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Intros
Hi everyone - Maybe a brief into from members would be a good start. Possibly include what tris/dus are in your future. Me, 40 year old Canadian in the engineering field (read desk jockey). I discovered multisport back in Nov 2009 while watching the Kona Ironman World Championship on TV only to find out later I have a…
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BeginnerTriathlete.com - Usernames
If anyone here is also on BT, maybe post up your username and we can add each other as friends on there also. Mine is : RVachon
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We need another person above thread....
NO WE DON'T. It's pretty sad when this chit chat forum is the most active on a fitness website with all these ridiculous "person above" threads. Seems some people always need some kind of validation, or need to get off their azz and workout more. Rant over.
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Why people get fat.
This is a great article (including references) that everyone should read. Great info. http://authoritynutrition.com/12-graphs-that-show-why-people-get-fat/
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Connect no longer syncs with MFP
Ever since yesterday afternoon, Garmin Connect and MFP have not be talking to each...for me anyhow. I disconnected on Connect and reconnected and still nothing. It's also never reported the calories consumed properly on Connect but at least it was syncing the activity with MFP, now nothing. Anyone else?
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Cost to race an Ironman
Found this interesting article; http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/more-sports/i-am-ironman/article14815416/ This assumes you're starting out with nothing, but still interesting.
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Top 5 Reasons Your Diet Isn't Working
http://www.burnthefatblog.com/top-5-reasons-your-diet-isnt-working.php Nuff said.
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2013 Schedule
I know it's kind of early, but for me, it's never too early to start planning. I've just retained the services a certified multisport coach and 7x Ironman finisher to kick my azz starting next week. Going for some PRs in 2013. Here's what my schedule looks like for next season:…
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This is why I love Seth McFarlane
Interviewer: "The Parents Television Council voted the episode, along with many others, “Worst TV Show of the Week.” Do you appreciate that honor?" Seth: "Oh, yeah. That’s like getting hate mail from Hitler. They’re literally terrible human beings. I’ve read their newsletter, I’ve visited their website, and they’re just…
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Garmin Forerunner 305 w/ HRM for sale
Hi everyone - I have a 305 for sale with the HRM strap. Details here: http://stcatharines.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sporting-goods-exercise-exercise-equipment-Garmin-Forerunner-305-w-HRM-strap-W0QQAdIdZ414646103
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CDC: Pretty Much Everyone Is Fat
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/08/cdc-everyone-fat/ Not a big surprise. But why do you think the south seems to be worse? Discuss!
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Do I take the job?
Let me first apologize for the long post..lol. I kinda feel weird posting this, but I just need some potential view points that I might be missing. Here's the story; My background is civil engineering - mostly in new developments (subdivision designs, roads, etc). I was suddenly unemployed from March to about mid May when…
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Consider Coconut Oil in your diet....
Found this yesterday, and it's quite an eye opener. Problem is, I've been trying to find the stuff for a couple weeks now and it's hard to find. http://www.cbn.com/media/player/index.aspx?s=/mp4/LJO190v1_WS
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Triathlon video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNhf2JdiCdk :laugh:
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Great post
Here's a great post from Tom Venuto that should help some folks. http://www.burnthefatblog.com/archives/2011/12/random-stuff-i-learned-in-2011-about-fat-loss-fitness-and-bodybuilding.php Great recap for 2011.
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Post Your Ride
I was introduced to XC mountain biking in June 2010, being only a road bike guy for many years. My first MTB experience was a 50k XC MTB race on a borrowed bike..LOL. Yeah I fell a few times, mostly from not unclipping fast enough in certain spots. After that I bought my own bike. I got used from the owner of a local bike…
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Iron & Runners
I've been borderline anemic all my life....every blood test I've had my hemoglobin number has been 1-2 point below the lower limit. I found this article and will discuss supplementing with my Dr. I can only imagine how my running performance could be if I had adequate iron levels. http://pfitzinger.com/labreports/iron.shtml
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Iron & Endurance
I've been borderline anemic all my life....every blood test I've had my hemoglobin number has been 1-2 point below the lower limit. I found this article and will discuss supplementing with my Dr. I can only imagine how my performance could be if I had adequate iron levels. http://pfitzinger.com/labreports/iron.shtml
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BTF Holiday Challenge 2011
Anyone planning on doing the holiday challenge this year? I did the inaugural back in 2009 and lost 10 lbs & 4% BF. I think I will do it again this year to keep myself accountable.
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Two & a Half Men
OK, I use to be a big fan of this show, but ever since Kutcher came in, I simply can't stand it. I don't like Kutcher as I think the guy has no talent. I mean, they basically brought in Kelso into 2.5 Men. Yeah Sheen has issues, but he was meant for that role and played it perfectly. Anyone else think this show will fail…
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What did you do yesterday?
This 100-year old finished the Toronto Waterfront marathon in 8 hrs 11 mins. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBzqbNyQg2c http://www.cbc.ca/sports/trackandfield/story/2011/10/16/sp-singh-100-marathon-toronto.html Try finding an excuse for your inactivity now.
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Need a reason?
Can't get any simpler than this. :laugh:
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If this doesn't inspire you, nothing will...
This isn't me, but just re-posting for those requiring some motivation this morning. http://www.burnthefatblog.com/archives/2011/09/the-most-inspirational-body-transformation.php By the way, if you haven't heard of Tom Venuto's "Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle", you owe it to yourself to look into it. This isn't a quick diet…
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2010 Ironman Championship recap...watch it.
Even if you're not a triathlete or have no wish to become one, the race recap that NBC puts out every year of the Ironman Championship in Kona is always inspiring & motivating. Basically, this is what threw into this whole journey in 2009. This Saturday Dec 18th 4 PM EST. You won't regret it. Here's a commercial on…
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30k race plan
I have my 30k race in 2 weeks and I have all my plans laid out. My goal is 2h 45m which is a 5:30 min/k (8:51 min/mile) average pace, but I've broken it down in sections based on terrain. The last 10k is kind of rolling with one big hill around the 25k mark, but the first 20k is flat. Here's the planned breakdown: Start to…
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For those HCG diet promoters....
For a lack of a better phrase...stick that in your pipe and smoke it; http://www.weightymatters.ca/2011/02/dr-oz-so-corrupted-by-fame-he-even.html
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Painkillers during hard training/racing
For those that take ibuprofen during a race (marathon, half mary, whatever) thinking it helps you with pain, think again. I already knew taking them during a race is a bad thing and have told people this in the past, but this research shows just how bad it can be.…
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For the runners.....
In case you're in the market for some new shoes, I get all mine from RunningWarehouse.com The prices are the cheapest you'll find anywhere and shipping is FREE. Here's a Team Discount for an extra 15% off. CP15 Go to the Team Discounts link at the top of the page & enter the code and 15% will be deducted in the checkout. I…
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For those into cycling....
I did a review of the Turbo Crank indoor trainer program on my website and you have a chance to win your own copy for free. More details in the review. :) http://www.fatguysredemption.com/2011/01/03/product-review-turbo-crank/
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2010 Training Totals
Today is the last day of 2010. What a great year for me. The things I've accomplished this year was something I could not ever thought possible, and 2011 only looks to be better. Anyhow, here are my 2010 training totals. Bike: 85h 48m 53s - 2025.93 kms - 1256 miles Run: 97h 25m 37s - 990.64 kms - 614.2 miles Swim: 19h 47m…
