Christy

I can’t say I’ve ever looked at the dew point before, but I like having a more defined goal for hotter days. Thank you both for your feedback!

Wow, thank you for sharing such a comprehensive race report! So many things to learn from your reflections, but the one that hit home for me was training like a princess. I have known that I need to get outside more, but have been making excuses and relying on the trainer and treadmill far too much. Between my trainer shredding my back tire last…[Read more]

I think I’m going to be in Denver, but if that doesn’t end up happening that sounds great!

When I looked out my window this morning, I saw the Armed Forces Cycling Classic taking place. Allows you to go at your own pace, and you do as many laps as you can fit in the allotted time. Obviously too late this year, but a good race to keep in mind for…[Read more]

For the 5-10%, I was referring to the percentage of an easy workout that I would be running versus 90-95% I would be walking. But I think what you said was true also, if I’m walking/jogging my easy workouts in zone 3, probably only 5-10% of my total workout time would be in zone 2. I’ll redo my run test during my next short workout. Hopefully…[Read more]

I was guessing based on the Garmin zones that “easy” was zone 2, but in doing my third scheduled run at the above pace, I would estimate if I stay within zone 2 I am only running 5-10% of the workout. After reviewing the Athlete’s Guide, it looks like easy is in zone 2.

I did the LT tests. For the bike, I felt comfortable that it was a fairly…[Read more]

I’ll share what I picked up from the run clinic. During the previous run clinic, they kept referencing that your arm swing should be from “nip to hip.” I can’t remember what the demonstration looked like, but I interpreted that to mean that your hand would be crossing across your body up to your chest and then diagonally down to the hip. In this…[Read more]

I was planning on doing the open water race but not the triathlon on Sunday. Can we still attend the clinics on Saturday as part of the HIP or Escape from Saigon Open Water Race, or are the clinics only open to those participating in the triathlon?

Hi Liz!

I’m also looking for a bento box, and the one I’m leaning towards is the large profile design e-pack that Coach AJ also recommended. Can you share which one you have, and what about it you don’t like? It’d be good to also look out for features/designs that do not work well. Thanks!

Since my race is in September and my training plan hasn’t started yet, I’ve been working on pre and post workout food/drink. One hour before a workout I’ll have 4 ounces of orange juice and 16 ounces of water. After working out I’ll have 6 ounces of tart cherry juice, a protein shake blended with frozen berries, and as much water as I want. I…[Read more]

Congratulations Cindy, what an accomplishment through some very tough circumstances! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with the group 🙂

I didn’t see the post until after I slept in that morning! Ended up going for a ride along the water on the Virginia side but it was really windy. If I can plan ahead of time I’ll join in sometimes 🙂

Hello Everybody,

I’ve looked again in the forum and on the HIP main page, can someone please point me in the direction of the handouts for injury prevention, foam rolling, and nutrition? I asked a few others at the clinic today and they hadn’t found it either.

Thanks!

Christy