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I'm aware of this. Like I said, I've gone back and forth on this for the past couple months. I'm going to give this a shot for next year. I only have some 1/2 Iron distance races and marathons on schedule. If it works and I do well, I'll continue it for my next Ironman in 2015...when I age up. Doesn't work, I'll go back to…

I'm going to pretty much cut out the biking as I'm a really strong cyclist already, and getting stronger legs = being stronger cyclist. How many workouts/wk is 5x5? I haven't made my way through everything.

Well, I did really well this year...a lot better than I've ever done in tris. I think next year I can actually be competitive, so I want to get the ideal body for it and become a monster on the pavement. (the water can kiss my *kitten*)

Haha. That's literally in the chicken scratch on the piece of paper in front of me right now.

Breaking the rules for me?!? Thanks!!

I'm at about 174lbs and 10% BF now. For next season I'd like to be about 165 and 5-6%. Is this even realistic?

As much as I need to. I've been going back and forth on if I should just go harder with swimming, biking, and running OR if I should make lifting the main focus. I think I'm going with the latter for 3-4 months.

I was looking at that and got the same impression from the website

This. The best thing to do for shoes is get fitted for them. One of the worst mistakes is just buying a pair of shoes. I'm not sure what's near you, but I have nothing but good things to say about FleetFeet. They'll look at your feet, stride, cadence and suggest shoes for you based on all that. Last time I went there I was…

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I prep most of my food for the week in advance. My breakfast and snacks are pretty much the same every week day. It's really easy way for me to know what I'm going to be eating without having to rely on MFP to calculate the numbers for me, since I know them all.

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Upcoming Race: Ironman Lake Placid Location: Lake Placid, NY Date: July 28th Duration: 140.6 (2.4 swim, 112 bike, 26.2 run) Trail or Road: Road Tri Goal Time: 11 hours 30 min First Race?: Negative Post Race Reward: Beer, Pizza, Massage...in no particular order

Ebay! 5lbs of Optimum Nutrition for around $45 with free shipping. Most generally consider ON one of the "better" protein powders.

The only bad thing about McDonald's is that they got rid of the Angus burger that I CHOSE to eat. They did NOT tell me to order it and inhale it along with a large soda and fries. I CHOSE to do that. Get the picture?

Ebay! I had never used it before last fall. Now I abuse it. You can find amazing deals. Also, try the classifieds on both slowtwitch and beginnertriathlete. I've never done an OWS without a wetsuit, nor ridden without clipless pedals, but I can definitely say that a wetsuit is a lifesaver. If you go to…

Oh hell yea. I know what's for breakfast this weekend!

That and chicken broth! Chicken broth saved me 1 year.

I saw you post...so I HAD to come comment :wink: I eat whatever I want like a madman the days before races. This year I will refine it a bit more before IM. Before race I eat whatever I feel like eating. I pretty much have a good stomach. Swim: Lake water Bike: Chocolate Outrage GU, PB&J (cut in quarters), Snickers, SALT…

Start gargling with warm salt water 3-4x/day. Don't eat or drink for 30min after. Also, plenty of water and vitamin C.

Anyone active can add me!

Yeaaaaaa. No.

Keeps scissors on you to cut it open and lick it clean. Seriously though, I'm thinking you're close enough to count the full thing. Logging 7/8 will actually lead you to be counting too little.

I'll add anyone active!

I adjusted all my macros based on my nutritionist's recommendations.

Thanks for looking. My problem with the full fat dairy is the cholesterol and saturated fats. Family history of high cholesterol and blood pressure make me want to keep those low, but am I too low? Can I take in more than I am? I basically use MFP to make sure I'm eating enough, and HATE seeing red in the "fats" and…

From my research and experience, your body stores fat based on excess calories. It doesn't care where the calories come from and genetics determines where on the body the fat is stored.

I'm 28, semi-new. I'll add some people as well. Send me a message!

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