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I used the search on top of the page.  Nothing under race reports.  I also searched races and you are the only one signed up.  If you search for Leadman in all groups, some topics come up but they looked focused on the 250.  Hope this helps

2 hours of Tennis with my brother has me feeling good today!  We were challenged by a couple of local guys to a game of doubles (neither of us has ever played doubles)

We won!!!   8-6 in the tie-breaker!  

I ran in my first race today!!!!

A 5k, which I finished in 32:11, which is just perfect as I was aiming for a 10-11 mile/min pace.

HOWEVER, my neck/shoulder muscle has been bothering me lately, and I must have been tensing it while I ran, because as soon as I finished, I realized I could not turn my head at all!! I drove home in pain and it still hasn't let up.

I am happy with the race, but now I am off to take a muscle relaxant and hopefully a coma-nap will ensue.

Congrats on the race!  Relax that neck and recover now.

I got on the bike for the first time in maybe 3 months?  I think she missed me...

It was a bit discouraging.  Took me 10-15 minutes longer to finish my typical ride...  I'm a bit out of shape (at least s/b/r shape).  I figure 3-4 weeks to get it back though.

welcome back to the bike Kido!

This weekend, I spent it away with my wife and no kids!  We had a great time etng out without getting up to get the kids something and actually got to sleep in plast 8:15 AM!!!

I am out of town again till Wed, but I will be checking in throughout my trip.  Hold me accountiable to hitting the treadmill please!!!

Hi Everyone! Back from a week in the sun and surf. Had a great time with my hubby and now back to the world of tri .  Looks like everyone has been busy - way to go!

Goals for February: swim 20,000m; bike 165 miles; run/walk 60km (37 miles)

Been thinking about it for a while now, and I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on a cycleops Fluid² Trainer this weekend.  Anyone have some advice on anything extra I should pick up with it?  Been thinking...

1) Block for the front tire... should I get 2 to do climbs?

2) Mat to put under the trainer... I'll most likely be using it in the living room with hardwood floors, so that would probably be a good idea.

3) ???

Some suggest a fan to heep you a bit cooler.

My setup is a mat, then I cover it with old towels for those hard workouts when I'm dripping sweat.  No need to have that getting into the carpets or on the floors

As for the blocks, here in Vegas, we seem to get new phone books about twice a year (a waste to me), but I stack them up under my front wheel to get to the height I want.  It's not as nice as a block, but it was cheap!

It's nice to have a stool or chair next to the bike to put a water bottle or TV remote or phone on... 

I like... All very affordable suggestions.  Thank you!

YES! I set a PR for 1000 meters. Time was 18:10. It was a great workout, I was super happy with the swim. Then it was on to the bike.

Awesome ride right after the swim. I thought I was going to get a personal best on this ride but just didn't get it. Still a sweet ride, I felt great hit the hills hard. The standing for a minute every ten was painful toward the end legs were getting really tired I thought I was going to cramp up, but didn't happen. the ride was 21.5 miles with a time of 1:14, on rolling hills. I went up by Red Rocks if anyone knows were that is in Vegas.

Next!

Yep, that's right I ran a mile right off the bike. I was a bit slower than I'm use to but really, I just did a double brick! I was super charged when I was done, amazing feeling. But I will sleep well tonight!

I have hitting my nutrition just right this week and have lost 5 lbs! I am loving this. I just hope I can keep it up. Lets go get'em folks you can do it!

Way to go! Nice job!

Nutrition is going well...although i am still struggling a bit with proper fueling before long (1:30+) runs. The good news is I've lost 8 pounds since the beginning of January. The bad news is I'm traveling for work next week and fully anticipate taking a hit. The place I stay has a great gym (even a 25m lap pool) - it's controlling the food that is hard.

No big plans for this weekend, we're supposed to get around 5" of snow on Saturday. I hope to get a run in on Saturday and a nice long bike in on Sunday. How about you all?

Congratulations on the weight loss! I know first hand how difficult it is to eat properly while on the road but came up with a few little things to help me. Not sure if you will be able to do them or not but its worth a shot. I would go to a nearby grocery store and stock up on veggies, fruit, cheese strings and eggs. Most hotel rooms I have been to in the US have a microwave so I would just nuke some eggs for breakfast. Before lunch I would eat some veggies to fill up a bit in order to make smarter choices at the restaurant (usually had to eat with the client). Fruit and cheese string for a snack in the afternoon. Also brought my water bottle from home!

I found that getting "normal" on the meds has helped with the weight loss, but more importantly, realizing how many carbs I take in.  Most of my calories were coming from carbs.

So starting off by cutting back on sugar and flour, is a BIG start.  So no breads and pastas and "treats".  And it's a great beginning.

I suggest a food tracker that breaks it down for you into carbs/fat/protein.  Then you can see where the majority of your calories are coming from.

It is all on a trainer - it's the winter cycling plan on BT! It's put together by Jorge (I can't remember his last name). He has put together a winter cycling plan for the last four years - each one getting better and better - I can't recommend it enough. It seems like you have figured out what he coaches - going really all out three times a week (with at least 24 hours rest between each session) + a long ride is adequate to improve fitness in the winter. I have increased my average speed by .75mph each year. (Now - I am still slow - but I'll take what I can get!)

Link to the plan here - this is the one for RPE/HR, and there is another one for Power (if you have a power meter)