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Forum: Southern California
10-15-10, 06:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 796
Posted By ChrisGleim

Count me in next year!

Count me in next year!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-10, 03:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,515
Posted By ChrisGleim

This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! ...

This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! Thank you for showing me this.. I've been trying to track this down for days and this is it.
Forum: Triathlon
07-23-10, 03:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,274
Posted By ChrisGleim

If Lance really wanted to, he could revolutionize...

If Lance really wanted to, he could revolutionize the sport. He is so well liked, that he could make triathlon more popular than cycling in the US (not that it would be that hard). Imagine the...
Forum: Triathlon
07-20-10, 12:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,021
Posted By ChrisGleim

You'll do GREAT Hammer, just keep it up! ...

You'll do GREAT Hammer, just keep it up!

And thanks again Crocker, I'll definately hit you up in a few weeks I'm sure!
Forum: Triathlon
07-20-10, 12:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,298
Posted By ChrisGleim

Darn, even in sarcasm I can't get it right. ;) ...

Darn, even in sarcasm I can't get it right. ;) Oh wait, Lance says grown men can't use emoticons. "LOL Lance!"
Forum: Triathlon
07-19-10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,298
Posted By ChrisGleim

Band-aids

Band-aids
Forum: Triathlon
07-19-10, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 873
Posted By ChrisGleim

I just did my first triathlon going "sans socks"...

I just did my first triathlon going "sans socks" and did great. I was really worried about the bike part, but it more than helped since there was a sizable run out to the mounting area and I passed...
Forum: Triathlon
07-19-10, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By ChrisGleim

For me the biggest thing to warm up for is the...

For me the biggest thing to warm up for is the cold water, just like you mentioned. I got in 15 mins before the start so I could get the initial shock out of the way and get used to it. Did some...
Forum: Triathlon
07-19-10, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,021
Posted By ChrisGleim

Wow Crocker, GREAT post. I pasted it and created...

Wow Crocker, GREAT post. I pasted it and created my new training routine from it. THANK YOU. Great advice and I can't wait to jump in the pool and get on it.

Oh and Hammer... the best thing...
Forum: Triathlon
07-19-10, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,379
Posted By ChrisGleim

Well it's Monday am and I completed my triathlon....

Well it's Monday am and I completed my triathlon. And thanks to the many tips I got from this board, I did MUCH better than I thought I would do! Yes, adrenaline is a great thing indeed. hahaha. I...
Forum: Triathlon
07-14-10, 03:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,399
Posted By ChrisGleim

Congrats on finishing your tri! I have a sprint...

Congrats on finishing your tri! I have a sprint tri this weekend and reading your story is very motivating. Good luck on your next one!
Forum: Triathlon
07-14-10, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,379
Posted By ChrisGleim

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. The more...

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. The more I've thought about it the more I'm realizing I couldn't have come out of this much better and I'm SO LUCKY it wasn't worse. Last night (Tuesday) was...
Forum: Triathlon
07-12-10, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,379
Posted By ChrisGleim

First Crash... 8 Days before Tri

How frustrating... I crashed on Saturday for the first time on my bike and my triathlon is only 8 days away. I was very lucky that my bike only needs a new tire and tubes and I didn't seriously hurt...
Forum: Triathlon
06-22-10, 03:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,399
Posted By ChrisGleim

So how did you do???? You can't leave us hanging...

So how did you do???? You can't leave us hanging like that! How did your tapering routine work for you? Did you get to warm up before the swim and did the tapering help your swimming?
Forum: Triathlon
06-21-10, 12:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 919
Posted By ChrisGleim

Niiiice, I like the post-it idea! I'm gonna do...

Niiiice, I like the post-it idea! I'm gonna do that too. Good luck and go gettem!
Forum: Southern California
06-14-10, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By ChrisGleim

Thanks Rob for this tip! I'd love to get on the...

Thanks Rob for this tip! I'd love to get on the other side of the river away from the big rigs.


And SCVRoadie answered that other question, thx. They've been great and I'm so glad I got it.
Forum: Triathlon
06-14-10, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 919
Posted By ChrisGleim

What I've done in the past is look up the results...

What I've done in the past is look up the results from your division in the prior year's race. Then figure out where you want to finish.. 2nd to last, middle of the pack, or on the podium and pick...
Forum: Triathlon
06-14-10, 04:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,905
Posted By ChrisGleim

Yeah, I wouldn't wear a wetsuit if the water was...

Yeah, I wouldn't wear a wetsuit if the water was warmer than 68ish. Really the only reason for wearing a wetsuit in water that warm is for the help in bouyancy. Plus think of the time and effort...
Forum: Triathlon
06-14-10, 04:40 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 43,666
Posted By ChrisGleim

I have competed in two tri in the last few years...

I have competed in two tri in the last few years and am planning on doing two more this summer and have jumped back into the pool. I'm struggling with technique, but this thread has really helped!! ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-10, 05:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 668
Posted By ChrisGleim

Have you talked to any of the guys in the group...

Have you talked to any of the guys in the group you're going to ride with? They would probably know of longer routes for you since, suprise, they're going to be training too! I know you feel like...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-10, 04:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,696
Posted By ChrisGleim

Brian, I was in your exact same spot...

Brian,

I was in your exact same spot budget-wise. I ended up finding a new '08 Synapse 3 Carbon with Ultegra components from my LBC on sale for $1,575 5 weeks ago and every day I ride it I thank...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-10, 07:16 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,397
Posted By ChrisGleim

Ok, I'm very new to this, so I'm sure with each...

Ok, I'm very new to this, so I'm sure with each ride I'm getting better, but I started taking vitamins that focus on endurance (GNC Mega Man Sport) and last weekend I was blowing away hills I never...
Forum: Southern California
05-25-10, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By ChrisGleim

Yeah, it's pretty neat to ride through farms so...

Yeah, it's pretty neat to ride through farms so close to home. Loved all the orange groves. I'll have to check out the ride to Acton, that sounds great. Thanks for the head's up!
Forum: Southern California
05-24-10, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By ChrisGleim

I rode from Saugus to Filmore, Longest ride to date!

I found out last weekend how much a difference a decent bike can make to a ride. In the three weeks I've owned my Cannondale Synapse 3 Carbon, I've felt so comfortable riding it (props to...
Forum: Southern California
05-24-10, 07:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,153
Posted By ChrisGleim

I rode down with a couple buddies from Moorpark...

I rode down with a couple buddies from Moorpark to the start about a couple hours before the start and saw the Team Radioshack bus pull up. Everyone was so personable. I was shocked that the bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-10, 06:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,187
Posted By ChrisGleim

I was just in your same situation and ended up...

I was just in your same situation and ended up finding a great deal on an '08 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3. My main priority was components and this bike had Ultegra all around, which I didnt' think...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-10, 12:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 576
Posted By ChrisGleim

I'm in the same boat as you. I started riding to...

I'm in the same boat as you. I started riding to work 7miles each way. I take it easy on the way so I don't get sweaty, but on the way home I really push it. I also live up a hill so the way home...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-10, 11:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,126
Posted By ChrisGleim

This is one of those questions that is just like...

This is one of those questions that is just like asking "What bike should I get?". The answer is basically the same though... You get what you pay for... and in the case of sunglasses, you really...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-10, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By ChrisGleim

Being a fellow sunglass obsessed person this is...

Being a fellow sunglass obsessed person this is right up my ally! To me, the "semi-dark" VR28 lens is kind of a waste. Most of the time you either need a dark lens (sunny conditions), or a very...
Forum: Southern California
05-17-10, 07:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,153
Posted By ChrisGleim

This is gonna be a ton of fun. Gonna ride with a...

This is gonna be a ton of fun. Gonna ride with a couple buddies who live in Moorpark over to the race. have no idea where we'll watch it, but the words "cold" and "beer" will probably be our guides.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-17-10, 07:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 606
Posted By ChrisGleim

I found that when I started to job I had knee...

I found that when I started to job I had knee problems. I switched to jumping rope and I was able to get the same calorie burn as running, but without the knee pain. After dropping some weight from...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-17-10, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 772
Posted By ChrisGleim

You're an inspiration! To be able to keep up is...

You're an inspiration! To be able to keep up is a feat, as I found out last weekend. Went on my first group ride too and was able to stay with the group for the first 5 miles or so through town...
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