ZenTri Podcast 532 - Back on the Bike
Monday, July 22, 2013 at 6:32AM Click here to download or listen.
Just to kick it off with something interesting, here is a photo of my feet after running 11.5 miles in these flip-flops. It wasn't bad at all! Ok, now I've got your attention....
This show is a throwback to when I used to record on the bike. I've gotten so many requests to do another one, I strapped the mic on and recorded two hours of joyriding down the shoulder of a Texas Tollway just south of the Mega-opolis called Tyler. I record these in stereo, so they are a total trip. You get the full effect of a big rig blasting by within inches, and so much more. This episode, I got caught in a downpour. Very cool stuff indeed.
Here's a photo I took of the tollway. Local drivers got it shut down to cyclists because they think it's unsafe. As you can see, I am terrified for my life with that 10-foot wide shoulder and car every 5 minutes. I biked on it anyway.
Some of the other roads I biked on are very pretty and hilly. Great training grounds for cycling and running around here!
We were in Tyler for Emily's high school reunion. While parking at a mid-day function we spotted this car. I couldn't resist getting a pic of it.
Ironically, non-contextual camoflouge does the opposite of it's intended purpose and screams, "I'M RIGHT HERE!"
Finally, here's a photo of me and Gary on the podium after placing 2nd and 1st at our local tri. Very cool times, indeed.
On the show I talked about a huge variety of topics. Here's a list of links for you to check out:
- Tri Aggieland sprint results (2nd AG, 16th overall)
- Heart Rate Variability using iThlete HRV http://myithlete.com/
- I found a cheaper one using different hardware here - http://sweetbeat.com
- Numbers from my flip-flop run http://www.movescount.com/moves/move16130216
- Numbers from recording on bike ride - http://www.movescount.com/moves/move16180429
- The SOS Triathlon - http://sostriathlon.com/
- The Willpower Instinct audiobook
Enjoy and post a comment if you like the bike audio!
Reader Comments (2)
Loving using Real time Athlete, used it for the first time tonight in the garage on the treadmill, had a few hiccups but can see it will be sooo cooool. Ran the Cairns Ironman cycle for 45 mins.
Brett, very much enjoying your podcast - especially when training or driving. Thank you! I've only completed three tris's (sprint, Olympic, and Eagle Man 70.3) but have just signed up for IM Boulder next year. So - will guarantee me as a listener for a while longer. Just a quick note - check out Hydro flasks. For my 70.3 I filled one of these with a green smoothie with a little ice, and it served me well during transitions. (I am not a sugar guy, thanks to Vinnie and Rich). I get the sense you're a gear head, and might appreciate the tip to check out. Thanks again! Cheers, Owen