http://triathlontraining.net Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:03:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Message posted by: Chad C. I just got a chuckle out of that Subject. But seriously, how do you practice mounting your bike barefooted? I've heard that I should find a golf course and practice on that soft grass. All of the golf courses here, in the desert, would ... http://triathlontraining.net/2008/08/20/barefoot-mounting-practice/ Message posted by: Kariss W. Does anybody know what the difference is between a base building workout and an interval workout? To view the rest of the post, please log-in to www.ontri.com http://triathlontraining.net/2008/08/20/base-building-vs-intervals/ Message posted by: Matthew D. My wife and I have decided to start training for a Triathlon as an incentive/goal for fitness and weight loss. I am 28 and a Chef, and she is 25 and a homemaker. I am an ex-Marine, and I suffered a Knee ... http://triathlontraining.net/2008/08/20/starting-training-4-me-and-my-wife/ Message posted by: Dan W. Are swim paddles and/or fins good to use in training? Are they really that useful? What are the benefits? Disadvantages? -------- Any advice/insight appreciated. To view the rest of the post, please log-in to www.ontri.com http://triathlontraining.net/2008/08/20/swim-accessories-advice-2/ Message posted by: Dan W. Are swim paddles and/or fins good to use in training? Are they really that useful? What are the benefits? Disadvantages? -------- Any advice/insight appreciated. To view the rest of the post, please log-in to www.ontri.com http://triathlontraining.net/2008/08/20/swim-accessories-advice/ Message posted by: Becky H. I wanted to get some feedback from other Ontriers that actually get to bike hills in their training, do you stand or gear up and pedal faster to get up hills? I asked this in another thread and decided to post it as a ... http://triathlontraining.net/2008/08/20/to-stand-or-not-to-stand/ Message posted by: Don N. The Olympic Triathlon concluded yesterday, after a very exciting Men's finish with Germany's Jan Frodeno edging out Canada's Simon Whitfield with a winning time of 1:48:53! Among the top finishers were Bronze Medalist Winner Bevan Docherty of New Zealand, 4th place Javier Francisco Gomez ... http://triathlontraining.net/2008/08/20/olympic-triathlon-beijing-2008-review/ Message posted by: Thomas M. Where would go to find inexpensive or free spinning workouts in podcast form? To view the rest of the post, please log-in to www.ontri.com http://triathlontraining.net/2008/08/19/spinning-workout-podcasts/ Message posted by: susan C. Ok so my best friend and I are camping @ Gunstock but we don't bring any food so we go to a little pizza/sandwich place not far from the campground to get a sandwich to go. We go inside and there are 2 tri ... http://triathlontraining.net/2008/08/19/chrissie-wellington-timberman/ Message posted by: Mike P. I have heard that they are using nitrogen gas for car tire to save gas etc. Does anyone know if there would be any advantage to use nitrogen gas on tubular or clincher tires? Will it harm the rubber on bike tires or tubes? Any ... http://triathlontraining.net/2008/08/19/nitrogen-gas-bike-tires/