Message posted by: Susan C.
Ok I really need to stop using my head to soften my fall. Helmets are expensive!!. I was doing a sprint triathlon on Sunday and feeling great! The swim was shortened due to fog and weather. Got out of the water and onto the bike. Roads were a little …

Message posted by: Maureen S.
I’m an Athena and proud of it! 5′11″ Tall and 170 pounds.
Here’s my issue: I’ve been training for several months, did my first spring tri in early june (did pretty well, I think) and doing another one on July 11. I’m training harder than …

Message posted by: Chris L.
FOLKS,
Those of you close to the Madison Wisconsin area. My tri club is hosting the 4th annual Epic Ride. The following are the details. It is a great time. Please join us. There is no cost. Our sponsors provide the support for the ride.
Don’t forget …

Message posted by: jerry s.
I am here in Denver CO on vacation. It is awesome! We are staying in the downtown area about 5 min from the Pepsi center. Does anyone know of any community centers, public pools that allow lap swimming?Are the lakes to cold to swim in without …

Message posted by: Sarah W.
HI everyone,
Finally decided to try to do an open water swim (as opposed to my normal pool swims) as my first triathlon is in 7 weeks. Wow. The ice just went off the lake 4 weeks ago and let’s just say it’s freakin’ cold. …

Message posted by: Stacey U.
As I was lying in bed today in complete pain from what is being assumed is a herniated disc (MRI schedule for tomorrow), Im reading the new issue of Triathlete magazine (depressing because I cant do anything but…). I came across an article on sacroiliac joint syndrome, which …

Message posted by: Suzanne C.
My Ironman adventure began in June, 2008 when my brother found himself smack dab in the midst of a mid-life crisis and the cure was…. you guessed it, completing an Ironman. He called giving me the song and dance about how ‘awesome’ it would be to do an …

Message posted by: Dan W.
In looking over past races, and the previous results for races to come later this season, I realize that I lose 1.5-3.5 minutes per race in transition times alone (vs those that are at/near the top of my AG).
That seems like a wasted opportunity on my part.
I’d like to …

Message posted by: Tim H.
With the numerous training guides and logs either that cost or are free, how important is using a coach to achieve finishing an Ironman?
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Message posted by: Jon G.
OK. Have tried about everything I can think of for my stomach. Not sure what else to try. Anyone have a favorite drink or food to eat while running / riding long for ironman training? I’ve tried gatorade, accelorade, water, infinite, heed, other… and eaten …