Three Things Thursday: Endurance Junkie Related!
1. I've been recommended this book Run Less, Run Faster by a few people, and I'm probably going to order it today to create my half marathon outline. Who's read it out there? How did you like it?
2. A few of you asked what the difference is between a tri and road bike. The TWO big differences (that I know of at least) are the handle bars and seat tube angles are different. A tri bike's seat tube angle is steeper ~76-78 degrees, than a road bike ~73. Having a steeper seat tube angle allows you to utilize your energy more efficiently (since you have to run off the bike). Let's see if you can see a difference with mine:
You can slightly see how my tri bike (red one)'s seat tube is more up right, than the road bike. And secondly, see the different handle bars on each? The tri bike has aero bars, while the road bike has drop bars (?) You can read more about the differences here.
3. Last day to enter the SCAPE Giveaway! I just read in Outside magazine it was rated the BEST sunscreen for endurance junkies (uh, that means YOU!) So whaddya waitin' for, a hand delivered invite? ;-)
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And yes, you can definitely use ground turkey or beef in the "groaty" burgers.
RLRF has been my bible since I started running 'seriously'in 2007. My copy is tattered and worn as I refer to it every single day I run.
It has done for me everything it claims.
I am still in need of a little bike owners 101! Thanks for the information on the difference between the two bikes. It was very helpful. What kind of bike would you recommend for me? Just curious.
I can't tell much difference about the bikes, but I no next to nothing about bikes. Your white bike has a back wheel triangle which is more isometric ?? Ok, call me bike-stupid! :)
Ewa, from my knowledge, road racers don't use TT bikes because road races, crit races, etc. are draft legal and they race in tight groups. If there is a crash, the TT handle bars would be a lot more dangerous (a la Running of the Bulls) than the dropped handle bars of a road bike. Also because of the tight packs in road racing, it's more important for cyclists to be able to keep their hands close to the breaks which are attached to the drop handle bars, where as with TT bikes, the brakes are harder to get to from aero position. Not sure if there's any other reasons behind this, but that's what I've been told :)
Also thanks for the bike lesson- I've always wondered!