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Falling off the Vegan Wagon
How do you guys handle it? I spent the past 2 days traveling and eating in hotels and restaurants. I tried to order/eat the "safest" foods possible, but I honestly don't know what everything was made with. I know that there was cheese for sure in my pasta. I did pack myself snacks and breakfast food so those were okay. Do…
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Cold Weather Triathlon help needed!
I am doing my final triathlon of the season on 9/23 with a start time of 7am. This morning at 7am it was 46 degrees! So obviously I need to be ready for a cold tri day. Those who do tris, should I just wear long sleeves or get arm warmers? What about legs? Again, pants or leg warmers?? Can I get away with wearing knee high…
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Swimming Endurance
I am doing my first sprint triathlon on August 4th, the swim portion is 300 yds in open water. I've been swimming at least twice per week for the past few weeks. I am confident that I can finish this swim length. However, at the end of September the sprint triathlon I am doing, the swim portion is 0.6 miles, significantly…
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Run for Your Lives in Pittsburgh 9.1.12
I ran the Run for Your Lives Zombie race in Butler PA this morning and I survived!!! I finished with one precious flag left. It was not an easy 5K that's for sure, but it was a blast and I had so much fun. My husband ran as well in a later wave and all of our children were there as spectators! Great atmosphere, live music,…
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Swimming Help Needed!!
I am signed up for my first triathlon on August 4th (sprint distance). I feel confident that I can bike and run the required distances with no difficulty. However, I have some reservations about the swim portion. It is 300 yards in open water, a local lake. I am not afraid to swim in open water, my family spends a lot of…
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Swimming
I am signed up for my first triathlon on August 4th (sprint distance). I feel confident that I can bike and run the required distances with no difficulty. However, I have some reservations about the swim portion. It is 300 yards in open water, a local lake. I am not afraid to swim in open water, my family spends a lot of…
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In the market for a bike
I am currently looking to buy a bike. I will be using it for triathlons and road races. I will obviously use it for training purposes as well. I do at times like to ride on paths (ie; dirt) and am not sure what type of bike to get. It doesn't have to be anything super fancy but I also don't want to get a Wal-Mart special.…
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I'm all wet and dirty...
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Vegetarianism/Veganism
For those of you who are vegetarians/vegans and have families, how do you approach food? I was a vegetarian for 7 years, then when I started college, began to eat meat again. I've been eating meat ever since. I'd like to return to vegetarianism, and eventually to completely vegan. However, I am now married to a "meat and…
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Exercise and Nutrition
I exercise daily. I eat healthy. I believe that these are positives in my life, but it seems to offend people. Like somehow me taking care of myself and my health is a direct blow to other people. I had hoped that I would be supported in this lifestyle change, but instead it seems to irritate people. Anyone else have this…
