The theme of today's post is going to be the word NEW ....
- First, I am typing this on a tiny Samsung Netbook. This is my wife's Netbook and it is NEW to me. The laptop I usually use is a work issued computer and it has been sent to my corporate office to be retired. I should be getting a NEW one with all my data loaded on the HD by Friday. The reason I mention this is that it is freaking hard to type on a Netbook with my short, stubby fingers. If you see some typos blame the Netbook.
- Since all of us NEW Trakkers Team Members will be riding sexy Kestrel bikes this season I placed my order for a brand NEW Kestrel 4000 Pro SL - Ultegra. I am hopeful it will be arriving in the new few weeks and I cannot wait to start banging out the miles on this lean machine. This thing is smoking hot:
- As many of you know I am a big fan of First Endurance nutrition and have been singing the praises of the Ultragen Recovery Drink and EFS Liquid Shots for a long time. I love the Liquid Shots because a 5oz Gel Flask contains over 1500mg of Electrolytes. This amount of electrolytes basically makes it unnecessary to supplement with Salt or Electrolyte tabs. Which means one less item I have to worry about taking while racing. With the vast amount of Liquid Shot I consume over a race season I was eagerly awaiting for when First Endurance would release a new flavor other than the current Vanilla. Well, that time is now because I got to try out the NEW Wild Berry Flavor and it is awesome. If you like the Vanilla Liquid Shots you'll love the Wild Berry!
- If you sensed that I may have been a little stressed out over the last month you would have been right. My company was pushing hard for us to close out December with a strong sales month and we had some extremely aggressive goals. The good news is that we hit our goals and as a reward I will be receiving a NEW iPad! This means that all of you who follow me on Twitter will soon be subjecedt to even more of my goofy observations and numerous workout updates. If you are not a follower yet Click Here to join in the fun!
- One of my NEW sponsors, Avia, is sending some NEW racing flats. They are called the AVI-Bolt II's and have been created with Triathletes in mind. They are lightweight, have elastic laces, and are made to be worn without socks. I cannot wait to try these cool looking suckers out and do a thorough review. It is extremely awesome that companies are beginning to make shoes for Triathletes and not just runners! Here is what the AVI-Bolt II's look like:
That is all the new-ness that I have for now and as usual if you have any questions about the products above (except the iPad, not really savvy, yet) please feel free to drop me an email (jeffirvin AT gmail.com) and I will do my best to help you out.
I hope everyone has a happy NEW year! (see what I did there *wink*)
Thanks for Reading,
Jeff
Wow, so many great new things happening in your world! That is great.
ReplyDeleteThe big is very sexy!
Awesome!! I think Im going to try First endurance this year!!
ReplyDeleteThis post is oozing with awesomeness!
ReplyDeleteChristmas, Part 2? hehe SICK lookign bike!!! At least this one has the full downtube.
ReplyDeleteWhen does your other toy arrive ;)
Hot shoes, hot bike. You need a NSFW, Jeff! No safe for wallet.
ReplyDeleteSince you won't need your other bike I'll swing by and pick it up. How does Tuesday work for you? You'll be at work? Perfect.
ReplyDeletelove the new bike, love the new shoes, need to try the efs wild berry - sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteoh sexy-sexy bicicleta! i likey. Love the concept of triathlete shoes (not runners shoes) that you can go sockless with. I hope it is true b/c I will go buy them. I have tried to go without socks but blisters form within 2 miles ... even with glide on the shoe and on the back of my foot.
ReplyDeleteI'm jonesing for an ipad...lucky dog!
oh sexy-sexy bicicleta! i likey. Love the concept of triathlete shoes (not runners shoes) that you can go sockless with. I hope it is true b/c I will go buy them. I have tried to go without socks but blisters form within 2 miles ... even with glide on the shoe and on the back of my foot.
ReplyDeleteI'm jonesing for an ipad...lucky dog!
enjoyed reading your NEWs
ReplyDeleteWow you are starting the year off nicely!!
ReplyDeleteI might have to start a twitter account just to read your goofy observations :D
Haha, I love the quote on the comment box!
Feeling a bit jealous right about now--lots of good schwag! Especially that Kestrel!
ReplyDeleteIt is like second christmas!!I am like 95% on CP now BTW.
ReplyDeleteI Love new! And Dang! What a sweeeet ride!
ReplyDeleteThat's a slick new ride you have. Enjoy the iPad!
ReplyDeleteThe bike is sweet but don't even share the price, I'd be depressed.
ReplyDeleteNice. And congrats on meeting the company goals. that is always tough. Any discount on the bike??
ReplyDeleteNice bike!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again on making it on the team. Very exciting to have some returning and new sponsors on board this year!
ReplyDeleteWow, there's a lot of cool stuff going on here! Very jealous of the iPad and the bike. I am meeting with my local bike shop guy next week to discuss either upgrades to my TT bike or a whole new bike. (My bank account shudders in fear.)
ReplyDeleteSweet gear!
ReplyDeleteFor your "Reactions" at the bottom of the post, you need to add one: "Drool inducing"
As for the iPad, why don't you send it to me for a while, I'll figure it out and then I'll teach you how to use it. It may take me 6-12 months to fully learn how to use it ;)
Do you get a pretty good discount for being on Team Trakkers for that gear?? Or are you sworn to secrecy about it?
Congrats on hitting the sales goals! I am getting the Bolts too ... looking forward to trying out what is supposed to be a "fast" shoe!
ReplyDeleteGREAT December!! very nice
ReplyDeletelove this post...for the new toys but more so for the EFS shots. It has finally hit home this is likely what I need. I only had to hear you say it 15 times. Im a little slow that way sometimes:)
The primary reason I entered RnR AZ was b/c of massive massive Quad and Calf cramping at TCM in October and I wanted to erase that result sooner that later. so for RnR I am gels and a few endurolytes.
but for IM training and IM race I am on board with the EFS. is the flask refillable? are they disposable? must start looking into them.
Bro your info is amazing and incredibly helpful. Even if I have to hear it 15 f'n times.
thanks again!
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still drooling over the bike, I can't believe we are riding those this year!! Woooo! Happy New Year Jeff!
ReplyDeleteDamn dude. What are you going to do with all the bikes?! I hope you got one hell of a discount.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of Avia shoes before.
Very interested in the outcome. As a runner turned triathlete I have a hard time ditching my running shoes :)
I WANT THAT BIKE!!!!!!
ReplyDeletenice post!!
I guess you're starting the NEW year on a good note....and I finally had a reason to scope out your cheap gear link tabs, thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lot of new and I like new. Fill me in on the Avia. I am currently using Zoots for Sprint/Oly but looking for a better show for the HIM in April.
ReplyDeleteAnd the word veri is faver so please do me the favor or emailing me your thoughts on the Avia.