Coach's Corner & General Triathlon Discussion

Computrainer Real Course Video Christmas Sale - 50% off

feeds@yuku.com (tri96md) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:50:40 GMT

I held out to order new courses and today Computrainer started a Christmas sale with all their Real Course Videos at $49.95, regularly $99 -- great deal. If you train on a Computrainer these are just like you're riding the real course. I've ridden Kona a number of times and it's just like the actual course --- all you need is the heat and cross-winds that hit you as you get out of the protected rolling hills on the Queen K -- a very motivating way to train. Seeing other riders on...

Raf, I found a new race for you --

feeds@yuku.com (smc67) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:13:02 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rtMFKpOYqo

Sadly, I'm on military duty during next year's event, or I'd sign up.

SMC

undewater videotaping with Coach Al Lyman

feeds@yuku.com (Momof3) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:43:28 GMT

Please respond to this post or e-mail me at kids_who_tri@yahoo.com if you are interested in a swim clinic and being videptaped swimming underwater by well-known triathlon coach Al Lyman. We do not have a date yet, but I am trying to get a head count. These two opportunities (you don't have to do both) are a fabuloous opportunity to get faster and more efficient at swimming!!! This will be held at the Plainville YMCA.
Rebecca Stephenson

Triathlete Magazine

feeds@yuku.com (Car To The Bone) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:42:40 GMT

In the latest Triathlete magazine there is a advertisement for the REV 3 2010. In the background there is a HEAT member holding what appears to be a little girl. Any idea who this it?

Sad news -- Lost a runner today

feeds@yuku.com (kanastas) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:19:51 GMT

Recieved this in my email. Many of you may have known Eddie -- a long time runner and great guy.

Dear CT Runners:

Jackie Lancaster (formerly Jackie Shettle) just called me to tell me that Eddie Gorecki was hit today by an SUV on Brickyard Road in Farmington, near where he lived, and killed. She heard from Caroline Lloyd who helped the police establish Eddie's...

Mooseman or Rev3

feeds@yuku.com (Scruffy) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:31:26 GMT

I'm trying to plan out my race schedule for next year and I'm having problems deciding on my early June race, Mooseman or Rev3. Has anyone done either of these before that can offer info on the race courses? Either one I end up doing I plan on doing both the Olympic and 70.3 races on back to back days because 7 months out that seems like a good idea. I like hills on the bike and run so I might be leaning towards Rev3 and getting beaten by Matty Reed and David Thompson, but Mooseman...

HEAT at Lake Placid on Universal TV

feeds@yuku.com (gunnergirl) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:30:33 GMT

Hey All- I gotta let you know how cool it was to see the HEAT uniform while I watched the 2009 Lake Placid IM on Universal TV. I recorded it and just watched it for the first time tonight. I saw two different runners wearing the uniform. It really stood out. Has anyone seen it. I didn't catch who the runners were. Does anyone know? Just thought it was so cool I wanted to share it. Tara

New to HEAT

feeds@yuku.com (katherine) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:47:05 GMT

Hi, everyone. I'm new to HEAT (membership app in the mail). I'm relatively new to CT (as of February), having relocated from NH (and helping to run the Granite State Triathlon Club). Work Downtown Hartford / Live in Haddam. Looking forward to learning about group workouts and meeting some new folks. - Katherine

Group Order for Computrainer Real Course Videos

feeds@yuku.com (tri96md) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:07:19 GMT

For anyone with a computrainer, I am planning to place an order for Computrainer Real Course Videos by November 1st. If ordering 4 or more, the cost per video is only $65 plus S&H (as opposed to $99 each). I am planning on ordering 2 myself, so we only need to get 2 more orders to keep the cost down. Contact me via this forum by Nov 1st if you're intetested in ordering. - Karl D

Flu Shots (or H1N1) - do you get em? Vitamins - do you take em?

feeds@yuku.com (iTri4Fun) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:04:17 GMT

along the same lines as the cold frequency poll, i was wondering about flu shots & vitamins. For me, I never get a shot of anything that aint over 80 proof and as far as vitamins go, i take a multiple, a ginseng, extra C's and that omega-3 cod liver crap.

POLL: What's your Favorite IM and/or your Favorite HIM?

feeds@yuku.com (longjul) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:17:07 GMT

What's your Favorite IM Race and/or your Favorite HIM Race?

I'm just curious to know what is everyone's favorite race and why.

Common COLD - how many do you get a year?

feeds@yuku.com (sowacycling) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:21:10 GMT

As the cold season approaches, I was curious to know how many colds all of us healthy triathletes get a year. I personally get around 1 to 3.

Also, if you have a remedy or a good soother, post it. For me, tea with grean tea, mullin tea, peppermint flakes, ginger powder, honey is good if your stuffy. Also, I think dosing up on Vit D (per Hains), works pretty well.

2010 Training schedule.

feeds@yuku.com (larryl9797) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:31:21 GMT

Hi ya! I am looking get into a training program to run my first sprint-tri next year. Does Heat have a newcomer training group? If it does, around whet time of year does it start?

Road pace vs. Tri pace

feeds@yuku.com (offroad) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:09:53 GMT

A friend of mine is wondering if there is a factor that's generally applied to Olympic( 10k ) or Sprint ( 5k ) times as compared to straight road racing times. I have no clue, but I'm sure some of you people have an idea. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Ray

I am a triathlete now!

feeds@yuku.com (Caterpillar) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:25:42 GMT

I finished the Title 9 All Womens' Triathlon yesterday! Woohoooooo! Thanks so much to all of you who have been chatting with me and reading my blog, its been so great to get all this feedback and support! If you would like to read the (detailed!) race report, here is the link: http://theunlikelytriathl...om/2009/09/i-did-it.html

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Fitness

feeds@yuku.com (gunnergirl) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:41:42 GMT

Thanks Mike. I've also found running to be the best way to shed pounds. That is my number one off season goal. But I also really want to improve my overall fitness and speed so I can hang with the big dogs next year. I'm doing cross-training with weights for core, hips, legs etc to get stronger as well. I just know there are so many people here who have knowledge and opinions that I'd love to hear what has worked and not worked for people.

Cycling vs running

feeds@yuku.com (gunnergirl) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:08:06 GMT

I'm interested in getting opinions on this: if I want to improve my overall cardio fitness and triathlon performance, which is better cycling or running? someone told me you build better overall fitness from riding and I wonder if others agree or not. I'm trying to lose a stubborn 15lbs and get faster and improve my endurance. Sorry for the wicked run on sentence!

Call for help.

feeds@yuku.com (ironcate) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:53:24 GMT

Anybody have some spare time and know how to set up a bike trainer? I have struggled with setting up my bike correctly and have now even broken the axle thingy. I don't want to give up! If there is anyone out there who has some spare time and could come to Windsor to help set me up, I would greatly appreciate it!! Cate 882-8880

Vote for the "Dreadmill"

feeds@yuku.com (orbeachic) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:03:02 GMT

I submitted a picture of a "dreadmill" - you know those awful devices that some seem drawn to, especially in those colder, snowy winter months to get in some necessary long training- in a contest and it would be great if you could vote for my pic. Check it out at:
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/contest-poll-primal-post-its/#more-7126
The contest ends at 8 pm PST on...

Good place to get a bike fit

feeds@yuku.com (sowacycling) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:42:39 GMT

Hi everyone - need some ideas where to get a bike fit. I'm doing mostly sprints and Olympics - I have a TT bike. I got fitted in 2006 prior to IM LP, but since changed the front aero bar....i have been experiencing pain in the hands from pressure on the handlebars when not in the TT position, and saddle discomforts....i feel, well, like crap after riding for 45 min. I need a quick and dirty look. thanks, Jeff