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Forum: Triathlon
10-17-08, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 675
Posted By rplong

I would go with the triathlon swim class, it...

I would go with the triathlon swim class, it probably it teaches sighting and freestyle technique. I bet the adult swim classes are a bit more generic. talk to the instructor to find out. having...
Forum: Triathlon
10-17-08, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 975
Posted By rplong

if you are rocking back and forth on the saddle,...

if you are rocking back and forth on the saddle, your seat post might be too high? post a pic or a video better yet
Forum: Triathlon
10-17-08, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By rplong

Like flatmaster says, TECHNIQUE TECHNIQUE...

Like flatmaster says, TECHNIQUE TECHNIQUE TECHNIQUE, technique will get you further faster than more yards/meters in the pool, get someone to watch you, tri out some DVDs, do drills.
Forum: Triathlon
10-17-08, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 806
Posted By rplong

all3sports.com tribuys.com sunrisecyclery.com...

all3sports.com
tribuys.com
sunrisecyclery.com
r&acycles.com
Forum: Triathlon
10-14-08, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,022
Posted By rplong

nice job, keep at it. how do you like the one...

nice job, keep at it. how do you like the one piece so far?
Forum: Triathlon
10-14-08, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,464
Posted By rplong

the LBS is talking up the ordu because they have...

the LBS is talking up the ordu because they have them to sell. they fit differently. try them both out. or call a shop that carries the p3 and give them your measurements.
Forum: Triathlon
10-14-08, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 559
Posted By rplong

start slow. If your knee still hurts use your...

start slow. If your knee still hurts use your bike and swimming more before trying a 5 run week. The first week just run 20-30 minutes at a time. Stay consistent 5 out of the 7 days in the week. ...
Forum: Triathlon
10-14-08, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 917
Posted By rplong

they are both great magazines. However, like...

they are both great magazines. However, like runners world, it is usually the same stuff year to year. "83 ways to reduce your waistline" "42 workouts to increase your cycling speed/power/you name...
Forum: Triathlon
10-14-08, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 845
Posted By rplong

Like tasr says there are dbags everywhere, just...

Like tasr says there are dbags everywhere, just ignore the jerks at triathlons like you ignore the jerks in life. Welcome.
Forum: Triathlon
10-14-08, 07:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,089
Posted By rplong

buy online, most local shops are crap, learn how...

buy online, most local shops are crap, learn how to size yourself and work on your bike yourself. Don't rely on crappy service
Forum: Triathlon
12-08-07, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 803
Posted By rplong

I am going to say NO to it being ITB. Your IT...

I am going to say NO to it being ITB. Your IT band is on the outside of each knee. Probably more along the lines of what Cooker posted. Try some RICE, reduce mileage for a couple of weeks, break...
Forum: Triathlon
12-01-07, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 790
Posted By rplong

What a doof. First of all, the ''big dogs'' just...

What a doof. First of all, the ''big dogs'' just swam, and still had a run coming. In most races, there is no drafting, so he wasn't really racing against them... more against himself. I'm going...
Forum: Triathlon
11-18-07, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By rplong

It is winter, people tend to get sick during the...

It is winter, people tend to get sick during the winter. Just don't do it on a Friday or Monday.
Forum: Triathlon
10-24-07, 06:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,530
Posted By rplong

Fixie wouldn't be that big of a deal. I know a...

Fixie wouldn't be that big of a deal. I know a guy who does crits on single speeds, so anything is possible. Despite the obstacle of hills, single speed bikes are easier to ride because you don't...
Forum: Triathlon
10-21-07, 07:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,054
Posted By rplong

You are probably extending your arms out too far,...

You are probably extending your arms out too far, thus you are using your triceps to support your upper body. When you have aero bars on, you will roughly want your shoulder-elbow-forearm to form a...
Forum: Triathlon
09-15-07, 07:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,478
Posted By rplong

The point in which you have trained your body to...

The point in which you have trained your body to be able to compete against the best in the world is the point in which the equipment really matters has always been my point of view. Until then,...
Forum: Triathlon
09-13-07, 08:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,033
Posted By rplong

Ride it until your lungs and/or legs explode! I...

Ride it until your lungs and/or legs explode! I would suggest taking that pump off since there are some C02 on the back. Have fun, i have the p2sl as well, and love it
Forum: Triathlon
09-11-07, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 827
Posted By rplong

Did they have the 2 slow beeps and the long sharp...

Did they have the 2 slow beeps and the long sharp beep to start you off?
Forum: Triathlon
09-11-07, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,007
Posted By rplong

+Jammers (shorty bars) are the cheapest way to...

+Jammers (shorty bars) are the cheapest way to try out the aero position for beginning triathletes.
Forum: Triathlon
09-11-07, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 771
Posted By rplong

How were the conditions, wind, temp, etc...

How were the conditions, wind, temp, etc...
Forum: Triathlon
09-11-07, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By rplong

No doubt about it.

No doubt about it.
Forum: Triathlon
09-11-07, 05:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By rplong

Here are a few plans leading up to races. ...

Here are a few plans leading up to races.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=376

For base training, just try to remain consistent and keep the intensity low. I...
Forum: Triathlon
09-06-07, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 912
Posted By rplong

No.

No.
Forum: Triathlon
09-03-07, 08:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 986
Posted By rplong

Wow, that does stink! I disagree with people...

Wow, that does stink! I disagree with people saying it was all for a waste though. The wheels, bike, entry fee, medical costs, etc.... those were lessons and challenges just like a triathlon is. ...
Forum: Triathlon
08-29-07, 05:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 828
Posted By rplong

looks like the fork stem is bent... bottom right...

looks like the fork stem is bent... bottom right picture, probably because it does not have risers on it.... don't buy it.
Forum: Triathlon
08-01-07, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,902
Posted By rplong

85-110

85-110
Forum: Triathlon
08-01-07, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By rplong

I suggest using water to wash down the gu and...

I suggest using water to wash down the gu and bars. using gatorade would saturate your stomach with calories and you won't be able to use everything you're shoving down your gullet.
Forum: Triathlon
06-15-07, 05:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 892
Posted By rplong

Yes a joke. If you look on ebay, you can usually...

Yes a joke. If you look on ebay, you can usually find pretty high priced bikes that people have only used once for a triathlon. Seems silly to me, but I have seen it more than once. I agree with...
Forum: Triathlon
06-14-07, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 629
Posted By rplong

I think it depends on how fit you are. If you...

I think it depends on how fit you are. If you are just starting out, taking some days off completely are good for you. If you are really fit, for your rest days just do something that keeps you...
Forum: Triathlon
06-14-07, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By rplong

Hey francis, did you sign up for the cornhusker...

Hey francis, did you sign up for the cornhusker state games yet? If you sign up online you get a $2 discount!!!!!
Forum: Triathlon
06-14-07, 06:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 892
Posted By rplong

I highly recommend the BMC Time Machine as a good...

I highly recommend the BMC Time Machine as a good entry level bike for a beginning triathlete.

http://www.bmc-racing.com/time_machine+M5d637b1e38d.html

OR, you can just race with what you have...
Forum: Triathlon
06-14-07, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By rplong

not much difference than what you listed, tri...

not much difference than what you listed, tri shoes generally have more breathable material to dry your feet out and accommodate sock-less riding.
Forum: Triathlon
06-14-07, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,778
Posted By rplong

I picked up some 2 years ago on my lbs

I picked up some 2 years ago on my lbs
Forum: Triathlon
06-14-07, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By rplong

Thanks Chris. Glad to hear that you are getting...

Thanks Chris. Glad to hear that you are getting in the training needed for Canada. I am sure you will have a good time since you went through 101 feeling like you could have gone longer!




...
Forum: Triathlon
06-13-07, 06:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By rplong

Hey Chris, sounds like you made the best of a...

Hey Chris, sounds like you made the best of a potentially bad situation. How was this distance coming from the longest distance of a HIM? Much more challenging?? What book were you reading? David...
Forum: Triathlon
06-13-07, 05:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By rplong

If you can do it by the saddle try 'backing' the...

If you can do it by the saddle try 'backing' the bike into the parking spot, so you can just push it down and take off in the right direction to begin with.
Forum: Triathlon
06-13-07, 05:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By rplong

Train consistenly in all three disciplines, work...

Train consistenly in all three disciplines, work hard, do a brick once a week until you are used to bike to run....
Forum: Triathlon
06-12-07, 07:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,698
Posted By rplong

No details?? Scam??

No details?? Scam??
Forum: Triathlon
06-12-07, 04:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,698
Posted By rplong

I don't know how it was rated by the magazine,...

I don't know how it was rated by the magazine, but I have heard that it is a good under the radar brand. If you are on a budget, and the price works, try it out.
Forum: Triathlon
06-12-07, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 642
Posted By rplong

they are a shorter pair of bars, such as these: ...

they are a shorter pair of bars, such as these:

http://www.profile-design.com/2006_product_pages/aerobars/jammer_gt.html

or

http://www.syntace.com/index.cfm?pid=3&pk=736
Forum: Triathlon
06-11-07, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 757
Posted By rplong

Go for it. That is a mid range price around...

Go for it. That is a mid range price around Omaha for a fit. Plus they are FIST. If you are really keen on using that bike, I would go for it. At least before you sell it for less than you paid...
Forum: Triathlon
06-11-07, 07:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 642
Posted By rplong

Hey Frank, I have no idea about water temp in...

Hey Frank,
I have no idea about water temp in Michigan around late June, so your guess is as good as mine. It certainly wouldn't hurt if you have one already. Maybe you can rent one? If you don't...
Forum: Triathlon
06-11-07, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 901
Posted By rplong

Great, now tell your friends and hook them in! ...

Great, now tell your friends and hook them in! Oh yeh, get ready to spend $.
Forum: Triathlon
06-11-07, 07:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,698
Posted By rplong

Here are some on CL i found Depending on how...

Here are some on CL i found

Depending on how tall you are

http://omaha.craigslist.org/bik/348797864.html
http://omaha.craigslist.org/bik/348371543.html
Forum: Triathlon
06-11-07, 07:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,698
Posted By rplong

About 2-3 miles off of the L street exit on I-80....

About 2-3 miles off of the L street exit on I-80. Here is their site, sale bike section.

http://www.thebikeway.com/salebikes.asp

BRAN (bike ride across nebraska) starts soon, so pretty much...
Forum: Triathlon
06-11-07, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By rplong

I have the shimanos from '06, I don't know if...

I have the shimanos from '06, I don't know if they changed too much. I like them. The only thing is the strap pulls tight towards the cranks. Sometimes if I am putting them on too fast, the straps...
Forum: Triathlon
06-11-07, 05:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 759
Posted By rplong

Andy, I am suprised you didn't offer any advice,...

Andy, I am suprised you didn't offer any advice, don't you get alot of rain???
Forum: Triathlon
06-10-07, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 757
Posted By rplong

Too bad, that is a nice bike. You could try...

Too bad, that is a nice bike. You could try ebay, but most people are only looking for great deals... (duh...) so if you want the most return, that would probably be the last option. See if any lbs...
Forum: Triathlon
06-10-07, 03:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,698
Posted By rplong

What town in southwest Iowa? If you are thinking...

What town in southwest Iowa? If you are thinking of coming to Omaha, a bike shop called The Bike Way usually has some pretty cheap bikes.
Forum: Triathlon
06-10-07, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 670
Posted By rplong

I carry a little pearl izumi bag, 2 tire irons,...

I carry a little pearl izumi bag, 2 tire irons, co2 w/ nozzle, tube, patch kit.

http://www.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&product_id=520&type_id=2&sport_id=5&category_id=11&color_code=068
...
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