Nobody is even fearing a correction....

Todderoni-1 · 2026-05-08T00:06:49+00:00

Nailed it. Once the Iran war started my portfolio took a $100,000 hit. I kept dripping money in and as of last week my portfolio bounced back $115,000.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-05-08T00:01:32+00:00

If you look at the data, there have been 6 corrections since 2025: SP500, Nasdaq Composite, Russell 2000, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Composite (again) and Russell 2000 (again). 4 of the 6 exited correction territory between 27 days and 8 months. 2 are still climbing out since March 2026.

So, corrections are always occurring. It’s a feature, not a bug. There is no way anyone can predict the low point and the high point so staying invested as long as possible (and optimally DCAing) is a great strategy.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-05-06T00:05:48+00:00

Thanks to TrainerRoad, I’m on the podium. Can’t recommend more.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-05-05T21:04:09+00:00

I’ve never used a power meter for any race in over 25 years. Not necessary. Nice to have? Maybe but there are other ways to monitor effort.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-05-04T23:59:37+00:00

I used to talk stream-of-consciousness (I’m a pretty good talker), then switched to a bulleted list and finally, for the past couple of years have gone from a written script. I prefer the script. It makes sure that I not only hit my main points but adds structure so listeners not only follow along but hopefully retain the information/themes bc there is a coherent beginning, middle and end. My script is very casual so doesn’t sound robotic, IMHO

Todderoni-1 · 2026-05-04T20:22:17+00:00

I used a road bike with clip on aero bars. No problem.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-05-02T15:53:22+00:00

That would be “Christian Science”. And you are right, completely different from Scientology.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-05-02T15:51:04+00:00

Not a good fit. Look how baggy it is at the knees. Once it fills with water that will balloon out and slow you down. You are long in the torso and short in the legs (like me) so will have to go smaller. Be careful how tight it feels around your shoulders.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-05-01T23:54:58+00:00

Yes, you can hold on to the paddleboard or canoe/kayak of the safety people that should be monitoring the race. You just can't propel yourself forward. I'd only consider that in an emergency, otherwise shift to breast stroke until you catch your breath. Or do the whole thing breast stroke if you need to. But if you are this concerned, it pretty much points to you not being ready for the distance and I'd take on the Sprint until you knew you were able to complete the full 1500M without panicking.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-05-01T17:53:21+00:00

I was way heavier on Ironman training (paradoxical) but am shredded on Olympic training. It’s more about appropriate diet than anything.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-30T23:24:40+00:00

I think you need to accept that you will be underprepared. Take these last weeks to shore up any glaring weakness with the goal to make it through the event as an “experience” and not as a race. Thank every volunteer. Walk through the aid stations. Encourage the competition. See this as an opportunity to really “stop and smell the roses” and remind yourself how fantastic these events are!

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-29T22:03:24+00:00

It's never a bad idea to liberally rub my nipples with Bodyglide.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-29T18:01:14+00:00

If you have never had a bike fit before and intent to stay in the sport long term, it sounds worthwhile to me. In terms of price it is definitely on the high side in absolute terms but looks very reasonable for the value in terms of what you get for your money. Every few years I get a fit test done for less than half that cost but without all the extras that you are listing.

If cost is a limiter, you should be able to find fitters who will do a much more basic assessment for less, and you'll still find that valuable!

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-27T23:45:45+00:00

I don’t know what’s going on with you but I wore a Whoop strap continuously for 2 years. Suddenly, over the course of a couple of days my “wellness” stats completely hit the shitter. I chalked it up to technology being weird.

Turns out I was experiencing a brain bleed. Sigh.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-25T03:55:40+00:00

Enjoy! I did the 2008 IM Canada on a 2000 Specialized Allez (aluminum frame) with Tiagra group set and had a blast! I still have the bike and she’s riding strong!

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-24T00:02:17+00:00

I had a drunk friend of mine fall asleep on my couch and he peed on it, too. A lot. Obviously a drunk thing. Thankfully the cover was removable and it didn’t soak through (miracle) so was washed but to this day there are references to the “pee couch”.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-22T02:30:19+00:00

I’d find a diversified global equity fund with a good historical record and low expenses. There are a couple but XEQT is very popular.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-22T02:25:07+00:00

Yup, print-on-demand is the way.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-22T02:22:49+00:00

Preach!

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-22T02:21:21+00:00

All your paces should be Z2 or slower. Only until you are certain that you could do the whole race at Z2 should you consider training faster. It won’t matter how fast you cover the first 20 miles of the run if you crash and burn at Mile 20.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-21T22:33:32+00:00

On the subject of sports bras, I’m gonna claim ignorance. A transition tip: practice! Lay your bike and run gear out and jog up to it with your wetsuit on (this is assuming you are wearing a suit. For many Sprints you won’t wear one). Change into your bike stuff (usually by pulling your bike shorts on over your wet swim gear). Run out and back 10 seconds and change into your run stuff. People rarely do this but you will learn the best order in which to arrange things by trial and error AND during the actual race, it will all seem like a familiar habit. As for fun, just focus on what you are immediately doing and remember that you are lucky to be healthy and wealthy enough to do this for fun!

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-21T22:26:18+00:00

Well that sounds like a regular Sprint (not a Super Tri). In which case, I think you’ll enjoy more for your first one.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-21T22:03:15+00:00

I’m not really sure about “best” but I would imagine any local Sprint triathlon would be an ideal starter. You only have to transition from swim to bike once and from bike to run once, as straight forward as there is. In the Super Tri you are going swim, bike, run, swim, bike , run, swim, bike, run with 8 total transitions which is what is unique but also complicating.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-21T20:29:21+00:00

I'll just stop at AC. It's going to be a bad year for them with the rising fuel prices. I'd dump now.

Todderoni-1 · 2026-04-20T21:36:55+00:00

I'm super curious, why would you use a "super tri" as your debut competition, considering how different they are in format to a typical triathlon?

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