This book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0761189815/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_W1HVBK3VRN1TZHSJE271?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Orginally my wife (a pharmacist) told me about it. This was the golden age of quack medicine, where anything could be a cure for everything!
I really like the "Be Iron Fit" books. They have plans in them which primarily focus on the volume you should be putting in. They also have 3 different levels so you can match your goal to the level ( Just Finish, Competitive, etc ).
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https://www.amazon.com/IronFit-Secrets-Iron-Distance-Triathlon-Success/dp/0762792930
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Source: Have done multiple 70.3s and a 140.6 following these books.
Just buy a Clug. We use it for all our bikes and they work great.
Edit-Just make sure your tires are nice and inflated this is the only safety issue.
I have the older version of the Garmin Vivoactive (the newer one tracks HR).
I'm sure there are a lot of differing opinions and great advice for these things but I really like the vivoactive for a lot of reasons, the main one being price. Other watches may do more but this one does the most for the price in my opinion. It's great for all the things you mentioned above. I don't have the new vivoactive hr but a friend does and they haven't had any problems with the hr monitor. Great battery life, notifications from my phone, not too many other bells and whistles though. Truly the only issue I've ever had with the thing is it will occasionally miss a 25 meter section of the pool, maybe 1/10 times I swim it will say I swam XX25 when I ended on the same wall and it should be in increments of 50. Never had it flake out on important swims though.
I got mine on ebay and was able to get the watch and HR strap for the price of just the watch. The newest model sells for $199 on amazon. Here's a great review on the newest model, also in addition to the this sub, dcrainmaker's website is a great resource for gear reviews.
So, blueseventy doesn't make triathlon shorts. What you have is a training aid, sometimes referred to as "floaty pants" or buoyancy shorts. They help with hip position much like a pull buoy does but are worn (obviously) and don't immobilize the legs, so you can still kick while wearing them. They're not meant to be worn on the bike nor meant to be used for the run. Tri shorts are similar to bike shorts, breathable and quick-drying but generally shorter and have a much thinner chamois.
All tri bikes are a pain in the ass. I have a Norcom 2.1 and it's still a pain to work on. Mechanics hate redoing my cables. For the first year I was always having to tweak my brakes. The arm rest pads blow; they're cheap plastic and broke on multiple occasions. By the way - Fuji sucks for warrantied parts...there was an almost 4 week turn around just to get those. I once offered them five times what they were worth sarcastically just to sell them to me and they wouldn't do it. I ended up replacing those pads with aluminum profile design ones this week, but even that wasn't a perfect fit. But yeah, all tri bikes suck to wrench on. If you're going to do tri bike work yourself, order the book Zinn & The Art of Triathlon Bikes off Amazon, it should help.
Edit: Get yourself a torque wrench too.
Fitbit, Garmin, Suunto, and Tomtom all seem to be supported by Strava. https://www.strava.com/store/t/devices-and-accessories
I use the Garmin Forerunner 910XT. It wirelessly syncs via the ANT+ connection to Garmin Connect. Strava is able to link data with Garmin. Also, if you use MyFitnessPal, or a food tracking app, you can sync your calorie burned info with what you eat.
I really like this book for first timers. Covers everything from how the race will work (ex. Transitions) to equipment to actual training plans.
Your First Triathlon, 2nd Ed.: Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week https://www.amazon.com/dp/1934030864/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_W0ZP6WEN3QQB71GSDDB8
My race belt has little elastic loops that are made for gels
This isn’t the one I have, but same concept
Same. I got one of these from Amazon. $30 and worth every penny. I'd rather have a decent watch, but those are considerably more than $30.
TL;DR; - The Garside study has the fatal flaw of not normalizing hip angle. The riders were not in the same "position" for each test. If you normalize hip angle between all positions, you'll realize there is no effect.
Here is the study we were involved in that proves Garside is wrong:
As I have tried to explain many times to /r/triathlon, a "triathlon bike" is just marketing. Fit is about points in space, not a bike geometry.
I did this for years, mostly because my wife was convinced that cleated shoes and clipless pedals were a combination for accidents. (She used to volunteer at races before our youngest was born, and saw lots of accidents when riders couldn’t get out of their pedals.)
I did use toe clips, like the ones pictured in the link, on my road bike, which definitely helped with power output through the pedal stroke. This worked well with running shoes, and made for faster T2s. :)
It's too long, probably by just one link.
You can correct it by purchasing a new connecting pin. Removing one link (That is one set of inner and out plates) and then installing the connecting pin. If a professional did this installation for you I would politely ask them to do this shortening job for you, as this was done incorrectly. It will be quick, easy and cheap. It's easier to remove links than add them.
I used the one in the book Be Iron Fit by Don Fink. It's on Amazon as eBook or hard copy. He had three plans, a beginner just finish plan, intermediate and an advanced plan. What I liked about his training plans were they were time based vs distance based. So instead of run 6 miles it was run for 1hr at zone 2 pace. Or bike 5 hrs and at 4 hrs add in tempo every 15 min etc.. This helped as I was fitting my training into an already packed schedule. Knowing what I was doing and for exactly how long helped in planning my workouts.
I'll be doing my first Ironman October 9th at Louisville and I used his intermediate plan.
Edit: link to book Be Iron Fit: Time-Efficient Training Secrets For Ultimate Fitness https://www.amazon.com/dp/1599218577/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_pi.4xbWSDPT7Q
2015 Ironman Austin 70.3 bike was hillier than advertised, tho also better road surfaces than advertised. See bike course on Strava:
https://www.strava.com/activities/429293688
(And yes, I should've trained more.)
Otherwise I'd just bite the bullet and take a taxi
I recently purchased this bike on Amazon, my friend just bought it as well and loves it. Mine is coming in this week and I can respond back with how it goes if you're still interested.
Vilano Aluminum Road Bike 21 Speed Shimano
I'm a beginner in the sense of Tris and biking. From all the advice I have gotten on r/triathlon everyone is saying stick with a moderately cheap road bike that fits well for your first few tris and see where it goes from there. This thread has some great advice on a range of different topics!
Good luck, hope this helps!
Doing open water swims I have always gone out and back, so I am against the current for half if the swim. Also, swimming with a bouy like this really helps with feeling comfortable and safe, so long as there is a lifeguard on duty.
Buy the biggest version of these. They instantly make the blister feel like it's gone. I put them on proactively for long training runs if I am breaking in new shoes and know where they rub. I've also worn them over existing blisters and ran the nyc marathon with fresh blisters. They're amazing. They're common at the drug store (rite aid, CVS, Duane Reade, etc.). Put one on, it becomes a second skin for a few days. Shower, sleep, swim, etc. With it on.
I used the tried and true Gold Standard Powered Whey Protein from Costco. Cheap, 110 kcal & 24g protein per 1 scoop.
first post, didn't realize drive side photos were a thing. I guess the chain should be in the big ring too? Here's my first ride on the Shiv (Strava Link).
Strictly Pasadena: I've used "velo pasadena" for bike rentals with my family before.
*Bike routes: Rough approximations depending on where you start in the city. These are great if you have time, and are up for climbs:
*Mt Wilson gives an epic view of the city. On a clear day you can see from OC to Santa Monica and all the way to Catalina Island. Should be ~50-60 miles with ~8-9k vertical *Chantry Flats, ~5 mile climb from Grandview up to the helicopter pad (I'd stop here because there's a nice veiw; the parking lot is kinda booring). Maybe 20 miles, 4k vertical. *Rose Bowl (and hills just West) are nice if you just need to put in time
Open water swims: *Tower 26 in Santa Monica (open ocean) *2nd and Bay shore in Long Beach (protected harbor) *Rose bowl has a nice pool
Runs: *Gabrilino Trail is nice and flat, very peaceful. Starts just East of JPL on Altadena. *Eaton canyon is good for hill climbs (up to Henniger flats from the Conservatory is ~3k vertical *Echo mountain to at the top of Lake St is a nice run too
Sorry no maps, I can't find my webpage I keep these on.
Check out one of the local clubs too: http://californiatriathlon.org/rc/chapter/SGV/ They do a nice Saturday "flat 40" on the bike. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12596936
I didn't swim in college, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/lap-2
My understanding of a lap being down and back seems to agree with the oxford dictionary.
Get a speed changer they are amazing. I can get a tyre in and off in less then 1 minute with it even brand new contis. They are £7 and the best maintenance bit if kit I have
Crankbrothers Unisex's Speedier... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008UY1MXW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Profile Design FC35 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M9AVUMI
I can only give it 4/5 stars, there's some stuff I don't like about it. But it fits the bill decently well for what I need, and it's priced reasonably ($75)
A refurbished 920xt is down to $225 on Amazon which is making it very attractive.
What sort of distance is the race going to be? If it's a sprint or olympic, just the Apple Watch will probably be fine for your first triathlon. It'll track your heart rate well enough on the runs and bikes, but can't on the swim.
As you continue to get deeper into the sport, I'd keep an eye out on Amazon for the Garmin Forerunner 920XT Tri Bundle. It's pretty pricey right now, but it often goes on some pretty nice sales.
I bought a super cheap one off amazon and it did the trick. I was looking for a suit to get me through a handful of races and then maybe ill upgrade next year. I will say that after the first race, I regret it being all black. The sun was melting me in it, but it still did the trick and I will be using it for my other two races this season.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RHMFG47/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Everyone is talking about the prevention (which is better than the cure). But for anyone wondering how to fix the tears in the wetsuit get some Black Witch, or another neoprene adhesive.
If you have an iPhone there is an app called Bike Fast Fit that I read about in one of DC Rainmaker's blogs. I haven't gotten my new bike yet to test it out yet but I figured it was worth a shot for when I start adding bikes to the collection.
For Android I found this one which looks similar but I don't have an Android device to test it.
And if you are going to buy one, get this one. Instead of a typical buckle it has magnets so putting it on takes no thought. Not really needed, but oh so nice. Also, MAGNETS!
T1 Pro Magnetic Race Belt with Gel Loops, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A6TXHFU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_XbECub0GEF15H
https://www.strava.com/routes/2341894 or https://www.bikemap.net/de/route/2732293-radstrecke-ironman-703-kraichgau/#/z11/49.12062,8.71147/terrain
~5k of elevation gain split over a rolling hilly course ... that's a reasonably large amount of climbing for that distance, will feel like you're going either up or down most of the time. Looks like there's one small sharp hill but otherwise none of them are that steep - you might be able to stay on the aero bars for most of it.
If it were me I'd be telling myself not to surge power and race anyone on the uphills, try to apply myself on the downhills to get as much speed as possible, stay aero even on the uphills unless speed dropped below 16mph or so ... expect it to take longer than the distance over a flat course!
Congratulations! I started at 310lbs. and after a sprint and two olympic races I'm down to 250. I'll second Tullyswimmer's point of forgetting about the weight. I have learned that the only metrics I care about are time and distance. Can I go faster or longer than I did yesterday...the weight loss is just a nice byproduct of the training.
I tried to follow something like this schedule as much as I could. I didn't like the idea of training 7 days a week so I compressed it into 5. Basically, I did each discipline 3x a week so a lot of days I would swim in the morning or my lunch hour, then run/bike in the evening.
The other area that I struggled with at first was food. You're going to need a lot of calories to train that much. However, it's really easy to eat too much and justify it by the virtue of all the exercise. I use http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ - it sets a base number of calories you need for a day, then whatever you eat gets taken off the total. You add in the amount of exercise you are doing and it adds back the calories that you have burned off. The food database is quite extensive (I have yet to come across a food that wasn't already listed) so you just search for it and it adds the calories to your daily total.
Wow, I'm really surprised no one has suggested zwift. It may be the funnest thing I do in the winter. I can actually attest to having a grin on my face half the time (especially with a smart trainer). Right now they only have 2 courses (Richmond world championships and zwift island) but will soon expand to more. I can cycle in my basement for 2 hours having equal amount of fun with my club. Drafting, chatting, group rides, points, upgrades, AND it will auto link to strava with an actual course..Gimme some kudos!: https://www.strava.com/activities/431653398 https://www.strava.com/activities/430425975
Here's a Strava file for the fastest bike ride at 70.3 Silverman recently, which is a fairly hilly course. If that helps at all (looks like Cody strips out his heart rate data, though, so he's not sharing all the details!)
At about 50 miles, you enter the range where a good aero position really starts to make a difference. It can easily slice 4+ minutes off your total bike time for free (minus cost of aero bars). Here's the bike route for Richmond Rox HIM: http://www.mapmyride.com/us/montrose-va/richmond-rox-bike-course-route-72983758
The total gain is 340 feet! That's super flat. You'll be able to lay out on your aero bars the entire ride.
I'd suggest one of two options:
I suggest option #2 but it really depends what you plan to use the bike for (group rides, non-triathlon training, etc). A 58cm frame is really the upper bounds of what you should be riding (I'm 5'10" too).
Whatever you end up doing, good luck with the HIM!
Trinewbies has free training plans for beginners.
Garmin Connect also has a few training plans that you could use for free. Although, I think these may work best with a Garmin watch and a heart rate monitor so ymmv.
I decided to start training for a sprint tri a few weeks ago and have been using a combination of the two.
Good luck!
Sunday I completed my first triathlon! Sprint distance, 1:29:59, M24
My goal was 2hrs so when I realised I could possibly make 1:30 I managed to pick the pace up a bit :) It was about 30*C when we started at 8am, would have been closed to 36*C by the end. People were collapsing from the heat all over the place :(
Absolutely hated the swim, of my category I was second last out of the water, picked up one person on the bike and finished 18/20 of the under 25 males.
I'm working primarily on running right now (immediate goal is a marathon, which will be my second). I managed a 16 mile run at 8:47 min/mile. When I did this same course a year ago, I ran it at 9:56. Feels good, and right on pace for my goal of breaking 4:00 in the marathon.
Hey I did Seahorse too! It was my first tri and first open water swim. Also first time running off pavement.
I was happy with how I did. My goal was 1:30 and I did 1:28:05, so right in the middle of the pack. An average swim, strong bike, and slow run, and solid transitions.
The pictures:
I wore socks for the run, not the bike.
For transitions, I had my bike shoes pre-clipped. When I had practiced transitions before with socks I got bits of things sticking to my sock when I did that. So for that, I figured, sockless was better.
For the run, I use orthotics in my shoes, and I find that it feels weird to run with orthotics and no socks. If it weren't for that, I would have gone without socks. Back when I was a mediocre Division 3 athlete and sometimes-triathlete, I usually ran races without socks.
I was wearing these socks, which don't slide around when wet at least.
Was it something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Salomon-Unisex-Soft-Speed-150ml/dp/B01MCY1CYS/
Because it seems like it's pretty much identical to the one they gave us.
Interesting that they've been doing this at trail races already.
If I were in your shoes (in high school, with a mountain bike, looking to do my first triathlon), I'd probably get some slick tires for your bike and just lean over pretty far:
https://www.amazon.com/WTB-Slick-2-2-Comp-Tire/dp/B00BZTHJC2
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It really depends on your goals, of course; if you're looking to be truly competitive, then yes, an actual road bike will clearly be better. But if you're just looking to get into the sport, have fun with some races, and see if you like it, some slick MTB tires will speed you up quite a bit.
That said, there's nothing wrong with getting into a sport, and I deeply with someone had encouraged me to get into the sport more when I was younger, so if you've got the means and want a road bike, hell yeah go get a road bike. Go to your local shop and get fitted; one brand vs the other isn't wildly meaningful. Just prioritize whatever your bike reccomends based on your body and call it a day.
I highly recommend picking up a copy of Terry Laughlin
Triathlon Swimming Made Easy: The Total Immersion Way for Anyone to Master Open-Water Swimming
Do the drills, get in the mindset. My times are 20 seconds per hundred faster and I come out of the water with more energy
I think I understand the issue and encountered it myself. I am 100% inside trainer only venturing out on the roads before races to practice handling. So trainer rides that are over an hour start to give some discomfort just because of the nature of a trainer ride. So on my longer trainer rides, I wear Padded shorts over the top of my training tri suit. So ultimately I have two layers of padding. I don't do it every ride as I think the body needs to adapt somewhat, but 2-3hr training rides on a trainer require some extra padding.
I was recommended Joe Friel's The Triathlete's Training Bible. This year is the first I'm using it to develop a plan and follow through to 2-3 70.3s next year. In it are some good tools to develop a season and come up with your own plan with sample workouts, etc. The book is wonderful at laying out how to plan an entire season, but my biggest complaint is that the info on how to develop a single workout or week is scattershot across several sections and kind of confusing to plan out.
I'm about 6 weeks into the plan I came up with. So far I feel productive and more confident in certain skills, and I like how he suggests you take every 4th week to recover and test yourself to determine whether the workouts are effective.
Curious what others think about it as a way to self-coach.
Echoing the above: I also had a helluva time finding tri shoes. I'd echo the recommendation for a multi-sport shop. Most of the bike shops around me just didn't have much of a selection. Performance Bike (chain store) offers a couple, but do a poor job stocking sizes. I ultimately bought some entry level Pearl Izumi online from an Amazon store that offered free shipping on returns. https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Mens-Cycling-Black/dp/B00M045RE8/
I know this is totally not what you're asking, but I just got a 920xt on Amazon. The Tri bundle is only 349. It's not the ugly red you mentioned you don't like, and it comes with two hrms. One swim hrm, for the pool, and the Tri hrm. Also comes with the parts to attach it to your bike. But that adds quite a bit of size to it, so it may look even stranger if you're worried about your wrist size. Here's the link:
Garmin Forerunner 920XT Tri-Bundle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012J1DVH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_atOfzbMNHP1MY
The answer, if I understand your question properly, is to get an ANT+ dongle for your computer. It's a small device, much like a USB drive, that allows ANT+ devices to communicate with your computer. I use it to send data from the my Power Meter (Faviro Assiomo pedals) and my Garmin HRM. Never had a problem.
I'm in the UK, but for US readers, it looks like this is the device I use: https://www.amazon.com/Dongle-Free-Extension-Cable-Silver/dp/B06XKZ36HC/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1518797988&sr=8-9&keywords=ant%2B+dongle
About $17. If you don't like the look of that one, just search 'ANT+ Dongle' on Amazon. Pick one, read the reviews and I'm sure you'll be fine.
Most 11 speed wheels will accept a 10 speed cassette. There is a little spacer you can get that takes the place of the 11th gear. A local bike shop will probably have extras they can give you for free or super cheap.
Edit: They are $2 on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BO4X1SE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2TE9IQP68MWQU&psc=1
I just got the cheapest highly recommended one on Amazon (here ) I had trouble with them at first but once i realized that it needs to dry thoroughly between uses i've been able to put up with it's idiosyncrasies. As soon as water gets into the ear portion, they're gonna sound like crap. They definitely aren't trouble free but i also don't want to swim without them! It's also MP3 only.
I'd love to hear what others have been using too.
Thanks! Looking around Amazon and eBay, I also found vcycle. Thoughts on these? They have to be the Chinese wheels too right?
VCYCLE Nopea 700C Road Bike Carbon Wheelset Clincher Front 60mm Rear 88mm Shimano or Sram 8/9/10/11 Speed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013QOKB64/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Bg6DBb9TVQQGK
Any thoughts on trispoke wheels?
30 seconds of searching found me an actual Timex for $18 on Amazon. Honestly, $50 for a "dumb" watch seems horrible these days. There are so many "smart" watch devices for under $100 I can't imagine spending $50 for something that just does lap times.
I have a 920 and have replaced the band twice - I wear the watch every single day, all day, including sleeping. I take it off to shower and when I'm on my trainer.
I just buy replacement bands off Amazon and replace them myself. It's like $20 and takes about 10 minutes to replace. Here's the one I buy. If you have a different color just take a quick look around and find the correct color with Garmin listed as the seller.
I got mild plantar fasciitis. I tried all the tricks that I could find on the internet: rolling a frozen water bottle under my foot, rolling a golf ball along the tendons, every possible stretch from my toes to my glutes. I would rest it and my foot would feel okay but every morning I would take that first step, feel the pain, and limp around for a couple of hours.
The thing that finally saved me was a cheap $20 night splint off of Amazon like this one. Once I used that, it was gone in a few days. My theory was that overnight my heel would be unflexed which would allow a bunch of fluid to collect in it and once I took that first step, it would squish out all the fluid and reaggravate any healing that had been done. I think the splint kept the heel flexed and the tendons taut so the fluid couldn't collect.
You could look up 80/20 Triathlon, by Matt Fitzgerald and David Warden, simple but effective plans
Don't forget the awesome children's book, "Duck on a Bike"!:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CYZGMZU/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Look for a non-hanging type bike rack. I forget what the newer style is called, but the kind where the bike tires sit in trays. I believe they're better for carbon frames too (?).
Something like: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07X4C1KP9 is what I'm trying to describe...
if you have a 945 , that's the state of the art. I would just get a cheap GPS bike computer (under $40) like these on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083QLWSMF/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_eGoHEbMSRBERF
All your actual training would happen (recorded on) on the Garmin watch and just use the bike computer to give you an easy to read view of speed and distance.
I bought these from Amazon. They're $20 and I wish the lenses were a little darker but they work. They may look douchey but on the TT bike I only wear frameless glasses. In the aero position, the frame above the lenses blocks part of my view, and no frame on the bottom means when sweat drips onto my lens, it can slide off the bottom rather than pooling on the frame and eventually getting blown into my eyes. I'd rather have the right tool for the job even if it doesn't look great. Lycra is flattering on me but I still where it and that's how I feel about glasses
I'm still new to triathlon but I found The Cyclist's Training Bible by Joe Friel, recently at a used book shop. Mine is the 4th edition, the newest one is the 5th.
I have yet to start it though.
Just FYI, the 910xt can also upload via an android app. I use this one with good results. Definitely easier than dragging a laptop around.
Master Amino Pattern - (https://smile.amazon.com/Master-Amino-Acid-Pattern-MAP/dp/B0081KWNHY). I swear that they keep me from getting sore the next day. I don't do the recommended amount but take 4 or 5 before and then after a hard workout.
I'm impressed that I stopped getting DOMS after using them. I also take them during my IM and I was functional the next day. Compared to my first marathon (before maps) where I could only go down stairs backwards.
I also got a blood test to see what I was shy in and needed to sup with zinc and b.
I'm sure I pee most of it out but it seems to help.
Check out the book Racing Weight, very insightful. You’re not dieting, you’re fueling, so there’s a lot that goes into your nutrition. https://www.amazon.com/Racing-Weight-Lean-Peak-Performance/dp/1934030996/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1LTQWRGPFJW6Z&keywords=racing+weight+matt+fitzgerald&qid=1671375001&sprefix=racing+weight%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1
Absolutely possible if your goal is to "just finish." I recommend the training plans in the book Ironfit Secrets
You do not need a TT bike or aero bars. I raced a Felt F4130 steelie and did fine. TT bikes are faster and better suited to the race, but if your goal is to just finish, all you need is a road bike. If you really want to challenge yourself you can do it on a fixie like my bro Greg, but he's a special breed.
If your game is to avoid paying, this is the winner. Flown to races with since 2008, never charged a bike fee. Ever. Keeps the bike very safe, if packed properly. Think pipe insulation, bubble wrap, fork stays, etc...
Tell 'em that /u/dark_mark sent you, they'll know what that means.
It depends, I'm rough on sunglasses and they tend to scratch a lot. I've had them fall out of pockets, etc. Also when running I've had a real issue with sweat in the summer behind them so I would stuff them into my pocket.
So I buy middle of the line sunglasses and just cycle through them. My favorites are a no-name pair from that online store that starts with a A that are clear and darken in the sun. These are great when doing an early morning ride/run where the sun really isn't up and bright but is by the end of the run. -- https://smile.amazon.com/ROCKBROS-Sunglasses-Photochromic-Running-Protection/dp/B083JS5ZMF
The price is such that I don't cry when I have to swap them out.
I purchased some vitamins for post long races.
He might be vitamin deficient. Start by trying to reload him with gatorade, and orange juice. Double up on vitamins.
And try this stuff:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HFSWYTY?psc=1&ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details
I found reading through Swim Speed Secrets to be helpful. It has both a description as to what form should feel like, as well as pictures for what it should look like.
i use a training log that I bought from amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Triathlon-Training-Log-Diary-Triathlete/dp/B08QFBMY9H
does the job for me. filled out my first one and just ordered another one.
Don't overlook Synergy especially if you're 6'9"! While not explicitly designed for people of height, I've personally found the "pro" short-sleeve suit to fit extremely well and is incredibly comfortable in hot weather (example here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C2T256B) but the fit might be a little awkward at first if you're not used to a full-zip suit. I hike miles in them, in the mountains, so there you go.
5-6 years ago I would have said Pearl Izumi but their quality has gone so far downhill in such a short time that they're like a high-priced budget suit anymore.
I've had three music solutions in the pool, and am now unabashedly an Aftershox truther. They work so much better than players that require earphones, although you will need to use earplugs for them to sound their best.
Most decent hotels have a bike and a treadmill available, the problem I faced back when I travelled regularly is the pool. What I was able to do was find hotels with a pool--any size, and used an aqua-belt. They're cheap on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/TYR-LAQRES-Aquatic-Resistance-Belt/dp/B0093SRN1O/
It can get boring, but swimming in place for a half hour is a pretty good workout, and nearly any hotel pool can accommodate one of those. I used to just swim and count my strokes, and when I got to 1,000 or 1,600 I would call it a workout. Or you can go for time.
I will add that when I had to use a hotel bike, I tended to focus on HIIT workouts on it and leave the long rides for the weekends.
I don't know what goggles you use, but if the cups are a good fit for your face they don't need to be very tight and the straps last a lot longer. The ones I use I don't loosen or tighten at all. Where they are set is loose enough that I can slightly stretch the straps to get them on my head and they're already adjusted.
I use these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08D97XBR5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I would buy a 30" TV, and a Wall Mount
Hi. I tried replying to your comment on my post on r/mademesmile but I couldn’t find it. Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/BACKPACK-FILLED-SUNSETS-IFEANYI-OGBO/dp/B09S64L6CC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1665108277&refinements=p_27%3AIfeanyi+Ogbo&s=books&sr=1-1
Plus a Garmin watch to track you in the pool - I use a Forerunner 745 and it works very well. Counts the laps and identifies stroke type with probably 95% accuracy (just a guess)
If you want to take a deep dive, this book covers everything around nutrition in endurance sports: https://www.amazon.com/Endurance-Sports-Nutrition-Suzanne-Girard/dp/1450432158
It has sections on day-to-day nutrition, nutrition during training, different demands of different energy systems, supplements, meal planning, heat and cold and it even covers the special needs for vegetarians and female athletes.
I go through this book at least once a year and especially during the start of the racing session to refresh my understanding.
Because I see it in the comments here I thought I'd try to lift my comment rather than embedding it re: cleaning bottles:
Yes, you need to clean your bottles if you put sticky stuff in them. We have a drawer dishwasher that I mainly use for cleaning bottles, BUT there is another easier way.
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There are cheaper versions of this, but this is what I used when cleaning equipment in my coffee shop (I used to own a coffee shop, but that's another thread for another day). A half teaspoon of this in a bottle with warm water left to soak for 30 min will strip everything from it. Just make sure you rinse it extremely well afterwards. You can do the same with your caps- just throw them in a bowl with this stuff, but again rinse well. Not rinsed well it won't hurt you but it will give you a bad tummy ache.
One bottle of that will last you quite a while- I go through 2 bottles of it a year and we use it for cleaning all my home coffee gear, my bottles, etc.
I use Quick Spit antifog.
it's under $8 on amazon.
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Does the 735XT not show you distance on triathalons though?
From Amazon reviews “One issue I had was when using the “multi sport” tracking feature; once you’ve completed your first activity and hit the “lap” button, the device will only show you the length of time passing on subsequent sports as opposed to time and distance.”
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DOJDPQY/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_6BHAJV3AKP0R890YVNJP_0
If all you need is electrolytes, just get one of these Elete bottles. Easy to add to any drink and does just as well a job as anything for electrolytes. On workouts less than 90 minutes I usually just do ice water and the drops. If you want something with calories/carbs as well, any of the nutrition companies has something for you, though a homemade solution with maple syrup, bulk maltodextrin, and salt would be cheapest.
Quick Spit Antifog spray.
I respray my goggles every 5-6 times I go swimming.
$8.00 on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Anti-Fog-Glasses-Mirrors-Plastic/dp/B0B3549YG8
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My only problem is sometimes, when my goggles start to fog up, I tell myself I'll respray my goggles, then I forget. So, my next swim is also foggy.
For me, this works much better than spit.
I found the book https://www.amazon.com/Swim-Speed-Secrets-Freestyle-Technique/dp/1937715817/ to be really helpful. It talks a lot about different aspects of swimming that I never understood, including showing pictures of how it's supposed to look. I found it help me a lot in my own swimming.
Coospo bike computer. I got it off Amazon for $40. It definitely isn’t fancy but it syncs to my wahoo cadence and tracks speed with either gps or a fob.
Looks like a few similar options from folks around the 50 liter size - here's the one I use (a few pockets, but mostly just one big compartment that fits everything I need (including my bike shoes, running shoes, and helmet).
https://www.amazon.com/Arena-Swimming-Athlete-Backpack-Training/dp/B07QJHHC26?th=1
If I had to guess I'd say your problem is likely breathing. If you have the fitness from running and cycling, you should be able to do 400m no problem with ok technique. I went from a situation similar to yours to being able to swim a sprint tri comfortably in ~2 months. I found reading Total Immersion and doing a bunch of practice in the pool really helped. For whatever reason, reading about what I was supposed to be doing made it click more than any other teacher I'd had up to that point. I also did a workshop with the TI people, which really helped, but you probably don't have time for that.
This is a really good resource for both nutrition for training and race day nutrition: https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Nutrition-Endurance-Athletes-3rd/dp/1934030821
This book really opened my eyes to how poorly I was fuelling myself.
There are lots of options out there for Tri Shorts but these have been good for me.
I went cheap on a bike pump a few times and it’s not worth it. Buy once, cry once and get something reputable. I use the Joe Blow Sport III pump now and it’s very nice for just over $50.
>Edit- oh you can put your keys in the buoy?
I use this one and put my keys in it. Not all buoys have a dry bag section, but some do. I find it isn't always bone dry, so I put my keys in a ziplock and then in the dry bag. And then inflate the buoy.
These are the ones I got make sure it’s the proper size before you buy them
Ok gonna reveal my secret... I use shrink wrap fishing rod like this. If you want more padding you can always get cork board tape an put that under. but the grips are easy to put on, look clean, and stay grippy when wet
This documentary interviews this guy and his wife, who invented the Ironman distance pretty much on a whim. It fun to hear them tell the story.
I just bought one from Amazon (before they sell out) for cheap. Will keep in my vehicle for cheering on people for just having fun.