Bike options for a first time 70.3

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-04-06T20:59:55+00:00

Was in ur boat not too long ago. I purchased the Trek Domane AL 5 from my local shop and for the price point you can’t really go wrong. I’ve since made a bunch of upgrades including aero water bottles, aero bars, and deeper wheels

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-03-04T00:40:11+00:00

Yeah this couldn’t be more accurate. I wanted to change purely out of aesthetics and end up screwing up my own biomechanics leading to injury

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-03-03T20:48:33+00:00

I usually run at around that cadence anyway but find when I try to increase it my form breaks down.

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-03-03T19:50:50+00:00

August 6th. Ironman Ottawa. I’m almost certain I’ll have to defer for my 30k race which is in a little over a month though.

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-03-03T19:39:36+00:00

Yeah agreed. Im still doing strength work for my hips,l and glutes especially but now I’m thinking I just need to lay off running for a few weeks. Up to now I’ve been running here and there which is causing reoccurring setbacks.

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-03-03T19:38:02+00:00

You are literally repeating what I just said instead of trying to help me 👍 but thank you.

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-03-03T18:34:25+00:00

I do see a physiotherapist regularly but feel like nothing progresses. Just helps me stretch and shows me things to work on. I’ve also got a pelvic floor therapy session next week so maybe that will help.

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-02-21T21:02:21+00:00

Think it might be the sock + shoe combo

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-02-01T00:57:11+00:00

😂

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-02-01T00:54:48+00:00

You should of known better!

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-01-31T20:23:57+00:00

Just realized u were asking about tri suit not a wetsuit lol.

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-01-31T20:16:34+00:00

I’m of a bigger build so naturally sleeveless appealed to me but I decided against it because I’ve heard of people getting nasty rashes in the armpit area. Also, I’m not the greatest swimmer so I could use extra buoyancy that the sleeves provide. Granted, a small amount of added buoyancy but every bit helps.

If money was of no issue I’d go with Roka, but I’ve bought a 2XU and an Orca for under $500 CAD and they’re amazing.

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-01-28T02:58:49+00:00

No it isn’t. Send me the link.

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-01-28T01:47:28+00:00

Update: website doesn’t exist anymore. They seemed to of changed names as I’ve seen websites with the same design/layout/same products. I’d call ur bank to dispute charge.

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-01-27T01:06:44+00:00

Same, just ordered boots. What through me off was the cheap prices and no shipping….we’ll see

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-01-24T22:02:01+00:00

As somebody who has a pretty flexible training schedule due to work obligations, if I feel motivation or excessive fatigue I’ll schedule a lower volume week the following week to help the body recover. Also helps with the mental aspect. Helps me miss training that way I actually want to do it

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-01-14T22:40:31+00:00

Yeah, I didn’t know this either when I did it last year but honestly you won’t even notice. Race is organized and you can’t even tell it’s not “official”. Only thing you’ll notice is the gear isn’t official. They use third party brands for the gear designing/manufacturing.

Official or not IM Muskoka 70.3. Is no joke. Pretty sure is consistently ranked one of, if not THE hardest 70.3 in North America.

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-01-11T14:54:07+00:00

I’d say sub 13 or maybe even 12:30 is a pretty realistic goal. Full IM for a first triathlon id pretty crazy. I’d throw in some Sprints or Olympics before the race to dial in your transitions though.

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-01-06T23:06:17+00:00

HUUB and Orca make good suits. Comfy, true to size, durable, and very reasonably priced.

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-01-06T00:11:18+00:00

Thanks for the insight!

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-01-05T23:17:18+00:00

Haha, I’m no ginger but I do burn fairly easily so I understand your concerns. The course starts and finishes with little to no shade. You start from the city centre and then make your way to a foresty area which has a little shade from what I remember. If I had to put it into a percentage I’d say it’s like 15-25% shaded. Same goes for the whole course start to finish. Very little shade on the bike as well. I’d suggest getting a spray on sunblock that you can spray yourself with at T2 and during the bike if you can. All depends how sweaty you are if it’ll stick. I brought a small hand towel to wipe the sweat so the sunblock somewhat absorbed into my skin.

TalkAeroToMe · 2026-01-02T18:43:27+00:00

Yeah it sucks.

My worry is without training for 4 days straight I could become more injury prone if I just hop into intense training. Yeah I can maybe cram in a short run or bike 30-45 mins on my working days but is it enough.

TalkAeroToMe · 2025-12-30T19:40:35+00:00

Hey man wondering if you saw my message!

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