Training... by time or distance?

afguy11 — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:41:58 -0600

So I'm am trying to make my training plan for the upcoming season and am running into a bit of a issue. Should I make my training sessions based upon time or distance? I have always used distance to define the overall length of a session (say 25mi bike ride of 4mi run) and then time for any specific drills, intervals, etc present in that day's workout.

Fitness Coach Needed

dkhartung — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:10:29 -0600

I'm trying to help a friend find an appropriate fitness coach. I say fitness coach because we're not necessarily working towards completing a tri yet, but I thought the skill set of a tri coach might be appropriate. Here's the situation:

I BOUGHT A BIKE!!!

Crazyquick23 — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:25:26 -0600

Thank you to everyone on here who has helped me out trying to decide which bike to buy! It was a huge help.

Bike Case

wendyinminnie — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:14:55 -0600

Does anyone have a recommendation for a bike case brand or style?

I am thinking about a Serfas:

http://www.serfas.com/product_details.asp?ID=334

Feedback? Suggestions?

Opinion on this bike please

Warrior — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:43:48 -0600

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-GB/bikes/model/defy.advanced.1/4861/389...

I am wondering what the learned opinion is here about this bike?

Core I Volume II

gfd — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:57:11 -0600

The challenge is open to any and all. Participate and post as much or as little as you would like.

This time we are going back to basics. Core only, so any exercise that targets the abs, obliques, and lower back is what it is about. Make your own judgment as to the validity of your exercise.

Rules:
1. 100 reps = 1 point.
2. 1 minute of timed exercises(planks etc.) = 50 reps.

achilles tendonitis....maybe?

jtrimom — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:35:13 -0600

I think I may have a case of achilles tendinitis. and I say maybe b/c altho the pain is along the achilles tendon, it never got swollen, hot, tender, or anything all the reading I have done describes.

Ironman Training

tri_newbie23 — Fri, 08 May 2009 11:58:57 -0500

Ok So I am starting to get my training together, so after my race in a couple weeks, I can jump right into my next cycle.

I am going to try this training:

Training

Now As I look through this training. I don't see any strength. How should I incorporate this into my schedule?

Here is my race schedule:

May 16 - 5k

Garmin 500 or 310xt?

run123 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:45:36 -0600

Anybody using one? If so what are your thoughts? I just bought a new bike and am looking to get a computer and contemplating the 500, but, I'm also thinking about purchasing the 310xt as would be more versatile for triathlon. I have a Garmin 405, so, i could use it for bike and run (instead of 310xt), but like the fact the 310xt is waterproof.

Anyone tried the Cycleops Joule Yet?

cjhoffmn — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:58:36 -0600

I been thinking of a technology upgrade and wondering if anyone has had a chance to play with a joule yet?

Ironman Training Program Question re: weekend workouts

wendyinminnie — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:39:02 -0600

I am using the 36 week ironman training program on the website.

Is it typical to have the brick workout on Saturday's for a Sunday race?

Thanks!

2010 Ironman First Timers Club

TonisTri — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:05:25 -0600

Doing your first IM in 2010? Let's use this thread to:

1. Post weekly training plans
2. Post daily or weekly actual training
3. Discuss successes/set backs along the way
4. Motivate each other
5. Complain : )
6. Post anything you want related to training and competing in your first IM
7. All others welcome to join in if interested

Let's get started!

Ironman Cozumel

Dsurf — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:15:11 -0600

Anyone here race ironman cozumel in 2009, or planning on doing 2010? Im signed up for Nov. 28th 2010. Its my first full ironman. Im so stoked on it! Im looking for any feedback on the race, race specific tips, ect...

Thanks-
Travis

Louisville Lovin' the Hills 50k Race Report

chekmarks — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:30:31 -0600

To give you an idea of how hard this course is, Eric Grossman, a top ultrarunner, barely (if he did) broke 5 hours. He has run a ~5 hour 50 miler...

F/S Trek Equinox 7 60cm

Triguy98 — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:38:33 -0600

Casually looking for a buyer for my 2005 E7. I've ridden it quite a bit, but kept up on the maintenance. I am looking for a smaller frame, this is a large frame, and I have hit the limit for me to get lower on it.

Frame has some paint rubbed off from an older bike rack, but sound. Cleaned and waxed before every race.

Food Inc.

afguy11 — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:43:37 -0600

Just watched the movie Food Inc today. What an eye opener. Just curious what everyone else feels about the subject. I tend to take movies like this with a grain or two of salt but none the less still interesting.

What question do you have about exercise.

jnrice — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:30:25 -0600

Ok, so in my Exercise Phys class I need to do a research project. I'm to pick a question that I have and do journal research to pursue the answer. I'm thinking about either looking into heel strike or into the effects of cross training on injury prevention. Any other burning questions?

Ironwill

kidrah — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:49:32 -0600

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I'm slower than _. OR I'm so slow on the that___.

Amphibious Triton — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:34:25 -0600

OK here we go. Fill in the blanks and have fun.

HELP - bike fit advice needed, pic attached!

Mark Newman — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:26:09 -0600

HELP, I have a back pain on the left lower side which is linked to the groin muscle resulting in a knee ache after each ride.

I am a novice with triathlons and bike fitting. Any advice on the positioning would be great.

The bike frame is a 58 which is a little small for me but i am stuck with it!!!!!

Thanks for reading

Mark

learning to swim

elhewman — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:18:08 -0600

I have been a fairly competitive runner most my life but now in my early thirties I need less impact and the abilitiy to chase PR's in a new sport. Hence, I want to learn to swim competitively and compete in small triatholons. Problem#1, other than the dog paddle and aqua jogging I can't swim. I cannot even dive and am scared to try that flipping underwater and pushing of the wall thing.

treadmill or road??

ErinLosey — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:52:16 -0600

Hi All,
Ok some advice about training. so im shooting for a sprint length tri at the end of march. currently im doing all my training at the gym because i have yet to get a bike (still shopping for something affordable since im new to the sport). averaging 6 workouts per week: 2x swim 1200 meters total at various speeds, 2x bike for 15 mi, and 2x run for apx 3mi.

specialized secteur vs allez vs other similar bike?

advobwhite — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:23:31 -0600

okay guys, i've narrowed it down. there is 2 different roadie categories in specialized, competitive and endurance. knowing nothing about geometry, components etc and looking purely at a price range and looks, i'm looking at the secteur sport triple and the allez sport triple. any ideas/opinions about those? i am also going to LBS tomorrow morning to try it out/get fitted for one.

swimmer's hair... HELP!

ErinLosey — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:52:53 -0600

Hi,
Im new to this tri world and have a problem with keeping my hair healthy. 2 questions:
1. any ladies out there recommend a good cap for someone with long, thicker hair? i am having trouble finding one that doesnt slowly slip off and/or just allow my hair to get soaking wet anyways.

Energy Gel Strategies - Triathlon

kwmccasl — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 11:45:52 -0600

Hello Everyone,

Kinda new to the nutrition strategies so im hoping i can get a little help. I am looking at various energy gels. Gu gels have a high concentration of complex carbs and gels such as energice have a very high concentration of sugar

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