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 2010-06-21 5:33 AM in reply to: #2932863 |
Expert  1066   Raleigh |  Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed!cornfed - 2010-06-20 4:54 PM Nice Work!!BamaDC - 2010-06-19 7:41 AM cornfed - 2010-06-18 8:38 PM I'm running a 10-miler tomorrow morning. The weather forecast is low 90's, humid and it's in the city so there is a code orange air pollution warning. Great day for a race!! Kick some butt. I'm on baby duty tomorrow. Hopefully I can bang out a tempo ride. I did! I knocked almost 7 minutes of my PR which was on a flat course (which was rumored to be short) and this was anything but flat. Not only that but knocked almost 25 minutes off of my time from the same race last year! Here's my report. |
| 2010-06-21 12:07 PM in reply to: #2781196 |
Master 2372  | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! Mark, Question for you. I am considering buying a powetap (guy is advertising one here). Decent deal, good deal, avoid? Seemed like a decent deal to me, but I am no expert on these types of things. |
| 2010-06-21 1:37 PM in reply to: #2781196 |
Expert 1066 Raleigh | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! ooh!!! Wish i had one!!! |
| 2010-06-22 7:26 AM in reply to: #2934425 |
Master 2301 Rogersville, Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! sand101 - 2010-06-21 12:07 PM Mark, Question for you. I am considering buying a powetap (guy is advertising one here). Decent deal, good deal, avoid? Seemed like a decent deal to me, but I am no expert on these types of things. It doesn't include the headunit and no mention of a heart rate strap. The electronic pack(headunit/computer and heart rate strap) usually run around $290. If your up to spending an additonal 290 bucks then go for it. Or maybe you can luck out and find a computer on ebay. |
| 2010-06-22 9:04 AM in reply to: #2936003 |
Master 2372 | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! BamaDC - 2010-06-22 7:26 AM sand101 - 2010-06-21 12:07 PM Mark, Question for you. I am considering buying a powetap (guy is advertising one here). Decent deal, good deal, avoid? Seemed like a decent deal to me, but I am no expert on these types of things. It doesn't include the headunit and no mention of a heart rate strap. The electronic pack(headunit/computer and heart rate strap) usually run around $290. If your up to spending an additonal 290 bucks then go for it. Or maybe you can luck out and find a computer on ebay. Ok. Why would I need any of that if I had an ANT equipped Garmin (I have a 310XT)? HR strap - got it. Power can be captured with the Garmin (since it is wireless), correct? I feel like I'm missing something here. |
| 2010-06-22 9:07 AM in reply to: #2936206 |
Master 2301 Rogersville, Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! sand101 - 2010-06-22 9:04 AM BamaDC - 2010-06-22 7:26 AM sand101 - 2010-06-21 12:07 PM Mark, Question for you. I am considering buying a powetap (guy is advertising one here). Decent deal, good deal, avoid? Seemed like a decent deal to me, but I am no expert on these types of things. It doesn't include the headunit and no mention of a heart rate strap. The electronic pack(headunit/computer and heart rate strap) usually run around $290. If your up to spending an additonal 290 bucks then go for it. Or maybe you can luck out and find a computer on ebay. Ok. Why would I need any of that if I had an ANT equipped Garmin (I have a 310XT)? HR strap - got it. Power can be captured with the Garmin (since it is wireless), correct? I feel like I'm missing something here. My bad I forgot all about you having the 310. I say put in an offer. |
| 2010-06-23 1:42 PM in reply to: #2781196 |
Master 2301 Rogersville, Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! Well did you put in an offer? |
| 2010-06-23 8:30 PM in reply to: #2781196 |
Master 2301 Rogersville, Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! How is everyone's training going? My training has really fallen off since I moved into my new office. At least I'm still loosing weight. |
| 2010-06-23 8:43 PM in reply to: #2940234 |
Expert 1066 Raleigh | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! BamaDC - 2010-06-23 8:30 PM How is everyone's training going? My training has really fallen off since I moved into my new office. At least I'm still loosing weight. must be nice! I'm training my azz off, and I've gained a few. eating way to much. long swim workouts make me ravenous. Started my IM program a few weeks ago, and ramping up the volume quickly. |
| 2010-06-24 8:59 AM in reply to: #2940234 |
Extreme Veteran 1005 Sykesville | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! BamaDC - 2010-06-23 9:30 PM How is everyone's training going? My training has really fallen off since I moved into my new office. At least I'm still loosing weight. I'm pretty happy where I am right now. My log looks a little in consistent but I had to make some adjustments last week for the 10-miler and to get in a brick. I'm traveling for work so things are a little screwed up this week but I feel like I'm prepared for the race this weekend and am doing enough to maintain. I missed my weightloss goal so I need to get back on track with that. I was really dragging over the last few weeks as I started building up bike and swim volume. I started eating more so energy levels were back up. I'm feeling better with the volume so I need to make an effort to get back on track. My first tri is on Sunday, does anyone have any pointers? |
| 2010-06-24 11:59 AM in reply to: #2940270 |
Master 2301 Rogersville, Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! titeloops - 2010-06-23 8:43 PM BamaDC - 2010-06-23 8:30 PM How is everyone's training going? My training has really fallen off since I moved into my new office. At least I'm still loosing weight. must be nice! I'm training my azz off, and I've gained a few. eating way to much. long swim workouts make me ravenous. Started my IM program a few weeks ago, and ramping up the volume quickly. I ate like a teenager while training for IM. |
| 2010-06-24 2:50 PM in reply to: #2941440 |
Expert 1066 Raleigh | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! BamaDC - 2010-06-24 11:59 AM titeloops - 2010-06-23 8:43 PM BamaDC - 2010-06-23 8:30 PM How is everyone's training going? My training has really fallen off since I moved into my new office. At least I'm still loosing weight. must be nice! I'm training my azz off, and I've gained a few. eating way to much. long swim workouts make me ravenous. Started my IM program a few weeks ago, and ramping up the volume quickly. I ate like a teenager while training for IM. Long runs are what I'm really struggling with right now. Strange, casue I've always had very little problem with the runs as long as I stay healthy. I had a 9 miler planned for this morning and only managed 7. Think maybe it's the heat that's getting me. I'm gonna commit to getting in a long run for 3 weeks consistently, then a recovery week. Guess I'll try and add about 10% each week. I'd like to build to a 20 miler or 2 in before the IM. |
| 2010-06-24 2:57 PM in reply to: #2940909 |
Expert 1066 Raleigh | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! cornfed - 2010-06-24 8:59 AM BamaDC - 2010-06-23 9:30 PM How is everyone's training going? My training has really fallen off since I moved into my new office. At least I'm still loosing weight. I'm pretty happy where I am right now. My log looks a little in consistent but I had to make some adjustments last week for the 10-miler and to get in a brick. I'm traveling for work so things are a little screwed up this week but I feel like I'm prepared for the race this weekend and am doing enough to maintain. I missed my weightloss goal so I need to get back on track with that. I was really dragging over the last few weeks as I started building up bike and swim volume. I started eating more so energy levels were back up. I'm feeling better with the volume so I need to make an effort to get back on track. My first tri is on Sunday, does anyone have any pointers? Sprint? Oly? If it's a sprint, I suggest pushing hard from the start. I took it easy on my first and even 2nd race, and even though I was happy with my overall finish, I knew I left some time out there, and it pizzed me off. I wouldn't worry much about nutrition, maybe a gel on the bike, but it will prolly be hot, so hydrate on the bike so you don't have to worry much about it on the run. Also, don't be surprised if it takes a few miles to settle in on the bike. This was something I wasn't prepared for. My HR was thru the roof coming out of T1. Read somewhere it's due to going from horizontal to vertical when you come out of the water. The other thing that'll kill ya in a sprint is transition time. I thought mine were fast, until i saw the official splits. WAY SLOW. Slow transitions will really cost ya, cause you don't have that much time to make it up on the course. Ofcourse, the most important thing, at some point in time, make sure you are having fun!!! |
| 2010-06-24 4:24 PM in reply to: #2781196 |
Expert 1310 Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! BamaDC, Do you mind if I join in the mentor group? I think Sand101 and LostSheep would give me a decent rec... Edited by pilotzs 2010-06-24 4:37 PM |
| 2010-06-24 5:24 PM in reply to: #2942355 |
Master 2301 Rogersville, Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! pilotzs - 2010-06-24 4:24 PM BamaDC, Do you mind if I join in the mentor group? I think Sand101 and LostSheep would give me a decent rec... Welcome, we need some new blood in the group. |
| 2010-06-24 5:29 PM in reply to: #2942129 |
Master 2301 Rogersville, Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! titeloops - 2010-06-24 2:57 PM cornfed - 2010-06-24 8:59 AM BamaDC - 2010-06-23 9:30 PM How is everyone's training going? My training has really fallen off since I moved into my new office. At least I'm still loosing weight. I'm pretty happy where I am right now. My log looks a little in consistent but I had to make some adjustments last week for the 10-miler and to get in a brick. I'm traveling for work so things are a little screwed up this week but I feel like I'm prepared for the race this weekend and am doing enough to maintain. I missed my weightloss goal so I need to get back on track with that. I was really dragging over the last few weeks as I started building up bike and swim volume. I started eating more so energy levels were back up. I'm feeling better with the volume so I need to make an effort to get back on track. My first tri is on Sunday, does anyone have any pointers? Sprint? Oly? If it's a sprint, I suggest pushing hard from the start. I took it easy on my first and even 2nd race, and even though I was happy with my overall finish, I knew I left some time out there, and it pizzed me off. I wouldn't worry much about nutrition, maybe a gel on the bike, but it will prolly be hot, so hydrate on the bike so you don't have to worry much about it on the run. Also, don't be surprised if it takes a few miles to settle in on the bike. This was something I wasn't prepared for. My HR was thru the roof coming out of T1. Read somewhere it's due to going from horizontal to vertical when you come out of the water. The other thing that'll kill ya in a sprint is transition time. I thought mine were fast, until i saw the official splits. WAY SLOW. Slow transitions will really cost ya, cause you don't have that much time to make it up on the course. Ofcourse, the most important thing, at some point in time, make sure you are having fun!!! Transitions will kill you! |
| 2010-06-24 7:15 PM in reply to: #2942129 |
Extreme Veteran 1005 Sykesville | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! titeloops - 2010-06-24 3:57 PM cornfed - 2010-06-24 8:59 AM BamaDC - 2010-06-23 9:30 PM How is everyone's training going? My training has really fallen off since I moved into my new office. At least I'm still loosing weight. I'm pretty happy where I am right now. My log looks a little in consistent but I had to make some adjustments last week for the 10-miler and to get in a brick. I'm traveling for work so things are a little screwed up this week but I feel like I'm prepared for the race this weekend and am doing enough to maintain. I missed my weightloss goal so I need to get back on track with that. I was really dragging over the last few weeks as I started building up bike and swim volume. I started eating more so energy levels were back up. I'm feeling better with the volume so I need to make an effort to get back on track. My first tri is on Sunday, does anyone have any pointers? Sprint? Oly? If it's a sprint, I suggest pushing hard from the start. I took it easy on my first and even 2nd race, and even though I was happy with my overall finish, I knew I left some time out there, and it pizzed me off. I wouldn't worry much about nutrition, maybe a gel on the bike, but it will prolly be hot, so hydrate on the bike so you don't have to worry much about it on the run. Also, don't be surprised if it takes a few miles to settle in on the bike. This was something I wasn't prepared for. My HR was thru the roof coming out of T1. Read somewhere it's due to going from horizontal to vertical when you come out of the water. The other thing that'll kill ya in a sprint is transition time. I thought mine were fast, until i saw the official splits. WAY SLOW. Slow transitions will really cost ya, cause you don't have that much time to make it up on the course. Ofcourse, the most important thing, at some point in time, make sure you are having fun!!! It's a sprint. I wasn't really going to worry about nutrition. I thought about gel on the bike but we'll see. I'm planning to take it easy on the swim then push it on the bike. I know I could trash my run but I don't really care. It's a little longer than a 5k (3.4mi) so I'm hoping to get off the bike and just try to hang on. What do I need to worry about in transition? I'm not wearing a wetsuit so other than putting on my bike shoes and helmet do I need to worry about anything else in T1? I was thinking about leaving my HRM off because I don't want to worry about swimming with it or waste time putting it during transition. |
| 2010-06-24 8:37 PM in reply to: #2942611 |
Expert 1066 Raleigh | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! cornfed - 2010-06-24 7:15 PM titeloops - 2010-06-24 3:57 PM cornfed - 2010-06-24 8:59 AM BamaDC - 2010-06-23 9:30 PM How is everyone's training going? My training has really fallen off since I moved into my new office. At least I'm still loosing weight. I'm pretty happy where I am right now. My log looks a little in consistent but I had to make some adjustments last week for the 10-miler and to get in a brick. I'm traveling for work so things are a little screwed up this week but I feel like I'm prepared for the race this weekend and am doing enough to maintain. I missed my weightloss goal so I need to get back on track with that. I was really dragging over the last few weeks as I started building up bike and swim volume. I started eating more so energy levels were back up. I'm feeling better with the volume so I need to make an effort to get back on track. My first tri is on Sunday, does anyone have any pointers? Sprint? Oly? If it's a sprint, I suggest pushing hard from the start. I took it easy on my first and even 2nd race, and even though I was happy with my overall finish, I knew I left some time out there, and it pizzed me off. I wouldn't worry much about nutrition, maybe a gel on the bike, but it will prolly be hot, so hydrate on the bike so you don't have to worry much about it on the run. Also, don't be surprised if it takes a few miles to settle in on the bike. This was something I wasn't prepared for. My HR was thru the roof coming out of T1. Read somewhere it's due to going from horizontal to vertical when you come out of the water. The other thing that'll kill ya in a sprint is transition time. I thought mine were fast, until i saw the official splits. WAY SLOW. Slow transitions will really cost ya, cause you don't have that much time to make it up on the course. Ofcourse, the most important thing, at some point in time, make sure you are having fun!!! It's a sprint. I wasn't really going to worry about nutrition. I thought about gel on the bike but we'll see. I'm planning to take it easy on the swim then push it on the bike. I know I could trash my run but I don't really care. It's a little longer than a 5k (3.4mi) so I'm hoping to get off the bike and just try to hang on. What do I need to worry about in transition? I'm not wearing a wetsuit so other than putting on my bike shoes and helmet do I need to worry about anything else in T1? I was thinking about leaving my HRM off because I don't want to worry about swimming with it or waste time putting it during transition. I usually skip the HR monitor. It would be nice to have the data to crunch after the race, but it will def cost you time. T2 usually kills me cause I add socks. Also, I replaced my shoelaces with Yankz, and that saves lots of time. Edited by titeloops 2010-06-24 8:39 PM |
| 2010-06-24 8:41 PM in reply to: #2942463 |
Expert 1066 Raleigh | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! BamaDC - 2010-06-24 5:24 PM pilotzs - 2010-06-24 4:24 PM BamaDC, Do you mind if I join in the mentor group? I think Sand101 and LostSheep would give me a decent rec... Welcome, we need some new blood in the group. Howdy Jason! |
| 2010-06-24 10:09 PM in reply to: #2942463 |
Extreme Veteran 1005 Sykesville | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! BamaDC - 2010-06-24 6:24 PM pilotzs - 2010-06-24 4:24 PM BamaDC, Do you mind if I join in the mentor group? I think Sand101 and LostSheep would give me a decent rec... Welcome, we need some new blood in the group. Definitely, welcome aboard. |
| 2010-06-25 8:08 AM in reply to: #2942863 |
Expert 1310 Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! Thanks guys and gals. Good to meet everyone. |
| 2010-06-25 8:34 AM in reply to: #2942611 |
Expert 1310 Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! cornfed - 2010-06-24 7:15 PM titeloops - 2010-06-24 3:57 PM cornfed - 2010-06-24 8:59 AM BamaDC - 2010-06-23 9:30 PM How is everyone's training going? My training has really fallen off since I moved into my new office. At least I'm still loosing weight. I'm pretty happy where I am right now. My log looks a little in consistent but I had to make some adjustments last week for the 10-miler and to get in a brick. I'm traveling for work so things are a little screwed up this week but I feel like I'm prepared for the race this weekend and am doing enough to maintain. I missed my weightloss goal so I need to get back on track with that. I was really dragging over the last few weeks as I started building up bike and swim volume. I started eating more so energy levels were back up. I'm feeling better with the volume so I need to make an effort to get back on track. My first tri is on Sunday, does anyone have any pointers? Sprint? Oly? If it's a sprint, I suggest pushing hard from the start. I took it easy on my first and even 2nd race, and even though I was happy with my overall finish, I knew I left some time out there, and it pizzed me off. I wouldn't worry much about nutrition, maybe a gel on the bike, but it will prolly be hot, so hydrate on the bike so you don't have to worry much about it on the run. Also, don't be surprised if it takes a few miles to settle in on the bike. This was something I wasn't prepared for. My HR was thru the roof coming out of T1. Read somewhere it's due to going from horizontal to vertical when you come out of the water. The other thing that'll kill ya in a sprint is transition time. I thought mine were fast, until i saw the official splits. WAY SLOW. Slow transitions will really cost ya, cause you don't have that much time to make it up on the course. Ofcourse, the most important thing, at some point in time, make sure you are having fun!!! It's a sprint. I wasn't really going to worry about nutrition. I thought about gel on the bike but we'll see. I'm planning to take it easy on the swim then push it on the bike. I know I could trash my run but I don't really care. It's a little longer than a 5k (3.4mi) so I'm hoping to get off the bike and just try to hang on. What do I need to worry about in transition? I'm not wearing a wetsuit so other than putting on my bike shoes and helmet do I need to worry about anything else in T1? I was thinking about leaving my HRM off because I don't want to worry about swimming with it or waste time putting it during transition. Is this your first sprint? Looks like you have a pretty good run from your logs. You probably will not need much nutrition. For a sprint (depending on the distance, heat & humidity), i've been taking a bottle of water and bottle of sports drink on the bike, and I've carried a gel with me. Then i just use the water on the run. I didn't pace well on the bike in my first sprint this year, went out too hard and died on the hot run. I didn't take in enough fluid or a gel on the bike either, which made me feel pretty bad on the run portion. My next sprint, I pretty much drank both bottles and actually took a gel on the bike. It worked out better, but I don't believe I was hydrated properly in the days leading up, as the run was still very difficult, but I felt better on the run overall, even with the heat. As far as T1...Keep it simple. I have my bike helmet & sunglasses on my aero bars. I come in, put on my shoes, put on my sunglasses, strap on my helmet and I'm off. In T2, I come in, take off my helmet, slide off my bike shoes, slip on my run shoes, hat, grab my race belt and I'm off. My transitions could be better, but i'm a slow runner out of the swim with my HR up. As far as the HRM, I wear mine. I left it behind on the first tri this year and I actually missed it. I wear the strap on the swim and it's never bothered me. I have the garmin 305, so I keep my unit on the bike in T1, so it's already ready to go when I get on the bike. In T2, I just transition it to my wrist. It's worked out pretty well, haven't had any issues with it. Either way, you would probably be fine. One less thing to worry about in transition. |
| 2010-06-25 8:36 AM in reply to: #2942740 |
Extreme Veteran 1005 Sykesville | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! They just posted the swim wave start times. My wave (M30-34) is between the 30-34 women and M50-54/Clydesdale waves. That seems weird... |
| 2010-06-25 12:06 PM in reply to: #2943270 |
Expert 1310 Alabama | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! cornfed - 2010-06-25 8:36 AM They just posted the swim wave start times. My wave (M30-34) is between the 30-34 women and M50-54/Clydesdale waves. That seems weird... that does seem a bit strange. They are sending the 30-34 women before the men? |
| 2010-06-25 5:20 PM in reply to: #2943920 |
Expert 1066 Raleigh | Subject: RE: BamaDC's mentor group is Closed! pilotzs - 2010-06-25 12:06 PM cornfed - 2010-06-25 8:36 AM They just posted the swim wave start times. My wave (M30-34) is between the 30-34 women and M50-54/Clydesdale waves. That seems weird... that does seem a bit strange. They are sending the 30-34 women before the men? My last race was that way. We started behind the women. Some of those ladies got plowed when we caught em. I managed not to totally swim over any of them, but definitely gave a few of them a scare. Not sure what the RD was thinking. |
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