Suzy, I know you were kidding.  Your question was either the first or second question.  I had 2 questions, but I got pulled for a 911 call so I didn't get to finish listening to it.  It should be released maybe Friday or Monday for listening.  But yeah, he spent several minutes talking about metabolic efficiency and decreasing your race day nutrition to avoid GI issues. 

I don't recall if he specifically answered your question about taking or not taking gel's.  But I was lead to assume that by  training your body to properly utilize stored glycogen, you'll be able to reduce your total carb intake by upwards of 50-60% (if I'm not mistaken).

nice! at first i thought it was an optical illusion. btw that is a loooong stem. how do you get aero on it?

Sweet Bike Suzy!!  I assume that stem gets cut when fitted properly?
Love the red. Good news about Bob too.

Congrats Suzy, I had a hunch that is what you were hinting at earlier today.  

I had an abbreviated day today.  My wife had Lasik surgery done this afternoon so I went with her for the procedure and helped play Dr keeping up with the drops every 30 minutes tonight.  

I managed to squeeze in a 30 minute Yoga session, first time doing that, I am glad my wife got some good laughs out of it, probably rightfully so since I have been giving her crap for the sheilds she has to wear over her eyes that make her look like a fly.  A nice 30 minute recovery run on the treadmill tonight following.  I hate to say it but I am warming up to the treadmill a little, still dislike it, but time is not like pulling teeth at least.

I have picked up a few new toys in the past week.  I took back the LG tri suit I got for xmas because I don't think I will care for the rear zipper.  I then ordered a Zoot black w blue piping tri suit.  Last weekend I picked up a very gently used 09 Giro Atmos helmet for 20 bucks, pristine condition and included the case and extra padding.  I am excited about this purchase!  Finally the Hed Jet 60 rear with PT SL 2.4+ upgraded hub and the new Shimano freehub are on the way, hope to have it installed and fired up next week!  

Found out my skis are now ready to go after they had some issues transferring bindings and I had to buy new ones.  Time to sell the old ones and get out and use the new ones before my trip to CO in Feb!

I have an extremely positive outlook on things today for some reason.  It has been an amazing few days despite my workouts not going quite as planned, I will have a couple of heavy days leading into the weekend, but all will be well! 

Boo!!!! That is icky and sucks. So sorry!! Blech. Here's hoping the mole was nothing more than a mole and if it was something more that they took good margins.


Suzy -- GREAT news about Bob. Thanks for sharing! 

Good idea, Andy.

Thursday night between 8pm and 12am EST I intend to do somewhere  between 6 to 10 sets of 12 ounce curls. 
Picked up some Select 55 for tomorrow night.  It's pretty good in case you're wondering.
Go 'Bama (I don't like the SEC, but I like Texas less).

Nope, no daycare at the pool ~ I live on a military base.  I have a friend who is helping me out as much as she can but she is on the go ALL THE TIME so I'm just taking it in strides right now!

I have the same problem.  I've found that I keep using my left hand as well and my running stride/stance/everything changes so I really feel it at the end, no matter how short a run!  Oh well, we do what we have to do, right?!   Speaking of which, it'll be interesting to see how tomorrow goes...as long as it isn't raining, I plan on taking Sammi with me to the track so I can do speed work while she will have the whole field in the middle to run.  My friend has mentioned possibly coming with us so that will help cuz otherwise I foresee me running in the field (with/after Sammi) quite a bit myself!

The image of that just about made me fall off my chair laughing! I would try it if I thought she might actually stay IN the floatie!!

Suzy ~ anxious to see the finished product!   Also, that is great news about your friend!!!

Trina ~ I have to agree that aero bars are not something to stress over right now.  I just finished my first season and have I don't have any...however, I will admit that its way cool to blow by all those people with expensive tri bikes while I'm on my li'l ole road bike!   (But then again, I'm easily entertained!)

wonderful news!

Suzy that is great news!!!!!!!!!!!  Modern medicine is amazing.

And your bike looks sweet.  I'm so jealous.

I was thinking the same thing. If it was blue it could be a .."SMURFETTE BIKE"

Edited by Redknight 2010-01-07 9:23 AM

Suzy!!!! great to hear about your friend Bob and you are right I don't want to know how you know he can put his own pants on. That could just lead to an unending thread by some of the people here. I won't mention names but their intials might be Trevor and John .

Can't wait to see your bike all done. I'm jealous. I'm still riding my 30 year old Frankenstein and will be for this year as well. No new bike in the near future for me.

 

Edited by Redknight 2010-01-07 9:22 AM

Suzy- Sorry it took so long for you to get the bike.  I just wanted to take it out for one last spin !  She's a beauty.  Enjoy!





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I did my LAT test this AM on the treadmill. I can officially say that this is not a fun workout! Running at near max capacity for 30 minutes stinks! I got it done and have my HR number for the the last 20 minutes, run at a continuous 8 mph. (155 AVG HR). Now we'll work out my training zones from that.

Many of my training sessions are indeed fun. This one wasn't I had to play mental games with myself. When I wanted to stop or slow down I imagined I was at  the end of a race and was trying to sprint to the finish line. You know that adreniline boost you get when you are at that point in a race? We'll I was trying to leverage that feeling to get over the rough patches. It only worked a couple of times. I guess I can't fool myself too many times. Anyway I am glad it is done for now. I am sure I will have to repeat it in a couple of months.

Doug

Steve:

To quote ST: Your seat is too high! Also the electronic earpiece is against USAT rules. I am afraid you are going to be DQ'ed.

Doug

I just hope that your swim wave starts ahead of mine at Lonestar....That way You can't chick me on the bike!!

Man I do not know what I would do if my HR was that low!  I must just have a high HR while working out, my first marathon, I ran at nearly 180 bpm the whole thing.  I think I averaged 167 or so this past year.

I do the same type of mind games when doing tempo sets.  The other night I was doing a tempo run on the trainer, and felt pretty strong on the 8th one as I was crossing Kona finish line with Chrissie!

I am going to be a bit hypocritical here because I have not been fitted on my new bike yet, but the first thing I would ask if you have had a professional fit, could be that you have the seat in the wrong spot or an improper angle in general.  Possibly too aggressive of a drop between saddle and aero bars(if you use them?)

I have been in a similar situation with the Arione seat.  I just could not get it comfortable without going numb.  I made the switch to the Adamo Race seat. 
1 What version are you on? It could be that you just need more padding of the road, typhoon, or even century model(if the seat eliminated numbness, but causes sit bone discomfort after 4-500 miles)
2 I see 20 hours, how many miles?  Mine took a good 300 miles to get even adjusted properly and now tolerable for greater than 40 minutes. 
3 As relating to the fit. I worked on my angles first, and then more recently have done position/tilt together.  I had it very far forward, figured out fast that was not right as I was losing power in my legs.  I moved it back, and sat back more than I thought I should initially, and got much more comfortable on the seat.  The install guide says you should see part of the third crescent, I think I could almost see 2 the way i was first sitting.  Now there is just a little bit that shows up when I am on the bike and in aero bars

All of that said.  You may try to go to a LBS and get your sit bones measured and have a seat recommended for you, or take that info and find something online that will work well for you.  My sit bones seem to be just a bit wider than ideal for the Adamo, but it works.

The V-flow gets great reviews and I know their customer service is outstanding to get you on the right seat. 

Lastly, I always notice on the trainer I have more discomfort than I normally do on the road, I do not know why, but both numbness and pressure on my sit bones increased when I was on the trainer vs outside. 

If I still feel discomfort in a few more months, I may try the V-flow, especially if I plan on doing longer distances.