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Re: Worth upgrading to Zipp wheels?

guest — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:20:39 GMT

If you have the money, they are absolutely worth it. Where minutes matter in longer races, seconds matter in sprints - no matter the distance they are faster.

Go with the 808/disc.

Re: Decisions on events for 2011

guest — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:27:34 GMT

Rev3 puts on great races. I'd highly recommend them. Great support, great course, not sure about S.C., but the others are at parks so the family has stuff to do, better swag than most races - Yes worth it.

Its also an hour closer to your house than choice 2, so you are saving 2 hours of your time (plus gas) for the extra $100. Seems worth it to me if you assume the races are the same. (no idea about the other, so I can't comment)

Go to rev3.com and look at p/y races to compare times.

Re: Can anyone help me with this??

guest — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:05:33 GMT

I'd say its an accomplishment. Did he complete an Ironman? - no, but still an accomplishment.

But the bigger question - why does he care what you think and why do you care?

Re: New to Tri's looking for any and all advice

guest — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 01:39:36 GMT

to find races: www.trifind.com

to find a decent free program: www.beginnertriathlete.com/

bike and swim as much as you can. SLOWLY build up your running.

new helmet (make sure it meets the safety standards), goggles, running shoes, bike and tri-shorts and the "key" items. All else will only enhance the experience, but can get expensive.

4 to 5 months should be fine depending on where your starting from.

Re: Time between races?

guest — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 01:30:45 GMT

Do both. You will be fine. The total time for the shorter one will most likely be about the same (or less) that your training rides for the longer one. 5k run also does not take much to recover from.

Re: How long should it take/ How long is too slow?

guest — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:18:56 GMT

Your swim seems very slow. Look at the prior year results of the race to get a better feel for the specific race.

Fast would be Sub 10, Sub 30, Sub 18 and somewhere between 2 & 2:30 is the back of the pack, so work on the swim and you should be fine.

Re: Tri Shorts???

guest — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:05:43 GMT

2008 or 2009 Louis Garneau Shark - I think the 2010 model is called elite. Expensive, but very nice.

Re: New York City Triathlon

guest — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:41:15 GMT

If you are a pro or elite - its a race, otherwise its an event. I raced elite last year (3'rd group off) and despite the weather (thunderstorms that caused ponds on the road) had a great time. However, my age group had yet to start when I was coming into T2 and the Northbound side of the West side highway looked like 5:00 on Friday but with bikes instead of cars. If you can't race elite or don't car about the race and want an event - go for it. However, if your looking for an age group race - don't count on it.

Historically USAT members could register on Oct 31 and regular registration open at 12:01 Nov 1.

Re: Newbie (But got bit by the tri-bug!) Bike questions!

guest — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:16:25 GMT

I'd get your breaks and shifter fixed and ride what you own. Hopefully its the correct size. Craigslist is your best bet, but I highly doubt you will get much of an upgrade with a $500 budget and you will definitely not get a new one. (tri or road) for $500. Save the $500 add $1,000 next year and then you can get into a low end tri-bike.

Sorry for the negative honesty.

Re: What is the consensus on recovery drinks?

guest — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:04:59 GMT

I go with water or Gatorade after a s/b/r and then a Wild Turkey on the rocks or 2 at night. Recovery is all about sleep.