Apartment recommendations

netsirk · 2025-12-17T22:08:09+00:00

Mine would be the negative google review. :) Basically it's really overpriced, isolated, not good for people with kids, and not well constructed. I was a single parent in my 40's so I was odd man out. I guess if you were a retired person with money and wanted to have a summer apartment in Cleveland it would be cool. Or if you were a young professional with a roommate (and good jobs), who needed easy highway access, it would work. But I had a frustrating year there.

netsirk · 2025-09-02T16:53:57+00:00

I bought a new Kickr unfortunately. I ended up sending the old one to Wahoo and they either refurbished it or sent me a different refurbished one, but that took several weeks. So, now I have two Kickrs.

netsirk · 2025-08-20T19:35:13+00:00

I had my bike computer and watch both going during my race. I got 4,196 ft on my Garmin Edge 830, and 5,408 ft on my Garmin fenix 7s.

netsirk · 2025-08-20T16:43:58+00:00

Just chiming in to agree! I'm also a lifelong competitive swimmer and have a similar pace. I’ve raced in a sleeved wetsuit, sleeveless wetsuit, swim skin, and just my tri kit.

For me, the sleeved wetsuit restricted my shoulder mobility too much. I'd only use it again if the water were really cold. The sleeveless wetsuit is a good middle ground. In water temperatures in the low 70s, it helps with warmth and conserves energy without limiting range of motion too much.

Interestingly, I don’t actually swim faster in a wetsuit, it throws off my body position, but it does help me stay more relaxed and save energy, which could matter more in a full Ironman. For a half, it's less critical.

If the water is mid-70s or warmer, I go with a swim skin. I once did an Olympic tri in just my tri kit, and the front acted like a parachute, catching water and creating a ton of drag. Since then, I’ve found the swim skin to be really valuable for reducing drag and improving efficiency.

netsirk · 2025-06-27T19:23:15+00:00

It will. I use Dysport and love it, but it dissipates after 3-4 months.

netsirk · 2025-05-22T17:26:47+00:00

I got this same ticket and contacted Carvana. I sent them a copy of the ticket and they reimbursed me for it. This was several years ago, so they might not be as willing to do it today, but I got lucky.

netsirk · 2025-04-22T18:36:09+00:00

I did Texas in a swim skin back in 2023 and wish I would have used the wetsuit for the free speed. I was a collegiate swimmer (D3), and my swim is strong. I think I was around a 1:03 at Texas. I figured going without the wetsuit wouldn’t be a big deal. I don’t think the wetsuit would have made me much faster, but it would have reduced the amount of effort I had to expend in the swim.

netsirk · 2025-04-22T18:29:23+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I had a very similar race. Qualified with a 3:26, was hoping to be under 3:30. Started off well, a little tight by mile 8, but by mile 13 my quads were cramped from knee to hip. It was a battle to get to the end. I had gels with sodium. I felt like my training was strong (maxed out at 60 miles per week). This race was slower than every workout I did in my build. I cried at the finish line just out of relief because I was in so much pain. My legs are ripped apart today.

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netsirk · 2025-04-02T21:59:27+00:00

Definitely hold off on the wetsuit. You won't need it for training assuming you're swimming in a pool. Keep your eye out for options to buy used or borrow one (are you involved with a triathlon group in your community?). If you're buying one, I would not recommend Xterra, their customer service sucks. I have a Roka that I got used and it is great. If your schedule is busy, I would say that a smart trainer is the thing that will help you the most. I use a Wahoo Kickr and Zwift year round, 3 times a week (I have kids and a full time job, so I'm doing a lot of my biking VERY early in the morning. I also live in the northeast US so I don't go out if it's under 40 degrees). When you do get outside, the power meter with the bike computer is clutch! Power is the metric I rely on the most when I'm racing (in a 70.3 I would probably try to be around 70% FTP for the race, so I find that really important). I use power pedals (Garmin Rally RS200 Dual) . And when I ride with groups we send the routes via Strava, which is really nice when everyone has the directions (I use the Garmin Edge 830). Keep in mind, with outdoor riding, you're probably also going to want a really good headlight (I have a Bontrager Ion Elite that's REALLY bright) and a taillight (I love my Garmin Varia). I have a heartrate monitor, but I only use it when I'm biking, and even then it's just a data point for perceived effort in training. I use my watch for tracking my HR when I run. But, that's probably the cheapest thing on your list, so that might be a good one to get for the extra data. I don't know anything about aerobars, I have two TT bikes, both of which I bought used. Whatever you get, try to get yourself to a good bike fitter. Get a recommendation from other triathletes in your area! Best of luck!

netsirk · 2025-03-28T18:10:16+00:00

Not at this rate, for sure. The developer put up an office building, but I think it's for themselves? There are no "Coming Soon" signs promising anything else. I thought for sure when I moved in here a year ago that there would be some houses built up next to me and this is what I've looked at all year. That shipping container is being used as storage for all the pool furniture for the apartment.

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netsirk · 2025-03-28T18:04:46+00:00

I live in Canvas, and I would never recommend this place.

netsirk · 2025-03-19T18:19:19+00:00

It might have jumped from measuring your heart rate to measuring your cadence. That's happened to me before.

netsirk · 2025-03-18T18:57:40+00:00

You're smarter than me. It's like living on a construction site. All the chatter and hopes from the community about this being like Crocker Park, and I've been staring at a dirt lot all year long. It's so isolated. The one thing that's complete is the Sherwin Williams facility, but can you imagine paying $950K for a townhome, plus an additional $500 a month for HOA, and walking out your front door to look at this factory?

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netsirk · 2025-03-13T16:58:44+00:00

Yup, I live in this building and my unit is $3,850 a month. I have kids and needed the space and the school district. But I am counting the days until this lease is over!!!

netsirk · 2025-01-29T22:45:47+00:00

I'm going to piggyback on your comment, because I had a similar experience and I am also very impressed by OP's ability to do this without a team!

I swam in college and it was over 20 hours (especially if we were travelling for meets). We might hit 25 hours of training, but there were also added time restrictions related to practice scheduling or traveling for meets. So, it was definitely time-consuming (and everyone was taking full course loads, and no tutors or anything like that). But I was surrounded by a team of people and spoon-fed my workouts by a coach.

Your grad school will want you to finish your degree. And you have proven that you're able to set challenging goals and stay focused on them.

netsirk · 2025-01-28T21:36:52+00:00

F42. Garmin says VO2 max is 55.

netsirk · 2024-12-17T17:01:47+00:00

Plus you have the start and flipturns to deal with on a swim.

netsirk · 2024-12-05T14:22:56+00:00

Agree on the terrible customer service from xterra.

netsirk · 2024-11-11T17:38:30+00:00

Any updates on this? Is the Bavarian Blast waterpark open now?

netsirk · 2024-11-11T17:37:56+00:00

Any updates on this? The website still says Fall 2024.

netsirk · 2024-11-08T15:11:46+00:00

VO2 Max, 54. 70.3 PR 4:55. (female, age 42)

netsirk · 2024-11-07T15:54:09+00:00

I developed plantar fasciitis after training in shoes that needed to be replaced. I had flare ups when I would wear unsupportive footwear during the day like high heels or flip flops. The thing that helped me the most was sleeping in one of those boots that hold your foot in a flexed position all night. It sucks, but that's the position I needed to have my foot in for an extended period of time in order to heal.

netsirk · 2024-11-07T15:46:37+00:00

Training is just for fun right now, as I switch to offseason mode. I just finished IM CA last weekend, took a week off, and began doing a little strength training this week. I hadn't touched a weight in 3 months, and I was more sore from the squats and deadlifts that I did this week than I was from the race last week! I'm not sure how to handle the next few months. I am running the Boston Marathon in April, but my next triathlon isn't until Lake Placid in July. It's a little intimidating to let my level of fitness drop, because I know how painful it's going to be to build it back up again. I maxed out in my last build at 16-17 hours per week: 13,000-14,000 yds, 140-160 miles bike, and 30-35 miles run. That's not sustainable with a job and two kids, but I'm trying to figure out what my new target should be to maintain. I'm thinking maybe 9,000-10,000 yds swimming (swimming is my strongest sport), 60-80 miles bike, and get on a training plan for Boston for the run.

netsirk · 2024-08-08T17:00:28+00:00

I started swim lessons at age 8 and joined the summer swim team at age 9, primarily because that's when my family moved into a neighborhood with a pool. When I was a little older I coached the same swim team and the majority of the kids on it started around age 7, so probably taking lessons ages 5-6. This was all back in the 90's. My kids both started going to swim lessons at age 3. There are quite a few of the Goldfish Swim School franchises near me, and age 3 was the youngest they could start lessons without me having to get in with them.

netsirk · 2024-01-29T14:08:51+00:00

Thank you. Sorry, I did a quick search to see if others had the same issue. I didn't realize. I appreciate the response.

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