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Forum: Triathlon
06-09-05, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,077
Posted By EarlT

I'd suggest trying as many sifferent shoes as...

I'd suggest trying as many sifferent shoes as time and temperment allow, feet being such widely varying things as they are.
My first pair of cycling shoes, i bought largely on recommendation of...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-05, 04:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,325
Posted By EarlT

My best trackstands seem to occurr when i don't...

My best trackstands seem to occurr when i don't concentrate on it - just sort of accidentally do it.
Overthinking things can sometimes be a problem.
I saw a guy at a light a few months back w/ a...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-05, 04:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 786
Posted By EarlT

Good to hear that you are enjoying riding fixed. ...

Good to hear that you are enjoying riding fixed.
Before long, coasting on your other bikes will feel most unnatural (i never coast on my tri bike anymore - just feels wierd)
You will get faster as...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-05, 04:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,064
Posted By EarlT

Some body objects to you riding your bike to a...

Some body objects to you riding your bike to a health center??
Sounds truly bizzarre.
Probably worth finding out who posted the sign. Perhaps they merely need to be enlightened. Or maybe there...
Forum: Triathlon
05-31-05, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 745
Posted By EarlT

Congratulations on your first! Good to hear...

Congratulations on your first!
Good to hear that it went well for you (accept the water in the mouth part - i did warn you:)).
Good luck with your training.
Forum: Triathlon
05-27-05, 06:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,465
Posted By EarlT

Let us not forget Barb Lindquist standing on an...

Let us not forget Barb Lindquist standing on an awfull lot of podiums after kicking the sh*t out of the field on her road geometry steel bike with no aerobars.

Test ride a number of each type and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-05, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By EarlT

A very good idea! A bike shop like that does...

A very good idea!
A bike shop like that does not deserve to be in business IMO, good for you for not supporting them.
Have similar problem with my most convenient shop.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-05, 02:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,859
Posted By EarlT

I think caloso has got it there. Definitely a...

I think caloso has got it there. Definitely a real physiological connection.
Doesn't matter how angry or depressed or worried i am, riding ALWAYS makes me feel better within minutes of starting.
A...
Forum: Triathlon
05-27-05, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 816
Posted By EarlT

When i go for an easy ride, i make sure it is...

When i go for an easy ride, i make sure it is exactly that - easy.
What this translates to (cadence, speed, etc.) is very flexible.
I start off slow and just let my body tell me what is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-27-05, 01:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,489
Posted By EarlT

I am sure not going to argue with your...

I am sure not going to argue with your declaration af Atlanta being worst, but Dallas is really close.
Hearing about mid-atlantic scares me, though. Supposed to be moving there soon.
Still, i lived...
Forum: Triathlon
05-25-05, 09:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,203
Posted By EarlT

No doubt there are used ones for sale, and you...

No doubt there are used ones for sale, and you could probably find one that is as good a fit as any other stock bike. But if that is what you wanted, why not buy a stock bike?
A custom bicycle is...
Forum: Triathlon
05-25-05, 12:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,203
Posted By EarlT

Probably do not see many of them because there is...

Probably do not see many of them because there is no point in getting a Serotta if you are not going to have it built for you (the whole idea behind the company's fit system). I doubt most people...
Forum: Triathlon
05-24-05, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 910
Posted By EarlT

Good advise offered above. As lemurhouse...

Good advise offered above.
As lemurhouse noted, a practice run can be of great value. So can not being in too much of a hurry (Enthalpic).
I'll add that gathering everything togother the day...
Forum: Triathlon
05-24-05, 10:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,950
Posted By EarlT

Sorry to hear about your injury. Sounds like...

Sorry to hear about your injury.
Sounds like you have the right attitude, though, by not letting it put you out of training - good on you.
If you have access to an eliptical trainer or a...
Forum: Triathlon
05-23-05, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 728
Posted By EarlT

Congratulations on your race!! Glad to hear...

Congratulations on your race!!
Glad to hear that the monitor turned out not to be a hassle after all (sounds like).
Keep us posted on future races.
Forum: Triathlon
05-19-05, 09:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,335
Posted By EarlT

Full suits more so than the shorty type. ...

Full suits more so than the shorty type.

Tip: Don't put your timing chip over your wetsuit leg, it could cause you to waste 2 whole minutes trying to get out of your wetsuit.
Of course, i only...
Forum: Triathlon
05-19-05, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,136
Posted By EarlT

Nothing to be disappointed about, amigo. The fact...

Nothing to be disappointed about, amigo. The fact that you are even considering doing a triathlon is awesome.
Waiting a little longer to do the first one should bring no shame at all.
If you...
Forum: Triathlon
05-19-05, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 728
Posted By EarlT

If you have been training with the monitor, you...

If you have been training with the monitor, you probably have a better sense of your level of exertion than you might think. Go for a run with it and try to guess you HR before looking at your...
Forum: Triathlon
05-19-05, 05:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 745
Posted By EarlT

Not doing it this year, sadly. Don't worry...

Not doing it this year, sadly.
Don't worry about it being your first, a lot of people there will be in the same boat.
It is a very well organized race, course is well marked, support is excellent,...
Forum: Triathlon
05-19-05, 12:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 739
Posted By EarlT

I would recommend working out all those pains...

I would recommend working out all those pains before worrying about piling on the miles. If there is something in your running form that is potentially injurious, adding miles will merely increase...
Forum: Triathlon
05-18-05, 06:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,019
Posted By EarlT

Sometimes i feel dizzy when i breath to my left...

Sometimes i feel dizzy when i breath to my left side. I think it is because i swing my head faster on that side. Never a problem on my right.
Perhaps you are doing that as well - worth trying to...
Forum: Triathlon
05-11-05, 12:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By EarlT

That is a good link, thanks for sharing.

That is a good link, thanks for sharing.
Forum: Triathlon
05-11-05, 12:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 716
Posted By EarlT

Good idea.

Good idea.
Forum: Triathlon
05-10-05, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 716
Posted By EarlT

Also, the closer you can match your run cadence...

Also, the closer you can match your run cadence to your cycle cadence (85-100 as stated above), the better. Gets your muscles used to a certain tempo of contractions and such.
Good luck with your...
Forum: Triathlon
05-09-05, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,221
Posted By EarlT

Experiment. What works for some may make you...

Experiment.
What works for some may make you literally sick.
Of course, this weekend is not far enough away for that advise to be of much use (but keep in mind for future).
You can, however, start...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-05, 08:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,693
Posted By EarlT

Ooops, misunderstood the question:( I though by...

Ooops, misunderstood the question:(
I though by "your ride" it meant my bicycle, so i voted beautiful.
If i had known you were asking about my commute, would have voted it bo-ring.
Not just...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-05, 08:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,397
Posted By EarlT

One cup a day four or five days a week, but only...

One cup a day four or five days a week, but only on long work days (10-12 hours)
and only if i have chocolate to put in it (making it a sort of mocha i suppose).
Forum: Triathlon
05-07-05, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,136
Posted By EarlT

Ok, quite a lot to answer, so in no particular...

Ok, quite a lot to answer, so in no particular order, here goes.
I urge you not to worry at all about your finish time. Even if you are the very last person over the line, do not be discouraged....
Forum: Triathlon
05-07-05, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,114
Posted By EarlT

An alternative mount is the running hop. Many...

An alternative mount is the running hop.
Many of the faster athletes i've seen use that. They just run along side the bike until they hit the mount line and jump up right over the seat and land on...
Forum: Triathlon
05-07-05, 05:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,286
Posted By EarlT

Very good for a "warm-up" race! Good luck with...

Very good for a "warm-up" race!
Good luck with the rest of your season.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-06-05, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,000
Posted By EarlT

That is a bike of interest to me, please keep us...

That is a bike of interest to me, please keep us posted.
Hope it is good for you.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-06-05, 04:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,130
Posted By EarlT

You're right. Didn't give enough thought to how...

You're right.
Didn't give enough thought to how that post would come across (sounded kind of rude and judgemental when i read it later)- i meant no offense to anyone. Sorry.
Am absolutely...
Forum: Triathlon
05-06-05, 12:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 759
Posted By EarlT

No offence taken, just wish i could run that fast...

No offence taken, just wish i could run that fast - maybe someday.
As to the surgery, i ended up having a z-plasty, where the doctor makes a z-shaped cut (thus the name) and kind of twists it around...
Forum: Triathlon
05-04-05, 10:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,216
Posted By EarlT

I run mine with a slight downward tilt (back to...

I run mine with a slight downward tilt (back to front).
Seems to help with control and comfort, and i doubt very much it compromises anything power/speed wise.
Had them flat for a long time,...
Forum: Triathlon
05-04-05, 10:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 751
Posted By EarlT

You are right about that. Also, if i have a...

You are right about that.
Also, if i have a race coming up that will have an unusual or irregular support strategy, i start training using that same strategy as soon as i find out about it.
Had a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-05, 07:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,087
Posted By EarlT

If you can doubt a man who was quite literally on...

If you can doubt a man who was quite literally on his death bed with cancer and fought back to win the Tour De France 6 times in a row, you are a really tough crowd.
We may not understand his...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-04-05, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,880
Posted By EarlT

Great link, thanks for providing it! Found it...

Great link, thanks for providing it!
Found it to be quite interesting.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-04-05, 03:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,130
Posted By EarlT

You don't buy choppers, you build them yourself....

You don't buy choppers, you build them yourself. You start with some misc. parts and start chopping (thus the term) and fabricating and customizing and mixing and matching.
Just the opinion, mind...
Forum: Triathlon
05-04-05, 12:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 996
Posted By EarlT

Sidi T1 - most comfortable footwear of any sort i...

Sidi T1 - most comfortable footwear of any sort i have ever had!
Easy to get into and out of as well.
Forum: Triathlon
05-03-05, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 759
Posted By EarlT

It is with deep regret (all right - jealousy)...

It is with deep regret (all right - jealousy) that i have to inform you that running a 5k in 22 min automatically disqualifies you from being a horrid runner.
You simply cannot claim to be one of us...
Forum: Triathlon
05-03-05, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 711
Posted By EarlT

Thanks for the recommendation, i had not tried...

Thanks for the recommendation, i had not tried that one.
I mostly employ the "warrior" pose (a yoga form i cannot describe very well - yahoo search will bring it up)
or a sitting crossover...
Forum: Triathlon
05-03-05, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By EarlT

The bike/run transition is generally considered...

The bike/run transition is generally considered to be the most difficult part of triathlon.
I recommend incorporating such a transition into your regular workout. Once your body gets used to making...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-05, 08:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,749
Posted By EarlT

Man, i just can't wait to ride in Philly.:(

Man, i just can't wait to ride in Philly.:(
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-05, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 715
Posted By EarlT

Yeah, what he said.

Yeah, what he said.
Forum: Triathlon
04-28-05, 11:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,286
Posted By EarlT

Inspiring to hear that you are back to your...

Inspiring to hear that you are back to your training after your surgeries. I think i had the same realization that you had while i was recovering from hip surgery.
I am still amazed at how much the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-05, 11:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,330
Posted By EarlT

I regularly ride through at a Taco Bell near my...

I regularly ride through at a Taco Bell near my house. It's usually around 3am, on my ride home from work. They don't mind at all, now and then - especially if it's cold or wet, they don't even give...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-05, 06:31 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,282,463
Posted By EarlT

I have aero bars on the bike i use mostly for...

I have aero bars on the bike i use mostly for triathlon (commute on about 30% of time) and like having them. Haven't put any on my fixed gear (usual commuter) yet, because i'm not sure i want quite...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-05, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 704
Posted By EarlT

Thanks for the link, Seamless. I may well have to...

Thanks for the link, Seamless. I may well have to move to Chicago yet.

As for the likeness of Mary, when i first saw it, i thought it looked like a mole poking its head out of the ground for a...
Forum: Triathlon
04-25-05, 11:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 885
Posted By EarlT

I don't know about the Giant, have raced on both...

I don't know about the Giant, have raced on both the Trek and an allez elite. Much prefer the Specialized. Can change from road geometry to fairly agressive tri geometry very quickly and easily (Fast...
Forum: Triathlon
04-25-05, 11:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,286
Posted By EarlT

Be carefull - it's may be a "slippery slope". ...

Be carefull - it's may be a "slippery slope".
Four months after i did my first tri, i did my ninth. Not trying to blow my own horn or anything; they were mostly sprint distance.
Point is that you...
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