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Posted Jan. 19 2010

training partners

Message posted by: keith g.
I was wondering whether most of you guys trained on your own or if you had training partners. If you don’t have a partner how do you stay motivated to continue everyday.
thanks in advance
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android app is in the store

Message posted by: Jonny F.
We just published version 1.0 of the Android app. For those who have an Android phone, check it out. We would welcome feedback and if it gets traction like the iPhone app, we will add a bunch more features. iPhone 3 is in the works now. …

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ironman nutrition study

Message posted by: Nicole R.
I am in need of some assistance from Ironman veterans. My name is Nikki and I’m a graduate student at East Carolina University. I’m working on my research project to complete my Masters degree in Nutrition. I have combined my interest in nutrition with my passon for triathlon.
The title …

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armstrong considering kona ironman

Message posted by: Donovan N.
Lance is talking about triathlon while Down Under for the Tour of Australia. He says he’ll do Kona once he’s done with le Tour de France. What do you think, Kona 2011 or 2012?
Not satisfied with his remarkable comeback to top-level cycling, 38-year-old Lance Armstrong has targeted the 2011 …

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high milage/volume thanks

Message posted by: Connaire F.
Thanks to eveyone who chatted on my 100 mile a week post. I find on the feed back I get to be very thoughtful, and with good points. Its great to have folks from all over share your thoughts and pains with. I find the volume …

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basic secrets to remember

Message posted by: Richard P.
1 – discipline:
You must ensure the majority of weekly time is spent in zone 1,
even during the height of your season. It takes time to build and
maintain fitness. It should feel easy doing so.
2 – focus:
You must do interval training with a clear objective, no more than
20-30% of weekly …

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what’s your addiction?

Message posted by: Bernie R.
Ok folks…I’ll just come out and say it; I’m an addict. It started a little while back, a few months or so. I saw a friend doing it and I tried it. Now, even if I try to resist, it’s too powerful; I just have to have one. I …

Posted Jan. 16 2010

barb-q

Message posted by: Connaire F.
Nothing sucks more then not eating all day before your big workout, and a mile into you pass a chicken Barb Q. ( On my top ten foods list) All I could think about was that fire house chicken, and how good it would be. The …

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marthas vineyard 20 miler

Message posted by: Amanda D.
Anyone doing the MV20 on Feb 13? I need advice on transportation (like do I need to take my vehicle across the ferry, or does the ferry land anywhere near the start, and is there a hotel nearby?), lodging, etc. Also, what’s the course like? I’ve …

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100 mile weeks not so bad now that i’m older

Message posted by: Connaire F.
I was wondering if I was going to die this month, when I 1st looked at my training plan. I hadn’t run 100 mile weeks in over 10 ten yeas. but they aren’t as bad as I remember when I was in college. Do we get tougher and …