Computer Video training this year at Pedal Hard ?
Hello Everyone,
Last year we had a great deal on a group computer trainer ride down at Pedal Hard. Will we be able to do that again this year? I thought it was really invaluable to practice riding the Danskin course and see the pedal strokes , wattage , cadence, etc. output. Thanks for arranging that for us. Hope we can do it again.
Christine
Nothing organized...
Last year we arranged for Pedal Hard sessions as part of the Danskin Mentor program, which didn't happen this year. I bet if you called Kevin he'd set you up with an individual session though! Maybe he'd even make a deal if there was enough interest for group sessions. Last year he charged about $25 per session, if I remember correctly.
I'm traveling too darn much to organize such a thing, but how about this -
- post here if you're interested in a group session.
- post here if you're interested in coordinating a group session, and then make it happen. http://www.pedalhard.com
For those of you who don't know what what we're talking about, Kevin Livingston has a setup within Mellow Johnny's. You bring your own bike, set it up on his computrainer, and ride the Danskin course virtually. The course program has been programmed in, so you're riding the hills just as if you were on the road. It's a great way to experience that course in safe conditions! He's got space for about 10 people to ride simultaneously.Â
No danskin mentor Program : (
That was fun. I even saved all my "Tri topic of the week" emails.
Red
North Intermediate/Peak Performance
"The truth is you can always run faster . . .sometimes the truth hurts"
yeah, that was fun
I invited all my ladies to keep in touch after Danskin, too.
- Annette
North Central Team Leader, North Intermediate
What happened to it
We all volunteered, so it wasn't like  It could be THAT expensive to run and the participation was off the charts.
Red
North Intermediate/Peak Performance
"The truth is you can always run faster . . .sometimes the truth hurts"
New (old) management.Â
New (old) management. Sally Edwards and company took Danskin back from Philadelphia Triathlon this year. The mentor program is a Philly program. They're still running the program for the races they do. They just don't have an Austin race anymore. And Sally has her Heart Zones training program, which I don't believe is free like the mentor program was.
pedal hard
I have left a message for Kevin. I am very interested and see what I can find out and will post information. If somebody else has already contacted him please let me know.
Thanks
Dena Vandigriff
South
I'm in!
I would be interested in joining a Danskin course class. I may know 1 or 2 others interested as well. Let me know!
Great, this was a great tool
Great, this was a great tool last year. Thanks Dena for checking into this!
Pedal Hard training
I just spoke with Brant over at Pedal Hard. He said if we could get 8 people together than we would have the whole center to ourselves. The cost is $35 per person but he will ask Kevin L if we could get a discount. They have a 6pm Mon-Fri we could sign up for. I am looking at the first week of May on the 3rd, 4th or 6th. Please let me know if you are interested and I will coordinate. He would like a week notice to schedule if at all possible. If you have any specific questions their number is 473-2233 - kevin or Brant
Thanks..
Dena
Count me in
I did this last year and it is was fun. I would be interested in doing it again. I can do the 3rd or 4th.
Interested.
I'm interested. The Danskin bike course is my nemesis, even though i know I'm totally capable of kicking its ass. I just seem to have confidence issues on race day, and looking for anything I can do to help with that this year.  However, I am only available on the 3rd.
- Shayla
North Central Team Leader
Intermediate
I didn't get to do this last year
But I would like to do it this year, and the 3rd is the only time I could make it. Hope this works out!
- Annette
North Central Team Leader, North Intermediate
May 3rd -
Sounds like the 3rd of May. Â i will confirm with Kevin or Brant tomorrow and confirm the date. Â I know 2 people on the S. team that will want to do it as well.
Dena
Thanks!
Thanks for taking charge on this, Dena! You rock!Â
When you get everything confirmed, could you edit the original post and put down the names of people who have agreed to show up, this way we know how many people we have and how many people we'll still need?  Thanks!
- Shayla
North Central Team Leader
Intermediate
Nice job Dena!
Thanks for coordinating this. It's a great experience that will give y'all a better race!
I second the vote on that
I second the vote on that one! I love going to Pedal Hard. Its quite fun, and Kevin is really helpful.