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Cycle Ops makes great trainers. If money is not an object get a fluid trainer. A good one will run you about $230-$300. If you're looking to spend less then get a magnetic trainer. Difference between the two is the fluid is filled with an oil and fan. As the fan moves through the oil it heats the oil up and the resistance gets greater. It is also very quiet. The magnetic trainer uses magnets to provide the resistance. It's loud.

Unless you want to wear industrial noise blocking headphones while you ride stay away from wind or fan trainers. You have to shout to be heard over these things.

I got in my hour swim yesterday. Kicking and drills mostly, 2650 yards. And I'm restarting my swim lessons the first or second week of the new year.

Calories yesterday were 2573, which is ok. It seems to be the bear minimum I need to function and still have enough energy to train. Monday was 2544. Going to try to get in 18 miles on the tri bike this afternoon. that'll bring me to 2100 miles for the year.

Great job David!  We have used the Cyclops trainers in the past and like them.  I would recommend getting a trainer tire for your rear wheel.  Most regular road tires are not tough enough and the constant friction from the trainer may cause them to break apart.  Before I got my trainer tire, I totally ruined a tire and had little black pieces of rubber all over the wall behind my bike.

Today I am going to get the last 8 miles on the bike in and do that short .75 run.  Then going to spend New Years Eve with our friends in McKinney. Kind of an annual tradition.

Be safe everyone

Thank you for the advise. I had tried my brother-in-law's fluid one time and loved it. I think it was a cycle ops. I think that's the one I am gonna go for.

Got my work out in last night. My trainer really beat me up yesterday in my swim session but got some great technique pointers. 360 yards in 10 min. 6 sec. I know it sounds lame, but it is a new record for me. Also got a quick 15 min. bike ride done last night.

Went to the gym this morning because of the bad weather and new year's eve tonight (everything is closing early here tonight). Got a 20 min. run (1.8 miles) and swim (340 yards in 10 min. 12 sec.). Was a bit slower than yesterday, but I was a bit tired from last night's workout.

Today's goal achieved and tomorrow is a rest day (also a hangover day, LOL). Back to the workout regimen in the new year. So have a safe new year's eve and Happy New Year to everyone.

Hello everyone!   I'm back in town and have actually hit the gym the past two days.   Intervals in the pool yesterday and today was weight training.   Tomorrow there is a 5k I might do but it is SO windy right now that if it doesn't die down there's now way I'm running.  I was afraid it would blow my 32 pound 4-year old right off his feet!

Happy New Year!!!!

Morning all!  Any New Years Day workout plans?  We will do something.  Run is on the plan but may switch it for a bike if it warms up.

As of right now, I wish that I could log a nap as a workout.  Got home way too late and up early to take my mom to the airport.  I am going to be staying at her house the next 4 nights.  Her dog does not get along with our dogs so we cannot keep them togther.  She only lives a few miles away so at least I get to spend most time at my house.

Happy New Year folks!! 

I swam today...my coach is a hard-a$$; guess you got lucky. 

1000 yards, including some fist drill. 

Everyone have a great day. 

Trainer ride in the books.  Never did get a nap in today, and I really feel like I need one badly!

Night all

Whew, that was close. I slept most of the day, but got in some yoga and trainer time. Not really a "ride" but I was wearing bike shorts, sitting and pedalling.

My bike isn't sitting right in it, its a little wobbly (tried tightening it) and makes a clicking sound.   Need to get that figured out tomorrow.

1 day down, 30 to go, 2 mi. down, 115 to go!

Morning All,

It is so quiet in my office today.  That usually makes the day seem like it is going to go on forever.  It's going to ne sunny and 75 here today.  I may feel an illness coming on later today that I need to leave work for.  And the cure for it would be a nice long bike ride 

We have a 10K tomorrow and the low is only going to be 60.  Yeah for beaing able to wear shorts for a run in January!!  Realy though, the reason I like to do these runs at White Rock Lake is that my favorite breakfast place (Cafe Brazil) is right there so after the run, we go and have a great breakfast. (Sorry Haley...I know you love that place).

What's on tap for today?? 

Good morning everyone. I am getting so jealous right now reading about 70 degree weathers down south. Here it is about 14 degrees and we are supposed to get a snow storm later tonight - AGAIN. Can't wait for summer.

Well! I got my mini workout in this morning - 340+ yds. swim and a 30 min. bike ride on the stationary. My very first tri (mini sprint) is in 2 weeks, so trying to gear up for that. I am getting a little nervous about it though, especially after I found out some of the other folks in the tri are like champion swimmers and stuff. I look like a drowning rat when I am swimming. We'll see how it goes.

Hey all,

Kristen, as long as both are not "A" races, I think you are ok to do them both.  You will obviously be following a run focused program but you will have to fit some swims and bikes in there.  Which is first, the mary or the Oly?

Lina, don't worry about other people and what they can or cannot do. Run your race!

The nice thing about triathlon is this; unless you're a pro and need to win to put food on the table you only have to compete against yourself and your personal limitations. No one else matters. Have a great race and do your best!

Ran 6 miles outside today. 44 degrees with sweats and earmuffs isn't that bad. I also signed up for 3 of the 5 or 6 races I'm doing this year.

I ate too much yesterday. My 1600 calorie breakfast didn't start things off right and I was playing catch up all day. I cooked pancakes and sausages for the family. Who new 4 sausage links were 1000 calories?

I liked going with you guys and John. And the grilled cheese obviously. Anyway...its pretty cool here still, I don't like hearing about your 60 degrees and such.

Good workout for me today, I feel like I trained for about 4 hours...CrossFit and then yoga. I was going to get on the bike but my complete disregard for nutrition and hydration has knocked me flat on my butt. I'll probably be asleep by 9pm.

What I had today:
2 cups coffee (9am)
1 glass water (1pm)
2 clementines (2ish)
1 glass water
spicy vegetable soup (3pm)
egg salad sandwich + water (530pm)

Now, I'm trying to take in as much water as I can.

Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.