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does anyone know where i can find a list of the top10 triathlons of 2000, like and article by triathlete magazine or some other publication? thanks logan

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This topic will vary drastically with each person who you ask…personally my favorites are Wildflower, Buffalo Springs and IM California. As you can see I like the long course. On the short side I like the Tucson Tri Series. The best "give aways" has got to be at the McDowell Classic Duathlon…2 bikes, and a LOT of other stuff as well as a pro purse. However this is only my opinion! I’m sure there are plenty of other races out there that are equally as good or even better. B.Oliver

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Check out the Freestyle Predator.  Timex pricing, better functions, smaller package.

Thanks for the suggestion — I used to have one of the digital/analog Timexes and the timer function seized up — basically it would count down once then take hours before it could be reset. IIRC Timex specifically advises against pushing the buttons underwater, too — how about Freestyle? P.S. I’ve seen these in dive shops, are they available in any of the discount stores or other less costly venues? John

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Just stay away from the "fastwrap" velcro bands.  When they get wet, they stay wet for a *long* time.  Get the geeky plastic band. Scott Before you buy.

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Looking for a good watch that’s waterproof and has a countdown timer that resets itself and starts again — i.e., to beep for my intervals in a self-coached workout.  Preferably, very easy to set so that I can change my intervals for different distances, etc.

Check out the Freestyle Predator.  Timex pricing, better functions, smaller package.

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When I don’t use a heart rate monitor, I use a Timex Ironman. For over 10 years now. Very dependable and affordable. I won’t settle for the "Triathlon" model, just the "Ironman" model. -Bill-

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Looking for a good watch that’s waterproof and has a countdown timer that resets itself and starts again — i.e., to beep for my intervals in a self-coached workout.  Preferably, very easy to set so that I can change my intervals for different distances, etc. Any suggestions? — John

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Looking for a good watch that’s waterproof and has a countdown timer that resets itself and starts again — i.e., to beep for my intervals in a self-coached workout.  Preferably, very easy to set so that I can change my intervals for different distances, etc. Any suggestions? — John

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[This followup was posted to rec.sport.triathlon and a copy was sent to the cited author.] Looking for a good watch that’s waterproof and has a countdown timer that resets itself and starts again — i.e., to beep for my intervals in a self-coached workout.  Preferably, very easy to set so that I can change my intervals for different distances, etc.

I like my timex Ironman 100 lap which does what you are talking about. The FLIX version is overrated by Timex, so i would look in discount stores for the old version with one button at the bottom center of the watch. The one big benefit of this watch is its cost. Its only about $40 or $50, where all the new Nikes and Adidas watches are far more than this for the Ironman’s level of functionality. Rob — Rob Blomquist Kirkland, WA

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I saw for sale a Zipp 1150 disc, at least 5 years old, $100, good cond.  Currently with a track cog but accepts freewheels.   Do you think I should part with a c-note for use of this in flattish triathlons? My current race rear is a Campy Vento, my bike is 8 speed and I have no plans to upgrade so I would have to find an 8 speed freewheel – I have seen them used for $30-40 and think I could find one.  Anything un-obvious to look out for? Many thanks, Eric Rayl * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!

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Sounds like a good deal to me.  Check for scratches and any separation near the rim or the hub.  My guess is that it should be ok.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I saw for sale a Zipp 1150 disc, at least 5 years old, $100, good cond.  Currently with a track cog but accepts freewheels.   Do you think I should part with a c-note for use of this in flattish triathlons? My current race rear is a Campy Vento, my bike is 8 speed and I have no plans to upgrade so I would have to find an 8 speed freewheel – I have seen them used for $30-40 and think I could find one.  Anything un-obvious to look out for? Many thanks, Eric Rayl * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!

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The axle spacing for a track hub is 120mm so you’ll need another axle with a QR hole and spacers. Phil Holman – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sounds like a good deal to me.  Check for scratches and any separation near the rim or the hub.  My guess is that it should be ok. I saw for sale a Zipp 1150 disc, at least 5 years old, $100, good cond.  Currently with a track cog but accepts freewheels.   Do you think I should part with a c-note for use of this in flattish triathlons? My current race rear is a Campy Vento, my bike is 8 speed and I have no plans to upgrade so I would have to find an 8 speed freewheel – I have seen them used for $30-40 and think I could find one.  Anything un-obvious to look out for? Many thanks, Eric Rayl * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!

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I’d go for it.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I saw for sale a Zipp 1150 disc, at least 5 years old, $100, good cond.  Currently with a track cog but accepts freewheels.   Do you think I should part with a c-note for use of this in flattish triathlons? My current race rear is a Campy Vento, my bike is 8 speed and I have no plans to upgrade so I would have to find an 8 speed freewheel – I have seen them used for $30-40 and think I could find one.  Anything un-obvious to look out for? Many thanks, Eric Rayl * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!

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Probably something wrong with it! There are so many subtle compatibility problems you can run into.  If you can clamp the wheel in and go thats great, but if you have to modify it becomes a big pain in the $%^&.

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Why do you say that? Disks that take freewheels are getting rather old-hat, which is why they aren’t worth much $$ on the open market. The fact that the buyer is looking at a particularly heavy Zipp (1150 = approx. 1150 grams) means that it is particularly dated, but just because it is selling for only $100 doesn’t mean that it isn’t as good as new. The flip side to the whole story is US-legal aero helmets…based on what I’ve seen, I bet I could sell my nearly 10 year old Specialized Aeroforce for as much as I paid for it, whereas I could probably get double my money back for that new Troxel Radius I picked up over the winter. Supply and demand, supply and demand… Andrew Coggan – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Probably something wrong with it! There are so many subtle compatibility problems you can run into.  If you can clamp the wheel in and go thats great, but if you have to modify it becomes a big pain in the $%^&.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Why do you say that? Disks that take freewheels are getting rather old-hat, which is why they aren’t worth much $$ on the open market. The fact that the buyer is looking at a particularly heavy Zipp (1150 = approx. 1150 grams) means that it is particularly dated, but just because it is selling for only $100 doesn’t mean that it isn’t as good as new. The flip side to the whole story is US-legal aero helmets…based on what I’ve seen, I bet I could sell my nearly 10 year old Specialized Aeroforce for as much as I paid for it, whereas I could probably get double my money back for that new Troxel Radius I picked up over the winter. Supply and demand, supply and demand… Andrew Coggan Probably something wrong with it! There are so many subtle compatibility problems you can run into.  If you can clamp the wheel in and go thats great, but if you have to modify it becomes a big pain in the $%^&.

Right-o about the helmet. I get stares of envy and offers of ca$h every time I wear my Bell Vortex, and I picked it up in the bargain pile for $49 at a little bike shop that specialized in beach cruisers and mountain bikes. Wish I’d had bought the other two, since the shop closed up and moved out a couple months later. He had some of the Headway aero helmets with the clear windscreen also. Why he even had these items in stock baffles me but this was a matter of supply and no demand. cheers, Andrew BTW, I have a Regina America SL 8 speed (12-21) lightweight freewheel if the buyer of the disk is interested. It has less than 25 miles on it. — Andrew Peabody/Karen Fisher Coconut Grove, FL

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I doubt that a sachs 8 speed freewheel would be compatible with your campy 8 speed indexing. — Andre Charlebois BPE in exercise science, MCSE, MCP + I, CNA, A+ webmaster for Triathlon New Brunswick http://members.tripod.com/~TriNB

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I saw for sale a Zipp 1150 disc, at least 5 years old, $100, good cond.  Currently with a track cog but accepts freewheels.   Do you think I should part with a c-note for use of this in flattish triathlons? My current race rear is a Campy Vento, my bike is 8 speed and I have no plans to upgrade so I would have to find an 8 speed freewheel – I have seen them used for $30-40 and think I could find one.  Anything un-obvious to look out for? Many thanks, Eric Rayl * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!

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Andre, Actually I have dura-ace 8 speed STI’s.  The whole bike is dura-ace.  When I bought the Vento I expected to have to re-space the campy cogset with Wheels Manufacturing spacers to have it work, but it works perfectly with the campy spacing even though it is a little farther cog-cog than the shimano spacing. Eric Rayl * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!

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Wondering if anyone has these and can give me your opinion…. Thank you, Derik Attempting to keep the knee cartilage intact!

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I’ve had a pair for 3 years, love em.  I might add that your pedals might have more to do with healthy knees, I’ve used both Speedplay and Bebop, and can recommend both. -bobo

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Great shoe- very light, easy transitions, comfortable. mike – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Wondering if anyone has these and can give me your opinion…. Thank you, Derik Attempting to keep the knee cartilage intact!

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Get while you can. They are now discontinued Graham – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Great shoe- very light, easy transitions, comfortable. mike Wondering if anyone has these and can give me your opinion…. Thank you, Derik Attempting to keep the knee cartilage intact!

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New Sidi T-1s are just coming out and I have a pair and lov them so far. Timothy Carlson

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In comparison to same priced ($150) roadie shoes, the T-1’s are a bit more narrow and have no support. Look at what some of the pros are now wearing and you may see more multi-strap shoes.  I really don’t think the single strap is a big deal. Comfort and fit is what’s important. Wondering if anyone has these and can give me your opinion…. Thank you, Derik Attempting to keep the knee cartilage intact!

– Rick Loggins

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New Sidi T-1’s are a shade better than predecessors.  If you race without socks (as most of us do), the older ones have many "rub points" and internal seams to abrade your skin.  The newest version has a nice lining, and is a bit stiffer for transition entry.  When I saw the new version, I kind of regretted buying the older ones.  Oh well– get the new ones! Regards, PB New Sidi T-1s are just coming out and I have a pair and lov them so far. Timothy Carlson

Before you buy.

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Does anyone know anything about this race (Wilkes-Barre Triathlon)?  I can’t seem to find anything about it anywhere.  It’s in the race schedule in the back of Triathlete Mag.  but there isn’t a phone number or address or anything.  Does anyone know where I can get an entry form? Thanks Marc

Try www.wilkesbarretriathlon.com. They even have an on-line registration form. I think it’s $55 or $60 to enter, and it’s an international distance (1500m swim, 40K bike, and a little over 10K run). I might be up there, but I’ll have to see. Good luck. Paul Mulvey

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Hey Marc:  Try <http://www.lin-mark.com./index.shtml to answer all your questions.  Good Luck and have fun.  Dave <www.allshave.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anyone know anything about this race (Wilkes-Barre Triathlon)?  I can’t seem to find anything about it anywhere.  It’s in the race schedule in the back of Triathlete Mag.  but there isn’t a phone number or address or anything.  Does anyone know where I can get an entry form? Thanks Marc

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Does anyone know anything about this race (Wilkes-Barre Triathlon)?  I can’t seem to find anything about it anywhere.  It’s in the race schedule in the back of Triathlete Mag.  but there isn’t a phone number or address or anything.  Does anyone know where I can get an entry form? Thanks Marc

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In Dutch, but anybody should be able to guess the gist of this calendar. So, are there any races in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico this year? Thijs. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – does anyone know where i can get some info. on road races in Europe in the summer, from march to June?  Would appreciate any info. you guys can give me.

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does anyone know where i can get some info. on road races in Europe in the summer, from march to June?  Would appreciate any info. you guys can give me. john vancouver, B.C.

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does anyone know where i can get some info. on road races in Europe in the summer, from march to June?  Would appreciate any info. you guys can give me. john vancouver, B.C.

Check the Run the Planet web site at: http://www.runtheplanet.com. Ken Ken Parker Runner’s Web A running & triathlon resource site. http://www.runnersweb.com/running.html

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here are some of my favorite sites: www.lauftreff.de            (Germany) www.laufsport.co.at/    (Austria) www.freeweb.org/freeweb/MARATONA/  (Italy) www.bnet.at/ptiming/index.htm  (Austria) bye Geri

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I agree.  I posted about a friend’s good experience with successfully completing a marathon on minimal training but I wouldn’t recommend that strategy to anyone.  Just as there are people who finish having a  sparse training base; there are plenty of well trained runners who drop out of marathons. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I think for anecdote for eveyone able to complete a marathon with low mileage there are many unstated anecdotes of people not finishing the race, having disappointing glacial times, and living though pain or injury for days to months (you should only be sore from a marathon for a couple days if you’ve trained properly). So it is your choice.  Take your pick and hope you are one of the luckier ones.

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I would like to know if a marathon is doable with minimum mileage. I run about 25 mile per week, but I bike 150 miles with it. I can run well on short races, 17′10 for the 5 k and 56′35 for 15 k. My main goal would be to finish with a decent time.

I did Chicago on a 5 week build after the triathlon season ended, and did fine. Cut back on the riding for a month or 2 before the marathon, and run instead. My longest week before was about 40 miles.  Long runs are key-I did a 20 miler 3 weeks before the marathon, and it really gave meconfidence I could finish.When are you looking to do one? Doleo, ergo sum Scott Hoffman

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I would like to know if a marathon is doable with minimum mileage. I run about 25 mile per week, but I bike 150 miles with it. I can run well on short races, 17′10 for the 5 k and 56′35 for 15 k. My main goal would be to finish with a decent time.

If you’d be happy with something in the 4 hour range, yes. But try to get one run every other week up to about 15 miles if you can. Mike Tennent "TriBop" ‘98 Ironman Canada, 16:17:03

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I ran a 3:05 at age 41 on a 2-month average of 35 miles a week when I didn’t have time for me training. (Newport, R.I. – the old course, twice around at 10 miles each and a third short lap cutting across the middle, in case anyone cares.) The trick was no short runs and no garbage miles. My typical week was two 8-10-mile runs on weekday evenings and a long run, building up to 20+ at the end, on the weekend. I had one or two days of complete rest before each run so I was able to work pretty hard. It wasn’t my best marathon in terms of ease or time (have gone faster more than once since then) but I’d say it was at least "decent." Your biking should benefit you at least as much as those ten extra miles a week helped me. I’d recommend (a) not easing up while riding (I bike too; I know how tempting it is) in order to get maximum aerobic benefit from that exercise, and (b) making sure you do at a long run every week, working up to at least 20 miles 3 weeks (some say 2) before the big day. Efrem Mallach – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I would like to know if a marathon is doable with minimum mileage. I run about 25 mile per week, but I bike 150 miles with it. I can run well on short races, 17′10 for the 5 k and 56′35 for 15 k. My main goal would be to finish with a decent time.

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I would like to know if a marathon is doable with minimum mileage. I run about 25 mile per week, but I bike 150 miles with it. I can run well on short races, 17′10 for the 5 k and 56′35 for 15 k. My main goal would be to finish with a decent time.

As others have noted, the key is focussing on the specific things that you need to work on and eliminating the junk miles and wasted time. Running a marathon on 25 -30 miles a week is possible and given the right level of talent and training you may even be able to run a "good" one. 1. Every other week run long 1 1/2 hrs top 2 1/2 hrs . Keep the pace slow 2. Run 5k to 10 mile races a couple times month on non long run weekends 3. Do one 5 – 10 mile "tempo" run each week at just below your marathon race pace 4. Do one interval work out a week focussing on 1 and 2 mile repeats. That’s three runs a week. I have followed this same program more or less while training for triathlons and have recorded a 2:40 straight marathon and a 3:00 hr marathon split in an Ironman triathlon. Steve Fleck

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I would like to know if a marathon is doable with minimum mileage. I run about 25 mile per week,

Well, I have averaged 20mpw over the last 6 months and I *did* the marathon. Not as planned. I think the important thing is the quality of your runs, every one of my 20 miles is at lactate threshold, on hills, in a hellish repeat or in a race. This built up quite a bit of strength, and about enough endurance. The second thing is, get those long runs in. Do a few long runs, 20-22 miles. Build up slowly. What I wouldn’t advise is just 3 long runs. And don’t do them all when you feel 100%, test yourself in terms of weather etc. Strangely, I am building up to 50mpw for the 3/5k, quite sadistic really. Good Luck Mike Wilcox

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I have a friend who completed the NYC Marathon last year on little training in 4:40 (her first and only marathon to date).  She ran six miles a day and only completed one long run of 10 miles the week before the race.  Also, she underwent arthroscopic surgery on her knee 7 or 8 months prior and the doctor tolde her should couldn’t run again.   – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I would like to know if a marathon is doable with minimum mileage. I run about 25 mile per week, but I bike 150 miles with it. I can run well on short races, 17′10 for the 5 k and 56′35 for 15 k. My main goal would be to finish with a decent time.

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: : I would like to know if a marathon is doable with minimum mileage. : I run about 25 mile per week, but I bike 150 miles with it. : I can run well on short races, 17′10 for the 5 k and 56′35 for 15 k. : My main goal would be to finish with a decent time. : Running a marathon on : 25 -30 miles a week is possible and given the right level of talent : and training you may even be able to run a "good" one. Stephen touches on something that people tend to ignore, which is the talent, or natural ability, part.  My guess is that you certainly could run a "decent" marathon, but probably not approach your potential. When I moved out to Colorado a couple of years ago, some folks I knew out here told me there was a guy at work that I might want to start training with.  One of the reasons given was the fact that he had, a few months previously, run a marathon in around 2:50.  That’s a nice time. But it’s not a great time, and I was not overly impressed.  Eventually, though, I got the whole story… By the way, the course was pretty hilly… And it was at altitude, over 5000 feet… And it was snowing… So, he wore tights the whole way due to the weather… And he turns 40 this year… And he’s only been training about 25-30 miles a week… And, oh, yeah, by the way, he only decided to do the race two days before… So, running a decent time on little training is possible, even on a hilly course in the snow at altitude wearing tights, when you’re almost 40. Of course, the runner in question has started training seriously since then, ran a 67:30 or so half marathon this year, has won a couple of thousand dollars on the master’s running circuit over the last couple of years, and would probably be looking at a 2:25 to 2:30 marathon if he decides to try another one. I imagine he looks at that 2:50 as somewhere between "decent" and "workout". Your mileage, of course, will vary, as will your definition of decent. -pfrench

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i can tell you first hand that it is doable.i ran 4/97  marathon on 30 – 35 miles a week max. and that was with a lot less biking(20 miles maybe). you have the speed so a high 2:00 or low 3:00 hour is possible. i ran 3:02 on limited mileage. i think the key was rest: an off day before and after a long run. then low mileage days mixed in an never run three days consecutively.you will feel better with more rest. also, to keep that speed, hit the track for some reps. 75 sec quarters x 6=8  every two weeks for a fine tune.  good luck

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I have a friend who completed the NYC Marathon last year on little training in 4:40 (her first and only marathon to date).  She ran six miles a day and only completed one long run of 10 miles the week before the race.  Also, she underwent arthroscopic surgery on her knee 7 or 8 months prior and the doctor tolde her should couldn’t run again.

I think for anecdote for eveyone able to complete a marathon with low mileage there are many unstated anecdotes of people not finishing the race, having disappointing glacial times, and living though pain or injury for days to months (you should only be sore from a marathon for a couple days if you’ve trained properly). So it is your choice.  Take your pick and hope you are one of the luckier ones.

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I would like to know if a marathon is doable with minimum mileage. I run about 25 mile per week, but I bike 150 miles with it. I can run well on short races, 17′10 for the 5 k and 56′35 for 15 k. My main goal would be to finish with a decent time.

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Keep that going but you need a long run that will increase 2 miles every 2 weeks until you get at least 20miles   then taper for 3 weeks Rich Chicago IL

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I would like to know if a marathon is doable with minimum mileage. I run about 25 mile per week, but I bike 150 miles with it. I can run well on short races, 17′10 for the 5 k and 56′35 for 15 k. My main goal would be to finish with a decent time.

I guess it depends on your definition of decent.  My answer (considering my definition) is yes.  I ran 2 marathons last year (Nov & Jan) on about 15 miles of running a week.  I had cut milage way back due to plantar faciitis (sp?). Certainly didn’t break any speed records, 4 hours each, but I had no problem fnishing, felt great, and only took two days off before resuming training. Considering my marathon pr is 3:34 (Oct 95) I didn’t slow down that much but tat last 6 mile sure was a lot less painfull!! May be wrht noting that I started running 15 miles a week in Jul, but prior to that i had been averaging 35-45 mile a week for years.  That’s quite different than a runner who’s running history is 15 miles a week and has never done any long runs.  i had done many a log run and a few marathons before these. I’ve always used the bike as part of my training, even before I started doing triathlons, and I think it helps a lot. Good luck, Jim

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I would like to know if a marathon is doable with minimum mileage. I run about 25 mile per week, but I bike 150 miles with it. I can run well on short races, 17′10 for the 5 k and 56′35 for 15 k. My main goal would be to finish with a decent time. I guess it depends on your definition of decent.  My answer (considering my definition) is yes.  I ran 2 marathons last year (Nov & Jan) on about 15 miles of running a week.  I had cut milage way back due to plantar faciitis (sp?). Certainly didn’t break any speed records, 4 hours each, but I had no problem fnishing, felt great, and only took two days off before resuming training. Considering my marathon pr is 3:34 (Oct 95) I didn’t slow down that much but tat last 6 mile sure was a lot less painfull!! May be wrht noting that I started running 15 miles a week in Jul, but prior to that i had been averaging 35-45 mile a week for years.  That’s quite different than a runner who’s running history is 15 miles a week and has never done any long runs.  i had done many a log run and a few marathons before these. I’ve always used the bike as part of my training, even before I started doing triathlons, and I think it helps a lot. Good luck, Jim

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I would like to know if a marathon is doable with minimum mileage. I run about 25 mile per week, but I bike 150 miles with it. I can run well on short races, 17′10 for the 5 k and 56′35 for 15 k. My main goal would be to finish with a decent time.

Generally, I would say yes. Several years ago, after years away from running and a pretty serious illness, I decided to enter the marathon, partly to get back in shape and partly to improve my self esteem (actually, mostly the latter). After a couple weeks, I was up to 50-60 miles a week.  Shortly thereafter I started to suffer all sorts of little nagging injuries. Realizing I had upped the mileage way too quickly and feeling that I should make being injury free a priority, I backed off to 35-40 miles a week.  I supplemented this with 5-8 miles a week of swimming to add some extra cardio-vascular work, and just to relax. I was worried that this wasn’t enough mileage, but it turned out ok. Less than 4 months after I started running again, I ran 2:56 at Boston. The one major mistake I feel I made was not having enough (and, more importantly, LONG enough) long runs.  I had a couple 15 milers, but nothing longer.  In the marathon, around 16 miles, I was on 2:44 pace or so and I was thinking "I can keep up this pace forever".  Then, around 21-22 miles, my legs turned to stone and the mile times became 8-9 minutes.  I finished (on sheer willpower) and recovered quite well, but I can’t help but think that by throwing in a couple 20+ milers 3-5 weeks before the race, I could have delayed that onset of the wall a little. So yes, I think you can turn in a decent time with minimal running mileage provided there are some regular qualty runs in there, including a few good long runs, and a good overall cardio base. Just my opinion, based on my very limited experience… -Jonathan http://www.shore.net/~stooge

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when is October issue due out?

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when is October issue due out?

Incidently, anyone actually gotten this issue yet?  I know I haven’t, and the  mail is usually pretty prompt in my neck of the woods. Paul Drafting Sucks.  Keep tri-ing!

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I got it at the chicago cike show… it is pretty lame as most of them are.  I has lokelani ? on the cover.  Not much substance andrew

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I saw it on the newsstands on the 10th.  The mail house they are using is  LAIME.  Slow Motion must be a requirement to work there!

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I saw it on the newsstands on the 10th.  The mail house they are using is  LAIME.  Slow Motion must be a requirement to work there!

I thought subscriptions were suppose to go out BEFORE the newstands!

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I got my October issue of Triathlete — with the Ironman race preview stories  – on the Monday after Ironman. Brian Sullivan

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Anyone use a Cardiosport HRM?       Any problems?          Can you change the batteries in the transmitter? Thank you somuch Jane

I’m using Cardiosport HRM for 6 months. For running and biking, it’s working well but it’s not working in conductive water (Pool, salt water,…) because of the transmitter. You can change the batteries in the transmitter. It offers a lot of function for the price (record capability, time, chrono, alarm). I’m using the Heartsafe t model. I hope it will help you bye Michel

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Anyone use a Cardiosport HRM?       Any problems?          Can you change the batteries in the transmitter? Thank you somuch Jane

Hi Jane, I have used a Cardiosport Heartsafe T for a year with no problems and yes you can change the transmitter batteries with no problem. One piece of advice is make sure the chest strap is tight if you sweat a lot or  else it will slip around giving a rough conatct. Paul

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Anyone use a Cardiosport HRM?       Any problems?          Can you change the batteries in the transmitter? Thank you somuch Jane

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Anyone use a Cardiosport HRM?       Any problems?          Can you change the batteries in the transmitter? Thank you somuch Jane

Yes, you can change the batteries in the transmitter.  Just be careful not to lose the O-ring that provides the moisture seal.  A friend used mine in the pool and brought the trasmitter back waterlogged.  Had to get a replacement.  Haven’t had any problems since.  Good luck.

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Anyone use a Cardiosport HRM?      Any problems?         Can you change the batteries in the transmitter? Thank you somuch Jane

Hi Jane, For a dutch triathlon magazine, I tested/reviewed about 10 HRM’s. 3 of them where CardioSport HRM’s (CS).  In short some points: 1. CardioSport offers better price/product rate than say Polar. CS HRM’s are cheaper, technically there are not much differences. 2. Batteries of both transmitter and reciever can be changed by yourself. In the manual you will find the correct battery type. If you have any doubts, a jeweler will do it for you. It is important that the rubber bands are replaced correct do the HRM stays waterproof. 3. Not one HRM operates accurate during swim workouts. In (heavy) rain I discovered only minor problems. 4. Currently (in the Netherlands) CS HRM’s are shipped with a seperate chest band/transmitter. The manufacturer told me that about april ‘96 these will be replaced by chest bands with incorporated transmitters. This is better. If you decide to purchase a CS pay attention to this. The new chest bands are more accurate, you cannot lose the (seperate) transmitter, and it is less sensitive for problems. You can still change batteries in this new band! 5. CardioSport offers a rate of 5 different models. There must be one of your choice. 6. CS HRM’s are *big*. If you have a small wrist, the might be ungainly for you. Try this at you local reseller. 7. You can find CS on the World Wide Web on URL http://www.montana.com/Stafford/CARDIOsport.html 8. Good luck. Can I get the results of your quest? Peter Kassenaar. Peter Kassenaar (The Netherlands)

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This company has to get its act together. I bought the Cardiosport HRM in August, but had to wait more than a month to get the PC interface (I purchased both at the same time). Then it came without the software. I had to call the company and have it mailed. I may return it.

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sounds like a horrible experience.  have you tried the polar HRM’s?  I haven’t personally tried any HRMs but am interested in possibly buying one for fun  How does that chest strap feel?  does it feel like it’s going to fall off or something? – Carra This company has to get its act together. I bought the Cardiosport HRM in August, but had to wait more than a month to get the PC interface (I purchased both at the same time). Then it came without the software. I had to call the company and have it mailed. I may return it.

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Hello, Has anyone had problems with their HRM CardioSport Heartsafe bought 2 years ago. really high numbers are shown for moderate exercise? This seems to occur at random times – the HR will indicated will go up to 190 or so and I’m just barely breaking a sweat!. At other times, the HR will go from 80 to 150 to 110, and and bounce around.  Could this be a sign that the battery is going?

I’m having exactly the same experience just now. I hope that it is the batteries, I’m going to change them anyway. The other possibility is that I also had just tightened the chest strap?? — Cheers, Richard. Arran Triathlon Club – we got both kindsa wind, out *and* back!

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Has anyone had problems with their HRM CardioSport Heartsafe bought 2 years ago. really high numbers are shown for moderate exercise? This seems to occur at random times – the HR will indicated will go up to 190 or so and I’m just barely breaking a sweat!. At other times, the HR will go from 80 to 150 to 110, and and bounce around.  Could this be a sign that the battery is going? I’m having exactly the same experience just now. I hope that it is the batteries, I’m going to change them anyway. The other possibility is that I also had just tightened the chest strap?? —

I am not familiar with the Cardiosport HRM, but I recently bought a Performance HRM and experienced the same problem. I would get erratic heart rates of up to 240 after less than a minute of running(!). Then it would drop down to below 110 and bounce all over the place. The design is a knockoff of the Polar design, with a wristwatch and an elastic belt with "sensors" (it is, however, significantly cheaper than an equivalent Polar). I found that the problem disappeared when I doused the sensors in a running stream of tap water before donning the belt (simply moistening the sensors with saliva does not work reliably – you have to drench ‘em). The HRM works fine now. Hope this helps. — Regards, Matt Pope

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This is a problem with all the HRMs I have used: Polar Vantage NV, SportsTester and Accurex II although surprisingly the latest supposedly state of the art Vantage NV is much the worse in my opinion. I think you have done all you can. If the signal starts to go move the watch close up to the strap and the normal readings should return. Tim Grose – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hello,  Has anyone had problems with their HRM (Cardiosport or Polar) where  really high numbers are shown for moderate exercise? This seems to  occur at random times – the HR will indicated will go up to 190 or  so and I’m just barely breaking a sweat! I sometimes have to cycle through  the other modes to make it "forget" the high readings and go back to  something reasonable (120s usually). At other times, the HR will go from 80  to 150 to 110, and and bounce around. There’s usually enough sweat and I  tightened the chest strap down. Any ideas as to how to fix this? Could this  be a sign that the battery is going? Thanks in advance for any advice/tips  you can give me.  PS. I’m using a CardioSport Heartsafe bought 2 years ago. Regards,  Bill Warning! I am *not* an official HP spokesperson. No warrenty is implied. The opinions expressed above may or may not match those of the HP. HP speaks for HP, I speak for myself.

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Hello, Has anyone had problems with their HRM (Cardiosport or Polar) where really high numbers are shown for moderate exercise? This seems to occur at random times – the HR will indicated will go up to 190 or so and I’m just barely breaking a sweat!

Mine had an exceptionally high readout during a 10K this past June.  I was using the race as a tempo run, wanting my to heart rate to be around 160.   However, I kept getting unusually inflated readings, some as high as 190 (I’m 35 years old.)

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Hello, Has anyone had problems with their HRM (Cardiosport or Polar) where really high numbers are shown for moderate exercise? This seems to occur at random times – the HR will indicated will go up to 190 or so and I’m just barely breaking a sweat!

I too noticed really high numbers well up into the 200’s but this problem went away when I set my Polar HRM to show the ‘lap distances’ instead of ‘time of day’ in the middle column.  I’m sure it shouldn’t happen, but I’ve had no repeat errors since using the ‘lap distances’. —          Johannesburg, RSA     Brought to you via AIX and OS/2

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Hello,  Has anyone had problems with their HRM (Cardiosport or Polar) where  really high numbers are shown for moderate exercise? This seems to  occur at random times – the HR will indicated will go up to 190 or  so and I’m just barely breaking a sweat! I sometimes have to cycle through  the other modes to make it "forget" the high readings and go back to  something reasonable (120s usually). At other times, the HR will go from 80  to 150 to 110, and and bounce around. There’s usually enough sweat and I  tightened the chest strap down. Any ideas as to how to fix this? Could this  be a sign that the battery is going? Thanks in advance for any advice/tips  you can give me.  PS. I’m using a CardioSport Heartsafe bought 2 years ago. Regards,  Bill Warning! I am *not* an official HP spokesperson. No warrenty is implied. The opinions expressed above may or may not match those of the HP. HP speaks for HP, I speak for myself.

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I’ve got a couple equipment questions. 1.  What is considered a safe speed for driving with two bikes on a     fork-mounted Yakima rack?  I drive a Chevrolet Beretta GTU and the     rack was installed by a certified dealer.  I lost a front wheel     off the rack once, going 55 mph with a strong cross wind.(The wheel     bouced off my rear spoiler then rolled for about 300 yards.  Tough     wheel, It wasn’t even out of true.)   Well I realize the schewer(sp?)     wasn’t tight enough, but it has made me very paranoid.  I’ve been     doing a lot of interstate highway driving and some of the roads are     a bit rough.  Is that safe?  Also, what is the best method for     locking the bikes to the rack? 2.  I wanted opinions on which was the best indoor bike trainer.  I have     seen the fans, magnetic resistance?, and rollers in the Nashbar,     Performance, etc.  I would like something that is relatively quiet,     not too expensive, and sturdy.   I would appreciate any advice you can give me.  Thanks,                                                  Alan May                                     Fightin’ Texas Aggie Triathlon Team Keywords:

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[....] 2.  I wanted opinions on which was the best indoor bike trainer.  I have    seen the fans, magnetic resistance?, and rollers in the Nashbar,    Performance, etc.  I would like something that is relatively quiet,    not too expensive, and sturdy.  

IMHO, rollers are by far the best indoor trainer.  They improve your spin and your bike handling.  They are less boring than a training stand (but still boring).  You can get a good workout if you use a resistance device.  The mag units are far quieter.   Rollers take a little work to master.  You should be able to ride them the first day but it will take a couple of weeks of regular use before you’re comfortable.  Set them up in a narrow hallway (which is ideal) or a doorway so that if you execute an "unexpected departure", you won’t fall over. Dave LaPorte U. Minn.

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I think the mag trainers are best. Quiet, simple to use, low cost. The small ones (rear wheel only) a portable but I like the front fork lock ones the best for home use. You can stay in great shape using a trainer. Wonder if this is why East Coast traithletes are so good?

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