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Archive for July, 2008

Posted Jul. 31 2008

is 2 months between 2 ironman distance races too little time to recoup and improve on the 2nd one?

Message posted by: Michael P.
Is 2 months between 2 Ironman distance races too little time to recoup and improve on the second race? I wanted to get in 2 iron distance races in 2009 but i would ideally like 4 months between each to grow into the next one. i wish i signed …

Posted Jul. 29 2008

stolen bike-everyone read this

Message posted by: wayne a.
I left my bike against a glass front store for just a few moments and a man or woman jumped on it and away they went. I was probably in the store for less than two minutes. Everyone knows lock your bike. If you lock your bike still keep …

Posted Jul. 28 2008

tapering question

Message posted by: Josh L.
I have read a little bit on here about tapering the workouts the week or so before an event (Oly distance). When you taper, do you lower the overall distances, intensity, or both? How much do you typically lower it? Does it really have an effect?
Thanks
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sadly, looks like another death in the sport

Message posted by: Clyde W.
I raced NJ State yesterday and was going to post a race report, but seems insignificant when it looks like an(other) athlete didn’t make it out of the water.
It seems strange that they didn’t start looking for him until his fiancee notified officials that she couldn’t find him, just …

Posted Jul. 27 2008

longest ride on your bike trainer

Message posted by: susan C.
What is the longest (miles & time) you have done on your bike trainer? besides riding what do you do to not go out of your mind?
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Posted Jul. 25 2008

help me spend money!!

Message posted by: Suzanne S.
A few days ago I received a little “gift” of about $800, which was pretty exciting for me. So after giving it a few days thought and doing some calculations (because I am an aspiring accountant), I’ve decided to spend $500 of it on triathloning.
My first tri is …

Posted Jul. 22 2008

trigger point therapy?

Message posted by: marla p.
Have any of you tried these methods to get rid of your muscle problems? I was thinking of getting the kit for my plantars fasciitis problem.
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Posted Jul. 21 2008

colorado boulder peak oly rr

Message posted by: Adam R.
This was my first Oly distance and I felt prepared going into the race. Weather report had the temperatures into the high 90’s with little to no wind. Water temp was 76 degrees so the wetsuit debate was up for grabs. I decided to wear the …

Posted Jul. 09 2008

fueling the body

Message posted by: Hollon K.
Ok, I’m sure this has been on here many times, but I need some suggestions for energy and fuel. I absolutely cannot do gels, they gag me. Most energy bars are the same way. Cliff bars are like eating sawdust to me when Im working out. Chocolate is awful. …

Posted Jul. 05 2008

what is it?

Message posted by: Sarah B.
I should have bookmarked it! What is the web-site called that someone posted a few months back showing race results from all the races a person has done? I tried to do a search for the post with no luck.
Thx
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