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Jennifer,

you'r going to get some differing opinions on the toes.  My first fitter swore by a flat foot on the bottom of the pedal stroke.  It makes mathmatical sense that a flat foot geometrically alligns your legs to efficiently use all the muscle groups in your legs throughout the entire pedal stroke, and pointing your toes down would engage less muscle groups and engage more in the downstroke of the the pedalling circle.  But I think you have to take into account what is natural for certain people.  If you have the flexibility to be flat that's probably best, but if you naturally point your toes down some that works too.  Obviously, the key is to be smooth through the entire pedal stroke to deliver smoth and consistent power.   That is what you should focus on IMO.

TGIF!!!

Heading west tomorrow to hopefully better weather than here.  I was quickly spoiled while in DC this week! 

Train well this weekend folks!!

Anyone racing?

Good luck and have fun at your Duathlon today!!

Made my way safely west, going to run a little this morning and try and find a pool to swim in. 

Enjoy your Sunday!!

Had a good race today at the sprint du.  Had my fastest bike split in a race, but it was only 10 miles.  It's nice to be moving up in the placings (still not close to the podium or anything).  I'm going to enjoy it while it lasts.  I have one more du before tri season starts.  Once they replace that first run with a swim I'll see my placings drop off a small cliff

Hope everyone had a good weekend! I had to extend this training week into Monday, hoping to sqeeze in my long run before work tomorrow.

Thanks for the video link, Eddie.  Who knew there was all that technique for the bike???  I thought my technique was good if I remembered to unclip at the stoplights. So much to learn...

Do any of you get regular massages during training?  I had my first "deep tissue" massage on Friday, and while it is nice to have symmetrical shoulders again, it felt like being beaten with a rolling pin.  I was also too sore to train very effectively the next day.  I might try it again, but only on  a rest week. 

Finally, can someone explain what that yellow mesh thing for my aero water bottle is supposed to be for?

As always, thanks.

Jaime

I'd love to get a massage regularly!  Unfortunately, cost and time are against me on that one.   I do use a foam roller and lacrosse ball regularly to get all those knots out and help keep them out.  My coach works in the foam rolling into my Kettlebell warm up.

The yellow mesh and sponge thing is to keep the liquid from splashing when you hit bumps or it is otherwise sloshing around.

Practice, practice, practice Jennifer!  In the end, you should be quicker changing shoes and using your road bike then riding a mountain bike on the road. 

Best of luck with your race though!

Good job with the race Bill! I hope your long run goes (went) well today!

Good training Becky!!  Sounds like a good use of the HIM this weekend.  Good luck!

I have gotten a couple of massages in the past and should more often.  Like Brian said, time and cost.  Plus my massage therapist became my strength trainer and since she likes that better she dropped her massage practice. The massage is good for you, but you do have to time it around your training as it does take some recovery if they do it right.

As Brian mentioned, the yellow thing is to keep the water from splashing, but it also allows you to refill through it. 

watching on pins and needles!  Just awful!

Sick about is how I feel too. not shocked nor surprised, just sick and sad...

I feel the same way.   Thank goodness those who were injured had help so close by.

It's just horrible.........