Coach's Corner & General Triathlon Discussion

This week

feeds@yuku.com (cannondalejim) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:31:16 GMT

Lots of races coming up this week

Michelle is jumping in the Hudson River to do the NY Triathlon. Michelle, good luck and I hope you're up to date on your vaccinations--watch out for the stiffs floating in the Hudson River!

17 Heatsters in IMLP
Lots of people in Litchfield Hills

Doug/Fishrocker did Friday swim at WestHill. He seems a little nervous about IMLP.
Doug --you will be fine! Look at how much better you are in swimming this year!
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HEAT at IMLP

feeds@yuku.com (sinkrswimmer) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:39:33 GMT

Vin told me there are 17 (!!!!) HEATsters doing IMLP in two weeks (OMG...can it really be only TWO weeks away??!). Any way, I imagine everyone doing the race will but up there by Friday afternoon, and wanted to proposed a group get-together, photo type-thing. I thought about a dinner, but dinner might be tough since we will all be doing our own nutrition thing (and I think the pasta feed is that night any way) but perhaps we could still get together for photo and to swap some stories. I...

Triathlon Swim and Training Plan Clinic - discount to HEAT members

feeds@yuku.com (ctvinman) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:28:06 GMT

HEAT member Trish Rivard will be running a series of programs during the summer and fall with special discounts to HEAT members.

See the MEMBERS ONLY section for details.

(reminder -- if you need access to the MEMBERS ONLY section please send me an email membership@ctheat.org

Happy Fathers Day

feeds@yuku.com (Black n Tans) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:10:54 GMT

Great Story. I'm sure we all know it but it's always good to read.

Enjoy.

Eighty-five times he's pushed his disabled son, Rick, 26.2 miles in
Marathons. Eight times he's not only pushed him 26.2 miles in a
Wheelchair but also towed him 2.4 miles in a dinghy while swimming and
Pedaled him 112 miles in a seat on the handlebars--all in the same day.
Dick's also pulled him cross-country skiing, taken him on his back
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Triathlon Song

feeds@yuku.com (sissianne) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:15:32 GMT

Has anyone found the triathlon song on YouTube? Check this out. It's a riot! Swim, Bike, Run, oh have some fun.........Dr. C

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Fw1GdRKkc

Skinsuit at IM Louisville swim

feeds@yuku.com (DeerBlood22) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:55:52 GMT

I'm hoping someone has knowledge about warm water Ironman distance races. Due to the water temperature at the end of August in Louisville, wetsuits will obviously not be permitted. My question is whether or not it would be worth the time savings to invest in a skinsuit (made of lycra, offers no buoyancy). To put this into perspective, on a perfect swim with no wetsuit, I would probably go 1:35 as of now. Any thoughts?

What are peoples thought on how long a body "takes in" a workout

feeds@yuku.com (sowacycling) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:20:28 GMT

That is, if I do a tough 2 hr run today, when does my body actually feel the affects - that is my run will improve as a result of that 2 hr run- in days, weeks? months? I've heard 3 weeks.

Video: Cycling for Everyone

feeds@yuku.com (CT Cookie Monster) — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:56:46 GMT

A friend of mine forwarded this link to me. If you have a chance it's a worth while listen. Total presentation is 1 hour 18 min.

Cycling for Everyone: Lessons for Vancouver from the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany
John Pucher, professor of planning and public policy, Rutgers University...

Little update

feeds@yuku.com (Bajapat) — Sun, 25 May 2008 19:16:22 GMT

Well As you know I had my surgery on 4/28 and i figured I'd give you guys a little update.

I felt great and was right on track to be back ahead of when the MD's though i would be.. But I believe the lord had other plans for me..

Monday i spiked a temp.... wensday my knee blew up and on friday I had ortho and had everything taken out of my knee I guess i had a staph infection(no clue how i got it and why it waited 4 weeks to brake though) but everything put in was...

Workouts

feeds@yuku.com (dibens22) — Sat, 24 May 2008 08:08:23 GMT

are there any weekly scheduled group workouts- bike or run?

New Banner

feeds@yuku.com (cannondalejim) — Sat, 24 May 2008 06:29:41 GMT

Very Cool Looking New Banner!
Thanks to John Pugmire for the creative work
We better find a way to lock this thing to the tent so somebody doesn't steal it!
Maybe armed guards would be justified

Kidney Transplant - Update

feeds@yuku.com (SmBkRn) — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:08:54 GMT

Lots of HEAT members have been asking how my kidney transplant went. Well, so far, so good. I had a successful kidney transplant on April 22, about 4 weeks ago. Other than the residual pain from the incision I feel better than I have felt in a very long time. My weight dropped from 156 to 139 with in 2 days post transplant. I have begun cycling very, very easy and should be able to start running again in two weeks!

Thanks for all the support from everybody and I will see you...

IM coaching 6 to 12 weeks

feeds@yuku.com (German Tri Guy) — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:14:46 GMT

Hey,

if there is anybody doing an IRONMAN this year and is looking for some individual coaching for that specific event i think i could help with that.
With the history of 17 IRONMAN and 2-time IRONMAN Hawaii finishes i think there is much i have to offer.
In any timeframe from 6 to 12 weeks there can be changed a lot.
The even better thing is that i have the time to do it!
Not working at the moment i could be part of your training and pre-races for your big...

question for Raf

feeds@yuku.com (offroad) — Sun, 18 May 2008 17:05:54 GMT

Rafael, How's the ankle coming along? I hope it's improving. Ray

newbie looking for advice

feeds@yuku.com (aggieactuary) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:53:31 GMT

I started running a few months ago to lose weight and get in shape. I set a goal to run a 10k which I did in April. Now, I'm thinking about trying a sprint triathlon. I'm about 6'3" and weigh about 260lbs (down from 285lbs in January).

I'm looking into taking a swim class. I live in the Farmington/Avon area. I saw some posts about Cornerstone, and I'm looking into that.

I need to get a bike, and I want to spend $500-$750. Any advice?...

t-shirts

feeds@yuku.com (cannondalejim) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:20:07 GMT

Congratulations and thanks to John Pugmire for the new HEAT t-shirt design
they are very well recieved---worn by sponsors Doug from Benidorm and Brian from Midas at Saturday's party
also proudly worn by Coach Rich at Sunday swim

we now have something to barter with--the new HEAT t-shirts!

Anybody ever been to Harriman

feeds@yuku.com (kanastas) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:19:49 GMT

Shamrock Duathlon is unfortunately out, so of course I would be considering something less sane..

Picnic photo's

feeds@yuku.com (Bajapat) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:13:47 GMT

Interested in Your Feedback and Ideas

feeds@yuku.com (TriCoachAl) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:19:58 GMT

Hello HEAT triathletes:

I'm continuing to plan some events moving into 2008 and beyond, and am interested what you, the club members, are most interested in seeing me offer in terms of clinics, workshops, camps.

If you have something in the back of your mind that you'd like to see made available to you, please post a reply to this or email me offline! I am here to help in any way I can, and want to do so. Of special note: I have an underwater video camera and the...

Lake Placid Rooms

feeds@yuku.com (SmBkRn) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:12:37 GMT

I have two rooms booked at the Comfort Inn on Lake Placid. Unfortunately, I will not be able to race again this year due a kidney transplant on April 22.

This hotel is within a 4 minute walk of down town, and right across the street from a great bike shop. It's a great location! I stayed here last summer (Aug 2007) to swim one loop in the lake, ride one loop on the bike and run one loop on the marathon course. YOU CAN WALK TO THE RACE START AND WALK HOME ON RACE DAY - a good...