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padded shorts for sure. Give it time and you'll get used to it. If you can bring your own saddle, even better... but IME that's usually more of a headache than it's worth.
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Search allrecipes.com or simlar and focus on meals based on whatever meat you want. There are zillions of options.
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Your situation is completely different than OP's. You'll be fine, just keep grinding away.
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agreed.
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I basically agree. If it ain't broken, don't fix it. Better socks offer a number of improvements over bad socks, but if you're current socks aren't bad, different socks probably won't do much. That said, socks are a relatively cheap way to improve feel/comfort at your foot. If you're currently running in cotton socks, then…
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So you weren't really looking for advice, you were just looking for confirmation that what you were already doing was correct?
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if you've already run 6 halfs, and you think you've got a legit shot at 1:30 finish time, then you know way more about what works for you than any of us do. And frankly, at this point, any changes you make have a greater chance at causing problems than they do at solving them. That said, my guess is that you're problem is…
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People race in almost everything. The more serious people usually have tri-specific clothes. If you're not to that point yet, or don't yet want to invest in tri specific clothing, regular workout clothes are probably fine. IMO, tight fitting stuff is better than loose - less drag in the water and on the bike, less chance…
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Personally, I notice very little change due to humidity. Elevation can have a noticeable impact though.
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Boots - totally personal preference. I know what I like, but that should mean nothing to you. Go to a local shop and see what they stock, then try on a bunch of stuff and see how things feel. Pack - Also largely about preference. I really like Osprey packs as I like the way the straps fit me. But if you're talking about a…
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I'm not sure I follow. Are you talking about garmin data? Route profiles/data provided by race organizations? Something else? I assume the + is total ascent and the - it total descent, so a loop should have the + and the - about equal. On a one way, it could be very different depending on the elevation of the start and end…
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I agree with the previous posts. 1) bummer about the fall 2) 2 weeks won't make much of a difference in the big picture. Keep your eating in check relative to the reduced activity level, and give your body a chance to heal. 3) the time off might actually be good for you. 13-16hrs per week of training is a fairly heavy load…
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Being broad is probably more about bone structure than anything else, so there isn't much you can do there. Big arms or barrel chested... that you can work on. A calorie deficit is going to be the most impactful and that should be your primary goal. As for whether or not you should keep lifting... here's my thoughts. It's…
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Looks like some beautiful country.
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Yes. There are cadence sensors that can be mounted to the pedal arm, but you'll need a device for the sensor to connect to. There are both bluetooth and ant sensors out that could connect to your phone, then just download a free app like the one from Wahoo Fitness. Or you can always buy a cycling watch/computer that will…
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Honestly, I have no idea. A quick google search yielded this article. Not as sciency as some, but it's probably a reasonable starting point given that all this talk is just about estimates and approximations. http://www.livestrong.com/article/135430-calories-burned-biking-one-mile/ Personally, I use 10cals per minute as my…
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For everyone talking about how hard it is to run in the heat, are we talking about something subjective, i.e. how you feel, or something measurable like times/pace? Does it feel awful to run in the heat because you feel too hot, or does your body actually not respond well in the heat?
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Yea, that. While I don't have any real info to back this up (just some n=1 subjective experience), I do think you can, for lack of a better phrase, dilute your body by drinking too much water without getting enough electrolytes (esp sodium). Anyone agree/disagree? @Djproulx ? @MeanderingMammal ? @EvgeniZyntx ?
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Could you be? Sure, but it's hard to offer any real advice with so little info. I'd consider the following, in this order - - Overall cals could be too little. - Rest (both recovery and sleep) could be too little. - Macros could be off. - Micros (especially electrolytes) could be off.
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And subtle.
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I've got a couple different pairs for trail running and I love them... I'm yet to try their road shoes though. Unfortunately I don't have any local shops that carry inov8 any more.
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It assumes you aren't bed-ridden. As for what's exercise and what isn't... there's no right answer. it all comes down to some trial and error as you figure out how to balance your estimating (estimating cals in and estimating cals out). If you're not seeing the results you expect to see based on your calorie deficit or…
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Honestly? I don't know what "not hungry" means, so...
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Good to know, thanks.
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Agreed. Also, make sure you know what hydrating is/means... it's not just drinking a ton of water. You can get water bottles that have a little sleeve on them that slips over your hand, there's often times a small pocket for on it for smaller things like a phone, keys, wallet, or gel. Something like this -
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Agreed. A couple of other notes worth mentioning, but may or may not be worth following... - carb loading is most beneficial when you carb deplete first (i.e. low carb for a few days followed by a week of high carb leading up to the race) - there is growing support for fats being important in the days leading up to a big…
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I agree with the points about trying different grips, and keeping an upright torso. I don't have great mobility, so I started putting my middle 3 fingers under the barr (pointer, middle, and ring) as that was all I could manage. In the end, I only use my hands/fingers to keep the bar positioned. I don't actually hold the…
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Castelli is by far my favorite, and while they are available on line, most people wouldn't put them in the inexpensive category. I also like Craft and Mavic for mid-level options. Pearl Izumi makes some pretty good stuff at more of an entry level price.
