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Posted Aug. 26 2010

timex global trainer

Message posted by: John R.
Has anyone reviewed this yet? Anyone willing to switch from Garmin?
I have been a fan of Timex for as long as I can remember but it’s only been about the pace and the HR until now…
It’s on my wish list, but need to hear some “real” reviews first.
http://www.timexironman.com/Products/Global_Trainer_GPS.htm
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ot (way)

Message posted by: Sasha C.
The New York Times on line this morning has short films of women’s tennis players hitting balls in slow motion. While on one level the films can be seen as beautiful displays of the gracefulness of these athletes, on another they seem practically pornographic. (I watched them twice, …

Posted Aug. 25 2010

scared of the water

Message posted by: Rachel J.
I am doing my first sprint triathlon in September which is literally right in my back yard. The problem is that I am scared of the water. The body of water here is called the ‘Sound’ (dark, brackish water). I have never been able to go into the sound …

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elastic quick laces and him distance

Message posted by: David S.
I have been doing oly distance with quick laces for my running shoes. Just read that those laces are not generally recommended for half and full ironman distances. I was wondering how many folks use quick laces for the half distance and how many don’t. I’m doing the half …

Posted Aug. 24 2010

training partner in central connecticut

Message posted by: Michael D.
Hello,
I’m new to triathlons and would like to find a training partner or two in the Hartford area. Anyone interested?
Thanks,
Mike
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doing my first olympic, nervous about the swim

Message posted by: Terrese T.
I am doing my first olympic tri in 3 weeks. I have done several sprints and I have trained for this olympic. I am suddenly very nervous about the swim. My previous sprints I have finished in decent times on the swims and I have done …

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another timberman rr

Message posted by: jenn b.
Thought I’d contribute a short report since I rarely do so.
Swim-Race started at 7:00 and I was in the last wave(women 35-39), we were all wondering what we had done to deserve that. Water was a bit choppy, but nice thing about being in the last …

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another timberman rr

Message posted by: jenn b.
Thought I’d contribute a short report since I rarely do so.
Swim-Race started at 7:00 and I was in the last wave(women 35-39), we were all wondering what we had done to deserve that. Water was a bit choppy, but nice thing about being in the last …

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xterra wetsuit sale

Message posted by: Karen L.
For those of you who might not have gotten the email, Xterra has Vortex 3 (sleeveless or full) and Vector Pro X2 (full)50% off and free shipping. Coupon code is Summer.
Happy shopping!
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warm-ups (openwater races)

Message posted by: ian d.
so … how do y’all warm-up pre-race?
I’ve read all the stuff about warming up in revese order with a run, then a bike (turbo maybe) then a short swim… but how does that work in reality?
By the time I;ll have done my run and bike and then …