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Thank you! <3

That's funny 😂 Interestingly though, after this video I did go ahead and buy a real pair of Specialized socks. So now I have a fake pair in grey, and a real pair in gold. But honestly, there's not much between them in terms of quality and functionality between the fake and real pair. I bought the fake pair for a few dollars, whereas the real pair cost me about $15. If I were to buy these socks again, I'd go with the real pair for two reasons: 1. they're very slightly better quality, and 2. I don't like supporting companies pretending to be another company.

Two reasons. 1. The Apple Watch (with the Solo Loop) is more comfortable than any Garmin watch or strap. That for me is a big deal because I hate wearing things. 2. I'm deep in the Apple Ecosystem - I have all the stuff, whereas the only Garmin device I have is a Garmin Edge 840, so the Apple Watch made more sense.

Thanks for the feedback Angela! I actually stopped making the 'day/week/month in the life' videos because my last video - What a Month of Ironman Training Looks Like - didn't perform as well relative to my other videos. So I assumed you guys didn't really like that kind of video! Anyway, I'll see what I can do. I have a few other videos in the pipeline, but I'll add another 'week in the life' video into the mix too. Thanks again for the feedback Angela - it's comments like these that help me plan for future videos :)

Bring back the week in the life / training plan videos. Been good following the series along so far 👍

@ I didn't know you guys liked those day/week/month in the life training videos so much 😆 Noted! I appreciate the feedback.

Ive started from absolutely nothing. Never ran more than a mile a year and a half ago. Bought everything second hand other than new running shoes. Spent a little under 3000 to do my first 70.3.

@@fpvkauai That was probably smarter than the way I went! It's always somewhat of a risk buying everything at the start, because we don't/didn't know whether we'll actually stick with triathlon training. Particularly the cycling - where most of my money went!

Ah yeh, I've had a look at those. The one thing that stopped me buying it is that I can't fit it inside my Trek Domane frame storage, whereas a mini bike pump, I can. It's crazy how small the electric pumps are getting though.

Thanks for the feedback Adrian. I have a few more in the pipeline, so stay tuned for them :)

Thanks fpvkauai, I appreciate it. 4 months after making this video, I still have sessions with my swimming coach twice a week. I'm still making good progress, but the first 30 day 'noob gains' were insane.

That's very good advice! I actually did a 5km Oceanman about 3 months ago. I was very apprehensive because all my swimming training was in a 50m swimming pool - but for the Oceanman I had to swim 5km, in the ocean, with hundreds of other swimmers all around me. It actually ended up going smoother than I thought it would. Although the waves in the ocean were somewhat problematic, the salt water made my body more buoyant which made up for the waves. I ended up finishing the 5km with fuel in the tank left over. So this year, I'll be going for the 10km Oceanman 💪🏼

Honestly, I never bothered to upgrade my Trek Domane's saddle because it's quite good already. If I bought a budget AliExpress saddle, it would probably be a downgrade.

@@fitin30challenge thats cool, i bought a full carbon one (k1) in 120mm, having saddle issues a lot unfortunatley. it was around 95€ but need to test it out more. first 15min test was quite nice

Very nice! Why did you go for the 60mm instead of 50mm? I do like how the 60mm look, but I was just a bit concerned about getting thrown around with crosswind. Saying that, I've not experienced that at all with my 50s, so 60s would probably be fine too.

@@fitin30challenge i came from regular alu fulcrum db whatever, and yeah you need to really hold on to the handlebar... it gets scary if 40kmh+ and coming into the winds, sometimes i slow a bit down but its not too bad. i went for the 60mm since where I currently ride its very flat, and I hope that the extra 100-200g wont be too hard on the climbs. so far they do good, front wheel had to be centered after a few rides tho. Not sure how windy it is at your area, so it is noticeable but for me so far all good

Totally agree with you. I spent quite a bit on gear to get me started, but now I feel I don't need to upgrade - or replace - my gear for a very long time. I will eventually slam my stem. My bike fit mechanic actually recommended it to me, but because I'm prioritising comfort over speed (because I'm not fast anyway so might as well be comfy!), I'm not too bothered about slamming the stem. I will do eventually though - give it 6 months or so when I get a bit faster.

Very good point! I'm definitely in the honeymoon phase with my bike, so it would hurt if I got the frame scratched up! One reason why I chose the Plasma Grey Pearl (white) Trek Domane over the Matte Deep Smoke (matte black) is because I didn't want fingerprints, scuffs and scratches showing up every other ride.

Thanks Ruke! I agree - I'm not fussed about speed right now, I'm just having fun riding.

I hope I'm pronouncing it right 😅

My ride today was an average power of 106w 🤧

That's a good point on the bib shorts. I'll eventually end up getting a couple more pairs, but since I only ride about twice a week, just one main pair is fine for now. If the main pair is in the wash and I need some urgently, then I'll make do with my super uncomfortable Decathlon bibs.

I've not tried Monton before but I'll keep an eye out for them. I've honestly not tried on that many brands - Maap, Rapha, a few mid-range brands, and an embarrassingly large number of cheap AliExpress brands.

All in USD.

Good point! I do remember reading somewhere (maybe on Reddit) that clip-on aero bars are one of the best bike accessories you can buy in terms of 1. improving comfort but also 2. improving speed when doing the cycling part of the Ironman. I will eventually buy some - maybe in a couple of months.

Yep me too. Pros are that it's easier than pumping - just plug it in and press a button - and it's smaller than a hand pump. Cons are that because it's electric, it may be less reliable than a hand pump, and will need charging every few months. Overall, I'd highly recommend it. I love Xiaomi stuff too. I have two of their air purifiers, hair dryer, and a few other gadgets, and they're all well-built.

@@fitin30challenge I meant the mini battery one, the one you can take on a ride with you, instead of the mini hand pump:) for emergencies.

Only had mine a month now but super happy with them too.

Very good point! Didn't think of that.

I have the Trek Blendr system, in particularly, these components: - Trek RCS Pro Stem Blendr Duo Base - Trek Blendr Garmin Low Mount - Trek Blendr Garmin High Mount

Ah, good to know. Since making this video, I have actually bought some gold Specialised socks (which definitely are real), and there's not that much difference between the fake and the real. The real were not that much more, so unless you were on a super tight budget, I'd just go straight for the real stuff.

Never been before, but I will be heading there in May for my 70.3 ;)

@@fitin30challenge Good luck mate. I took part the last 2 years only was able to finish the race the 2nd time this year. First year I got DNF'd for swimming. I under estimated how long it takes to learn swimming as an adult for someone who has never been inside a pool or sea before. Was first though. Last year I had severe cramps so had to ride slower than my training rides and had to almost walk/limp to the finish line. If you need any info about Da Nang, especially related to the course, etc. let me know.

Thanks Stu, and thanks for subscribing :D

Thanks Hamster <3

Very nice bike! Quite a bit faster than mine. The Domane is a heavy lump!

You're welcome :)

Oh nice! Have you bought any upgrades for it?

I bought the bike at my local bike shop, but they had to order it in because they didn't have stock ;)

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Thank you, I appreciate the support 🙏🏼

Yeh when my bike shop said I'd have to spend $1000+ on carbon wheels, I was slightly disappointed because I'd already spent $4k on the bike, and now I'd have to dish out another $1k. Very happy to have stumbled across EliteWheels though. Like I said in the video, they saved me a lot of money!