Madcow's Group- FULL! (Page 7)

Thanks for the advice Kip, I am going to check out the local bike shop here. Plaines Bike Shop.  I know a proper fit is important.  I want it to fit correctly, especially when these bikes are fairly expensive. 

It has been so cold here, and full force winter.  I can't wait for Sprimg!!!!!

I feel for you. I will have to start using practice times for my workouts. I am at the fields way too much.

For those of you in the market for tri gear. Nytro bikes has a tri special.

http://www.nytro.com/Articles.asp?ID=247&utm_source=AllSubscribers&utm_medium=EMail&utm_campaign=NytroTriPackage

Could be useful for some of you

Madcow,

Thank you so much for all the advice on puchasing a bike.  You really gave me some important things to consider when purchasing a bike.  I will definately consult the group before the purchase.  I am not planning on purchasing until April or May. Thanks AGAIN!

Kip, take care of yourself and congrats on the tri overseas. That should be fun. Have you made arrangements for your bike? It might be easier if you borrow a bike from someone over there. Contact a tri club in the area and see if there is an extra bike you can borrow or rent from a local store. Sometimes the worst part is trying to ship or fly with your bike.

Snow???? I feel bad because I stopped working out because it was too hot. I guess I can't complain

Have a great ride

Today I ran outside.  It felt much better.  I started off slower and that made a huge difference.  I was able to run 4mi easy.  whew!!!  My time isn't great, but I can work on that throughout the spring and summer. I live in a very hilly area and my race is in a flat area so I hope my time will be better in a flat area?

Does anybody have any suggestions on proper form when running downhill?  I was really feeling it in my shins when doing it and I don't want to get shin splints again!

Hey Congrats! I was going to say, don't worry it will just take some adjusting to running outside because you still have the fitness you earned while running on the treadmill. But it seems you have already figured that out.

Here is an article on running downhill

http://www.posetech.com/training/archives/000162.html

IMO, swimming is the most imoprtant leg. It usually is the easiest and shortest, but if you have a bad swim, the rest of your race is shot. I try to get to the point where I could swim the distance I want, in the time I want, in my sleep. Once I am at that point, I know I will have a good race, especially in the longer distances.

So, to answer your question, Yes. Swim more. 

My old coach told me once "Spend more time working on your weakest leg than your strongest leg'. That has been advice that I stilluse today.

Glad you are feeling better.