Comments on: An Unfounded, Outrageous Claim

By: Radhika

Radhika — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:22:50 +0000

hey there…din hav much of time 2read ur space, bt it ws nice reading watevah i did.u kno wat, ppl out here nvr visit my space, n it kinda feels lonely to hav no1 leave comments on ur pc,long time no visitors u c,i’m working rathr hard at my space,so y dun u drop in?only if u wanna…
neway, nice space again, n ciao.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 22:04:08 +0000

I hate to say it, but triathalons will kick your butt. I did one in college, right at the end of the swimming season (I was on the college team). I was in fantastic shape. this was a mini-triathalon, so I thought it’d be a piece of cake. I think there was a 1000yd swim. I led everyone out of the water, first place. I used to road race a little, so I thought, no sweat on the bike. I think it was a 20 mile ride. I cramped up for the first time in my life on the bike. Think I finished that part in the middle of the pack. Then the run. A measly 2.5 miles, and I had never run that far in my life. I died. So badly, that my "friends" driving in their car beside me (to "cheer me on") laughed at me and pointed out every competitor who passed me. They noted with particular glee the 70 year old man who breezed by. They didn’t care that he worked out like a maniac every day, I’d seen him around. Bottom line, it’s a helluva lot harder than it seems. And I will never do another one again. Love your blog!

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 09:36:34 +0000

Well, I’ve just got home from Ironman Australia. Tough TOUGH day at the office. 54 minute swim, 5 hours 15 minutes on the bike with 1700m of ascent, and a 3:34 marathon. A PB. Having done all that, I say that ANYONE with a reasonable endurance base COULD do an Ironman. So what stops people? They won’t commit. They like to THINK they could do it, but they’re lacking the one essential ingredient. The WILL to do it. And that’s the difference. It’s not just a physiological test, it’s also a mental challenge.

Have fun!

By: donni

donni — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 19:18:44 +0000

Hey TeeGee222

I just was reading the comments and came to yours. I do indoor riding during winter also. i wonder why he doesn’t just by biking shorts. I’m just wondering if he thinks that is what he bought. Just pull him aside and suggest wearing shorts over top. If he has just started biking he may need a few tips. Or get the teacher to explain to him what he is wearing then you don’t have to. Good Luck

By: bradley

bradley — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:15:31 +0000

Why all this talk about IM’ing? You can’t instant message yourself around any of this stuff? Duh.

By: Connor

Connor — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 15:48:04 +0000

Talking is cheap, lets see it happen.

By: Big Guy on a Bicycle

Big Guy on a Bicycle — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 15:46:59 +0000

I did a "Sprint Triathlon" once. 3 mile run, 6 mile bike, 400 meter swim – in that order. I’m not a fast runner, and I don’t swim very fast, but I was doing it "for fun".
I was way back in the run, probably in the high 200’s out of 350 or so.
My split on the bike was great, at 17th overall (and I had only started riding again 3 months before).
I was about 10 or so from dead last on the pool. I had so little left at that point that I was cramping within the first 100 meters.
Of course, at the time I weighed close to 260 pounds.
And I’ve never done it again since.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 13:58:26 +0000

Hey Fatty and friends,

What would you do???

I take indoor cycing classes to maintain fitness through the winter. (Health issues prevent me from riding in the cold) Anyhoo, this guy has been coming to class wearing cycling underwear in lieu of bicycle shorts. Do you know what I mean? Those liners that you wear under regular shorts to turn them into bike shorts? Geeze, the waistband is clearly labeled indicating that the product is an underliner. Which to me, indicates that if the liners go under, something needs to be worn on top.! But this guy keeps wearing them as if they are shorts! Trust me, it ain’t a pretty sight. It’s like a bloody train wreck, you know you should avert your eyes, but something compels you to look. It’s very distracting.

Should I tell him, or just hope that the weather takes a quick turn for the better so I can ride outside instead?

I come to you with this dilemma because of your vast knowledge of cycling etiquette.

Your thoughts on the matter are greatly appreciated.

By: K.T.

K.T. — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 13:13:48 +0000

Wouldnt it be funny if I won one of your prizes? I entered a few times with my other emails address’s.

By: Maryanne

Maryanne — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 09:56:49 +0000

You can do what every you set your mind to. When you started out you were a really fat cyclest and now you are only slightly chubby. Do the IM and relish in the great sence of accomplishment!