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 2012-04-30 12:07 PM |
Extreme Veteran  536   Colorado |  Subject: Aquabike or not?My triathlon season is being cut short before it even begins with a hip injury. Not sure what the extent of the injury is just yet - strain? stress fracture? joint capsule? Ortho appt. is in 2 weeks. Regardless, my running is down to zero, but I can swim and bike. One of my targeted races was an Olympic for which I see they have an Aqua-Bike option. So, what would you do? Aqua-bike, or sit out? (Assuming no restrictions besides running, or course.) |
| 2012-04-30 12:08 PM in reply to: #4181236 |
Pro 4424  Norwalk, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Aquabike or not? aqua bike no doubt.
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| 2012-04-30 12:10 PM in reply to: #4181236 |
| New user 87 DC Metro | Subject: RE: Aquabike or not? Personally if I couldn't run I would take the season to focus on cycling. But swimming is my least favorite event, so I wouldn't miss it. I'd find a century I wanted to do and skip the tri. |
| 2012-04-30 1:05 PM in reply to: #4181236 |
| Regular 129 | Subject: RE: Aquabike or not? Do the Aquabike. I had a running injury before IMAZ which was in November. However, the 1/2 ironman I signed up for in September offered an Aquabike also. I am always BOP BUT in the Aquabike there were only 3 people in my age group and I managed to place first. Never would have placed otherwise and it was really fun finishing before my friends that did the 1/2 ironman so I could see them finish for a change. I enjoyed the race and then was healthy enough to complete IMAZ. Aquabikes are great for training and not as hard on your body. Enjoy!!!! Edited by wasabi 2012-04-30 1:07 PM |
| 2012-04-30 2:34 PM in reply to: #4181236 |
Master 2150 Columbia, TN | Subject: RE: Aquabike or not? KirkD - 2012-04-30 12:07 PM My triathlon season is being cut short before it even begins with a hip injury. Not sure what the extent of the injury is just yet - strain? stress fracture? joint capsule? Ortho appt. is in 2 weeks. Regardless, my running is down to zero, but I can swim and bike. One of my targeted races was an Olympic for which I see they have an Aqua-Bike option. So, what would you do? Aqua-bike, or sit out? (Assuming no restrictions besides running, or course.) Aqua bike for sure. In fact, enter a bunch of them this summer as long as your running is down. It will keep you motivated and allow you to make gains elsewhere in the meantime.
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| 2012-04-30 10:57 PM in reply to: #4181241 |
Extreme Veteran 536 Colorado | Subject: RE: Aquabike or not? Thanks, folks! Hopefully I'll be able to run some this summer and shoot for a HIM in September. If not, and based on this, aqua-bike it is. davidwagar - 2012-04-30 11:10 AM Personally if I couldn't run I would take the season to focus on cycling. But swimming is my least favorite event, so I wouldn't miss it. I'd find a century I wanted to do and skip the tri. Good point! I have a century ride this Sunday. 8^) |
| 2012-05-01 7:25 AM in reply to: #4181236 |
Champion 19091 MA | Subject: RE: Aquabike or not? Aquabike for sure! Last year I participated in 5 multisport events and I did relays or aquabikes in all of them so no running other than IMFL which I walked with short bits of running. You could also do a relay with a friend or two. I had major knee surgery and have signed up for some aquabikes this year. I haven't run since May 7th last year. I may be allowed to run 6 months post op but not sure. |
| 2012-05-01 7:34 AM in reply to: #4181236 |
Expert 891 Bradenton, FL Silver member | Subject: RE: Aquabike or not? You mean there are events where you DON"T HAVE TO RUN??? Heck, I'd hurt my hip too! |
| 2012-05-01 9:41 AM in reply to: #4183072 |
Extreme Veteran 536 Colorado | Subject: RE: Aquabike or not? cwpeters - 2012-05-01 6:34 AM You mean there are events where you DON"T HAVE TO RUN??? Heck, I'd hurt my hip too! I should point out that this was NOT an intentional injury. 8^) |
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