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Triathon Training? How about that Windtrainer?

I remember the first time I brought a wind-trainer home. It was meant as a bike training alternative when the weather was bad. For 95% of my rides I would load my bike on the back of my car and drive out to the countryside where there was a wide shoulder and less traffic. Besides, there was no way on earth I would ever attempt to ride in the city. Far too dangerous and not very productive anyway.... (posted by ray 5 years 288 days ago.)
Beginner Triathletes/Novice Ironman--Surviving the Ironman Marathon

As you start out on the ironman-marathon you will most likely experience several different emotions. I used to find it very difficult at times to convince myself to leave the run-transition area. After a long hard bike it often feels that finishing the marathon distance would be next to impossible. It is at this point in the race that your determination and reslove may truly be... (posted by ray 5 years 290 days ago.)
Triathlon Training?-Some Diet Suggestions..
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Training diets come in dozens of shapes and sizes. It will just make you crazy! Trying to figure out what to eat and what not to eat. Especially when you start doing some serious training and you are HUNGRY when you get home. Well the good news is that I've tried pretty well all of the major diets over the years(and some not so major)and can cut out much of the guesswork for... (posted by ray 5 years 290 days ago.)
The Ironman Triathlon--Ten Common Mistakes

There's lots of trial and error involved when you're attempting your first Ironman. These days there's lots of advice floating around out there and it can get confusing at times. After over 20 years on the Ironman scene, I've seen some of the same mistakes made over and over again by first time Ironman triathletes. Here are the top ten mistakes that I feel you should really try and avoid. Just possibly it... (posted by ray 5 years 294 days ago.)