i'm simply crazy.

It's that time of year. I desperately need a bike trainer. Recommendations?

Something surprisingly good without totally breaking the bank would be delightful!

When you get bored of one of the disciplines (or training as a whole), buy yourself a training toy.

I could run til Tuesday in my sweet new silver shoes.

What are your motivation tricks (or what are your favorite tri-toys)?

After a long season I took a couple of weeks of rest and then headed to Ohio to help with the Obama campaign.
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I'm debating signing up for Ironman Kentucky. I've never done an Ironman before, but I think I won't be satisfied with myself until I do one. Has anyone done this race before, or have experience with the course??

I've done a bunch of sprints, one olympic, and just ran a half marathon. I took a look at the IM training plan on the beginner triathletes website and it def. looks doable for me. I like the less focus on the running (I tend to be injury prone when my run mileage gets too high). Any other IM training plan suggestions??