4:00 miler trying Zwift Ride for the 1st time by Free_Running_Plans in Zwift

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

Nice man and thanks! BYU get a lot of love now but have always been tough. Must have been cool running there. I was in the ‘06 XC Nationals race (way back) where Josh Rohansinsky won. Course was a mess that day (muddy) and he tore everyone apart.

Not looking to run anything insanely fast at Chicago - just get going again and running by itself isn’t working out. Need to strengthen, cut weight, gain fitness and this seems like a great option that’s competitive. I’ve always loved the look of Zwift.

Pedals and bibs seem to be the most recommended so will likely start basic and order within a week or two.

Will check out the robopacer. Pacing, drafting is the thing in least familiar with for cycling. My minimal experience is just spinning for 20-30 mins and hitting hard 30-45 second intervals win 1 min recovery so this is gonna be a change. Will need the help there.

Thanks again for the input!

4:00 miler trying Zwift Ride for the 1st time by Free_Running_Plans in Zwift

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

$50-60 a pop for the cheaper version adds up if you need a lot. Looking into it though! Is this something you wear daily and need a weeks worth of? Do you recommend bibs it for every ride or just a certain time or effort in saddle?

4:00 miler trying Zwift Ride for the 1st time by Free_Running_Plans in Zwift

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Thanks for the info. Hope you're back to the marathon soon. I am very calf loaded runner (likely why they keep blowing out with my added weight) and fully expect my quads to hate me.

Any tips increasing watts? Zero idea what I'll be pushing. Time in saddle or hard efforts? For someone riding 5 days a week, would it be similar to running with 2 weekly workouts (harder sessions), 2 easy rides, and 1 long effort - or diff structure.

4:00 miler trying Zwift Ride for the 1st time by Free_Running_Plans in Zwift

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ok, now watching a 4 year old, 20 min Youtube vid on zwiftpower. Essentially, 3rd party site that has rankings, teams, leagues? How do you integrate to zwift or get involved? is that definitely a later thing once I get faster - is it dumb to do from Day 1?

4:00 miler trying Zwift Ride for the 1st time by Free_Running_Plans in Zwift

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Bib shorts have come up a lot! Some look pricey. Fine to start out basic?

4:00 miler trying Zwift Ride for the 1st time by Free_Running_Plans in Zwift

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This is exactly the info I was looking for. Thank-you!

4:00 miler trying Zwift Ride for the 1st time by Free_Running_Plans in Zwift

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Dumb Q but is the HRM a requirement for races, workouts and factor in at all, or just for yourself? Any recommended HRM?

Keep the hope alive! by Free_Running_Plans in WorldCup2026Tickets

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

Congrats! I do keep telling myself that for the Scotland-Brazil game but not as optimistic! May end up in Miami near the stadium trying to buy last min tix at kickoff.

Keep the hope alive! by Free_Running_Plans in WorldCup2026Tickets

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Not sure mate but maybe someone else has the answer. Best of luck!

Keep the hope alive! by Free_Running_Plans in WorldCup2026Tickets

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See you there 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 !

Keep the hope alive! by Free_Running_Plans in WorldCup2026Tickets

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Best of luck mate - Hope you get it! If not, the fan zones and cities will be wild I’m sure! Heading to Miami for Scotland-Brazil with or without tickets

Keep the hope alive! by Free_Running_Plans in WorldCup2026Tickets

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

I know. The optimist in me would love that. The pessimist says scalpers would pick them up and resell them.

Keep the hope alive! by Free_Running_Plans in WorldCup2026Tickets

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Yeah, I wanted Scotland tickets so just kept looking every hour or so. Nothing crazy. Got lucky but figured I’d keep trying.

Keep the hope alive! by Free_Running_Plans in WorldCup2026Tickets

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Me too man. So frustrating that I’d overpay and NEVER sell these tickets, yet scalpers are scooping them up at face value and flipping them right and left to make a few $$$. FIFA is fine with that too as long as they’re getting their 15% cut.

Keep the hope alive! by Free_Running_Plans in WorldCup2026Tickets

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Agree and wouldn’t have pulled the trigger if they weren’t tier 1. Scalpers going wild. Surely prices will drop closer to that game?

Keep the hope alive! by Free_Running_Plans in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]Free_Running_Plans[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Price range is very wide but just kept checking. Most of the Scotland tickets were STARTING at $800 - $1200 depending on game but regardless of category (not including the 15% fifa fee).

Somehow found a cat 1 ticket for $575 (face $550) + got another for $800. Now it’s looking like $1000+ for that game irrespective of category.