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Re: How important is a USAT sanctioned event?

guest — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:50:17 GMT

Including the above, sanctioned events contribute to your ranking among other members in USAT. It's kind of cool to see where you come among your age group in the country.

Re: Bra with a trisuit??

guest — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:47:39 GMT

I wear a tri 'bikini-style' top underneath my tri suits to keep the girls in. I have a TYR maxback and 2XU Comp (my favorite). I like the 2XU a little more because there is little/no chafing and the cut is a little higher on top, so when I start running I know I won't have wardrobe malfunction. Also, I only say tri-specific because the wicking is better and less chafing. I will even wear my tri tops on my training workouts because of comfort.

Re: Neck pain after Biking -- Help?

guest — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:24:52 GMT

Have you had a proper bike fitting? Your seat could be too far back making your torso stretch a little more, putting to much stress on shoulders, arms, back. Call your LBS to line you up properly.

Re: What are Triathlon Half tops called

guest — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 02:58:42 GMT

Singlet or go to kiwamitri.com, look under "manta", it's exactly what you're talking about.

Re: Silverman Triathlon

guest — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:46:31 GMT

Thanks Ken for the post, I am experiencing some post-race Silverman blues. This was my second year competing, the first being unsuccessful due to sickness, and I am happy to report I finished this year. Frank and Meg put on a great race, can't wait to tackle it again next year.

Re: Road bike/Tri bike, Aerobar fear??? Help please

guest — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:23:11 GMT

If you don't want to fork over the dough before you try aero, you could opt for some aero bar clips-ons for your bike? Or test out a demo at your local bike shop. I upgraded to a tri bike this year (specialized transition) and I love it. It took only a couple days to get used to aero, and to me, it looked a lot more intimidating than what it was.

On a side note, my first tri was the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon, it's a great race for an oly. If I was still in the Chicago area, I would definitely consider this race to be a mainstay on my calendar.

Re: Daily diet for triathletes

guest — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:28:05 GMT

Pick up the book "Racing Weight" It just came out this year from one of the writers of Triathlete magazine, good advice, there are a few recipes in it too...I think you'll enjoy it.

Re: eating problems--help pleeeaaase?

guest — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:57:06 GMT

Your doctor gave some good advice. Fiber is definitely a helper when it comes to constipation and bloating, and the best place to get fiber ... fruits and veggies! Most americans don't eat enough. As a vegetarian, fruit/veg are a huge staple and I rarely feel bloated, and I extremely regular. A list of staples I always have on hand: apples, berries, avocados, spinach, and carrots. Second, as far as grains go, stick with the least processed as possible, anything that is 'white' has been stripped of all the good stuff that grabs the bad stuff in your intestines. Your doctor also mention water intake, nothing bad to say there. Water helps fiber do it's thing in your digestive tract. Breakfast keeps me on track too. For example, I mix grape nuts and kashi go lean cereal together with soy milk (cow's milk doesn't agree with me), add bluberries, and have 2 strips of veggie bacon. Or for bigger workout days, saute 2 cups of spinach, 1 piece of whole wheat toast w/ a teaspoon of all fruit jelly, 4 strips of veggie bacon, and 1 grapefruit. With either breakfast, I eat about 1.5 hours before my workout, drink at least 2 glasses of water, and guaranteed I'm cleaned out before I hit the pavement.

Secondly, you said you were always hungry. After workouts, chocolate milk (or soy milk) is an excellent recovery drink, and I eat hummus and a couple crackers, or string cheese and apple. A little protein will help recover muscles and keep hunger at bay.

I worked with a sports nutritionist last season, and I noticed after a couple little tweaks (as mentioned above), things went back on track. Good Luck!

Re: Triathlon Nutrition - Tummy Troubles!

guest — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:36:43 GMT

Haha, so true on the flavor. When I first got it, I would top it with the little G.E. I had remaining to make it go down a little easier. I totally know what you are saying about the frog, and when I mix my G.E., depending on workout, I usually use only 1/2 - 3/4 of the recommended serving so I avoid the frog. At the long distance tri I competed in, they had the premixed individual bottles and didn't get it that time either.

Re: Triathlon Nutrition - Tummy Troubles!

guest — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:17:21 GMT

I know this thread came a bit ago, but I think something positive needs to be said of Gatorade Endurance - which should not be confused with it's inferior cousin "Gatorade found at Walmart". Prior to the switch of Gatorade's levels (1,2, 3), you could get it from various online outlets, REI, etc, now I think it is exclusive to GNC and Dick's Sporting Goods, and found under the name of Gatorade Pro or Elite, or something along the lines of that. The powder form allows the user to monitor sweetness, and in fact has lower calories than its counterpart, and higher sodium and potassium levels (yay for electrolytes). I like it because with my diet, my potassium levels are really low (bananas make me gag), and Gatorade Endurance has the highest level I found as compared to other drinks. I am drinking Hammer's Heed at the moment, and while easy on the tummy, I still feel something is missing.