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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=163228&posts=1&start=1 RR done. Can't say enough about how awesome this race venue is, if you have a chance to do one of Keith's races I highly recommend them. My kids made it through 2 8hr + days there and had a great time. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() SSMinnow - 2009-06-08 3:34 PM I need input from the group in two areas: 1. I have a road bike and while I used the drops a lot yesterday, I am wondering if it is worth getting aerobars installed? I want to be fast..... ![]() 2. Talk to me about how to ingest calories on the bike? I swear anything I take down gives me stomach issues. My fav beverage, Infinit failed me yesterday and I barely drank anything. Gels make me want to puke, Heed and Perpetum are awful and Gatorade contains HFCS and I never do that. Do you think it is possible to take in something like Carb Pro which is straight carbs and use electrolyte tabs like Success or Endurolytes to supplement the sodium, etc? Suzy Suzy, I rode my first season on a road bike with aerobars. I had a tri fit done on the bike so everything was set up properly. My aeroness on the bike was no where near what it is on my tri bike but it was still better than nothing at all. Stability wise, from best to worst, Road bike, Road Bike with aero bars, Tri-bike. I highly recommend them if you are going to stick with the road bike until they make a decent tri bike for the wee folk ![]() Try out a few pair on the bike to see which ones you like, I had the Syntace C2's and thought they worked really well for my road bike. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I swam 1600 yds. this AM. No matter what I do I cannot beat 7:40 for 400 yds.! Consequently, I have begun to increase my weekly distance. I am shooting for 6000 yds./ week. Wanted to do 2000 today, but managed the 1600. I figure that I have been working on techniquefor a while now, but probably have neglected developing enough shoulder, arm and back strength. I am hoping the increased distance will show some results. I intend to continue working on technique during the 3 swims/week. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() dalessit - 2009-06-09 6:17 AM HAHA try not to compare yourself to Sindabal, he has the most aero fit of anyone out there, not many can ride that way and live to tell about it. CAUTION: DEFENSIVE MODE KICKING IN....I have a 'friend' who swam his 1st OWS this weekend. He swam VERY wide to the first buoy. I know for a fact that he did not do that on purpose!! HASorry for the sporadic updates all. We have had quite a long weekend, just got back in town last night. Got up at 4:30 both Saturday and Sunday, then got up around 8:00 on Monday to drive back 10 hrs. Wife finished her first HIM in just about 7 hrs. Not quite as fast as she would have liked but she finished. It would not have been my choice for my first half, there are some serious hills, in the Olympic I only rode 19.7mph and was in the low 180's out of almost 1000 people, so it was not a PR type bike course and the run course featured some of the same hills. Her first Marathon was Baltimore which has some serious hills also, she is a glutton for punishment I suppose. For me I placed myself in the very back of my wave because I had no idea how my swim was going to turn out, so probably wasted 30 seconds or more there, then something amazing happened, I caught back up to the pack and passed people. I was really worried about my suit as I still haven't had a good swim in any wetsuit where my shoulders just didn't get burned out after about 500M, but I tried something in a practice swim on Thursday where on my pull I didn't pull all the way back to my hip, I stopped about 3/4 of the way down and while probably not quite as fast it didn't tire my arms out. I swam from Buoy to Buoy, actualy swimming very straight, no idea why people were 100yards wide, why swim further when you don't have to? I pulled up quite a few times to make sure I was going the right direction because when I would breathe I saw people really far away and figured I was the one off course, but they were. Got kicked in the head, ran into some back strokers (felt for them because usually that is me), had people swim perpindicular to me, etc and got out of the water in 30:55, could have easily broken 30:00 if I would have just put myself in the middle of the pack, will do that next time. I will put up my RR here in a few, but was super psyched about my swim, that was what I was most worried about and I smoked it. Haven't had a chance to read posts for a few days so I will shut up for now and catch back up. ![]() Your wife sounds like she wears the pants in that family! She's doing the tough HIM's and marathons and hubby is worried about his shoulders hurting a bit in the wetsuit. You know we still love you! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TrevorC - 2009-06-09 10:19 AM dalessit - 2009-06-09 6:17 AM HAHA try not to compare yourself to Sindabal, he has the most aero fit of anyone out there, not many can ride that way and live to tell about it. CAUTION: DEFENSIVE MODE KICKING IN....I have a 'friend' who swam his 1st OWS this weekend. He swam VERY wide to the first buoy. I know for a fact that he did not do that on purpose!! HASorry for the sporadic updates all. We have had quite a long weekend, just got back in town last night. Got up at 4:30 both Saturday and Sunday, then got up around 8:00 on Monday to drive back 10 hrs. Wife finished her first HIM in just about 7 hrs. Not quite as fast as she would have liked but she finished. It would not have been my choice for my first half, there are some serious hills, in the Olympic I only rode 19.7mph and was in the low 180's out of almost 1000 people, so it was not a PR type bike course and the run course featured some of the same hills. Her first Marathon was Baltimore which has some serious hills also, she is a glutton for punishment I suppose. For me I placed myself in the very back of my wave because I had no idea how my swim was going to turn out, so probably wasted 30 seconds or more there, then something amazing happened, I caught back up to the pack and passed people. I was really worried about my suit as I still haven't had a good swim in any wetsuit where my shoulders just didn't get burned out after about 500M, but I tried something in a practice swim on Thursday where on my pull I didn't pull all the way back to my hip, I stopped about 3/4 of the way down and while probably not quite as fast it didn't tire my arms out. I swam from Buoy to Buoy, actualy swimming very straight, no idea why people were 100yards wide, why swim further when you don't have to? I pulled up quite a few times to make sure I was going the right direction because when I would breathe I saw people really far away and figured I was the one off course, but they were. Got kicked in the head, ran into some back strokers (felt for them because usually that is me), had people swim perpindicular to me, etc and got out of the water in 30:55, could have easily broken 30:00 if I would have just put myself in the middle of the pack, will do that next time. I will put up my RR here in a few, but was super psyched about my swim, that was what I was most worried about and I smoked it. Haven't had a chance to read posts for a few days so I will shut up for now and catch back up. ![]() Your wife sounds like she wears the pants in that family! She's doing the tough HIM's and marathons and hubby is worried about his shoulders hurting a bit in the wetsuit. You know we still love you! I'm comfortable with that. I do understand not swimming straight, been there done that, but they were really far away from the buoys the whole way around the course, probably swam 2000M instead of 1500, lol I like to swim as little as possible so I make sure every 3 strokes I look up. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'll let everyone in on my secret but I need some creative help. My husband and I decided we are going to do a Full Ironman in November as a 2 man relay. I'll do the swim and run while he bikes. Chet, I'll see ya at Beach 2 Battleship! So here is the favor/request. The only reason we haven't officially registered yet is b/c we don't have a cool team name. During my swim last night I was thinking about it and joked we should be team WTF. Anyone have any good ideas? PLEASE HELP - I HAVE TO REGISTER SOON!!!! |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() tahrens - 2009-06-09 8:28 AM I'll let everyone in on my secret but I need some creative help. My husband and I decided we are going to do a Full Ironman in November as a 2 man relay. I'll do the swim and run while he bikes. Chet, I'll see ya at Beach 2 Battleship! So here is the favor/request. The only reason we haven't officially registered yet is b/c we don't have a cool team name. During my swim last night I was thinking about it and joked we should be team WTF. Anyone have any good ideas? PLEASE HELP - I HAVE TO REGISTER SOON!!!! what's hubbies name again? |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TrevorC - 2009-06-09 10:30 AM tahrens - 2009-06-09 8:28 AM I'll let everyone in on my secret but I need some creative help. My husband and I decided we are going to do a Full Ironman in November as a 2 man relay. I'll do the swim and run while he bikes. Chet, I'll see ya at Beach 2 Battleship! So here is the favor/request. The only reason we haven't officially registered yet is b/c we don't have a cool team name. During my swim last night I was thinking about it and joked we should be team WTF. Anyone have any good ideas? PLEASE HELP - I HAVE TO REGISTER SOON!!!! what's hubbies name again? Doug |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() tahrens - 2009-06-09 8:34 AM TrevorC - 2009-06-09 10:30 AM tahrens - 2009-06-09 8:28 AM I'll let everyone in on my secret but I need some creative help. My husband and I decided we are going to do a Full Ironman in November as a 2 man relay. I'll do the swim and run while he bikes. Chet, I'll see ya at Beach 2 Battleship! So here is the favor/request. The only reason we haven't officially registered yet is b/c we don't have a cool team name. During my swim last night I was thinking about it and joked we should be team WTF. Anyone have any good ideas? PLEASE HELP - I HAVE TO REGISTER SOON!!!! what's hubbies name again? Doug Ok I've got three so far: " T to the D" -- nice and hip. Kids dig that hip hop. " I think I just peed myself" -- self-explanatory "Pee-Pee and the Quads" - that one actually made me laugh out loud. He'd have fun explaining that one to others at the race. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() what model tire is on your bike? |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Piggy back Trevor... "PP and Quadzilla" The Wookies! The wookie call can be your victory cry! Meet the Fockers Sofa Kings The Beer View Mirrors and my personal favorite... "Wii not FIT" Edited by swbkrun 2009-06-09 10:14 AM |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Team "1/3 Shy of a Load" Team "2 out 3 ain't Bad" Team "Warm Wetsuit" Team Pasty White (Since Doug wont take off his T-shirt!) Team Farmer's Tan! Edited by DougRob 2009-06-09 10:27 AM |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() We had a radio station up here running these fake advertisments....for a place called "Sofa King" It was a riot. They would get peoples feedback on the store...."I really enjoyed shopping there. Sofa King good." |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() tahrens - 2009-06-09 7:28 AM I'll let everyone in on my secret but I need some creative help. My husband and I decided we are going to do a Full Ironman in November as a 2 man relay. I'll do the swim and run while he bikes. Chet, I'll see ya at Beach 2 Battleship! So here is the favor/request. The only reason we haven't officially registered yet is b/c we don't have a cool team name. During my swim last night I was thinking about it and joked we should be team WTF. Anyone have any good ideas? PLEASE HELP - I HAVE TO REGISTER SOON!!!! I'm not sure you fully grasp the concept of a relay Team Names: Meet the SavagesQuadzilla and the Seaweed MonsterWait - how far??
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() cadmus - 2009-06-09 8:21 AM tahrens - 2009-06-09 7:28 AM I'll let everyone in on my secret but I need some creative help. My husband and I decided we are going to do a Full Ironman in November as a 2 man relay. I'll do the swim and run while he bikes. Chet, I'll see ya at Beach 2 Battleship! So here is the favor/request. The only reason we haven't officially registered yet is b/c we don't have a cool team name. During my swim last night I was thinking about it and joked we should be team WTF. Anyone have any good ideas? PLEASE HELP - I HAVE TO REGISTER SOON!!!! I'm not sure you fully grasp the concept of a relay Team Names: Meet the SavagesQuadzilla and the Seaweed MonsterWait - how far??
I dig the last 2... And I FORGOT ABOUT THE SEAWEED MONSTER.... TRACY care to tell the rest of the group about your first ows race? And I am sure you still have the picture somewhere... TIME TO SHARE! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() swbkrun - 2009-06-09 11:45 AM cadmus - 2009-06-09 8:21 AM tahrens - 2009-06-09 7:28 AM I'll let everyone in on my secret but I need some creative help. My husband and I decided we are going to do a Full Ironman in November as a 2 man relay. I'll do the swim and run while he bikes. Chet, I'll see ya at Beach 2 Battleship! So here is the favor/request. The only reason we haven't officially registered yet is b/c we don't have a cool team name. During my swim last night I was thinking about it and joked we should be team WTF. Anyone have any good ideas? PLEASE HELP - I HAVE TO REGISTER SOON!!!! I'm not sure you fully grasp the concept of a relay Team Names: Meet the SavagesQuadzilla and the Seaweed MonsterWait - how far??
I dig the last 2... And I FORGOT ABOUT THE SEAWEED MONSTER.... TRACY care to tell the rest of the group about your first ows race? And I am sure you still have the picture somewhere... TIME TO SHARE! Oh yes, the Seaweed Monster. How could I forget. This was my first OWS and I had heard stories of how much seaweed was in this particular lake. Me being the baby that I am I was scared of it before the race. So Murphy's law would have it turn into a jungle of sea weed where I was literally pulling up handfuls of the stuff with every stroke. Here is an portion of my race report describing the situation. The photo was my leaving the water as I had picked off most of the seaweed. Good times. FIRST OWS EVER!!! and it wasn't bad at all. Jumping off the dock into the water was icky, we landed in on a soft feather-bed of slimy algae. Some people chose to stand in it verses treading water, but not me. YUCK. There were some floating broken hydrilla branches floating around....... The last 200 meters were a jungle of hydrilla. I must have looked like a monster from the seaweed lagoon when I exited the water. I had it wrapped around my neck, stuck in my goggles and watch, down my top, just everywhere. No matter what I tried, I couldn't get away from it and eventually had to laugh. Here I was afraid of "slimy stuff" touching me and now I was wrapped in it!! I'm glad I could laugh and not freak out! Overall I was extremely pleased with my swim. (seaweed monster.bmp) Attachments ---------------- seaweed monster.bmp (69KB - 15 downloads) |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() tahrens - 2009-06-09 9:34 AM TrevorC - 2009-06-09 10:30 AM tahrens - 2009-06-09 8:28 AM I'll let everyone in on my secret but I need some creative help. My husband and I decided we are going to do a Full Ironman in November as a 2 man relay. I'll do the swim and run while he bikes. Chet, I'll see ya at Beach 2 Battleship! So here is the favor/request. The only reason we haven't officially registered yet is b/c we don't have a cool team name. During my swim last night I was thinking about it and joked we should be team WTF. Anyone have any good ideas? PLEASE HELP - I HAVE TO REGISTER SOON!!!! what's hubbies name again? Doug Hey Tracy Give me some time, but here are some ideas. I always think team names should be positive and benefit based, but that's just me! What can I say, I'm in marketing!. 1. Fast Finish 2. Fast Legs 3. Adrenaline Rush 4. Long and Gone (or Long Gone) 5. SBR Gone Wild Suzy |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() swbkrun - 2009-06-09 11:45 AM cadmus - 2009-06-09 8:21 AM tahrens - 2009-06-09 7:28 AM I'll let everyone in on my secret but I need some creative help. My husband and I decided we are going to do a Full Ironman in November as a 2 man relay. I'll do the swim and run while he bikes. Chet, I'll see ya at Beach 2 Battleship! So here is the favor/request. The only reason we haven't officially registered yet is b/c we don't have a cool team name. During my swim last night I was thinking about it and joked we should be team WTF. Anyone have any good ideas? PLEASE HELP - I HAVE TO REGISTER SOON!!!! I'm not sure you fully grasp the concept of a relay Team Names: Meet the SavagesQuadzilla and the Seaweed MonsterWait - how far??
I dig the last 2... And I FORGOT ABOUT THE SEAWEED MONSTER.... TRACY care to tell the rest of the group about your first ows race? And I am sure you still have the picture somewhere... TIME TO SHARE! how about: Beauty and the Beast Mr and Mrs Fast We're no Beach Enjoying the View? |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() swbkrun - 2009-06-08 1:35 PM Roni, just sprint the 1st 5k of Boise, and log it! ![]() ![]() That would also be a great cool down! 5k sprint the next day, before a nice long drive! and Steve will run it with you |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Redknight - 2009-06-09 9:52 AM swbkrun - 2009-06-08 1:35 PM Roni, just sprint the 1st 5k of Boise, and log it! ![]() ![]() That would also be a great cool down! 5k sprint the next day, before a nice long drive! and Steve will run it with you You bet I will! WE SWBKRUNMG'S stick together.... |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Holly is back and alive...but injured. Everyone go send her some love And thanks for all the name ideas. Some of those are really clever. I'll talk it over with the big man and let you know what we decide. You guys are awesome! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() tahrens - 2009-06-09 9:28 AM I'll let everyone in on my secret but I need some creative help. My husband and I decided we are going to do a Full Ironman in November as a 2 man relay. I'll do the swim and run while he bikes. Chet, I'll see ya at Beach 2 Battleship! So here is the favor/request. The only reason we haven't officially registered yet is b/c we don't have a cool team name. During my swim last night I was thinking about it and joked we should be team WTF. Anyone have any good ideas? PLEASE HELP - I HAVE TO REGISTER SOON!!!! Why not "Apex" - it is where you're from and it does mean the top.... |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() tahrens - 2009-06-07 7:34 AM Look up a fellow BT'er named KEYONE (you can find her link on my log in my friends list). She is a big time racers here in Wake Co. and has raced both Duke and Pinehurst several times. Read her race reports. She also organizes OWSing groups out of Jordan. If you are interested I can give you the info on that. Yes, please send me the info on the OWS in lake Jordan. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I am trying to catch up after a crazy busy weekend. All I can say is we have a group of awesome racers!! Congrats to everyone who raced this weekend and kicked but! I can finally say that I am racing this weekend. A Sprint which was my first ever when I did it last year! I am hoping to better my time, but what with being sick, I will be okay if I don't! I have my new wheels on my bike, with a brand new cassette (thanks for the advice Steve), and I am ready to go!! Keep up the good work everyone! Karen |
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