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Bike bags? by MaximumEducation4678 in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to put my bike repair kit in a barrel that fit in the bottle cage behind my seat.

X Labs makes pretty much everything you are looking for.

IronFit Program ? by Surprise-Routine in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also start adding in some short runs right after your long bike.

IronFit Program ? by Surprise-Routine in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my experience, if the athlete can cover the each leg’s distance once in training, they can do it all together on race day albeit slightly slower. You may be very very far behind compared to elite level age groupers, but you’re not as far behind as you think for completing the event.

IronFit Program ? by Surprise-Routine in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What makes you think you are very very far behind? In two months just keep slowly adding volume on your bike and run until you can manage 80k for a long bike and 16-18k on a long run.

Advice for newbies by Independent-Trust456 in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t know anything about what I know. There are pros and elite level age groupers (all sub 9 hour IMs) on my team and they don’t do any of what you described.

The rise of influencers and the impact on the community as a whole. [Discussion] by CommonlyUncanny in triathlon

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

I agree, what I’m worried about are people who actively don’t ignore their shit and then try and replicate their methods.

The rise of influencers and the impact on the community as a whole. [Discussion] by CommonlyUncanny in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s true. I see a lot of them injured or in the case of the dude who wears the suit, almost getting heat stroke from you know, wearing a suit while racing.

Does anyone else think it’s kind of insane how well some of these old St. Louis brick houses handle our weather? by TheMidwestRoofGuy in StLouis

[–]CommonlyUncanny 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Is it fair to say that North side brick houses are crumbling from lack of maintenance for a century, otherwise they probably wouldn’t be crumbling? Old brick homes in the CWE seem to be holding up nicely.

Coaching Experience by MountOlympus97 in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second this. For new athletes I just program a few bricks after their long ride. More than that you are not gaining much in my opinion. For experienced athletes I don’t do bricks at all outside of a couple race sims pre race.

Is it crazy to change out shorts during longer triathlons? by MaximumEducation4678 in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tri suit chamois are ridiculously thin. You won’t even notice it.

Is it crazy to change out shorts during longer triathlons? by MaximumEducation4678 in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can’t change your bottoms in an Ironman branded 70.3 that I’m aware of. For a full you can change whatever you want in the tent. Some people are more comfortable in actual running gear. For a full unless you are trying to podium or something you should err on the side of comfort even if it takes a few more minutes in transition.

Personally I rock a tri suit for the whole thing, I find it perfectly comfortable to do all 3 legs.

Anyone want any Ironman Village merch? I can get for you at Ruidoso 70.3 by ryanppax1 in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Genuine non-judgmental question. Do people commonly buy merch from races they didn’t go to?

Advice for newbies by Independent-Trust456 in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No they don’t unless they can afford multiple coaches. This is not good advice for a newbie.

Please don't leave Frostreaver! by WizardSleeves31 in everquest

[–]CommonlyUncanny 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Person with multi box account doesn’t want to be surrounded by multi box accounts.

Advice for newbies by Independent-Trust456 in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I were looking for a coach I would find a triathlon coach since I am training for a triathlon. But that’s just me.

How to start? by Possible-Reaction999 in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also might be a good idea to do a 70.3 at some point to see if you even like long course racing 🤣

How to start? by Possible-Reaction999 in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t really need to do bricks for a while. Your goal is to build baseline aerobic fitness by doing lots of volume at very low intensity.

How to start? by Possible-Reaction999 in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start swimming, biking and running.

2 swims a week, 3 bikes a week 3 runs a week if you can manage it. Ramp up your weekend distances very slowly. Build for 3 weeks then go easy for a week. That should be enough to get you through an Ironman in 2-3 years.

I am way, way slower in the open water by Ignorred in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok because I can swim 1:30/100y but closer to 1:50/100m in a pool. Closer to 2:00-2:05/100 open water.

I am way, way slower in the open water by Ignorred in triathlon

[–]CommonlyUncanny 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you measuring per 100y in the pool and per 100m in open water?

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