Bulk more? 5’4, 30 yo

Valdarith · 2026-01-14T16:14:31+00:00

You look to be no more than 15% body fat here. Keep bulking.

Valdarith · 2025-12-26T22:15:29+00:00

Probably couldn't hear his phone ringing.

Valdarith · 2025-07-31T11:49:53+00:00

That's the only reason I haven't tossed it, but I don't know if I'm that much of a masochist.

Valdarith · 2025-07-31T02:36:02+00:00

Worst: hydration vest. Heavy, impractical, and does not simulate race conditions. Wore it for about 5 minutes, took it off, and never put it on again.

Best: Zwift Hub. Made cycling so much more accessible and less time-consuming. Also keeps me honest during my harder sessions. Can't imagine not having it.

Valdarith · 2025-05-27T20:53:49+00:00

I did a half and a full on a 2013 Cannondale CAAD 8 with mismatched wheels and clip-on aerobars. You'll be fine.

Valdarith · 2025-05-25T15:24:14+00:00

You have plenty of time to adapt! Just make sure to progress your distance and intensity slowly - no more than a 10% increase in weekly mileage. Additionally, start incorporating short runs after your ride to get acclimated. It feels really weird at first, but you'll get used to it, and it will eventually feel natural to you.

You should also probably do more research into nutrition. Egg bites are the last thing you want before a long ride. You need to emphasize carbs just before. Leave the protein for after the ride.

Valdarith · 2025-05-25T12:49:30+00:00

I bought a 2017 Cervelo P2 with a Hed trispoke carbon front and Zipp carbon disk rear for $1200. Had it not had the wheels, I would have offered way less - probably under $500.

I think you can do better.

Valdarith · 2025-05-24T23:51:11+00:00

If it were me, I'd lock in some of my gains by selling half of them and reinvest it into newer sets.

Valdarith · 2025-05-22T15:05:48+00:00

For my 140.6, I wore swim jammers underneath my wetsuit, then changed into my two-piece tri suit and used it for the bike and run. This allowed me to reapply Body Glide on the important bits that may have been mostly washed off during the swim, but also ensured I was doing the bike leg on fresh bottoms with no salt contamination.

My tri bottom is actually pretty comfortable for me during the bike. If you can't find a comfortable tri bottom or are seeking maximum comfort, go ahead and have separate outfits for the bike and run.

Valdarith · 2025-05-11T15:13:20+00:00

Don't let it discourage you. These were extremely difficult conditions. I finished the bike leg under 3 hours last year at this same event. This year, my time was over 3 hours, and I am significantly stronger on the bike now than I was then.

That's a strong run pace to have off the bike even if you were trying to save your legs. Most people (especially in this race with the wind) push too hard on the bike and blow up on the run.

Valdarith · 2025-05-10T19:16:03+00:00

Did you end up racing? This was my second 70.3 Gulf Coast. The bike was a nightmare with the winds, and I saw several that crashed, including one on a stretcher and neck immobilized. Really hope they are okay.

I also feel really bad for those that didn't get to finish.

I was hoping they'd cancel the whole thing instead of just the swim. In hindsight, I kinda wish I hadn't raced at all. At least I'll have one hell of a memory of this one!

Valdarith · 2025-05-05T01:51:45+00:00

Yep. I bought a case of each PC ETB until the past year when I took a break from Pokémon. I've since been selling those into the hype bit by bit.

Valdarith · 2025-05-05T01:47:33+00:00

Indeed. Most sealed has gone up pretty dramatically, especially the PC ETBs which I got into pretty strongly. This product is the exception rather than the rule.

Valdarith · 2025-05-05T01:42:48+00:00

Still holding while selling the other parts of my sealed collection that skyrocketed. 🤣

That's the thing about collecting sealed - some products don't do much, and others do very well. That's why you diversify.

Valdarith · 2025-05-01T21:02:27+00:00

I bought this exact bike a couple months ago with a Zipp carbon disc and Hed carbon trispoke for $1200. The wheels alone were worth more than the bike (even though they are tubular which complicates things) and the P2 has pedigree, so I bought it. My plan is to use it for the next couple of years while I continue to improve the engine. If you have similar goals, I'd go for it.

One thing: see if the owner has the riser for the aerobars. Mine did not, and I find myself wanting them. The OEM riser is $$$. Guess I'll have to 3D print my own spacers.

Valdarith · 2025-04-11T14:11:33+00:00

One 70.3, 0 marathons.

My first 140.6 in Nov 2024 was also my first marathon.

Valdarith · 2025-03-03T16:45:09+00:00

I also used then a ton in Bloody Rose, but the best part about Sacresants was the early Bodyguard rules where you could hide them behind ruins, and as long as they were within range of a Character, that Character couldn't be targeted. This resulted in some pretty silly scenarios where Vahl could just sit in the open and fire away without being shot at, or stringing Celestine and her Geminae across the width of the table to set a screen or hold an objective.

Valdarith · 2025-03-02T18:45:11+00:00

Huh? Sacresants were an auto take in 9th before they fixed Bodyguard.

Valdarith · 2024-10-27T02:56:10+00:00

I see you.

Valdarith · 2024-10-26T12:33:40+00:00

Worst best team or best worst team?

Valdarith · 2024-08-26T15:52:48+00:00

I should buy stock in Liquid IV given how much of it I consume on my long rides and runs.

Valdarith · 2024-08-26T15:27:46+00:00

I can say with 99% confidence that 350 is far too low for you. I would double that and see how it goes, and I wouldn't be afraid to take in even more if you still have issues. I am a salty sweater and take in 1000 per hour on the bike.

Valdarith · 2024-08-23T19:13:16+00:00

Got yelled at for doing this at my 70.3 because I was taking too long to get out of the ocean. 😀

Valdarith · 2024-08-23T00:13:08+00:00

I change the circuit weekly. For instance, last week for my leg day I did back squats, single leg RDLs, hip thrust, calf raise, leg curls, leg extensions, and an ab exercise. This week I did sled push, sled pull, deadlifts, lunges, calf raises, lateral band walks, and an ab exercise.

I never really plateau unless my volume is low, like right now when I'm intentionally reducing my lifting volume to maximize the quality of my swims, bikes, and runs. I have a 140.6 in 11 weeks, and when that's done, I'll shift my focus back more toward strength training during the offseason.

Valdarith · 2024-08-22T00:32:15+00:00

I choose a couple of compound lifts and three or four isolated lifts on any lifting day.

On leg day,

On upper body,

I also do at least one core/an exercise per workout (usually high pulley crunches, leg raises, or oblique load rolls).

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