Ironman Florida : Official Thread (Page 6)

Alright ladies and gents I need to pick up a trainer for some indoor riding fun. Any suggestions? I'm looking at the cycleops fluid 2, kurt kinetic fluid, or comparable blackburn fluid trainer.

I have a cycleops which I like. Back when I got it, that is what most folks purchased. I think in recent years other brands are as popular.

I'd be sure to invest in a trainer tire Continental makes one that is orange and another tire mfg just started making one that is red. Compound is different so you can't ride the tire outside but trainer won't burn up and ruin your tire.

Definitely going to go with a trainer tire, not the first time I've heard that suggested.

I got the Cyclops Fluid 2 around October of last year, and have put a LOT of miles on it.  It's quiet, offers plenty of resistance, and I have had zero problems.

I have a Cyclops as well. Don't know if money is an issue for you or not (I know you are a student), but Jack and Adams is selling a trainer WHEEL. That's going to be one of my Christmas gifts. It comes with a trainer tire. Even though I need the practice of changing a tire, this way I can switch quickly from the trainer to outside if I want.

Easiest way to go from trainer to outside is with a spare wheel...smart move!

I ride with power and only have one trainer wheel so that option doesn't work well for me.

It's almost been a month since we registered for IMFL '10. I'm sure many of you like me have been thinking about training and other races we will do prior to IMFL. So what are you guys thinking or planning on for races? training plan or coach?

This is what I think I will do race wise...

4/25 Lonestar HIM
6/5 Mooseman Oly
6/19 Patriot HIM
after 2nd HIM take mid season break
8/29 Cranberry Oly- sub 3
9/25 Chesapeake IM aquabike
11/6 IMFL

I may stick in a sprint or two if it makes sense.

I'm like having a coach and have for last 5 years. I did change coaches for this next year and am excited to start structured training (ie follow a plan) in the next month or so.

The races I will be doing for sure:

06/19 Guelph Lake Sprint (Guelph, Ontario) OR 06/20 Binbrook Short Course (Binbrook, Ontario)
07/17 Gravenhurst Olympic distance (Gravenhurst, Ontario)
08/01 K-Town Long Course (Kingston, Ontario)
08/22 Timberman 70.3 
11/06 IMFL

Tentative:

05/30 Ottawa Half-Marathon, depending on how my foot feels like in February.
07/05 Peterborough HIM aquabike (Peterborough, Ontario)

Both my best friend and I will be coached by Tara Norton beginning February 1st and we are very excited and very much looking forward to the year ahead!  It was imperative for me to get a female coach who has IM racing experience to guide me through my first one, especially with the wacky on-call work schedule I have to contend with.

Edited by Nats 2009-12-01 9:19 AM

AHHH...I'm getting SICK!!  I've been riding my bike this weekend trying to get adjusted to a new saddle.  I'm trying the Cobb V-Flow Plus now and I'm still getting numb about 25min into ride on the trainer.  Also, tried the Adamo buit didn't like the way it felt.  It felt as though it was digging into soft tissue.  Anyone use the Selle SMP saddles?

I was just thinking this morning that I need to get 2010 races/rides nailed down. I've got a few on the calendar already that I do every year. Just need to look at the other stuff and how it fits in with training.

This is what I'd like to do so far:

1/24 - 3M Half Marathon
2/14 - Austin Half Marathon
March - there are 3 weekends with organized pay rides; will do one or two of at least 60 miles
4/11 - Cap 10K
4/24-25 - seriously looking at doing the Lonestar HIM
5/8 - Armadillo Hill Country bike ride (100 miles)
5/31 - Cap TX Tri Oly?
6/6 - America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride (100 miles)
6/20 - Lake Pflugerville Tri Sprint
July and August - not sure
9/25 - Looking at the Redman HIM or full Aqua Bike
10/16 - Outlaw 100 bike ride (100 miles) ?
11/6 - IMFL!!!

I love my Selle SMP saddle! I've ridden one last two years..first year rode a little wider one and this year bought a narrower one the Glider which fits my bum shape better.

Only issue I ever get is that the spot where it hits the intersection of my leg and bum hits the saddle gets bothered at times and it is like I break out but in scheme of things so much better then other issues I had..my private parts stay happy.

saddles and trainers:

Saddle:
my advice is to go to a professional fitter now and try several different saddles and have them fit you to the best comfort/power ratio they can. it doesnt matter what any of us tells you about which one we like. what matters is what fits you so don't rely on other opinions for such a personal choice.

trainers are pretty similar and those you can rely on other opinions on. i use the the kurt kinetic and got it from all3sports when they do their coupons. or you can use ref : Arnett to get 15% off.

the bigger issue in my view is training with or without power data. it can really help you training and racing. so strongly consider getting a training wheel with a Power Tap laced into it. You can then put a wheel cover on it cheap and it will function like a disc rear wheel during a race. it will work fine on the trainer and the data becomes invaluable.

another option might be to get the PT300? from saris which is a spin bike with power data. Ive seen a couple on slowtwitch.com classified lately for 800 -1000. then you are set in a different, albeit, important way.

there are some good threads on BT about saddle sores, sore arses, etc if you dig around. i have used all the creams, buttrs, etc. Assos seems to help me the most. Also I try the 400 mile desoto bike shorts for my longer rides. they have helped alot too, and the assos bibs.

Here's my tentative schedule...some trail races this winter-I like the change of pace and scenery these offer, then I'd like to do 2-3 HIM and a few olys..we'll have to see what the funds allow!! 

I have a coach - same one I've had since dec 06...I have had great success with my coach, enough that I became one and joined him as an associate coach   but I still have him coach me!

1/3/10 - River, Roots and Ruts Trail Run - 13.1
1/31/10- Florida Challenge Trail Run - 13.1
2/13/10 - Dances with Dirt Green Swamp Trail Run - 13.1 or 26.2
3/21/10 - Gator Half Iron - Sarasota
4/25/10- St. Anthony's Oly - R
5/16/10 - Disney 70.3
6/5/10 - Rock n Rollman Half
10/17/10 - Miami Nice Oly ?? 
11/6/10 - IMFL - R

I am an information technology analyst and support 24/7 live systems that process debit and credit card transactions.  I'm on call one week out of two.  Some on-call weeks can be very quiet just like the opposite can happen from time to time. 

I am very much looking forward to Timberman, my triathlon club is making this one a destination race.  15 of us have already committed to this race.

I was coached for my HIM this year and was not pleased with the interaction.  Even if this issue would have been rectified, I would not have used the same coach because of the absence of experience in IM training and racing.   

My friend and I will be training together on the long runs and rides.  The shorter workouts will be done together whenever possible.  She is in the same on call predicament as me but works as a nurse and gets to be on call one week out of five or six.  Her on call schedule is a lot easier to manage than mine for sure!

2010 will be a great year!


Edited by Nats 2009-12-01 1:36 PM

And we're back!!!!  One mile down!  Bring on IMFL 2010!!!!!!!!!!

great job mikerunkle. thats where it starts. 1 mile!

I just booked my first GCT! Who's rocking it May 8th? Bring on the Masters Clydes!

Way to go Mike! Take it slow and easy and you will get there.

Way to go Mike.  One mile.  You and me.  I got mine in today too.
You doing ok?  anything hurt? 

We've got 300 some odd days till we need to do 26.2. 

Maybe we can pace each other?

The only race that is currently on my calender is March 6 - Ironman New Zealand! This will be IM #2. IMKY this year was my first. I seem to have caught the Ironman bug!

Congrats Mike on your first mile. Keep up the good work. It's actually more than I can do at the moment. Having hip issues but hopefully I'll be back running very soon - I hope so anyway as IMNZ is not far away!

the reds are coming!go jaro0606 go!