kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED (Page 55)

I had this issue which was part of the cause of my ITBS.  I used a lot of visualization when I first started running again.  Visualizing your foot landing under your body instead of out in front.  I also found that with a proper "recovery" phase of your stride your foot will tend to land naturally under/slightly out in front of your body.

carrie639 - 2013-01-28 8:51 AM You shouldn't really need any more big purchases for awhile ... race wheels can be rented and race fees are intermittant

Do I really need to rent race wheels?  Can't I use the ones on my bike (or am I a fool for even considering it)?  

I had already taken it off, rinsed it, and showered off my body.  I have severe eczema and have to wash the chlorine off asap.  I will remember to do that if I ever forget my undergarments again though.  I can deal with being itchy if it's once in a while.   

Thank you both for the feedback.  Visualization works really well.  Once I get distracted or tired, the foot starts landing out front again.  It's something I need to work on.  I'll pay more attention when I'm running hills next time.  I'm always too focused on getting to the top v. where my foot is landing.  

jarvy01 - 2013-01-28 11:23 AM

carrie639 - 2013-01-28 8:51 AM You shouldn't really need any more big purchases for awhile ... race wheels can be rented and race fees are intermittant

Do I really need to rent race wheels?  Can't I use the ones on my bike (or am I a fool for even considering it)?  

There is no need to rent race wheels (and I wouldn't rent race wheels if you've never ridden on them before). 

kidtri33 - 2013-01-28 11:22 AM

jarvy01 - 2013-01-28 11:23 AM

carrie639 - 2013-01-28 8:51 AM You shouldn't really need any more big purchases for awhile ... race wheels can be rented and race fees are intermittant

Do I really need to rent race wheels?  Can't I use the ones on my bike (or am I a fool for even considering it)?  

Jen, a heads up on race wheels for our bikes. There is some small modifications/adjustments that have to be made for the newer rear zipps and others to fit. Some people said they have to shave the brake pads a little.

Don't shave the pads. Widen the calipers.  It's not hard.

Not yet.  That is next on the agenda.  I needed to make sure I was ready for the biathon this Saturday since I am doing a 10k and a 30 mile ride especially since I've been sick.

Deeper wheels can be diffilcut to handle in the wind and on steep descents (especially if you are a lighter rider).  If you rent race wheels on-site and have never used them before, it can be difficult to adapt to handling them.  If you want to rent race wheels, I would do so from a company that rents them out for longer periods of time and do some training with them rather than just take them out on race day.  The other thing to consider is that the aero advantage from race wheels is relatively small -- about the same amount of advantage that come from wearing an aero helmet.  I wouldn't give up comfort and knowledge about how my bike handles for the advantage that may be conveyed by race wheels. 

uhcoog - 2013-01-28 12:37 PM

kidtri33 - 2013-01-28 11:22 AM

jarvy01 - 2013-01-28 11:23 AM

carrie639 - 2013-01-28 8:51 AM You shouldn't really need any more big purchases for awhile ... race wheels can be rented and race fees are intermittant

Do I really need to rent race wheels?  Can't I use the ones on my bike (or am I a fool for even considering it)?  

Jen, a heads up on race wheels for our bikes. There is some small modifications/adjustments that have to be made for the newer rear zipps and others to fit. Some people said they have to shave the brake pads a little.

Don't shave the pads. Widen the calipers.  It's not hard.

Which is another reason why renting race wheels can be tricky.  You don't want to be making adjustments the day before the race if you don't have to.  I also don't like the idea of breaking up a chain and cassette pair the day before a race. 

Hope you are feeling well and recovered. Excited about this weekend?

uhcoog - 2013-01-28 12:37 PM

kidtri33 - 2013-01-28 11:22 AM

jarvy01 - 2013-01-28 11:23 AM

carrie639 - 2013-01-28 8:51 AM You shouldn't really need any more big purchases for awhile ... race wheels can be rented and race fees are intermittant

Do I really need to rent race wheels?  Can't I use the ones on my bike (or am I a fool for even considering it)?  

Jen, a heads up on race wheels for our bikes. There is some small modifications/adjustments that have to be made for the newer rear zipps and others to fit. Some people said they have to shave the brake pads a little.

Don't shave the pads. Widen the calipers.  It's not hard.

This ^^^

Thanks!  Whatever this stuff is, it's not going quietly!  I am mostly recovered.  I just know I am not 100% yet.  Still experiencing some nausea throughout the day.  But yeah, I am excited because it's the start of my race season.  The Hot Chocolate 15k is the following Saturday.

Anyone have issues with their Garmin or whatever in the pool? I used it for the 1st time tonight and it did not accurately read distances....it gave me more distance. For example, I did a set of 5x100 and it read 125, 150, 125. The other distances were correct.

Karen - toys are fun. What exactly is a powertap?