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Forum: Triathlon
10-17-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By deadprez012

As above, a trainer would be useful here. If you...

As above, a trainer would be useful here. If you can leave the city limits on weekends, do that. You can do without a trainer if you find a place that let's you train the way you race.
Forum: Triathlon
05-29-11, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 576
Posted By deadprez012

Go back to the armless streamline drills and work...

Go back to the armless streamline drills and work on your body roll. Not specifically for your strokes, but practice getting "just enough" clearance for air. Your head is popping up just slightly.
...
Forum: Triathlon
05-22-11, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 630
Posted By deadprez012

Don't buy a saddle you can't test. You've been...

Don't buy a saddle you can't test. You've been riding plenty so it should feel great immediately. Off to the LBS with you dirtbag. Tri-saddle or normal; make sure it feels amazing.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-11, 12:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,045
Posted By deadprez012

This is a problem. Consistency matters so...

This is a problem. Consistency matters so whichever you choose, make it a year-round endeavor (or better yet, do both alternately). Diet is the biggest part, particularly if your weight issues are...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-11, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 346
Posted By deadprez012

PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 346
Posted By deadprez012

BFer in Socorro, Albuquerque, & other central NM?

I'll be in Socorro & Albuquerque from Friday to...well, next Friday. I'd love to ride with a fellow BF roadie in the mountains, since I haven't ridden any of the NM mountains.

I'll have my race...
Forum: Triathlon
05-18-11, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 703
Posted By deadprez012

Echo "FIT". 2nd point--buying from a shop...

Echo "FIT".

2nd point--buying from a shop means that perfecting this bike as you grow into it will be much easier. You'll always have a friendly wrench to call and they'll be more than happy to...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-11, 09:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,755
Posted By deadprez012

One more voice says, 'No.' My commute is...

One more voice says, 'No.'

My commute is even relaxing--not death-defying and idiocy-displaying.

Ride smart, ride safe, and ride with a lick of sense.
Forum: Triathlon
05-15-11, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 845
Posted By deadprez012

I like to believe I'm saving money but its just...

I like to believe I'm saving money but its just not true! I have a tri suit that is largely neglected since, on training days, I like to long or super hard on my rides & the slim chamois isn't as...
Forum: Triathlon
05-15-11, 10:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By deadprez012

Read any of these...

Read any of these (http://www.trainingbible.com/store_books.aspx).

Pick a realistic budget and stick to it. Then get the best bike you can FIT within that budget. If you have never been a cyclist,...
Forum: Triathlon
05-15-11, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 845
Posted By deadprez012

Tri shorts...

...are nice, but unnecessary (at least for the primary reasons for which they are marketed).

This is the second time I have swam and run in my normal bike shorts in cool weather (65 or below)...
Forum: Triathlon
05-15-11, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 695
Posted By deadprez012

This ^ On a short ride: doesn't matter at...

This ^

On a short ride: doesn't matter at all.
In a road race, crit, serious TT, or long ride: makes a world of difference.
Forum: Triathlon
05-15-11, 09:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,465
Posted By deadprez012

1. Great for her 1b. Great for her that you're...

1. Great for her
1b. Great for her that you're celebrating her with us
2. Race report
Forum: Triathlon
05-15-11, 09:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By deadprez012

Some good yoga poses for cyclists here...

Some good yoga poses for cyclists here (http://www.active.com/mindandbody/articles/Yoga-for-Cyclists--3-Poses-You-Should-Practice.htm).
Forum: Triathlon
05-15-11, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 493
Posted By deadprez012

Read this...

Read this (http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/training-fitness/100-mile-goal). Work on power at threshold (with steady-state intervals, over-unders, and quality long miles. Doesn't take too...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-23-11, 05:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 467
Posted By deadprez012

I took your advice...

...and went out and rode my bike.

I started Chris Carmichael's The Time-Crunched Cyclist about 9 days before my first race of my (first & last) collegiate road season. That first road race was...
Forum: Triathlon
12-16-10, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By deadprez012

The pool is indoors until March then we switch to...

The pool is indoors until March then we switch to the outdoor pool. In the last three days (trying to get all I can before today's flight) I've been in the water for about 1000yd of work each day....
Forum: Triathlon
12-13-10, 09:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By deadprez012

Training looks good right now, thank you for...

Training looks good right now, thank you for asking!

In place of an HRM (which I'll pick up when I come back from vacation), I've been doing my ~30-45 minute, zone 3/zone 4 intervals on a...
Forum: Triathlon
12-06-10, 10:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By deadprez012

Updates for those who care to know--I've been...

Updates for those who care to know--I've been running 3-4 times/week (this is my running season) working toward 3.5 min/km over 10K (intervals, tempo runs, hills, one easy run each week). More...
Forum: Triathlon
12-01-10, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 847
Posted By deadprez012

+1

+1
Forum: Triathlon
11-29-10, 10:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By deadprez012

@Travelmama & @Dalai Those might have been...

@Travelmama & @Dalai

Those might have been the most valuable resources I've read in weeks. Trifuel led me to a lot of answers as to how to maximize my off-season and the specific relationships...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-27-10, 09:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,812
Posted By deadprez012

I appreciate all these responses. Didn't get on...

I appreciate all these responses. Didn't get on my bike at all the last three days, with family time and all, but this week looks good. Some room in the schedule and an actual plan for my saddle...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-23-10, 08:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,812
Posted By deadprez012

Check. But what can I actually measure? Solely...

Check. But what can I actually measure? Solely for training purposes I mean--it will be easy enough to see progress made when the season resumes.



Fair enough, that I haven't said anything...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-23-10, 08:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,812
Posted By deadprez012

Yes. Speed, time, distance. Good enough?

Yes. Speed, time, distance. Good enough?
Forum: Triathlon
11-23-10, 08:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By deadprez012

You're right, and I very much acknowledge that....

You're right, and I very much acknowledge that. I'm devoting my serious training to TT work. Quite honestly, I'm pretty average at the TT compared to our cycling and tri club members so I'm truly...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-22-10, 01:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,812
Posted By deadprez012

Terribly true. But out at Buffalo and Ransom...

Terribly true. But out at Buffalo and Ransom Canyons and a small handful of other good-warmup-ride distance away places, there are a few solid hills.

Good feedback folks, and I appreciate the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-10, 09:19 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,364
Posted By deadprez012

Hmm...tights in sub-30 deg F. I've taken out just...

Hmm...tights in sub-30 deg F. I've taken out just the shorts on most of our 31-36 mornings lately. A bit of warmup before hopping on the bike has helped.

Upper body, though, is layered to the max....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-22-10, 09:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,812
Posted By deadprez012

I like this, thank you. The idea is simple enough...

I like this, thank you. The idea is simple enough and that's not so much time on the bike that I lose time in other places.

A question: is 6 weeks the magic improvement window, as in many other...
Forum: Triathlon
11-21-10, 09:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By deadprez012

That's interesting. It sounds perfectly feasible,...

That's interesting. It sounds perfectly feasible, but it doesn't look like any one event is getting primary focus. I like that about the plan. My question, of course, is how to structure this part......
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,820
Posted By deadprez012

I'm actually okay with this. I mean, a bit flashy...

I'm actually okay with this. I mean, a bit flashy and cheesy for competitive purposes, but different and easy to spot on a rack.

Not nearly ugly enough for claps IMO.
Forum: Triathlon
11-21-10, 09:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By deadprez012

Okay, a non-rant post related to the above. ...

Okay, a non-rant post related to the above.

I got a lead to another forum and did some lurking there and have found the following; I would appreciate more experienced triathletes' opinions on this...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-10, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By deadprez012

Thank you for that link. Found some great ideas...

Thank you for that link. Found some great ideas after a couple of site searches for my question.
Forum: Triathlon
11-20-10, 04:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By deadprez012

I could make a more useful contribution if I were...

I could make a more useful contribution if I were more attentive to threads when I first joined BF...but most in this situation have ultimately gone with a custom frame. So...hopefully the budget...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-10, 04:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,812
Posted By deadprez012

Never mind. My apologies if multiple threads on...

Never mind. My apologies if multiple threads on similar topics is or nearly is trolling. But I would appreciate ideas on the questions.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-10, 04:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,812
Posted By deadprez012

Two seems good unless I think up yet another...

Two seems good unless I think up yet another question that I haven't been able to answer on my own.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-10, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By deadprez012

Well, I want to TT well for triathlon. The crits...

Well, I want to TT well for triathlon. The crits are of lesser importance, but I would still like to see improvement.

That said, I've got pretty serious endurance at hard efforts (running has...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-10, 04:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,812
Posted By deadprez012

Training help II - how to train without power & monitors & trainers?

Totally broke (so far as discretionary cash goes), so there's no money left for gadgets--I got the bike, I have the motivation, and...well, I don't really have the time, but I'll do what I can.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-10, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By deadprez012

Over the whole week there is about 25 hours but...

Over the whole week there is about 25 hours but the distribution is way skewed--Saturday has about 5 and Sunday has around 10. Also, I'm no stranger to being up in the morning (4ish daily before work...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-10, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By deadprez012

Training help (was in 41)

This question will probably fall well away from the first few 41 pages before it gets an answer but maybe you guys can help me out.

How can I balance limited training time to remain competitive in...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-10, 09:50 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 23,091
Posted By deadprez012

Personally, I like Masi. And I'm not here to...

Personally, I like Masi. And I'm not here to disagree with anything you're saying: there are certainly cheaper options, and even those offering better stuff.

But...I don't really understand why...
Forum: Triathlon
11-19-10, 09:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,356
Posted By deadprez012

The Art of Balance

I have a "please help me" thread in the 41 so I'm just venting here.

I suck at creating a training schedule that addresses all the things I want to do well next season. The last three weeks were...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-10, 09:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 322
Posted By deadprez012

Cross-training Super Roadies only please...

How can I balance limited training time to remain competitive in my non-cycling-season sport (running) and become a stronger TT AND crit rider?

Two separate things in this question:

(1) How do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-10, 01:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 917
Posted By deadprez012

New seat post/saddle for Schwinn Collegiate Sport?

I believe the post on my '79 sport is 1" in diameter. What kind of options do I have for getting a new seat post and saddle for this bike?

Currently, I think the part of the post that secures the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-10, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By deadprez012

I ride mountain bikes in the on-season too. Cuz I...

I ride mountain bikes in the on-season too. Cuz I wanna.

From Rivendell's article, Tips on Happier Riding: Ride only when you want to.

And sometimes, I just want to ride dirt.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-10, 08:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,997
Posted By deadprez012

My apologies for introducing an OT post that...

My apologies for introducing an OT post that didn't do anything to help this thread, but I'll make my last OT post here a clarification: I think the OP got a great deal and, since he seems more than...
Forum: Triathlon
11-16-10, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By deadprez012

Chain rub happens as you get near to crossed up...

Chain rub happens as you get near to crossed up (big ring up front, big rings in back/small ring up front, small rings in back) because your chain runs along the FD cage.

Also, very slightly...
Forum: Triathlon
11-16-10, 07:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,036
Posted By deadprez012

Though I entirely support what I said originally,...

Though I entirely support what I said originally, I do not disagree with any of this. Especially that training in the right zone is critical.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-15-10, 09:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,221
Posted By deadprez012

Disagree about it being an awful idea. My bikes...

Disagree about it being an awful idea. My bikes have all been (or all currently are) swapped. For the road, this is because I like to be able to control my front brake with my non-signaling hand. In...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-15-10, 09:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,164
Posted By deadprez012

I see what you did there.

I see what you did there.
Forum: Triathlon
11-15-10, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,036
Posted By deadprez012

Short answers: yes, triathletes do and should...

Short answers: yes, triathletes do and should group ride. Yes, triathletes do typically train solo or in very small groups. In group rides, you are looking to learn from the group. Your buddy should...
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