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Archive for April, 2008

Posted Apr. 30 2008

swimmer’s snorkel

Message posted by: Hailey D.
I consider myself to be a decent swimmer…just not very fond of the water. I am always looking for a way to make it a little easier and of course…perfect my form.
I was a little emabarrased to pull out my snorkel out of my tri bag and train …

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wetsuits

Message posted by: Bryan S.
I am training for my first triathlon (Chicago) and will be doing the Olympic distance first time out. I have run many marathons and bike frequently but the swim will be my weakest part. Up until I started training, I was a poor swimmer (at best) but …

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bike training advise

Message posted by: Kevin M.
I have been doing triathlons for years, but have never really trained on the bike. I have registered for my first 1/2 Ironman this year and decided I had better put some miles in on my bike. created a training plan off this site. Unfortunately, …

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help i need advice

Message posted by: susan C.
I know this is an expensive sport and I accept that but trying to book a flight for 2 from boston to hawaii is expensive!!!!! BOHICA….the cheapest I found last week was 722.00 per person (should have booked)…NOW prices are up to anywhere fom $825-1100!!!! what a ripoff…between the …

Posted Apr. 29 2008

mens health forums vs. ontri

Message posted by: John O.
I had to share this from last night.
When I first started losing weight I was on the Mens Health Forums asking questions and learning stuff. I guess I can’t knock it too much because I did learn about nutrition and exercise as far as weight loss, but now …

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women’s biking shorts

Message posted by: Susan D.
I finally got a good pair of Pearl Izumi biking shorts. After using them I was disappointed because the padding made the pressure in the front part of my crotch really uncomfortable while I was riding. Are there any shorts out there that don’t do that? …

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swim drills

Message posted by: John O.
I think I do this every year, but forget some of them from year to year. If someone gets bored and has time, will you post some swim drills to do? Example catch up drill, fingertip drill, etc. I’m going to start swimming again…haha.
To …

Posted Apr. 28 2008

proud of my wife

Message posted by: Adam D.
I just had a say how proud I am of my wife. Since we were married about 2 1/2 years ago she had no interest whatsoever in triathlon training or racing. She was a tennis player in college and hated any type of endurance sports. After …

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best way to travel with a tri bike

Message posted by: Adam D.
We are moving to up-state New York this week for a new job that I found out about just 2 weeks ago. I already signed up for a tri in June here in Utah and am thinking about flying back to race but I am not sure the …

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volunteering

Message posted by: Robin C.
Ironman Louisville is practically in my backyard and I want to volunteer to help at the race. Any suggestions on what I should do? I am anxious to see as much as I can and can help race day and the day before. Any of you iron people and …