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Topic: January 2019 weigh in |
iwaters
Replies: 162
Views: 7852
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:58 pm Subject: January 2019 weigh in |
I've f***d this up utterly. Put on more weight, now 124.4 kg. The fattest I have ever been in my life  |
Topic: Baby it's Cold Outside... |
iwaters
Replies: 8
Views: 3224
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Forum: Gear Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:52 am Subject: Re: Baby it's Cold Outside... |
...and I need a jacket to see me through winter training. Here's my criteria:
1. Suitable for running, cycling and Adventure Racing
2. Waterproof
3. Breathable
4. £50 ish
5. Looks cool
anyon ... |
Topic: Ironman Lanzarote 2019 - The Thread! |
iwaters
Replies: 59
Views: 12100
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Forum: Events Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:44 am Subject: Ironman Lanzarote 2019 - The Thread! |
I will rent a small van. easy and cheap. also will give me independence not relying on taxis. It's very convenient when zooming across the island from PdC to la santa for the race briefing and to ... |
Topic: Max HR falling |
iwaters
Replies: 21
Views: 1287
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2019 11:34 am Subject: Max HR falling |
Its to be expected that it falls as you age. Whilst the 220-Age formula is known to be crap the premises is the same that the older you are the lower your MaxHR will be.
Looking at my Garmin data ... |
Topic: Home Gym Recommendations |
iwaters
Replies: 6
Views: 570
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:19 pm Subject: Home Gym Recommendations |
Big screen, beer fridge, sofa.
If you are doing tri I wouldn't bother with the rower, not going to give you much benefit.
Decent turbo set up.
You could look at a treadmill but home grade on ... |
Topic: Calories spent in training |
iwaters
Replies: 11
Views: 872
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:41 am Subject: Calories spent in training |
Surprised the rower is so out as presumably if it s a Concept2 it has a power meter. The more accurate something measures your output the more accurate the algorithms are when calculating the calorie ... |
Topic: January 2019 weigh in |
iwaters
Replies: 162
Views: 7852
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Forum: General Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:06 pm Subject: January 2019 weigh in |
You lot haven't tried hard enough over Xmas. 120kg, all of it muscle, a lot of relaxed muscle round the belly.
Getting back in the game though. No booze, that is my nemesis. |
Topic: Trainers - Help |
iwaters
Replies: 5
Views: 843
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Forum: Gear Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 1:43 pm Subject: Trainers - Help |
I have worn the Saucony Rides for years. Had 8s, 3 pairs of 9s, couple of 10s. They are still about but rather than being called 11 the new ones are called Ride ISO.
They are a neutral show and I ... |
Topic: Ultra / Trail Running - General Thread |
iwaters
Replies: 2288
Views: 520911
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Forum: Events Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:30 am Subject: Ultra / Trail Running - General Thread |
Want to start next year with some small fell races and build up to bigger ones. Anyone got some good recommendations? Preferably in the peak district, purely as that is closest to me. Lakes & Da ... |
Topic: Advice on upgrade to bike components |
iwaters
Replies: 12
Views: 1114
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Forum: Gear Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:23 am Subject: Advice on upgrade to bike components |
Sora to 105 aint going to save you much weight
| 105 5800 | Sora 3500 |
-------------------+----------+-----------+
Levers | 486g | 496g |
Brakes ... |
Topic: IMUK Bike course |
iwaters
Replies: 53
Views: 5388
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Forum: Events Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 2:16 pm Subject: IMUK Bike course |
Not following this closely, but imagine there will be a good amount of hot air on FB Ironman Journey page about this? So is this just rumour at the moment, or have IMUK made an announcem ... |
Topic: Waterproof pannier recommendations |
iwaters
Replies: 14
Views: 1125
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Forum: Gear Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 9:25 am Subject: Waterproof pannier recommendations |
When I looked the waterproof ones were a lot more expensive. I got a cheap set and then use some canoe sacks to keep stuff dry. Obviously if you need to keep a lot of different bits of kit dry its p ... |
Topic: Trek Factory Sale 2018 - Milton Keynes ? |
iwaters
Replies: 10
Views: 1133
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Forum: Gear Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 9:23 am Subject: Trek Factory Sale 2018 - Milton Keynes ? |
Its only 10 mins walk from my house. Might have to "work from home" tomorrow |
Topic: Insurance for multiple bikes? |
iwaters
Replies: 20
Views: 2095
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Forum: General Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:55 am Subject: Insurance for multiple bikes? |
Few people have recommended pedal cover to me. As someone mentioned above ease of use is a problem. I don't want to talk to someone, I want to fill in a form, pop in my bank details and done.
I w ... |
Topic: Your Garmin Questions Here |
iwaters
Replies: 105
Views: 27570
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Forum: Gear Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 9:30 am Subject: Your Garmin Questions Here |
The strap I had was 2nd hand when I got it and I've used almost daily for 2.5 years. I feel like I have got my moneys worth from it.
Will try the Wahoo as its the same price as a replacement Garmi ... |
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