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Events :: RE: Enduroman Lanzarote Festival Triathlon February 2012

davem — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:58:55 GMT

Author: davem
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:58 pm (GMT 0)

Everyone out on the bike.

First set of run laps cut short so they have done maybe 8 miles? Leader was doing 7 min 20 laps as an average.

Deke was up chucking last night and was behind TC going out on the bike.

Just been and racked up

Gear :: RE: IT Band straps

largeade — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:53:18 GMT

Author: largeade
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:53 pm (GMT 0)

As I told you in the other post, using one worked for me and it was a cheap fix, allowing at least some time on feet whilst the ITB is getting better, and maintaining some form of impact resilience in the legs. Just dont run into the pain and ice afterwards.

Gear :: RE: BikeRadar Daily Deal 25% off EVERYTHING at Royles for �10

Rob249 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:51:16 GMT

Author: Rob249
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:51 pm (GMT 0)

�292 for a 910xt

Oh but im rubbish and I dont need one, but what a deal

Tempted by some compression wear, 2xu tights for �50

Training :: RE: New Strength Training For Triathletes Book

bengreenfield — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:50:54 GMT

Author: bengreenfield
Subject: from Ben - weight training
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:50 pm (GMT 0)

I got 20 review copies sent to me, and I distributed them for free to all the folks who helped me out with the book, gave quotes, feedback, etc.

So now I just have one on my shelf.

I'm biased, but it's a good book.

Events :: RE: Gin Pit Marathons "Double Trouble" 24/25 March2012

aaronb1985 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:49:26 GMT

Author: aaronb1985
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:49 pm (GMT 0)

I wore standard road shoes. Seeing as the course has now had some new improvements I think it'll be even less mud

Events :: RE: Gin Pit Marathons "Double Trouble" 24/25 March2012

wiganer — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:44:44 GMT

Author: wiganer
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:44 pm (GMT 0)

looking too, but cant bring myself to spend �80odd quid on the Speedcross even though they are amazing.

got an email today from Start Fitness showing some Asics trail shoes at �44 which are similar to Kanadia's --- Link Here ---> http://www.startfitness.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=47674

Off-Topic :: RE: Coffee v Tea

newarktricky — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:41:48 GMT

Author: newarktricky
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:41 pm (GMT 0)

Another vote for coffee, couldnt live life without it. Have my own machine at home so start the day with a pint of the fresh stuff. Dont drink much more during the day but it sets the day up nicely. I drink tea at work cos most GP practices only seem to have cheap sh1t instant coffee like red mountain

We are a split household as Mrs Tricky cant stand coffee but loves tea. She did however drink a cup made for her by mistake by my mother on one of the first occasions she met her to be polite

NT

General :: Amsterdam......Training potential??? Help please :-)

aaronward — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:41:04 GMT

Author: aaronward
Subject: Amsterdam......Training potential??? Help please :-)
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:41 pm (GMT 0)

Hi All

I am heading to Amsterdam for 4 days 28 April - 02 May for a friends birthday, stopping in a hostel ...... going for the Queens Day festival.

I have been putting a lot of effort into training and I really dont want 4 days of no training especially so close to the tri season and 3 weeks before the world champ qualifiers on May 27th....... so I am wondering if anybody has any experience of the city for running and biking..... id like to get out and do a few runs and maybe a decent days bike out into the countryside. The only issue is that all the bike hire places seem to only have the crappy 'sit up and beg' city bikes.... so if anybody has any experience of the place and can recommend where I can hire a 'real' bike for a day id love to hear about it..... running is easy enough to sort but if there are any particular run routes that come recommended... id again love to hear about them.....

Thanks in advance peeps

Aaron

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

newarktricky — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:37:51 GMT

Author: newarktricky
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:37 pm (GMT 0)

Our season goes from bad to worse, on the eve of the away game to hated rivals Derby this has happened:

http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10308~2600180,00.html

Just goes to show to be careful what you wish for in the case of some of our 'fans' This poor guy poured millions of his own personal wealth into the club until he could take no more abuse from ungrateful fans not realising how much he was propping the club up and saving them from financial oblivion. He took responsibility for the disasterous appointment of Steve Mclaren as manager and resigned as chairman and put the club up for sale which they still are today.

RIP Nigel To the Forest team, go out there at the Sheep Pen tomorrow and beat the Sheep in his honour

NT

Gear :: RE: GPS & HRM Do I need one

triathlondaz — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:31:42 GMT

Author: triathlondaz
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:31 pm (GMT 0)

Oh well, find out if I will use one enough as just ordered the 910xt using royles discount deal �270 delivered + �10 for the discount voucher �280 total

Off-Topic :: RE: A great day of test cricket in store

newarktricky — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:31:38 GMT

Author: newarktricky
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:31 pm (GMT 0)

Pakistan now over the hill and far away - 3-0 beckons for England

NT

Gear :: RE: BikeRadar Daily Deal 25% off EVERYTHING at Royles for �10

triathlondaz — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:28:16 GMT

Author: triathlondaz
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:28 pm (GMT 0)

Yeah got the 910 xt ordered too as per the post gps do I need one

Gear :: RE: Thoughts on trishorts for training

triathlondaz — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:26:07 GMT

Author: triathlondaz
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:26 pm (GMT 0)

I have some skins tri shorts which do have different padding as you say but from your post they were out of budget or would have recommended those,
Daz

Events :: RE: Enduroman Lanzarote Festival Triathlon February 2012

doesntTri — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:24:24 GMT

Author: doesntTri
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:24 pm (GMT 0)

Sally has just texted to say TC has gone out on bike.

TC said there is a pro (Gregorio?) from Lanzarote who was around 1 hour quicker than Deke at the single Iron Lanza last year but hasnt done a double before. should be interesting.

Also it will be interesting to see how TC will cope with not have the entire field to chase down on the bike.

Events :: RE: Enduroman Festival of Triathlon UK 2012

LifeofRiley — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:22:39 GMT

Author: LifeofRiley
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:22 pm (GMT 0)

18 mile run for me this morning, mostly off-road. Chuffed to bits as I went with others who kept me out of my comfort zone, but I still felt full of running at the end. 2hr 50 including stops for the slower ones (yup, me).

Training :: RE: New Strength Training For Triathletes Book

JustTri — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:22:26 GMT

Author: JustTri
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:22 pm (GMT 0)

Hmm....yes, quite, a good point.

So Ben - did you buy it or did you get one free?

Events :: Triathlon Show 2012

JustTri — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:19:00 GMT

Author: JustTri
Subject: Triathlon Show 2012
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:19 pm (GMT 0)

Lots in the triathlon press about this...looks like it could be a fun (and expensive ) day out. Has it been good in previous years?

General :: RE: The Times' "Cities Fit for Cycling"

JustTri — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:16:46 GMT

Author: JustTri
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:16 pm (GMT 0)

Re: training for cyclists.

I am new to road biking and quite apprehensive about being out on the road. When I was looking at training for cyclists it felt like all the government schemes have been and gone (I guess with budget cuts).

Instead I bought Cyclecraft . I admit I have not read cover to cover but I learnt a few things that I would have probably done �wrong�. E.g. primary and secondary lane position, overtaking, filtering and the types of hazards to anticipate and avoid. Plus the need to ride with confidence. Overall a boring topic but an essential one, I think.

Events :: RE: Gin Pit Marathons "Double Trouble" 24/25 March2012

pjbev — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:16:18 GMT

Author: pjbev
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:16 pm (GMT 0)

Thanks PSF, I've an old pair of Kanadias so at least I know they suit me plus you can usually pick them up fairly cheap.

Gear :: RE: What running shorts to stop chafing

dhracer — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:15:16 GMT

Author: dhracer
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:15 pm (GMT 0)

big in japan wrote:

Wearing Nike tights for regular two hour runs with virtually no chafing issues (though as someone recommended I do apply a bit of Vaseline in a specific area). I'm sure they do an equivalent lycra short- one feature of the tights is no central seam on the crotch, which I find a nuisance in lycra shorts.

Oh, and I don't bother with shorts over them. Seems surplus to requirements.

+1 I find the Nike running gear is excellent and very supportive of "the boys" too.

Events :: RE: Watford Half Marathon Sunday 6th February 2011

barnetrose — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:12:17 GMT

Author: barnetrose
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:12 pm (GMT 0)

"Final decision brought forward to 6am Sunday".

I don't think it will be on given the current forecast. I would think that at the very least they have to be able to get marshalls and Raynet cars out onto the course.

Events :: RE: Gin Pit Marathons "Double Trouble" 24/25 March2012

Polish Special Forces — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:12:17 GMT

Author: Polish Special Forces
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:12 pm (GMT 0)

I wore Kanadia's last year. Perfect for the course in my opinion.

I may even wear them again this year.

Training :: RE: New Strength Training For Triathletes Book

jibberjim — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:09:59 GMT

Author: jibberjim
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:09 pm (GMT 0)

Did Ben, buy Ben's book? I doubt it, the publisher probably gave him at least one copy.

Events :: RE: Gin Pit Marathons "Double Trouble" 24/25 March2012

pjbev — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:08:48 GMT

Author: pjbev
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:08 pm (GMT 0)

I think it's about time I started to look for some footwear for this event. Does anyone with experience of the course know if something more road orientated, like Adidas Kanadia, would suffice or do I need more of a proper trail shoe?
The Salamon Speedcross seem to get some good reviews, would something like this suit?
I'm a neutral, heavy runner (plodder) but prefer a lighter shoe rather than a clumpy cushioned shoe. I train in Adizero Bostons, which seem to have just the right amount of cushioning and feel nice and light.

Events :: RE: Enduroman Lanzarote Festival Triathlon February 2012

aaronb1985 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:07:55 GMT

Author: aaronb1985
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:07 pm (GMT 0)

So tv has lucked out again. Wonder what effect the extra run will have

Is deke still favourite or is there some good competition?