30 Days of Running

gfd — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:19:50 -0500

Preface:
As with all the "challenges" presented in the recent past, participate as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. The more that are involved the more motivating and fun it becomes.

Possible Goals:
To run as much as possible in the month of November.
To run as least 1 mile or 1 kilometer for 30 days straight.

Is riding a bike trainer as bad as running on a treadmill?

overcome — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:45:10 -0600

I ran about a mile on the treadmill today and it was terrible. I am thinking about trying to get a trainer for this winter and I was wondering if riding on a trainer is as bad. Any input would be great.

Seatpost Help

bentri09 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:48:30 -0600

I plan to do the majority of my Ironman Training on a Niner jet 9 racing mountain bike (full suspension) I live in northern Minnesota and there isn't many places to take the road bike plus the jet nine is just a fun bike to cruise in. I was hoping to get the Niner geometry similar to that of a tri bike. I was looking at a seatpost made by profile design called the fast forward.

Need a new garmin watch

silverchair — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:29:00 -0600

Hello,
I need a new HRM. I want to get a Garmin, HRM GPS watch.

I would be looking for one that doesnt clip off to go on a bike, i dont need it to do that.
It needs to hold different HR zone exercises like a polar.
Tell me my Instant Speed.

What would be the cheapest Garmin to meet these requirements?

Thanks

First day of Ironman Training!

KellyW — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:48:36 -0600

I've been swimming,biking, running all summer and fall, but today is my first day of the Trifuel 36-week Ironman plan and I'm just so psyched to be starting this journey. Just wanted to share the excitement and say hi to all of you who will be putting in the miles this winter! Good luck and happy training to all of you!

overpacking the bike for Ironman

IthinkIcan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:48:46 -0600

So I just finished packing for IMAZ and my inventory looks scary. I think the biggest thing is that I'm trying to over prepare for the bike and have to accept that it's a gamble.

Marathons Vs. Crossfit Debate

gfd — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:34:57 -0600

Out of respect for Groovy Jen, let's bring the heated debate to a thread of its own.

Need a New Bike Helmet

DannoE — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:33:51 -0600

Hey guys,

I need a new helmet. Been riding and tri'ing for two years, and I've just got one, which I also use for commuting. To say the least, it's bleached out looking--and not at all aero. I mean, I like the sun visor and all, but it's time to move up a little.

Ironman 70.3 Clearwater Drafting Coverage and Survey

triNick — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:01:34 -0600

Hey guys,

I just posted an article on trijuice about the drafting issues in Clearwater.

I also posted a quick 6 question, Yes or No survey. I think we have a few past or current Clearwater participants here. Would you mind participating. Help us and the WTC see what's going on by participating:

Ironman 70.3 Clearwater Drafting Coverage and Survey

Deaths at Detroit Marathon

beads1985 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:47:01 -0500

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/21330675/detail.html

Shin Splints

Elise — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:01:54 -0500

I have had shin splints on and off for the last six months. I have tried everything to get rid of them--icing my leg, not runnings for weeks, massaging it. Does anyone have any other suggestions on how to get rid of shin splints? I just signed up for the California 70.3 next April but if I don't get rid of the shin splints I won't be able to run 13 miles. Thanks!

50 Days of Core VII

gfd — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:59:23 -0600

Round 7 (Starting Date is Monday, November 9)

This one will bring us full circle. A full year of core for some.

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

The Dead Horse Thread

jwillia852 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:12:21 -0600

As the triathlon season is now done for some, I have come up with a few questions that I know have been asked before... many times... but since the content has been so entertaining lately I figured I'd start a new one :-) AND... I know everyone is different, but lets just say I am you... what would you do...

Shin Splints

Belinda Coates — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:08:00 -0600

I get shin splints on the odd occasion, its so weird I can run most days and be pain free. But every now and then they annoy me. I can ignore the pain when I do get them running, just hate the pain I am in when I stop. Whats the best method on dealing with this, whilst running and in recovery ?

Question for the Ladies

swimmer52 — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:28:20 -0500

Ok, so it's been about 6 weeks since my last period. I've also started training at higher intensities and racing since then. No I'm not pregnant.

Ironman Support/Fan Question

jrs961 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:29 -0600

My parents are about to race in their first Ironman. I am signed up to volunteer, and plan to be their sherpa... Any advice or thoughts on how to make their life better? Anything anyone did for you either during or after your Ironman race that made the event more special?
Ideas are appreciated! Thanks!

Hello from Portugal

Mamacats — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:34:10 -0600

Hello Members,

Recently my son has moved to his own apartment and I am closing down my cattery of fifteen years. Before moving to this lovely country I was a restaurant co-owner and a marathon runner completing New York and Washington. I love bike riding to the point of doing the Shore to Shore MS ride of 170 miles, both years ago.

transition question

Cduzy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:12:45 -0600

I am doing my first tri next week Sunday. It is an indoor tri 10 min swim, 10 min transition, 20 bike, 5 min transition 15 min run. I’m using this as a practice before the real deal in summer. I am wondering how the transitions work since it is going to be indoors?

Training

tri_newbie23 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:58:09 -0600

Ok So I decided I am going to train this winter for a olympic Tri in May. I also want to do a half marathon the week before the tri. Is this a bad thing or a good thing?

Is it bad to train for both a tri and a marathon?

If you were bionic...

snail_male — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:55:53 -0600

... and could replace just one body part (or matched set) (Hey! Keep it G-rated!) in order to have an easier time finishing longer tris, what would it be?

As I extend my distances, I've gone from worrying about my knees to hassles with my big fat clown feet. Hard to get a good fit in bike shoes or even running shoes, and parts are starting to get tender & squished.

Marathon suggestions for first timers?

groovyjen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:46:12 -0600

What are some good races to look at for first timers? Considering Disney. This would be for Fall / Winter 2010.

Volunteer Advice

jenez_world — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:11:01 -0600

I am to be a volunteer at the Ironman Western Australia (Busselton) - in transition for the swim to bike leg. I am new at sprint triathlons (about 10) and other than watching Ironman events on TV I have never been to a live event. I was a Bike Marshall at the World LD and the main requirement was cheering everyone on which I think I achieved :).

Nautica South Beach Tri

YNOTRUN — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:31:02 -0600

Any suggestions, information, etc for this race in April 2010?

MUCH appreciated!!

Training in Hawaii

Belinda Coates — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:19:33 -0600

Going to be in Hawaii from the 31-5 January if anyone wants to do some training together, I wont be at me peak as I would have been snow boarding for 5 weeks before that. Not the best race prep for then a Triathlon that I have 3 weeks after I get back from Hawaii, so any help would be greatly appreciated. I have also never been there before so cant wait !

Cross Training?

TriAu — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:19:33 -0600

Hopefully this does not qualify for the 'dead horse' forum, but I will post anyway. Seeing how it is the 'off season' does anyone do anything to mix up their training?

Recent posts

30 Days of Running

Is riding a bike trainer as bad as running on a treadmill?

Seatpost Help

Need a new garmin watch

First day of Ironman Training!

overpacking the bike for Ironman

Marathons Vs. Crossfit Debate

Need a New Bike Helmet

Ironman 70.3 Clearwater Drafting Coverage and Survey

Deaths at Detroit Marathon

Shin Splints

50 Days of Core VII

The Dead Horse Thread

Shin Splints

Question for the Ladies

Ironman Support/Fan Question

Hello from Portugal

transition question

Training

If you were bionic...

Marathon suggestions for first timers?

Volunteer Advice

Nautica South Beach Tri

Training in Hawaii

Cross Training?