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Posted Dec. 02 2011

Biking shoes!

I just realized that I have the same pair of bike shoes since I started doing triathlons (6 years ago!). Now is the time to change. I have a SIDI model. Anybody has a good recommendation? I can’t spend too much though ($150 will be the max).

Thanks!!

Posted Dec. 01 2011

Ueber Long IMAZ RR

Who would have thought this journey started back in 2003 when I completed my first sprint distance triathlon? I was a virgin in all aspects of this sport, but experienced in each solo discipline. What I hoped to become a hobby has become a part of wh…

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Disney Marathon

Any Ontri peeps doing Disney Marathon, half, Goofy? Dot and I are in for the Goofy. For those who have done this extravanganza, are there any tips you can pass along? I am a little concerned with the starting assignments. We are not planning on setting…

Posted Nov. 30 2011

REALLY REALLY EXCITED

Was on a little run today and started to get…you gussed it, excited. I was thinkng about my goal race this year and was getting all jacked up…just saying. I was kinda gitty about it…oh well. I be flippin the remote later today wondering where …

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Race Suit

Maybe a little late but gearing up for Christmas gifts. I know this is really a personal opinion but wanted to get a little feedback. What is everyone’s favorite 1 piece race suit? I have raced with a cheap one for the past 2 years and want a nice on…

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Tri bike feel

Hi all, I am looking at getting a used tri bike. I found a good deal on a bike that is 2 cm smaller than my road bike, which some of the info on the net says is a good thing. I took the bike for a test ride, and it definitely felt different(I have neve…

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Type of training?

Hi. Have been training for last four months for the upcoming IM70.3 in East London, SA in January. Started off slow and maintaining quality training. I then commenced with distance training and am now just ending off my strength training. Before I cont…

Posted Nov. 29 2011

OnTri App for iPhone not working properly

Is anyone having the same issues or am i doing something wrong…..on my OnTri iPhone app i enter the minutes and seconds of my swim as 11(mins) and 40(secs) but when i go to look at my training history to view the post it has posted the swim as just 1…

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Soft bike bags

So with all the travel planned next season, Santa is going to have to get me a bike case. It seems these days some of the soft ones allow you to avoid bike charges most of the time, so this is what I’m looking for.

So far I have found the following t…

Posted Nov. 28 2011

Bike the byways Colorado

This might be a cool thing for anyone wanting a great way to get some hill training next summer. A bunch of maps of senic bike rides all around the state.

http://www.bikebyways.org

While there, there is a link to bicyle Colorado if anyone is interested.