http://sweat365.com/forum/ Forums Forum: Triathlon en Sun, 19 May 2013 15:38:32 +0000 http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/672#post-2853 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:31:21 +0000 chapman5410 2853@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Ive heard that sidi makes good shoes and they last for a while. Im not really to worried about about 1 strap or 3, im not at the point yet that an extra 5 seconds to strap an extra strap will ruin my overall time. I really had my eye on the Izumi Pearl tri ti but they discontinued them last year so that makes me wonder if they are anygood. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/672#post-2852 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:32:32 +0000 auggiesdad 2852@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I have really wide feet. I found a pair of Sidi's right off the shelf that fit like a glove and I love them. They're not "tri" specific shoes, as they have 3 velcro straps. I just keep the first strap strapped, and only have the middle and top one to velcro. I would stay away from the ratchet tops as those would tend to slow you down, but two velcro straps aren't bad.<br /> Sidi does make a wide shoe that you can order, but I was really surprised to see and feel how well the ones right off the shelf worked and how comfy they are. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/672#post-2851 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:09:19 +0000 chapman5410 2851@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Ok its time to buy me some new tri/cycling shoes anyone have any good recommendations... I would like to have a carbon sole and i have average to wide feet. thanks </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/377#post-2850 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:17:37 +0000 amillar 2850@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I also have a large bust, and I have not been able to find any tri-specific tops that have enough support for anyone over a b cup. Sadly, like the women who have posted above, I suggest just wearing a sports bra. Any bra that is made from quick drying material or has moisture wicking technology will dry pretty quickly, and although it probably won't be as hydrodynamic as other brands, unless you are competing at a high level, it probably won't make a difference. When it has been chilly, I've worn a sports bra underneath a tri top with a shelf bra, which has worked out ok, although there are a lot of layers. Nowadays, most companies that make sports bras have a line for bigger busts, but a brand me and my sisters (who are all bigger than I and also all very active) like is Enell. They aren't that attractive, but they do give you a good fit and proper support, which, to me, is more important than looks in the long run anyway. Maybe we 34dd-ers should start petitioning Zoot and Ironman to make things we can wear!</p> <p>Oh, P.S., it's Enell.com </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/556#post-2778 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:23:39 +0000 Moe's 2778@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I work at a local bike shop, and personally with all the bikes I've ridden I think that Felt or Scott will give you the best bang for the buck if getting a new bike. I would recommend getting it at a shop though so that you can be properly fit for one. There are a few sites that can get you pretty close though. I personally think that these are some of the better ones:</p> <p><a href="http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/techctr/bikefit.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/techctr/bikefit.htm</a><br /> <a href="http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO" rel="nofollow">http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO</a></p> <p>If you find I good deal on a bike else where, I would still recommend that you go to a reputable dealer to have him/her fine tune your fit. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/558#post-2741 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:45:49 +0000 willygoat 2741@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I'm getting lots of idea here too. I'm doing my first Tri in July. Nice one with the bucket of water. You guys are smart! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/613#post-2629 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:15:00 +0000 KarlOnSea 2629@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Yeah, it's in a pool . . . but really well organised. The Stratford pool's 33m long, and they divide it up into three extra-wide lanes. They start a swimmer every 15 seconds from the left corner of the deep end, and you swim two laps of each of the lanes (i.e. 12 lengths in all). So it's almost impossible to lose count of how far you've swum, and the lanes are wide enough to avoid any head-to-head incidents, while still allowing overtaking (or in my case, allowing others to overtake . . .) </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/613#post-2624 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:03:04 +0000 alextrihard 2624@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Hi Karl,</p> <p>Thanks for the nudge - I might look into doing the Stratford Tri as the cheshire one is at the end of May. I'm currently living just south of Warrington but am happy to travel to events. Is the event pool based? - I'd prefer to start off doing a pool swim.</p> <p>Alex </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/613#post-2622 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:32:34 +0000 KarlOnSea 2622@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Hi Alex -<br /> Where abouts are you based? I've never done the Cheshire tri, but I can heartily recommend the Stratford Tri in May. It's the UK's biggest sprint race (~1500 entrants!), and has a huge buzz about it. The distances are 400m, 20k(-ish), and 5k, and the race is generally in early May.<br /> Karl. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/613#post-2620 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:51:59 +0000 alextrihard 2620@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>I'm from the north west of England and have just come round to the idea of doing a triathlon. I'm hoping to do the Cheshire sprint tri in May '09 at Nantwich and wondered if anyone could give me advice/ tips or just say hi?</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Alex </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/562#post-2350 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:30:38 +0000 chapman5410 2350@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Just curious if anyone was running Kona saturday. Good luck if you are. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/558#post-2325 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:16:15 +0000 krissyj8 2325@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>My suggestion is to get tri shorts. You can swim, bike, and run in them. I wore a sports bra and tri shorts for my whole race and was happy with my transition times. The shorts didn't hold much water and helped for the bike portion. </p> <p>I also put socks on after the swim and kept them on through the run. I am not comfortable running without socks. My feet didn't blister as my feet weren't that much more wet than when I normally run so all was good. One other suggestion is to get a bucket and put water in it for the transition from the swim to the bike so you can dip your feet to get rid of excess gravel or rocks. I dipped my feet and then wiped them off with a towel and then put my socks on and it worked well. GOOD LUCK! I loved my first TRI! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/558#post-2324 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:52:00 +0000 kimmy23 2324@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Thanks so much for the advice, much appreciated!! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/558#post-2323 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:47:09 +0000 rschad 2323@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I'm no expert, but I did finish my first tri last weekend... and I also stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night ;)<br /> Q: Can I wear a swim suit and then throw shorts on after?<br /> A: From your screenname I am guessing you are a woman. I'm not so I wore tri shorts to swim and bike and added running shorts for run. Women in my event were fairly evenly split between wetsuits, trisuits or tri shorts/swim tops, and swimsuits. All of those require a bit of a change in transition so swim in whatever you are comfortable swimming in that can easily go under bike/run gear.<br /> Q; Can you use an IPod for the run and bike portions?<br /> A: Check your event specific rules. Generally headphones are not allowed on bike and discouraged on run - longer events might be more likely to allow them.<br /> Q: I seen alot of videos of tris and most people don't wear socks, is it normal to do this?<br /> A: If you've never run w/o socks, the tri is a bad time to start. Seriously, I wore socks and figure it maybe added 5 seconds to my time max. If you were to ask me about flying/running bike to run transitions I'd give you the same advice.<br /> Relative to transitions generally, lots of good advice on this site and at active.com. There are many things you can do to speed them up: get to event early to set up; clearly memorize where your stuff is (pace your # steps in to your stuff, clearly mark your spot, remember that you're bike will not be there to show you your spot in T2, etc); don't drink or snack in transition as your bike is a rolling buffet; bring a small towel to stand on for shoe changes; helmet and sunglasses upside down on handlebars; have goggles and swimcap off before you get there...</p> <p>Remember...it is unlikely you are out to win in your first event so have fun! You'll love it. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/558#post-2322 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:42:53 +0000 kimmy23 2322@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Few questions...<br /> Can I wear a swim suit and then throw shorts on after? Can you use an IPod for the run and bike portions? I seen alot of videos of tris and most people dont wear socks, is it normal to do this? i have never ran w/o socks but i know it will slow down my transition time. Any suggestions? </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/498#post-2321 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:37:48 +0000 george1 2321@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>According to me you should buy a 1600cc bike and upgrade it to a racing bike. I think that it's workable idea.<br /> _____________________________________________________<br /> George </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/556#post-2315 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:39:27 +0000 shebaduhkitty 2315@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>I was in your same spot last month.</p> <p>I think craig's list is best if you already know a lot about bikes, so you know if it is a good deal. I would recommend finding a good bike shop in your area, one that focuses on tri/multisports is even better. </p> <p>I took my brother/coach with me to help. We ended up buying something at a "big box" shop and the people there were NOT helpful or even had a clue about bikes it seemed. But the price was good and it was a known brand. Plus my trips to the other stores, test rides and advice from trisports experts allowed me to buy off the rack without their help. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/556#post-2314 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:52:55 +0000 chapman5410 2314@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>The first thing I would do assuming you dont know much about road bikes is go to your local bike shop and test ride a few different types of bikes. see what you like. Also while you are there get them to size you. You wont get an exact size unless you are wearing your riding shoes but it will get you in the ball park of what size frame to look for. If it is your first bike I would recommend getting a road bike and fitting it with aero bars. You might get lucky and find a good used bike already with aero bars attached. If you do that then you have options in regards to your riding postion. Then later on down the road if you like the TT or Tri riding position then you can upgrade your handle bars and seatpost to a more aero postion. I also recommend craigslist that is where I bought my 1999 specialized allez and love it... Good luck </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/556#post-2313 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:38:48 +0000 dc2ss 2313@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>Hey abigators, </p> <p>I have a Giant OCR3, it is a pretty nice bike. The shimano shifters and derailers work well. The thing I like most about the bike is that it has two sets of brakes, the ones on the curve of the handlebars (also the shifters), but also a set on the middle part like a mountainbike. Its nice when you are tired. The OCR3 is an aluminum frame (i think), so a little heavy, and overall I would grade it a B+ to a A-, not being a cycle expert. I paid about 675 for mine a couple years ago at a bike shop, I would recommend Craig's list also and local classified ads. I enjoy my bike and you can meet your budget goal, which is a very important thing now-a-days. good luck. I am doing my first tri tomorrow. I am pumped. later.. </p> http://sweat365.com/forum/topic/556#post-2312 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:07:44 +0000 killemwithmurder 2312@http://sweat365.com/forum/ <p>check craig's list frequently. I got my 2005 trek road bike for $500. They sold the same bike at the bike shop for $950 </p>