Triathlon
De Soto Wetsuits
Jul 30th
I finally managed to get a new wetsuit. After much contemplation, pricing consideration and acting as a wetsuit stripper at Ironman 70.3 RI, I went with De Soto. I have always been ‘awkwardly’ sized. When I used to lift, I had a very large chest, back and arms for my height which made shirts difficult to fit right without modifications. Until recently I have had huge quads.
De Soto offered the best choices for sizing and the most customization. I choose the Firstwave Pullover and the Speedtube 5 pants. I opted to not get a bibjohn. I can not believe how quick I can get the wetsuit off. It takes considerable work to fit myself into my top, once I am in and especially in the water I feel great. The wetsuit really does just slide right off.
On a different note, I got a De Soto Skin Cool Jersey which does not fit correct, while their singlet fits great. I have also been a huge fan of Pearl Izumi tri-shorts and cycing shorts. I have always had ust one problem with them, they have always been long. I feel like while they feel great, fit around my legs well that they are just long and I have to pull them up high.
I received a pair of the De Soto Carrera Low-Cut Tri Shorts I have not yet worn them on a run or on the bike, I did wear them underneath my wetsuit to swim, they dried very quickly afterwards and felt great. There are no seams in the front, they actually have an added soft mesh to the chamois. One thing to be aware of is the 8ft long waist strap. After I tie them, they the drawstring does really fall down more than halfway to my knees. Also because the top does not have the same elasticity that my PI shorts do, I feel like I can over-tighten.
Race Calendar
Jul 19th
I was originally racing Longhorn 70.3 and was even registered but things in life change and my remaining races for the season are as follows:
08/03/08 Niantic Bay Sprint Triathlon
09/21/08 Nutmegman 1/2 Iron Triathlon
10/26/08 Wrentham Halloween Duathlon
It will be my third time racing Wrentham, looking for a 1:10 overall there. Nutmeg I am looking for a 5:30 or better time.
Two Great Articles
Apr 9th
From Men’s Health regarding the Tarahumara Mexicans and their ability to run and live longer than most people. A quote, “You wouldn’t jump off a ladder and land on your heels, right?” Mierke asks. “Same with running. If you land on your heel, your leg is straight, and the impact is smashing into one joint after the other. If you land on your forefoot, however, with the leg bent, it absorbs shock using elastic tissues instead of bone.”
The second is from Sport’s Illustrated and their coverage of the first & second Ironman races. It really puts into perspective what it is people accomplish and go through. A quote, “The 1978 event began as an experiment and included a mixed bunch of casual entrants. One fellow could barely tread water. Another bought a bicycle and learned to ride it the day before the race. In the run, a contestant stopped at McDonald’s for a soft drink. The man who won the swim had a bad knee from an old karate injury and needed eight hours to complete the marathon.”
Infinite Nutrition
Apr 8th
While Carb BOOM! is my official sports drink/gel sponsor I now have the opportunity to be an official reseller/coach for Infinit Nutrition. The thing that is cool about their product is that you can completely customize it for your own unique needs.
Ironman Video
Apr 7th
A great short History of Ironman video by Joe Moya. I would embed but Vimeo messes up my install of WP.