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Posted Dec. 18 2009

training between now and jan 4

Message posted by: Kim W.
So our swim club just finished swimming until Jan 4, and I am torn on what to do for training over the next 2 weeks….
Option 1: Stick with my weekly 2 each of swim/bike/run plus 2-3 weight workouts, or:
Option 2: Focus more on weight training and just do 1 …

Posted Dec. 17 2009

why am i slower?

headdesk

Posted Dec. 16 2009

say hello to a dead man

Message posted by: Jim K.
They ganged up on me; wife and kids, and monster-in-law donated the frequent flier miles, so:
Registration/ confirmation ID: 1289588
Name: Jim Kagiliery
Event: IRONMAN France – Nice Triathlon
Category: Amateur
Start Date: 27/06/2010 – 00:00
Now what? How do I train for thousands of feet of climbing in the Alps in flat ol’ …

Posted Dec. 15 2009

the platinum phantom

Message posted by: Erin H.
Hey Ontrier’s! I wanted to let you all know that I got an early Christmas present yesterday… You must go here to see!!
http://erinssbrreports.blogspot.com/2009/12/as-lance-says-its-not-about-bike.html
Merry Christmas! Big Hugs to all of you!
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Posted Dec. 14 2009

monday humor: classic triathlon excuses

Message posted by: Ryan K.
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/5749137/
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Posted

drills drills drills

Message posted by: Jim K.
I’m committed to gaining a little ‘free’ speed this offseason by improving my form in all 3 disciplines….going to dedicate at least 20-25% of my workouts to drills. Fist drills and bi-lateral breathing in the pool really seem to help, and I did my first cycle of one-legged and …

Posted

fed up with food

Message posted by: Lori S.
I am having some health issues in which food is either getting stuck in my throat or irritating my throat. Yes, I have seen a doctor and have a scope scheduled for Dec. 22nd. However, in the meantime, even foods such as pasta and cantaloupe are causing …

Posted Dec. 13 2009

strength training reps?

Message posted by: Marjan K.
Guys I need some help on the numbers and type of reps to do for endurance strength training. So I looked all over the place for good information and asked a couple of trainers in my gym and I have as many answers as i have asked people and …

Posted

shipping your bike

Message posted by: john m.
I have flown with my bike to many races but have never shipped a bike via services like UPS or Fed-X. Does anyone have any experience with this? Do you ship the bike in your case or do you box the case? Can you lock the case or must …

Posted Dec. 12 2009

velodromes are the biz!

Message posted by: ian d.
WOW!
First ever track session tonight – and I can only say – I WANT MORE!
I am not by nature a speed freak at all.. but bloody hell there is something about fixies on a tight track that just wants you to go FAST!!!
didds
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