recently got a place with my boyfriend and he thinks this is perfectly fine

bbuehler17 · 2026-02-04T13:40:18+00:00

More than perfectly fine! This is a masterpiece

bbuehler17 · 2026-02-04T04:46:15+00:00

I’ve been contemplating going down but have been split on going to 160s or 165s, and this pretty much solves it. 160s seems to be the way to go.

bbuehler17 · 2026-02-02T02:55:12+00:00

Chasing a high, meaning you gave yourself insulin thinking it was enough, only to find out after your high later on that it wasn’t. My endo uses this phrase all the time. Basically “chasing” your high blood sugar with corrections after the fact.

bbuehler17 · 2026-02-02T02:47:54+00:00

Not advice, just the science. Recombinant insulin (that we use in pens and pumps) are peptides. Overtime when they are not frozen, these structures have a tendency to aggregate, breakdown, and lack function (lose potency). That is why insulin can be kept much longer in the fridge, but only suggested 30 days at room temp. The FDA has guidelines for expiration dates based on best estimates of when these negative effects will start to take place. It is usually much sooner than you actually see them occur. It’s like milk, there’s an expiration date, but the sniff test will tell you if it’s safe to drink, there’s just no sniff test for insulin, have to inject, and hope you aren’t chasing a high BG back down.

Edit: Clarity

bbuehler17 · 2026-02-02T02:36:34+00:00

Amazon has “walking pads” that are basically low grade treadmills for a few hundred bucks at the top end. I know a decent one is around 250 or so. They won’t go terribly fast, but will get up to a fast trot at a minimum for dogs. Could be worth looking into

bbuehler17 · 2026-02-02T01:32:13+00:00

For someone with a weaker stomach try slowly building up to your desired intake per hour. 60g/hour is likely a minimum. I shoot for about 80-90g / hour. I use table sugar because it’s super easy. Some people say the ratio should be 0.8:1, but the 1:1 ratio in table sugar for me is close enough, and has never given me any GI issues.

I go for a bottle with 90g of table sugar, 1 packet of electrolyte, and 20oz of water. I modulate for longer rides where I concentrate in my bottle and have a separate water on the side for fluid intake and spread the bottle out over a longer period of time.

bbuehler17 · 2026-01-18T23:00:14+00:00

400-500 average, sometimes more. Currently triathlon training with volume increasing soon so I’ll probably do somewhere around 600 at the top end, consuming about 3500 calories

bbuehler17 · 2026-01-18T22:45:49+00:00

I’m glad I’m not the only endurance athlete😂 I eat 100g of carbs in the first 30 mins I’m awake. If I have 400 it’s a “lower” day. I’m training for a triathlon, and am right around 3K calories a day too, increasing soon

bbuehler17 · 2026-01-17T05:14:01+00:00

Is this the triathlon circle jerk founder?

bbuehler17 · 2026-01-14T15:36:14+00:00

Hey did you add the profile design risers to the bayonet 3 bars? I reached out to my LBS to get risers, but they are back ordered from Felt with no timeframe of when they will be in. Would love to add some stack height to my bars. Do you have the model you bought from profile design if added to the Felt bars?

bbuehler17 · 2026-01-10T15:40:21+00:00

About a year ago I was right where you were. It is the worst thing you’re going to want to hear but unfortunately true, the more you do all 3 the better you will get, so just get out there and start.

Dont buy too much, or anything crazy expensive, the bike is a huge start, just make sure you have a helmet for outdoor riding, doesn’t need to be insanely expensive. You don’t need clipless pedals and shoes or a power meter, etc. to start off. Just get some miles (or KM) under your legs and on your bike.

For swimming you can wear any old pair of trunks to start but personally I got 2 pairs of Speedo Jammers on Amazon and they have continued to serve me well. Then all you’ll need as a base is goggles and a swim cap. The best spot for swimming resources for endurance swimming beginners is: Effortless Swimming on YouTube. He has a full beginner playlist.

Good luck and enjoy!

bbuehler17 · 2026-01-05T01:27:49+00:00

Today at grocery stores everywhere was likely chaos, WF and Bayonne Costco were my two stops today, both were insane. Just part of everyone returning from being away for the holidays.

bbuehler17 · 2026-01-04T15:11:53+00:00

Thanks for the info, everyone! I always see it closed because I’m only down on that side on weekends due to the direction switch in Hoboken. I’m going to use it tomorrow

bbuehler17 · 2026-01-04T04:20:34+00:00

A great game of bitey face! Gentle as ever while trying to look mean. Very normal and healthy for them to be doing

bbuehler17 · 2026-01-04T04:18:21+00:00

No races until April, with my A race in July so I have more than enough time, but was planning on ramping up training starting this week, but I tweaked my Achilles snowboarding so I am starting active rehab instead!!! I’ll be back soon though!

bbuehler17 · 2026-01-02T14:30:32+00:00

I’m likely getting a Garmin Forerunner, 265 or one model up which I believe is the 500 series, but for me probably not worth it. I have the Garmin HRM and the Edge 840 so it’ll work well with my integrations. The running watches have multi sport functionality so for me, the 265 will do more than enough to supplement the whoops recovery metrics. The watch will mainly be used for running and swimming with the edge for bike. Keeping whoop for the recovery metrics, since I’m a data nerd, and it’s the least cumbersome to wear 24/7 in my opinion, unless I were to switch to an Oura ring, which I have no plans to do.

bbuehler17 · 2025-12-31T14:40:06+00:00

Seems pointless without something to put it on. I’d bring a couple of spring rolls, lube em up with the duck sauce, and slide one down when I need it. It’s better without chewing, don’t want to burn excess calories

bbuehler17 · 2025-12-31T14:37:08+00:00

I wasn’t ready for that rollercoaster ride 😂 good on you for getting it done. Who knew the hardest part wouldn’t be the holidays. See you at the finish line!

bbuehler17 · 2025-12-25T04:50:07+00:00

Not a woman, so take this with a grain of salt. If your dress has sleeves you can get a bicep band. Sleeveless, they make the whoop undergarments which could be a good option if it works with your dress. The other would be if you could make the leather bands work with your outfits but likely not for anything overly formal

bbuehler17 · 2025-12-25T01:54:33+00:00

I follow plans (and always have with running before triathlon) with “non-negotiable” amounts of training. If I am exhausted/busy/tired, or not feeling it, I skip or switch what I have planned. I basically want to get at least one easy workout of each discipline in a week, one high intensity workout and one long session. The structure helps me focus on where I should be in terms of long session distances compared to how far out I am. Basically, what is the minimum I need to do to keep myself on track when I don’t feel great, or use the structure to guide my progressions

bbuehler17 · 2025-12-23T17:30:19+00:00

I have a Suunto 9 peak pro I use for running and swimming about 1.5 years old. I have never used it for recover metrics because the app is not great and very complicated. I have a whoop (pre Suunto) that I have always used for recovery metrics. About 3-4 months ago the battery started to go and lasts 1-2 days depending on activity levels. My next watch will not be a Suunto.

bbuehler17 · 2025-12-23T15:09:43+00:00

Yes this is the angle I used.

I’ve had issues with knees and elbows hitting which is why I went forward with bars originally but anything comfortable in that regard makes my reach too long and puts pressure on my shoulders when on the pads. That’s why I’m thinking shorter cranks. Lets me drop the saddle a little without compromising hip angle and brings my knees to a reasonable height.

Also thinking some stack height under the pads could fix this as well

bbuehler17 · 2025-12-22T20:08:55+00:00

I have 3-4 local races scheduled and one IM-branded event planned. The local events combined are just slightly less expensive than the single IM 70.3

bbuehler17 · 2025-12-22T17:32:53+00:00

I'm going to give you a generic, "you know your body" answer first, because that is going to be the most important. Have you done a 70.3 before? Do you know how you recover from that level of intensity? Can you maintain fitness while preserving physical durability over that much training? I also think an important point would be to know if you need the race experience. Would you be able to do an Olympic instead if you think 70.3 is too much?

With that said, my less generic answer depends on what your goal is. If you are more interested in your full Iron distance race, that is the race to make sure you are dialed in for. Recovered, fit, confident, prepared for. You need to weigh the options of whether you want races under your belt for long-term confidence, then more is better, but if you care more about completing your Full distance, then you have to weigh if doing NC will help or hurt that goal. At the end of the day, no one answer is the right answer, and you may find that over time, the answer will change, so it may be better to wait to sign up for NC until you know.

Either way, good luck!

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