little shade.  I get really nauseated running when it's hot.  I usually work out in the evenings but we've been having lots of evening thunderstorms, after which it's much cooler.  While I'd much prefer to run then, I'm thinking I should get used to running in hotter conditions.  I can ride on my trainer without a fan, which gets pretty hot, but I'm more concerned about the running.  How often should I do hot workouts to get acclimated?  Is 1x/wk. (running on the weekend) enough or or do I need to do more?  Would hot trainer rides be beneficial or should I try to focus on running in the heat?

Mary,

When you remove the wetsuit, does it end up inside out in T1?

Pretty much.  I use a lot of TriSlide on my legs but still struggle to get the leg over the chip and foot.

I can offer no help on the wet suit question, but since i live in a sauna, i may be able to help with the heat acclimation one!  I think everyone tolerates heat differently and will acclimate to it at different rates.  For example, I know I tolerate it pretty well, but one of the women I run with does not and regardless of how long she runs in it, she will only acclimate to a so so degree.  Therefore, I don't think there is an easy run x amount of times and you'll be fine.  If I were you, I'd start running as many work outs as I could in the heat and see how things progress.  Take things slowly and work your way up into longer runs.  Make sure you are well hydrated, wear a hat etc.    

Then you are doing it right. It's supposed to be inside out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWrB2hu0ZBo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smj2TEyu-Po

http://www.triradar.com/training-advice/how-to-remove-your-wetsuit-quickly-in-transition/

Couple questions for everybody:

I got my wetsuit used. it has the legs cut short, and it doen't cover my timing chip.  During both my races last year, it was hard to get it off over the chip.  I remember somebody saying in TT that some people cut their wetsuit legs to be shorter in the back, which makes them much easier to get off.  Does that sound like a good idea?  Any other suggestions other than getting a new wetsuit with longer legs?

The other question is about acclimating to heat.  My tri at the end of August starts at 10:35 and is on a course with very little shade.  I get really nauseated running when it's hot.  I usually work out in the evenings but we've been having lots of evening thunderstorms, after which it's much cooler.  While I'd much prefer to run then, I'm thinking I should get used to running in hotter conditions.  I can ride on my trainer without a fan, which gets pretty hot, but I'm more concerned about the running.  How often should I do hot workouts to get acclimated?  Is 1x/wk. (running on the weekend) enough or or do I need to do more?  Would hot trainer rides be beneficial or should I try to focus on running in the heat?

I cut my wetsuit legs up an inch or two and it is way easier to get off now.  With the legs cut it should actually be a little easier to get it past the chip because the opening will be bigger.  How far up is it cut?  You can cut it up to just before the end of the tape covering the seam.  If it was me, I'd cut it as far as you could.  When I did the cutting I did it over a few swims with a little off each time so I wouldn't go too far.

I'm like Hands' friend, my input would be to cool yourself as much as possible during the race. Water on the head and neck is a go to for me.  I wear a buff knockoff when I ride in the heat, which I find helpful. I also have arm coolers for rides during this time of year. 

What's keeping you from that? She actually goes a bit slow and uses her hands a bit more than others do.

I cut my wetsuit legs up an inch or two and it is way easier to get off now.  With the legs cut it should actually be a little easier to get it past the chip because the opening will be bigger.  How far up is it cut?  You can cut it up to just before the end of the tape covering the seam.  If it was me, I'd cut it as far as you could.  When I did the cutting I did it over a few swims with a little off each time so I wouldn't go too far.

It hits me at about mid-calf.  It may be that it's short because it's the wrong size but it fits in all other aspects so I hadn't thought to replace it.  I didn't cut it; that's the length it was when I got it.  I'll have to check where the seam is.

On the subject of wetsuits, how do you know when you need to replace yours?  Mine is inherited from DH, who got it used in 2006.  It hasn't seen much use between the 2 of us but I would think that neoprene breaks down over time.

Being extra uncoordinated and discombobulated and unbalanced from the swim and then running to my bike.

Mine hits me mid-calf, too, and I seldom have trouble going over the chip.  I spray Tri-Slide on the outside of the wetsuit from the knee down which I swear helps with general removal and also over the chip.  I also liberally spray Tri-Slide on my calves, too.  I'm like an eel!

Edited to add: I also don't take it off nicely.  Pull down to the waist after exiting the water.  Once at your spot in transition, pull it down some more, take the non-chip leg out, then let the suit fall to the ground, step on it, and pull the chipped leg out. 

I've never differentiated with chip/non-chip, but if that does help then go for it. Definitely a big point some have to learn with not being nice to it. Get that planted foot set down and drive the other leg hard. Do your best to pull it so you leg will come out of the suit. Some can pull hard, but a bit cross-wise which doesn't do as much good. I'm also ready for the pull to not go quite as expected. Could come shorter or more than I thought and be ready to adjust where to put that foot down. 

ETA: On the fit, most people I know or see who are good at this will have the legs cut up from full length. Also with the arms, at least 1/3 of my forearm is actually showing. I didn't cut the thing, That's just how it fits on me. By the wrists would be nice, but this is also not an issue. How it fits around the torso, and especially the shoulders, is more important.