http://www.DCtriclub.org/Forums/index.cfm Latest Forum Threads en-us DCtriclub.org Fri, 24 May 2013 07:38:13 EST http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=79E0CEC3-B9CE-5A8B-17C84585A092CA21&last=1 05/23/2013 at 8:18 PM - So I'm looking for about 100 this weekend. Maybe out to Sugarloaf and back? Anyone else going out for a long day? http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=79E0CEC3-B9CE-5A8B-17C84585A092CA21&last=1 jbrez Thu, 23 May 2013 8:18 PM http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=40132E74-AA42-0E35-FBE3EF888805CCDF&last=1 05/23/2013 at 4:04 PM - Men's Elite Pro Top Medium, awesome awesome jersey, just doesn't accommodate my fun reservoir. Live in Columbia Heights, selling it at cost, $70. Used once, no waiting for shipping! Email me at merriamk@gmail.com -kenn http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=40132E74-AA42-0E35-FBE3EF888805CCDF&last=1 merriamk Thu, 23 May 2013 4:04 PM http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=3FFB60C8-9AE2-9D89-EAC226068B9F4FC8&last=1 05/23/2013 at 4:01 PM - Heyooooo, check it out: http://areep.com/events/tricol/2013/0519col_triclub.txt http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=3FFB60C8-9AE2-9D89-EAC226068B9F4FC8&last=1 merriamk Thu, 23 May 2013 4:01 PM http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=36C76E93-F314-B0B3-D52BDD02722D193B&last=1 05/23/2013 at 12:48 PM - I'll be there ~5:30 to help set up. Chris http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=36C76E93-F314-B0B3-D52BDD02722D193B&last=1 chris913 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:48 PM http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=35DD15DB-0630-6556-DEFA4ED469BF4EF2&last=1 05/23/2013 at 11:25 AM - New with tags. Never worn. New / current version of the DC Tri Club Louis Garneau men's tri shorts. Its the Pro Elite version, with the upgraded Tri Air Elite pad. I received my pair in the mail last week. I should have ordered my pair with a short inseam but didn't notice this option in the online store until after I ordered. My purchase price was $70. E-mail me at: adam@sidelfamily-dot-com if you are interested. Thanks! http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=35DD15DB-0630-6556-DEFA4ED469BF4EF2&last=1 asidel Thu, 23 May 2013 11:25 AM http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=323F7FB0-BC37-CF5E-FA1B8FF97BD11AC3&last=1 05/23/2013 at 9:44 AM - Swim across Potomac from Alexandria to National Harbor. Sunday, June 2, 2013 Swim Distance: 1.3 Miles Website: http://www.washingtonscrossingswim.com/ Timeline: 6:00 AM - Check in opens 7:25 AM - Mandatory safety meeting 7:45 AM - Potomac Riverboats depart National Harbor. 8:05 AM Race start in Potomac River, Alexandria, Va Entry Fee: $75 online until 5pm 6/1 $50 Ages 18 & Under No Cost: Special Olympians $85 Race day at the Pier Check in Location: North Cove/Commercial Pier at National Harbor, MD 20745 Maximum number of swimmers is 150. Race director reserves the right to adjust start times for weather or river conditions. Registration: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/clinics/reserve.cfm?c=1699&cid=57045 Course map: http://www.washingtonscrossingswim.com/Course.html http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=323F7FB0-BC37-CF5E-FA1B8FF97BD11AC3&last=1 mosered Thu, 23 May 2013 9:44 AM http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=31EE7B0F-AF29-7282-C5AD9642F4531596&last=1 05/23/2013 at 9:35 AM - Sunday May 26th 7:30am to 8:30am Open Water Clinic for Beginners and open swim for all levels 8:00am to 9:00am. Location: Gunston Manor, VA, c. 10 south of Mt. Vernon Clinic cost: $20 cash per person Open swim cost: $10 cash per person (google map): https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=214178122452093556660.0004dbab2968ac93e1078&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=20&vpsrc=1&iwloc=0004dbab296a77071d4e1 Clinic outline: Surroundings and environment Equipment Fear Safety Navigation techniques Open water swimming drills and training Swimmers should bring: Wetsuits. Wetsuits are not required but highly recommended, the water temperature is about 66 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple towels Warm clothing Water shoes Water or sports drinks Please register here so we can get a head count and so you can be informed of last minute cancellation. Registration/RSVP link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YwNXdv1q5iP-k0ObVAgZoMYgtbPHW2Q5KaNE4pZNbb4/viewform If you have any more questions please do not hesitate to ask. Dominic Latella FXCM General Manager owswim.info@gmail.com http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=31EE7B0F-AF29-7282-C5AD9642F4531596&last=1 mosered Thu, 23 May 2013 9:35 AM http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=630F392C-A4E5-4EA2-8334AA8FD67E28DB&last=1 05/23/2013 at 8:50 AM - I just did my first Half in March on my way to my first full IM in Texas last week (in the killer heat). I felt really well trained for the HIM so I thought I would chime in with what I did - even if its not the cheapest. I used Trainingpeaks to find a training plan from one of their coaches. I was buying the full IM plan so I think the two combined were about $250 ($120 for TP & $130ish for the training plan), which was definitely worth it. I picked the workout plan that fit my parameters (by David Glover) and it auto-loaded it into the training peaks software/calendar. Then every morning I got an email letting me know my workout for the day and the next day. I also had the ability to upload all of my workouts online on through an app to track my progress (a big mental boost when thigns get tough). Its more expensive to do TrainingPeaks, but if I didn't get an email every morning and invest the money - I never would have gotten out of bed to swim in the mornings before work or gotten on the bike after work. In terms of the actual training, I was doing about ~10-13 hours/week during the build up to the HIM and I felt great during the race. Trained 6 days a week with 1 long ride on Sat (quick brick after), one long run on Wed then 2-3x morning swims and a few short 1 hour runs/rides during the week after work. This has gotten long but I will stop there. Feel free to reach out to me directly as another relative Newbie if you want more specifics. http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=630F392C-A4E5-4EA2-8334AA8FD67E28DB&last=1 DavisCatlin Thu, 23 May 2013 8:50 AM http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=9A883D56-0C31-B0DE-F7792CBD81E6ED81&last=1 05/22/2013 at 11:18 PM - I've got a Giant mountain bike that I've been thinking about selling. Dena http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=9A883D56-0C31-B0DE-F7792CBD81E6ED81&last=1 denaindc Wed, 22 May 2013 11:18 PM http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=4A8D4085-9E48-D326-E0BA71863A193E41&last=1 05/22/2013 at 9:54 PM - In, early. I will be there at 6! http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=4A8D4085-9E48-D326-E0BA71863A193E41&last=1 abbyjs Wed, 22 May 2013 9:54 PM http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=C394CBC2-DD27-800A-C0536EE9FA18F2BB&last=1 05/22/2013 at 9:52 PM - In, early. I will be there at 6! http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=C394CBC2-DD27-800A-C0536EE9FA18F2BB&last=1 abbyjs Wed, 22 May 2013 9:52 PM http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=18BD6FB9-D55C-80E8-C84F6E8BF0341214&last=1 05/22/2013 at 9:44 PM - Anyone up for starting their ride early this Saturday...thinking between 6 and 7am. Need to get in 70..MPH is 18 - 21 depending on hills.. I am doing a 4 mile brick after too. I live in SW, but can meet in Georgetown on the way out of town. Let me know if you wanna meet up. http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=18BD6FB9-D55C-80E8-C84F6E8BF0341214&last=1 kanderson Wed, 22 May 2013 9:44 PM http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=0CE4873D-FCFC-61D7-F0C6E7B4AF7C1BF6&last=1 05/22/2013 at 4:19 PM - Hi all, I got a Medium Xterra Vortex 4 Full Sleeve wetsuit recently and then realized that my "better half" already has the exact same size and almost never uses it. No need for us to have 2. The "retail price" is 400. But xterra suits are ALWAYS on sale. It can be currently had for $180. I've never worn mine in open water and only tested it out once in the pool. It's yours for $130. I'm 6'0, about 165lbs and it fits well. Here's a link to the sizing chart to see if it will fit you. http://www.xterrawetsuits.com/index.php/interactive-sizing/interactive-sizing-tool/ http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=0CE4873D-FCFC-61D7-F0C6E7B4AF7C1BF6&last=1 spleary Wed, 22 May 2013 4:19 PM http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=FE48B961-A4D2-D7C6-ADE449449728577A&last=1 05/22/2013 at 4:04 PM - I've run lots of VO2max test over the years (nearing a PhD in kinesiology) & have also started coaching - and I've really come to believe that knowing your max VO2 isn't very critical to your training. As a triathlete, I think there's more practical value to be gained doing field assessments in each of the three disciplines (as Jason suggested). For one, it's highly unlikely your max HR running will be the same as your maximal HR swimming, or even biking. So, if you're looking to establish HR zones, a single VO2 test in the lab isn't very helpful. More importantly, there are lots of run/bike/swim field tests you can use to determine these zones. Also know that your VO2 "max" value will be different across the three sports - with the highest value almost guaranteed to be on the run. That said, knowing your VO2 max can still be beneficial in terms of establishing a baseline value to compare your aerobic gains over the season, year, etc. You'd just want to give some thought as to if you wanted to do it on the treadmill, trainer, or pay for both. The max test can also tell you apx when you cross your anaerobic threshold - and where your HR is when you do. To me, this is more valuable than knowing the actual VO2max value. The dirty truth is that even pinning your threshold value in a lab is about 70% science and 30% art. and, again - you can get pretty close to determining your HR at threshold without a lab test. Love talking about this stuff (and teach it!), so feel free to e-mail me with other questions -- or if anyone is still looking for a coach! :) lastly....good lookin' Ridgeback. http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=FE48B961-A4D2-D7C6-ADE449449728577A&last=1 JessO Wed, 22 May 2013 4:04 PM http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=A3E85934-EDBD-0A3F-73BB13820353D66A&last=1 05/22/2013 at 2:24 PM - Thanks, All I've got a route and Trisha as a partner in crime. Hooray for DC Tri forum! http://dctriclub.org/forum/messages.cfm?tid=A3E85934-EDBD-0A3F-73BB13820353D66A&last=1 afava Wed, 22 May 2013 2:24 PM