Kevin Bickard

Kevin Bickard replied to the topic Tri Watch Suggestions in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago

Thank you both! That DC Rainmaker article actually convinced me on the 735xt, so I ordered it last weekend and just got it an hour ago. Excited to break it in after that review, Brett.

Kevin Bickard started the topic Tri Watch Suggestions in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago

Hey everyone. I was wondering if you had suggestions for a multisport watch you like. Or info on one you think others should avoid.

I’ve been thinking of getting the Garmin 735XT, so if you have one I’d love to hear what you think.

Important to me:

Accessories: Sync w/ Wahoo HR Monitor/Cadence Sensor and show on face during bike/run (I…

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Kevin Bickard started the topic Recovery Spin – Before or after run workout? in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago

We often have Recovery Spin on the same day as a tempo/track/interval run workout (Thursday this week). Are these workouts meant to be done in a specific order back-to-back or can one be done in the morning and one in the evening?

Kevin Bickard replied to the topic Training Plan Alternatives in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago

I’ve been struggling a bit getting a consistent schedule and activity for my swim substitute. There isjust so much stuff on the internet about core workouts and dryland exercises and weight training exercises so I’ve been trying out a bunch and seeing what I like. I did just get resistance bands in the mail so excited to give that a try.

I’ve…[Read more]

Kevin Bickard replied to the topic Landmark workout? in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 5 months ago

Mark, I’m with you on today’s run being a big confidence builder! I did most of my run near Navy Yard and the Anacostia trails, which were relatively empty compared to what I’ve been seeing on Mt. Vernon and Beach Drive.

Kevin Bickard replied to the topic Free Bike Gear! in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago

They are yours! I’ll shoot you a text and we can coordinate.

And if i don’t hear anything by Friday from anyone else I am going to put the rest in the clothes donation box thing near my house.

Kevin Bickard started the topic Free Bike Gear! in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago

Hi everyone! A couple weeks ago Mark Raugust (club member) offered some free gear to the first responder of his forum post. It was me! I’ve picked through what I will use/fits me and am happy to give away any of the remaining items.

I can’t figure out how to post pictures but here is what I have. Just shoot me a text and I’ll send you a picture…[Read more]

Kevin Bickard replied to the topic DC Pools in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 6 months ago

The triathlon group on reddit has a lot of people asking that same question, as pools are closing all over. You can google for dryland swimming exercises, but it seems like many are saying these types of exercises are supplemental, not a replacement, and it might be better to spend the extra time running or biking. Personally, I don’t know what my…[Read more]

Kevin Bickard replied to the topic Strength training / running form resources in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 7 months ago

Thanks for the post, Mark, and the added insight, Coach AJ.

High running cadence is something I’ve always struggled with (averaging low 70s pre-training plan). I’ve been using a metronome (Pulse app) on one run per week and am focused on/tracking my cadence on most other runs. I started my metronome at 85, since 90 felt way too fast and weird,…[Read more]

Kevin Bickard started the topic Off-Season Spin Substitution in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 8 months ago

Good evening! I believe this post could apply to anyone in the OSP program or who regularly does spin classes. I am looking for others who have had similar thoughts/questions/ideas or general guidelines from Coach AJ on how to squeeze spin classes into the program.

Last week I substituted an OSP session for the “Drill Focused Bike Trainer…[Read more]

Kevin Bickard replied to the topic Weekly Saturday bike ride in the forum Bike 4 years, 8 months ago

Hitting the Georgetown to Potomac ride tomorrow at 8:30am. Hope to see some others there!

Kevin Bickard started the topic Saturday Morning Ride? in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 8 months ago

Hello! I am planning on joining the Tri Club Saturday morning ride tomorrow – Georgetown, Bank at Wisconsin and M, at 8:30am. The route goes up Macarthur Blvd to Potomac.

Let me know if anyone wants to join! 516-510-6515

Kevin Bickard replied to the topic duration of Friday's brick in the forum Half Ironman Program (HIP) for Paid Participants 4 years, 8 months ago

Hey Mark! My intermediate training plan (which I think I saw from a previous post you are also following) has 1:30 bike/0:15 run. Looks like you can update the planned section of the run in TP.

And in case you also deleted the comments:

“Let your body unwind off of the bike. Focus on good form, engaging your glutes and high cadence (ideally 90…[Read more]

Kevin Bickard replied to the topic Weekly Saturday bike ride in the forum Bike 4 years, 9 months ago

Hi everyone! I plan on riding most of the usual route from Georgetown at 8:30am tomorrow. But will branch off for a 10am reservation at the Glenstone museum (never been but supposed to be interesting) and have two extra tickets if anyone is interested in joining. Let me know!

Kevin (516-510-6515)

Kevin Bickard replied to the topic Weekly Saturday bike ride in the forum Bike 5 years, 3 months ago

If anyone is driving from the city (or close enough for me to bike to) and has an extra seat/rack spot I’d love to join! Else I will be happy to get in on the usual Saturday morning ride from Georgetown.

Kevin Bickard replied to the topic Weekly Saturday bike ride in the forum Bike 6 years, 3 months ago

7:30 am pick up in Georgetown this Saturday 7/7? Looking to get on that 40 mile loop.

@kbickard