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Archive for January, 2009

Posted Jan. 23 2009

fwiw horsham pa rotary ride this sunday 4/26

Message posted by: joe h.
sorry for the interruption just race pimping again.
a group ride this sunday in horsham w/ ‘rolling terrain’. I’m in for the 35 mile ride then a 3 mile run afterwards
http://www.horshamrotary.org/index.cfm?display=pages&pageid=3540&sub=k
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first 10k

Message posted by: Maureen S.
I’m running my first 10K on Saturday. Any suggestions for day-before nutrition?
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first event q

Message posted by: chris d.
Hi all,
There is a 10mile run event near me on March 15. I am averaging 3 or 4 fourish mile runs per week (only for the past few weeks). I am slow, but having fun and would like to have a race as a goal. Does this seem doable? …

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allergy to workout!

Message posted by: Sasha C.
Obviously not that, but something weird is going on, and I’m wondering if anyone has experienced this. I’ve been in a new country for 5 months, and trying to get fit, running, biking and swimming, as well as a very intense circuit thing I’ve been doing in the …

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st. anthony's swim practice ow today??

Message posted by: abe m.
The stairs are up, was thinking about doing an OW swim practice after work today about 5:45-6ish. Anyone know if that’s okay to use the stairs? Anyone want to practice??
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new tri bike – upgrade suggestions

Message posted by: jeff g.
I do not have all the money in the world expecially after purchasing the bike but I would like suggestions on worthwhile upgrades and what order I should do those in.
Current Set Up:
Crankset TruVativ Rouleur GXP w/ Integrated Spindle, 7075 CNC 39/53T Chainring
Bottom Bracket TruVativ GXP exterior …

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u.k ignored

Message posted by: stewart c.
It seems that the ontri website is aimed at USA,Canada,Australia and NZ so what about the UK. I know our weather is crap and we have to swim in wetsuits in the height of the summer but we do have the largest triathlon in the world right through london. …

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returning plodder

Message posted by: Ruth W.
Just back this weekend after two months of none exercise! Great to be back in the saddle. My first Olympic distance tri is in 16 weeks and I still hope I have time to give it my best shot. Coming back from a bad virus and …

Posted Jan. 22 2009

doubting the training plan

Message posted by: Jannah .
Has anyone tried the Ontri Half Ironman (free) training plan? I’m entering the third week of it, this will be my first HIM.
I am questioning the LONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGG swims, this early in the game and the exceedingly short runs. Does anyone know if this plan …

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washing your tri suit

Message posted by: Susie L.
Hey everyone
How are you washing your tri-suits? The label on mine says do not use detergent but to wash in soap? What, like hand soap? Maybe it is the lingo that’s confusing me but I have no idea how to wash it. So far, I …