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Re: Help! Overtrained!

guest — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:18:15 GMT

Don't panic! It will be alright...Continue to taper on the training and get more rest. When I start feeling like this, I try to get to bed at least one hour earlier than I usually do. Continue to eat well and stick to the plan. Remember, the hay is in the barn. Trust your training that you have put in and look forward to a great race!

Good luck and let us know how you do.

Brad

Re: Should I try a half-sprint or a full-sprint?

guest — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:13:55 GMT

Hey Dave!

Welcome!!! Based on what you have written, I believe you could the full sprint. Having goggle for is a must though! I wear contacts as well and would never dare swim without goggles. It sounds like you can accomplish the bike and run portion fairly easily. I would focus on more time in pool to get more comfortable with the distance. Also, look locally for a masters swim class, you will be shocked how much you will learn and how quickly you will improve.

I think the mini is just too short for your experience so far...I think you might be disappointed about the lack challenge that it will provide based on your ability.The full sprint will give you a much better feel for racing triathlons. I can almost assure you that once you complete it, I bet you will be hooked for life. It is a great lifestyle. The people or what I like to say the "family" of triathletes are very close and only want the best for their fellow triathletes.

Have fun and let us know how it goes.

Best of Luck!!!

Brad

Re: Swimming makes me dizzy!

guest — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:44:04 GMT

I am a HUGE fan of ear plugs!

I used to get dizzy as well coming out of the water and tried ear plugs....Long story short, it stopped! I was very happy as you can imagine. Give it a try and let us know if helps.

Brad

Re: What would your "ideal" triathlon distance be?

guest — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:47:46 GMT

For me, funny enough, is 2.4 mile swim....112 mi bike.... and 26.2 run. OR and this is a big OR. 2.4 mile swim... 200 mile bike... and 26.2 run. As you can see, I prefer to ride.

Re: Lake swim in Singlet?

guest — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:54:48 GMT

I race in my singlet all the time if wet suits are not allowed. It does not hinder performance whatsoever. Racing like this makes for a very quick transition onto the bike.

Don't worry...give it a try and let us know what you think.

Brad

Re: Tips on washing singlet and wetsuit?

guest — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:41:49 GMT

When I wash my singlet, I use downey and luke warm water. I hand wash it for about 10-15 minutes and rinse with cold water and then hang to dry. This has worked great for me and gets the "funk" out of the suit.

Hope this helps.

Re: Electrolyte Drink Preferences?

guest — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:22:04 GMT

Jneptune...

I am a huge fan of Accelerade's Hydro Sports drink. I race Half Ironman's and Full Ironman's and have not been disappointed by what it provides to me. The fruit punch flavor has a great taste and is not too sweet like some other brands out there.

Give it a try and let us know how it works for you.

Brad

Re: Energy gel worth it??

guest — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:17:16 GMT

Anything longer than 6 miles I am consuming a gel every 4 miles. I am a huge fan of Accelerade's Accel Gel and Honey Stinger. For hydration, if it under 6, I will bring 2 - 10oz water flasks that have Accelerades Hydro Sports drink in it. This helps during the run and after the run when re-hydrating. If I go longer than 6 miles, I will bring 4 flasks...3 with Accelerade's Hydro Sports drink and 1 bottle with just water, to help with the gels.

I hope this helps!

Brad

Re: Long run fueling issues

guest — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:09:35 GMT

I know you have tried the GU and Chomps but have you tried Accelerades Accel Gel? This gel has a 4:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio and tastes great! This is the gel I and have been VERY happy with it. In addition to the gel, I use the Accelerade Hydro Sports drink in my water to aid in hydration.

My long runs are between 13 and 20 miles to give you an idea of what I run. Miles per week 30-50

Ride - 200 + miles per week

Swim - 15,000 meters per week

Give this a try and let us know how this works for you.

Brad

Re: Best prerace breakfast

guest — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:01:16 GMT

I will eat about 2-3 hours prior to racing and what I eat will depend on the length of the race. I will drink one Ensure, eat a PowerBar, 1 piece of toast with peanut butter and banana's on top, 1 cup of coffee and water. Then I will consume 200 calories an hour leading up to the event and stop eating 30 minutes prior to the start of the race.

I primarily race half Ironman and full Ironman events, so this is what gets me going...

Hope this helps!

Brad