pain in toes

jtrimom — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:04:34 -0500

I have noticed on my last few long rides (50-100 mi) that my 2 big toes get extremely painful. I am not sure if it is because of the extreme heat I am riding and maybe my feet are swelling, or if I need new shoes (they are about 1year and half old), or I am just riding longer and this was bound to happen with the distance?!

Any thoughts, ideas, remedies?

thanks in advance

Circle Swimming and Lane Jumping (it works)

jnrice — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:58:14 -0500

I was reading the lap swim etiquette and the subject of circle swimming came up and how you can't split lanes with more than two, how to pass, if you are allowed to pass mid lap etc.

check this out, the pool that I swim at does something I haven't seen at any other pools (haven't been to that many pools though.

Weekend training

Sniper100 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:58:21 -0500

Just looking for some general thoughts. Have you guys gotten better results with doing a long bike on Sat with the long run on Sun or the other way around? I like to to a short run after the long bike and a short bike before the long run but I'm trying to decide which way to schedule the long sessions in preparation for my next race.

TdF thread (* SPOILERS *)

jonovision_man — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:56:15 -0500

Figure we should have a spot for people watching the race to talk about it! :)

Lance looked good, until everyone else went. Contador is sharp, going to be tough to claim the #1 status from him.

jono

Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island

dollfin04 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:15:13 -0500

1 week to go til my first half! Got my new shark suit...which I love! My bike is at the shop getting checked over and getting decked out with some new bar end tape! Who else is doing this race?

In my down time I plan

Quincyceltic — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:51:18 -0500

So when I am not training or working or looking at Tri sites or buying things for tri I am looking ahead. Next season will be my first season doing HIM so how many should I schedule. I figure two would be good seeing as I am getting married next July so don't want to make my life any harder than it needs to be. Any thoughts?

swim training

jarhead — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:34:16 -0500

I would consider myself a strong, but slow swimmer. I used to be fast, back when I was younger and lighter. I just completed my first HIM and my swim time was around 46 minutes. I was hoping for a sub 40 at most. I started my swim training about 1 year ago. Since that time I have seen improvements in my swim endurance, stamina, and breathing in the water.

Dizzy/nauseous after open water swim

Artemis — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:56:12 -0500

I noticed after my last two open water practice swims I've been horribly nauseated and dizzy. And it doesn't go away after I get out of the water - I swam this morning at about 9:00, and at 3:00, I'm still feeling sick. I tend to suffer from bad motion sickness, is that what is causing this?

50 Days of Core Part 4

gfd — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:44:57 -0500

Round 4
Core through the race season and summer should be a challenge. As always, everyone is welcome to participate as much as or as little as you would like.

Rules:
1. 100 reps = 1 point.
2. 1 minute of timed exercises(planks etc.) = 50 reps.
3. Core specific exercises only. Abs, obliques, lower back.
4. Begin May 26 and End July 14 (The 14th counts for total pts).

TdF Thread (No Spoilers Please)

gfd — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:08:07 -0500

It starts this Saturday, so here is a thread to discuss anything and everything Tour related.

No radio ear-pieces allowed this year. How is this going to effect the race?

Who can challenge Cavendish for the Green Jersey? No McCewen or Boonen this year.

Can Astana grab 2 podium spots?

Will Cadel Evans get some help in the mountains this year?

Water Aerobics Rant

bgreinke — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:18:41 -0500

So I felt the need to vent after my wonderful experience at the pool this afternoon. I was nearly done with my swim set (only a 300 yd cool-down remaining) when it appeared that a water aerobics class was about to take over the pool (24 hr fitness for those who are wondering).

women's trisuit question

maggiemeans — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:35:51 -0500

I saw the other post about tri suits but i need some more help.
This will be my first tri suit purchase...
i have tried on a one piece from 2XU and the legs were to big and the top too gapping at the sides of the breasts..

for sale - ultegra 9 speed cassette and helium fuel belt

kaolelo — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:22:50 -0500

i've got an ultegra 9 speed cassette and helium fuel belt (4 bottles) that i'd like to sell. $50 + shipping (probably 10) for both, or 20 for the fuel belt and 40 for the cassette. i have pictures if you are interested. thanks.

kawika

Knee Pain...again!!!

runjkt — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:02:01 -0500

I have been running about 5 miles a day since January. About a month ago my knee started hurting so bad during a run that I had to walk the rest of the way. Went home and took some ibuprofen. Went to the Dr. Still HURTS. Someone suggest MRI. Is that really worth the cost. What should I do before shucking out the bucks?

Interval training

dduerde — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:13:07 -0500

how much base mileage should do before throwing intervals into the mix?

How fast should I be in a swim?

Warrior — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:27:20 -0500

I am wondering about the speed of swim specifically and the speed over all. I am 41 I don't reckon I am ever going to win a Iron Man. I am still working on a base to get training.
How fast should 50meters take me in the pool ? I varied between 1:28 and 1:14 paying attention to form and not sprinting, if it has to be maintained over nearly 4 km what pace do you guys have?

Blue seventy Pointzero3 Orca RS1

Danielcr — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:52:20 -0500

Hello Members:

I am looking for a good swimskin for OW events (5k-10K). I like the Blueseventy Pointzero3 and Orca RS1. I normally swim in warm water and hot sun.

Is it possible to become overheating using those swimskins ??

Do you have experience with Pointzero3 and Orca RS1, which one do yo prefer ??

Do they made of neoprene ?

Thanks very much for your advices

Regards, Daniel

My Buffalo Springs RR

watrbg2 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:39:53 -0500

I was in Lubbock last weekend to race at Buffalo Springs. My training has gone very well this year and I thinking with a good race and a little luck that I might be able to grab one of the coveted Kona slots. But sometimes things don't go as planned...

Pre-Race Nutrition

Tri_Kev — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:59:10 -0500

My first HIM is a week away and was wondering if anyone had any tips on nutrition for the week leading into the race, especially things to avoid.

lubricate a valve?

tri-ac — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:12:51 -0500

the valve on my tire tube is sticking enough that it's overcoming the force of the pump and the pump-head gasket is failing to keep the air in

is it sensible to try to lubricate the valve on the tube?
if so, what do i use? will chain lube work?

thanks up front!

too many options for tires, help.

jnrice — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:45:16 -0600

I hate tire shopping. It's not that I hate shopping for gear, in fact I find bike shopping to be overall fun. Tires... hate them. There are too many options and we've all had a bad experience with a set of tires that seem to get a flat every time you go out for a ride. That being said, are there any good, comprehensive tire reviews out there?

tapering?

chatttowntri — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:03:57 -0500

i am currently training for a 70.3 race but next weekend i am doing an olympic distance race. how much should i taper from my regular scheduled training week ?

thanks for your imput

2009/Q2 Complete: Post your training log, race results

TriSooner — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:10:38 -0500

If you'd like to play along, post your second quarter 2009 training log and race results. If you use the TriFuel log, open your log, "View a log entry summary for the last 3 Months," and post your totals:

Swim: 19,300m in <6 hours (1:48 per 100m)
Bike: 531 miles in 30 hours, 17.7mph avg
Run: 224 miles in 33 hours, 8:56 pace (it's the heat!)
LIft: 14 hours
Total: 84 hours

Cadence Display on Forerunner 305

hwangnyc — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:38:10 -0500

Hi Everyone,

Anyone Have an idea how to get cycling cadence displayed on the Forerunner 305?

Thanks

Henry

Terrible Swim Start

3things — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:50:03 -0500

I did my first two tri's ever this year - one Olympic and one Sprint - for both events I had some serious anxiety issues during the first part of the swim (say 200-400 yards). I couldn't get into any kind of groove and I could barely catch my breath and felt like I was flailing around. Eventually I settled down, but it took quite a while and I burned a ton of energy in the process.

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