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Yes aero helmets provide cheaper free speed but that doesn't stop wheels from also doing the same. I also didn't know that my wheels knew what kind of bike they were attached to or how good my fit was and only started cutting through the wind more efficiently once I fulfilled certain requirements. I'm sorry but that just…

TrainerRoad will basically allow you to do structured trainer workouts with power even if you don't have a power meter. I've actually used it now with virtual power (where I just had the Kurt fluid and the software would estimate my power based on knowing what trainer I was on) and with actual power (now I have a spider…

Turkey Trots seem to be the worst races for this. My husband is one of the guys who lines up in the front (appropriately so). Last year, we participated in a large Turkey Trot where a mother and her young sons were lined up with all these guys who were going to be running sub 6 min miles. It didn't take more than 50 yards…

I picked up a set of Flo wheels before I upgraded to a tri bike and before I bought a power meter. Why? I like the way deep wheels look and they are free speed. I disagree with them being just window dressing for anyone. If you want to go faster, they will definitely do that. While I may not be able to win a race by going…

I use a Kurt Fluid and have loved it. I had a cheaper trainer before and find the Kurt provides a better trainer experience. I recently picked up a trainer tire from Conti instead of just using an old road tire and find the trainer tire is much quieter than the road tire. I've done Sufferfest workouts using TrainerRoad but…

I used to be scared of my road bike when I first started riding it. I think it's actually pretty normal. It takes time but I think for 99% of people it goes away. Now I bomb turns on my tri bike. Just give yourself some time and keep at it. Do whatever you need initially to just get some time in the saddle.

I'll be streaking. I started a Runners World streak in the summer of 2012 when they did the usual summer streak that they do and I just never stopped. I'm right around 550 days right now.

Ellipticals don't quite equate to actual running. Before I started running I could elliptical all day but I couldn't run for more than a block. With that said, I'm sure you could walk the 6 miles. Just have realistic expectations going into it.

Run at least a mile a day with the usual weekly mileage getting up to around 25 miles and indoor bike workouts on my bike trainer 4-5 days a week for 30 mins-1 hour at a a time. I consider myself "fitter" than I used to be but definitely not fit.

Crescent City Classic 10k in New Orleans is one of the biggest road races in the state I believe and has some unique experiences along the race course.

I always work out if I'm sore unless I think I'm actually injured. I find some kind of physical activity will help to get all the ickiness out and make me feel better after the workout than before.

Since you have a bike trainer, if you haven't heard of TrainerRoad then check it out. If you have the right kind of trainer, it lets you train with virtual power which will let you perform structured workouts on your trainer. They also have many different cycling plans with different focuses that you can follow.

I go out, I run, and I attempt to be the most aware I can be. If it's dark, I make sure I run where there are street lights and wear reflective clothes and blinkies so hopefully people see me. My husband also knows my routes and when to expect me. Other than that, I take my chances. I figure I'm more likely to die from a…

I started in Vibrams and have done everything up to a marathon distance in them but ended up with what I think was a bruise in my foot from the marathon distance in them. Since then I have switched to Brooks Pure Connects for long runs, Brooks Pure Drifts for short races, and my Vibrams for any training runs under 10 miles.

I press my tongue against the back of my bottom teeth or I chew gum when I run. I rarely run without gum because I can't stand the dry mount I get without it.

I've never done a fartlek or a speed workout or an interval workout or weights or anything else other than run and I've gotten faster. My first 5k (right aftter C25k) was at a 12 min pace, and now three years later I run at a 8 min pace for a 5k. Run more, run more, and run more. Long runs are also great but in general run…

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I make the majority of our money. My husband doesn't need to work but he does. All money is pooled and we make all purchasing decisions together. Neither of us is bothered by who makes more and I don't think there has ever been a negative/mean word said regarding money in any sense. One thing that boggles my mind is when I…

Did you actually try riding intensely? It's going to be a race so you will be pushing hard, and I know at least when I push hard I need to be able to both push down AND pull up so I need cleats.

The tri bike on group rides issue is only an issue if you go on group rides. Honestly, I've never seen the appeal in them. I don't do my running in a group so I see now reason why to ride in a group.

I run outside but I do bike inside on my bike trainer a lot. Lots of watching old TV series and playing on my iphone during rest intervals. My other strategy is to do more intense workouts because it makes the time go by faster.

I bought a road bike when I wanted to start tris. I was afraid of a tri bike and read about so many people mostly riding their road bikes. After 1.5 years of riding, I just bought my first tri bike and now I'm selling my road bike. I don't go on group rides and I like going fast, therefore I see no point in ever riding my…

Behing dehydrated can also cause you to cramp up more easily. Usually when I get a diaphragm cramp it's because I'm pushing too hard, not focusing on breathing, or dehydrated....or all three.

I walk a few minutes before I run and start off slow on my run, and then I walk after my run. If it was a race, I make sure to keep walking for a good bit after to attempt to prevent my muscles tightening up. During all this, I watch and laugh at all the serious runners doing ridiculous stretches.

It does get easier unless you start trying to go harder/faster/longer, but yes it will get easier. You also have to notice though that cardio endurance does not happen overnight or even over a few weeks or a few months. It takes YEARS to develop a good running base and that's with consistent running.

I used to not like public bathrooms and avoided them largely unless it was a serious emergency....then I started racing (running road races, running trail races, duathlons, cycling events). I quickly adjusted. I will gladly hit up a porta pottie before or during a race now rather than be uncomfortable for miles on end or…

So your goal would be 167-172 with a LBM of 157? That would be like 6% body fat. That seems like a pretty low target for body fat even for a guy.

For cycling, I've always gone with the formula: calories burned = weight in lbs * distance in miles * 0.256032. It's a very conservative quick estimate. You would have to be quite heavy according to that formula to have burned 1200 calories by biking 10 miles. I would also question the idea of that ride really being done…

This sounds like the most terrible "plan" I've ever read but I'm sure that won't stop anyone from trying it.

Keep going commando. Nothing wrong with it at all and honestly I don't understand how people don't go commando. I don't run in compression shorts most of the time but I do run in running skirts with bloomers underneath and I usually end up with a wedgie. Everyone once in a while I may tug it out a lil but honestly I…