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My bro in law was a road cyclist in college and he went the pbj route a lot in training.  That doesnt help a lot on the run though.  Bananas too.  Some folks make their own 'gels' too.  If you search the forums or post something, you might be able to find something.  I just go with the basics and gels.  Helps to buy in bulk to drive down the cost per unit.

Technically, I am in taper, but I bumped a long ride to this weekend cuz a fellow donkey is riding the course and I was beaten down something silly the last time with long hours of training and a cold.  Havent decided if I am doing 4 or 6 hours, but then I get two days off and hours get way shorter.

Oh yeah, starting it next week gives me two full weeks to tear bark off of trees and pace incessantly.

I was gonna say you are probably about 5-10 colder than us in the winter time and spring hits you guys sooner.  Mathematically, Suck-5 or 10 still equals at least Suck.  I used to have a 20 degree cap on running but cuz of this site thought it was ok to to do an hour at -5.  Tech fabrics are awesome.  I pulled the trigger on a computrainer last fall and plan on strapping myself to that thing all winter in hopes of gaining a mile or two on the avg.

No idea how it compares to anything other than a magnetic trainer that I barely used.  I have a pea brain, short attention span so it kinda convinces me I am playing playstation with some kind of sick ability to beat you up.  Lines just go into computer.  The trainer comes with cables to plug into the PC, but you can also just use the small computer that the CT comes with for some of the programmed workouts.  The CT simulates hills by jacking up resistance or decreasing it accordingly.  Software for the PC includes tons of courses to ride too and there are more you can get online.

Are you kidding me, I had so much fun it was unbelievable.  What an incredible feeling.  It felt like a true accomplishment and what was even greater was the sense of community.  Sure there were a few guys cutting me off in bike portion but the majority of triathletes are just great.  Thank you so much to you and to everybody for their support, advice and humor.  I am definitely going to keep going.  Thanks!

 Definitely would like to do another sprint and then tackle an Oly.  Haven't thought anything this year yet.  There is one in Sarasota where my in-laws have a place, it is the end of september.  Maybe that one.  Who knows just basking now!

I cant say I dont get nervous, but I have gotten better at just being resigned to the fact I have put in the miles prescribed more or less and that I have a plan to race and survive based on a very long summer.  All I gotta do now is show up and hope it works!