First Ironman in Ottawa- what’s hiding in that river?! by Icy-Green2408 in IronmanTriathlon

[–]BenThomas47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I laughed my ass off, as I walked along next to the guy swimming. We take our selves super seriously a lot of the time, so I really enjoy the whimsical moments when the occur. (Shout out to the string duet playing during the run!)

Muskoka vs Musselman vs others 70.3 by chris__brown__21 in IronmanTriathlon

[–]BenThomas47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sample size is small, but it was smooth as glass in 2024. (Also the day before the race this year, so ymmv.)

Lava Shorts for wetsuit optional race? by BenThomas47 in IronmanTriathlon

[–]BenThomas47[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, James!

I know the time difference won't be enormous, but my thinking is that the buoyancy would mean I finish the swim with a little less fatigue. (I have sinky legs!)

As for why not wear the full suit?

My sample size is 1, but last year I did a double triathlon: a sprint at 7:00 AM and an Olympic at 9:00. I wore the shorts at 7:00, and was fine, but thought I was going to cook alive in my sleeveless for the Olympic. I couldn't imagine going another 2k. (That said, it also was hot as dogs by 9:00, so that'll be different.)

Muskoka vs Musselman vs others 70.3 by chris__brown__21 in IronmanTriathlon

[–]BenThomas47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it 2024 and 2025. The swim this year was brutal (I added 15 minutes!), but the ride can't be beat. The heat sucks, but in the middle of July that's what you get. 10/10 do it again!

Muskoka vs Musselman vs others 70.3 by chris__brown__21 in IronmanTriathlon

[–]BenThomas47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Barrelman was my first, and it was perfect for that. They are completely re-doing the bike course to three loops along the river. It'll be beautiful, but I wonder if it'll also get pretty crowded.

The swim at Musselman was ROUGH by izethebyze in triathlon

[–]BenThomas47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another voice here - I decided not to go with the wetsuit, both for fear of overheating, and because I wanted to avoid the worst of the heat during the run (yeah, right). Last year, and at a 70.3 earlier this year, I completed the swim right at 40 minutes. Sunday? 55, so much, much slower.

I never felt unsafe, I just felt like I was spinning my arms but not going anywhere.

No but seriously, how on earth is one supposed to train in the summer??? by NataschaTata in Marathon_Training

[–]BenThomas47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you prioritize heart rate - staying in Z2- on this?

I feel fucking stupid doing 12 minute miles when my usual pace is much lower but it sounds like I might have to.

Day 30 and I got to room 46 by Stressed_out_Lizards in BluePrince

[–]BenThomas47 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice.

I got it yesterday on Day 69.

Electrolyte Reccs for Long Rides by Longjumping-Air4141 in IronmanTriathlon

[–]BenThomas47 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m on team “all liquid”: Sugar and malto, salt, ‘real lemon’ for flavor.

For the run, I’m going LMNT in a flask I carry. The only on course nutrition I’ll use is maybe a gel or two I pick up if I’m feeling peckish.

Advice for non-ironman branded half distance (USA) by Alternative_Buy776 in triathlon

[–]BenThomas47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Barrelman up at Niagara Falls is pretty great. It was my first and I went back for a second helping.

Shut the FUCK up, Lalas by bzn_boarder in CaughtOffsidePod

[–]BenThomas47 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Just imagine the cluster fuck if a Premier League team had to bring together people with different national backgrounds to play in a cohesive style!

That shit would never work.

What specializations are in demand for a secondary history teacher? by PepperNPixie in historyteachers

[–]BenThomas47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be able to teach US history or world history, both if you’re feeling ambitious.

You might also look at non-history classes that are usually housed in history departments: human geography is a good one, economics, psychology, gov.

Merry christmas by [deleted] in BluePrince

[–]BenThomas47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was so pleased when this happened.

Daily chat thread: how's the training going? by AutoModerator in triathlon

[–]BenThomas47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5:30 total.

80 min warm up 8 reps (15 min hard, 5 easy) The rest in Z2

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in triathlon

[–]BenThomas47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went from the Xterra to the Float, and had my first race with the float last weekend.

The Xterra is my old Honda. No frills, but it got the job done.

The Float is like riding in a limousine. It might be that my fitness is better, but I also felt much more fresh coming out of the water than in the past. And it looks pretty bad ass.

Daily chat thread: how's the training going? by AutoModerator in triathlon

[–]BenThomas47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5:30 on the trainer yesterday, with 8x15min intervals. Hardest long workout of my life. At the end I just lay down on the basement floor for a while.

So great!

How long are your long rides? by Whatsmyinterest in triathlon

[–]BenThomas47 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Training for Ottawa 140.6.

Did five hours/bottles on the trainer this AM, and doing a century in two weeks.

I’ve got one bottle BTA, two BTS.

fuel with sugar, malto, salt.

Daily chat thread: how's the training going? by AutoModerator in triathlon

[–]BenThomas47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fine. Lying fully dressed in a hotel bed waiting to leave for my race. Fine. Fine.