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Storing Smoothies
I make smoothies often at home but I hate to go through all the trouble for 1 serving. Is there a way to store the other servings for a day or two without it melting? If I store it in the freezer, should I store it in a ziploc bag? How long should I take it out of the freezer before it will be drinkable again?
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Exercises After Foot Surgery?
I'm having surgery on my foot later this month (not injury-related...it's a bunionectomy) and I want to still be able to workout. I don't want to take steps backwards in my workouts. I usually do 20 minutes of strength training, 20 minutes of cardio, and 20 minutes of vigorous calisthenics, 5 times per week. My cardio is…
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Garmin Problems
Is it possible for a Garmin to "fill up"? As in, I was terrible about actually downloading my workouts to my computer (my last upload was September 1, 2012). It turns on but before it even gets to "locating satellites," it shuts off. When I plug it in to charge, it says "Charging" but shows 100% battery level. I've plugged…
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Garmin Problems
Is it possible for a Garmin to "fill up"? As in, I was terrible about actually downloading my workouts to my computer (my last upload was September 1, 2012). It turns on but before it even gets to "locating satellites," it shuts off. When I plug it in to charge, it says "Charging" but shows 100% battery level. I've plugged…
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Women's Tri Cycling Shoes
I'm finally able to get some Tri Cycling shoes & pedals. I have a small foot (size 6-6.5) and I'll only do Olympic distance tris, so mainly for 25 mile rides, although I do a few charity tours up to 50 miles, but I'm not gunning for a time in those. Is the carbon fiber sole worth the price for someone with small feet and…
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Bikes
So I determined today my budget for a bike is $800. Should I go with a tri bike or a road bike? I don't ever race in bike only events and I don't ride in a group, so the aerobars of a tri bike not being "acceptable" in group rides isn't an issue. I could also just get the clip on aero bars for a road bike. What are the…
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Last Long Run before a Half
Background info: I'm doing my 3rd half marathon on Sunday, Nov. 17th. Building up to this half marathon, I haven't run quite as much as I did for my first and second (both of which I did in the spring). I had great 9 and 10 mile long runs; my 12 mile long run was shaky but I know I didn't eat the best food the day before…
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COLOR RUN!
I now live in NWA instead of SW AR so I won't be able to make it, but the Color Run is coming to LR! It looks SO fun. Other MFPers in bigger cities have run it and say it's awesome. It's November 10th. Also a fun way to maybe get friends involved who otherwise wouldn't run and start them on a healthy lifestyle with you!…
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Race Recaps
As we get into tri season, let's share our race recaps with each other to not only cheer one another on, but maybe learn from each other too. I blogged my race from this weekend on MFP: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/bstamps12/view/i-tri-d-the-village-the-village-won-273876. Logistically, I learned I need to practice my…
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What's in your drinks?
Besides water, what do you drink while training and racing? I know some of you love NUUN. What are the pros of NUUN over similar products? What else (besides basic Gatorade and Powerade) do you drink? And what are some products that are formulated more for energy than hydration that you use? What are the pros & cons?
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Racing this weekend?
This weekend seems to be pretty popular for races. I know a lot of you are racing Saturday or Sunday. What distance? Has your race done anything to adjust for the heat? What have you done to plan for racing in the heat? I'm doing a sprint triathlon-500 yd swim, 15 mi bike, 3 mi run. The lake is about 86-87 degrees so the…
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Brick Workouts
I found this article today about bike/run brick workouts. It basically says that training during tri season should ideally use a 3:3 ratio instead of a 1:1 ratio as you would train earlier in the season. So you would do 15 minutes on the bike, 7-8 minutes running off the bike, then repeat 3 times. Doing it in a 3:3 ratio…
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U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials
Wow, what a motivation it is to watch the Olympic Trials. Swimming trials began yesterday and go through July 2nd. The showdowns between Lochte and Phelps are as good as any rivalry, ever. All of the finals races have been great. My favorite final so far was the Men's 100m Breastroke when Hansen won with Kitijima (sp?)…
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Logistics Problems??
I have a dilemma with logistics and an upcoming tri. I'm signed up for a tri June 9th that starts at 7:00 am. It is about 4 hrs away from home, but I can stay with my parents who are 3 hrs away from home the day before. I can't afford a hotel for the night (not to mention they are 45ish minutes away) and campgrounds are at…
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Back to Back Events?
My first sprint tri for the year is June 9th. My second sprint tri is June 24th. There is a century ride on June 23rd that also has a 35 mile option. Would it be crazy to do the 35 miler on June 23rd and the sprint tri on June 24th? Background on me: cycling is my weak leg. Swimming is my strongest leg and I'll have done 2…
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Running in the Heat
I know, it's only March. But it's HOT in the South. Highs in the mid 80's all this week and forecasted next week too. I ran today for the first time above 65 degrees and I was burning up. It was 74 degrees and sunny. I just completed a half marathon 2 weeks ago in 2:10:14. I never walked a single time in the hundreds of…
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Bricks
Just curious about everyone's paces during a brick workout. What is your normal run pace & what is your pace running after you've biked? My normal pace is just under 10:00 mile. I did my first Brick since August this weekend and my run pace was 10:55 mile. I wasn't feeling great anyways, but I was surprised at just how…
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Knee Pain! Help!
I'm less than 2 weeks out from my first half marathon. I did my last long run this past Saturday (15 days before the HM). I was doing a fairly flat 5 miles yesterday and my left knee, which has never had problems before, started hurting incredibly bad. In the hundreds of miles I've run the past 6 months, I've never had to…
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Runners: Knee Pain?
I'm less than 2 weeks out from my first half marathon. I did my last long run this past Saturday (15 days before the HM). I was doing a fairly flat 5 miles yesterday and my left knee, which has never had problems before, started hurting incredibly bad. In the hundreds of miles I've run the past 6 months, I've never had to…
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Videos
Thought you might enjoy a laugh from these videos! Share your own triathlete related hilarious videos too :laugh: Sh-t Triathletes Say http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KTEgLKhjIw Sh-t Swimmers Sayhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehQwocpHtX0 Sh-t Cyclists Say http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMCkuqL9IcM Open Water Swimming…
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Runners: Can We Be Honest?
I'm training for my first half marathon and ever since my long runs got over 8 miles, I have had to have a bathroom break during my runs. Last week was 11 miles and I had oatmeal, yogurt, and a banana before my run. I had a Gu at mile 4.5 and could BARELY make it inside my house at mile 9 to use the bathroom. This week was…
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*kitten* Swimmers Say
Hilarious youtube video...you can probably relate to most of these: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehQwocpHtX0
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Caribbean Stir-Fried Shrimp
I was looking at different sites to find some recipes for next week and I came across this one and it sounds so delicious! It is from mealtime.org which I love because it gives you the nutritional info! Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in…
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Exercise Videos
Have any of you tried any exercise videos for firming up? Like Brazilian Butt Lift, Hip Hop Abs, etc.? I have been looking at programs like those to tone certain areas (as opposed to very intense workouts like P90X or cardio workouts) but haven't heard any results from them. How have they worked for you or have other…
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Bent handlebars
Is there anything the LBS can do about bent handlebars? I crashed & bent mine slightly...no damage & I can still shift, brake, etc. fine. It's really just a cosmetic thing & my OCD over my new bike. (The nearest bike shop is 45 minutes away & they tend to take a while with repairs so I wanted to see if you all had any…
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Altitude Sickness
I'm going skiing in Winter Park, CO next week and I've heard from several friends that they got altitude sickness on their ski trips this winter. Anything I can do to prevent this? I'm in pretty good shape but I live in AR so obviously I'm not acclimated to a high altitude. Thanks!
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Sore from Skiing?
I'm going skiing for 4 days next week. I am a triathlete & I'm training for my first half marathon. While I know that skiing is a work out in itself, I really don't want to miss 4 days of swimming/biking/running. Swimming and biking aren't available, but will I be too sore to run after skiing? I've never been skiing before…
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310 XT Technical questions!
I got the garmin 310 XT w/ HRM for Christmas, but I'm TERRIBLE with all this technical set up stuff. So here are a few questions: 1) I put on the HRM strap as it directed me & the watch buzzed and said "HRM Detected" but it doesn't display my HR anywhere, even though I have it set to display BPM. Do I have to start running…
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Garmin Technical Questions! Help please!
I got the garmin 310 XT w/ HRM for Christmas, but I'm TERRIBLE with all this technical set up stuff. So here are a few questions: 1) I put on the HRM strap as it directed me & the watch buzzed and said "HRM Detected" but it doesn't display my HR anywhere, even though I have it set to display BPM. Do I have to start running…
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Donating Blood?
There's a blood drive today and I'd really like to donate because it is the last time I can for a while (I am going in January to a country on the "banned list" where you can't donate blood if you have visited that country in the past x months/years). I am planning on working out right before giving blood--is that okay?…
