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Training :: RE: TT Peak District/East Midlands Ride - 14th March 2010 65mile

Poet — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:18:00 GMT

Author: Poet
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:18 am (GMT 0)

I've edited my post on the first page to link to my post with final ride details and numbers

Just familiarising myself with the route now. I know lots of segments of the route...

Off-Topic :: RE: Blog webpages

Daz — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:12:42 GMT

Author: Daz
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:12 am (GMT 0)

I'll have a look at those Poet, thanks.
SAM, webpage work, html is def not my forte! I've already tried to install a wordpress template but couldn't go further than the downloaded zip file of .css docs.
I'm charged - 1&1 host.

Off-Topic :: RE: The Alpen girls

TransitionTed — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:10:35 GMT

Author: TransitionTed
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:10 am (GMT 0)

padding wrote:

Some people might suggest they're not there to be attractive to men but create, for the women watching, a false association between Alpen and being that skinny (which is how alot of women aspire to be - there was a study recently, with pictures, about the disparity between how men like women, and how women would like to be).

edited

Events :: RE: Enduroman Double & Triple Iron UK 2010

Reverend Graham — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:07:08 GMT

Author: Reverend Graham
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:07 am (GMT 0)

Didn't intend to start a drug biff, I use diclofenac cos it works for me, that's all. It's up to you guys if you want to use anti-inflams.

Norseman Dave, I think if you check with WADA, you'll find all of the 'painkillers' are on the banned list, i.e any of the co-codine based items.

Had a good swim yesterday, 3k in 54 mins, without the wetsuit. got an easy 6 mile run planned for tonight. (watched Eddie Izzard last night for insipration, Pink Sally and he were separated at birth )

Another thought, a spare pair of old trainers with the toe box cut out and the heel tab removed.

JFT Graham

Off-Topic :: RE: The Alpen girls

padding — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:11 GMT

Author: padding
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 8:00 am (GMT 0)

Some people might suggest they're not there to be attractive to men but create, for the women watching, an association between Alpen and being that skinny (which is how alot of women aspire to be - there was a study recently, with pictures, about the disparity between how men like women, and how women would like to be).

Training :: RE: 25 Mile TT Tactics

savaloy — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:57:40 GMT

Author: savaloy
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:57 am (GMT 0)

A wise man said to me to treat it like a 10 and hang on. It worked for me last year

Training :: RE: Measuring Fitness and Training Stress

TransitionTed — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:55:22 GMT

Author: TransitionTed
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:55 am (GMT 0)

die trying wrote:

TransitionTed wrote:

good post jim. have read it but need to read it in depth

i like the caveat about overinflating the numbers when your not 'working' on a bike i.e riding up a hill for 60 and essentially freewheeling down the otherside for x amount of time

many people dont factor that in.

I thought that is what normalised power did? Its the figure I use anyway - never bother looking at average power TBH.

ive never used power at all
just thought it was a good point

Training :: RE: Measuring Fitness and Training Stress

die trying — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:50:41 GMT

Author: die trying
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:50 am (GMT 0)

TransitionTed wrote:

I thought that is what normalised power did? Its the figure I use anyway - never bother looking at average power TBH.

Events :: RE: 'THE OUTLAW' Iron Distance Race 2010 Nottingham

ditchling — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:48:59 GMT

Author: ditchling
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:48 am (GMT 0)

Maca_Lad wrote:

ditchling wrote:

Still not able to run at all, ankle problem, not sure what yet, Talar Dome Lesion seems to be the best bet at the moment, seeing consultant tomorrow!

What about walking? Can you do any long walks?

ML: Have tried a couple of longish walks over the south downs but still s truggle the following day, seeing consultant tonight so hopefully he will be putting it right, but either way will be on the starting line, just maybe one and only long distance race!

Gear :: RE: Does anyone have any problems putting on saucony 'Type A2'?

TransitionTed — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:36:03 GMT

Author: TransitionTed
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:36 am (GMT 0)

how does this shoe differ from A3 (name aside) guys?

sorry to hijack thread slightly

Off-Topic :: RE: The Official TT Football Discussion Thread

iainm — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:26:08 GMT

Author: iainm
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:26 am (GMT 0)

ChrisW wrote:

So, how good was THAT? AC who?

outclassed. italy is in the dumps right now. they are on course to lose their 4th champions league place to germany, guaranteed if chelski beat inter.

Training :: RE: Measuring Fitness and Training Stress

TransitionTed — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:21:27 GMT

Author: TransitionTed
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:21 am (GMT 0)

good post jim. have read it but need to read it in depth

i like the caveat about overinflating the numbers when your not 'working' on a bike i.e riding up a hill for 60 and essentially freewheeling down the otherside for x amount of time

many people dont factor that in.

Training :: RE: Measuring Fitness and Training Stress

die trying — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:02:18 GMT

Author: die trying
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:02 am (GMT 0)

Hi jibberjim. Thanks for the write up. I have had a power meter since santa claus dropped down my chimney and have been using WKO+ for the data analysing. I find the cycling stuff brilliant and the way the programme tracks my TSB really does match the way I actually feel.

I find the running feature very annoying though. It will not give me a score when I run on the treadmill and as you point out there are fudge factors for elevation and nothing for differing surfaces. Don't even mention swimming!!!! If the running aspect could be improved and the swimming factor fudged in there some how I think it would be a very good training chart for everyone to use. I have never used SportTracks before but will give it a whirl over the next few weeks now you have mentioned it. One question - have you any idea if the scores from sprottracks could be transferred between programmes? For instance, I did a treadmill session last night that I cannot get a TSS for in WKO - if sporttracks gives me a score can I put that into WKO+? Seen as I have a lactate lab test for HR the scores I get should be fairly accurate.

Great post - keep up the good work

Gear :: RE: Drool

Tongy — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:25 GMT

Author: Tongy
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:00 am (GMT 0)

Jorgan wrote:

TransitionTed wrote:

I've seen rabid cougars that look better

Cardiff or Newcastle

LOL!

Nice shoes, the brand could be clearer.... and they appear to be using some sort of ski-boot binding thingy. Nifty.

Training :: RE: Is VO2 max sport specific?

davidhannison — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:53:11 GMT

Author: davidhannison
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:53 am (GMT 0)

Don't know about this topic much.So I can't explain anything about it.

Training :: RE: Measuring Fitness and Training Stress

Russ C — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:31:09 GMT

Author: Russ C
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:31 am (GMT 0)

Great summary there Jim.

Interesting that you're recommending HR to monitor training stress for Triathletes. I'd guess at the least it opens things up to more people to use this approach. What're your thoughts on swimming though? Pace seems the easiest method of assessing stress for a swim session. Admittedly I'm still not scoring any kind of TSS for the swim.

I've started playing about planning my training for Lanzarote by estimating TSS for all my planned sessions and seeing how the PMC should look. Should let me build up CTL and keep a watch on periods of negative TSB.

Russ

General :: RE: 2010 TRI TALK KIT LAUNCH - STAGE 1 - CYCLING JERSEYS

RichO — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:05:01 GMT

Author: RichO
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:05 am (GMT 0)

I'm with Poet, the orange doesn't do it for me. But if we have the choice then that hardly matters. Each to their own.

Top work Wigs!

Off-Topic :: RE: The Official TT Football Discussion Thread

ChrisW — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:27:11 GMT

Author: ChrisW
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:27 am (GMT 0)

So, how good was THAT? AC who?

Events :: RE: Ironman Austria 2010 - The Thread

Rob G — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:58:27 GMT

Author: Rob G
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:58 am (GMT 0)

Definitely a big storm last year, I was about half way through the run and well and truly cooked (still have the sun tan marks tattood into my shoulders!) once it started I though it was all of my Christmases coming at once taking the edge off the temperature and making me feel much better.

As Jorgan says the problem was then the steam evaporating off the road, like running in a sauna, great fun!!

Off-Topic :: RE: The Alpen girls

mrchopsaloty — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:20 GMT

Author: mrchopsaloty
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:00 am (GMT 0)

No irony involved. I'm a sucker for a one piece.

Yes they are on the skinny side. No they are not too skinny to my eye.

Events :: RE: Enduroman Double & Triple Iron UK 2010

skoptic — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:43:33 GMT

Author: skoptic
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:43 pm (GMT 0)

I read quite a lot about possible renal failure with excessive ibuprofen / similar use in endurance events (again, in prep for the GUCR). I think I'll pack some - but really won't take any unless REALLY necessary.

I get cramps quite a lot so use endurolytes caps - I'm sure there was some connection with that and reducing possibility of renal failure through overuse of ibuprofen, but it was a few years ago and I can't remember why!

Training :: RE: Measuring Fitness and Training Stress

robertquantrell — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:28:19 GMT

Author: robertquantrell
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:28 pm (GMT 0)

+1 - we will be linking to this on the Group Pain site if thats ok Jim,

General :: RE: Newcomers Welcome Thread

jakeydave — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:25:56 GMT

Author: jakeydave
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:25 pm (GMT 0)

Sure can!
Thanks Sue

Training :: RE: Measuring Fitness and Training Stress

Welsh Moz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:22:53 GMT

Author: Welsh Moz
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:22 pm (GMT 0)

Wow! Ask, and you shall receive I'll read it in full tomorrow, but thanks in advance Jim. Much appreciated!

Training :: RE: 25 Mile TT Tactics

bonger — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:21:26 GMT

Author: bonger
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:21 pm (GMT 0)

Other than a load more training your best way of getting the fastest time out of a hilly and/or technical course is to pre-ride it a few times. Other than that it's just a matter of going in to it trained but fresh and pacing it right.