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Events :: RE: Serpentine New Year's Day 10k and 3k Fun Run

Cleo — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:59:42 GMT

Author: Cleo
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:59 pm (GMT 0)

Triturus wrote:

I missed the start!
Owing to the Central line being screwed up, I was so late getting there I had to leave the family at Hyde Park Corner station and run to the start, only to find it deserted.... Not deterred, I just carried on running and eventually caught up the backmarkers at about 2k. Very strange as I then tried to run through as much of the field as I could manage, but still got a poor time, 5 mins more than my watch-time.
Still, it was worth it for the lovely Serpie towel I got at the end!

What a shame! I hope you enjoyed the race...what did you think of the course? It's new this year.

Off-Topic :: RE: should i buy a ford c-max or a renault scenic?

Welsh bloke — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:29:31 GMT

Author: Welsh bloke
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:29 pm (GMT 0)

Went through something similar a coupla months back, went for a Toyata Verso - great record for reliability/durability, and about the same price. Love the car, would suggest taking a look.

Training :: Tempo Runs

Tiiimmmaaayyyy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:24:50 GMT

Author: Tiiimmmaaayyyy
Subject: Tempo Runs
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:24 pm (GMT 0)

What would be considered the longest run to do as a tempo run?

What's the difference between a steady state and a tempo run?

Just looking at the Mcmillan running site and am trying to introduce some stamina/speed workouts into my marathon schedule.

Any help welcome.

Scrub that folks, found the info on the McMillan site

Off-Topic :: RE: Israel "invade" Gaza.

jim66 — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:09:27 GMT

Author: jim66
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:09 pm (GMT 0)

This is dreadful. Watching the Israelis using air burst shells and cluster bombs against a highly packed in peoples. It is genuinely impossible to predict where your cluster bomb is going to land and then to have the ambassador to the UK to blame the civillians for not getting out of the way. They can't leave Gaza, the whole region is a closed military zone, they have no choice but to sit in dark rooms and hope any airbursts are nowhere near them.
Channel 4 news start their report with the death of three children, all under 10 killed by what I hope was concussive blast injuries and we have to believe Madam Livni that these incidents are regrettable. Absolutely shameful.
People here have made links with Northern Ireland. I grew up in Derry in the 70/80s. I have had grenades thrown at the house, bullets sent in the post, a few kickings and general unpleasantness. But at no point did I want Protestants and their children killed. Before people say that is not what the Israelis want I would refer you to a statement made on Boxing day, that those take part in acts of terrorism, give them shelter or give them financial or material support are legitimate targets. So by default your children or wife who may not know about your actions are as guilty as those who fire Khassan rockets. Collective punishments are regarded as illegal in international law.
Sorry this has gone on a bit but my views have hardened after watching howitzers shell flats and vaporize families.
I can't post any more on this as my ability to think about it just turns into a stance of impotent rage and I am sure I will type something I might regret later. Doubt it though.
Ta
Jim

Events :: RE: Age Group and Elite 2009 World Championships - GOLD COAST

Coromandel — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:07:01 GMT

Author: Coromandel
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:07 pm (GMT 0)

T-Rex - Tri NZ tend to name the worlds team a month after the Tauranga race so you've got a long wait!

I've lost all enthusiasm for trying to qualify now - too many interruptions to my training has meant I'm not going to be as race fit as I'd like by Saturday. Just want to finish now and not have to grovel too much on the run.

Gear :: Alternatives to USE Tri/TT Aero Seatpost

tivmeistergeneral — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:02:17 GMT

Author: tivmeistergeneral
Subject: Alternatives to USE Tri/TT Aero Seatpost
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:02 pm (GMT 0)

I'm on the lookout for a slightly longer aero seatpost. I currently have an Alpina Wing TT 400mm post that came in my Dolan frame, which gives me 300mm at minimum insert, but I'd like to try upping the seat by another 10mm. As I'll be buying a new seatpost I thought I'd try to find one with a forward-movable clamp to have a play with increased angle. The only one I can find is the "USE Tri/TT Aero" in size XL which will give me 310mm and has a forward moving clamp.

Before shelling out over a hundred quid on a seatpost does anyone have any alternatives that I could check out? I'm not too bothered about the post being "aero" (I imagine the air is disturbed so much by the legs moving in front of it that an aero post provides very little free speed).

Cheers... Ian

General :: RE: Just thought I'd share - my wedding cake topper!

Cleo — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:54:12 GMT

Author: Cleo
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:54 pm (GMT 0)

Congratulations!!!

Love the cake topper.

General :: RE: Send me congratulations - and money! Channel 4 now!

iron snorks — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:53:43 GMT

Author: iron snorks
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:53 pm (GMT 0)

as a houseparent in a boarding school i have one or two of 'those' children 24/7

we start term tomorrow i'm so looking forward to it

still it could be worse.

General :: RE: sacroiliac / pelvis / malalignment - help

Firestarter — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:52:03 GMT

Author: Firestarter
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:52 pm (GMT 0)

Perhaps you could see a PT, get analyzed and work on a long term programme to work on flexibility, and core stability to fix your posture and muscle imbalances.

I was crippled with serious back pain during Ironman racing for years until I spent six months working with subtle core excercises and a massage therapist. I had a decent six pack but this was just exacerbating the back/hip problem then I discovered the TVA (Transversus_abdominis) which when strengthed acts as a girdle and takes pressure of the discs and keeps the pelvis aligned. Training this baby was a revelation last year.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transversus_abdominis

If you can travel to Bristol for an assessment contact Llewellyn Holmes at http://www.mylifept.com/. He's a serious triathlete himself (2nd in AG at Xterra Worlds) and specialises in correcting these type of bike posture problems. If you want a phone number drop me a PM.

General :: RE: For Goodness Shakes Drinks Offer

die trying — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:48:05 GMT

Author: die trying
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:48 pm (GMT 0)

ttowel wrote:

Tastes like cat sick though

How do you know what cat sick tastes like

General :: RE: sacroiliac / pelvis / malalignment - help

Endorphine Junkie — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:46:34 GMT

Author: Endorphine Junkie
Subject: Re: sacroiliac / pelvis / malalignment - help
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:46 pm (GMT 0)

mackerel wrote:

Hi there
I'm new to this forum
But I'm hoping someone can help me find a practitioner in England that can help me get back into training. Without going into too much detail. I'm a 26 year old male with bulging discs in my spine at L4 and L5. Nobody on the NHS seems to know why?? I think I've got a rotated pelvis, as I've got one leg slightly shorter than the other and loads of other referred pain from being generally twisted!!!
I can feel that my pelvis is looking to the right and my PSIS is raised on the right hand side.
I've been seeing NHS phyios and a private chiropractor. I live in Cornwall, but I am willing to travel to get fixed and back training.
Thanks a lot.[/b]

problem number one. you're seeing a physio AND a chiropractor. Choose one or the other, not both at the same time. (for your info I'm a physio, so obviously I'm biased)

How do you know you've got bulging discs? have you had an MRI scan?

chances are you HAVEN'T got a rotated pelvis. more likely the pain is coming from your back, and the leg length is due to tight muscles etc. but not out of the question.

is it a true leg length discrepancy? ie, confirmed on X-RAY or just people vaguely looking at you. it can be measured without x-ray by taking dozens of measurements, but still highly inaccurate. ie. you may have always had one leg slightly shorter but never realised, or it is a result of your altered muscle activity due to the back pain.

Training :: RE: NW TTers new year ride

adrian73 — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:46:00 GMT

Author: adrian73
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:46 pm (GMT 0)

I am not available 1st March since I will be celebrating my wife's birthay whilst running the Malta marathon (that's what I call a supportive wife )

Any other day I am available

Training :: RE: NW TT - First Chance to Ride the IM Course - 11/01/2009

adrian73 — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:41:44 GMT

Author: adrian73
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:41 pm (GMT 0)

11/01/2009 - IM x 1 Bike Loop - Time ???
wiganer
Adrian73

Gear :: RE: Hasa Full Carbon TT/TIME TRIAL/TRIATHLON any good?

Carbontec — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:40:33 GMT

Author: Carbontec
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:40 pm (GMT 0)

New To This wrote:

But how much is it?

painted as you see it �699.99, frameset forks, inc , ceramic headset..and ceramic bb unit...for shimano or fsa etc users
newer orders will be more , as the pound to dollar prices plus carriage hikes have meant they will be �799.99 as above, or plain naked carbon...�699.99 to ya door

Gear :: RE: Enclosed car trailer for bikes / boards - advice please

ed_m — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:39:44 GMT

Author: ed_m
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:39 pm (GMT 0)

GrahamO wrote:

One of those animal trailers from Ivor Williams ?

http://www.iwt.co.uk/products/livestock/p6.htm

Overkill IMO though

more likely:

http://www.iwt.co.uk/products/boxvan.htm

i'd be inclined to modify an open trailer to securely fit the bike racks... and then consider a tarp over the top, maybe with a frame.

Gear :: RE: Fenix TK11 Light

ed_m — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:37:56 GMT

Author: ed_m
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:37 pm (GMT 0)

dang. need a new charger.

Gear :: RE: Boardman Series of bikes

jpenno — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:34:02 GMT

Author: jpenno
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:34 pm (GMT 0)

I have the middle of the range boardman road bike, and i am very happy with it Much better than the Giant i previously had.

I did have an initial problem with the bike due to halfords not setting the gears up but it was sorted easily.

word of warning tho the bike is only good if it fits you properly!!

If you are getting it order on line for instore collection saves 10%

Training :: RE: And Today I Did....

jamous — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:32:25 GMT

Author: jamous
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:32 pm (GMT 0)

took the youngest (5) to swim club for the first time

she did a quick test swim and then into the second group

bless she got stuck in was doing catch up and backstroke for the first time

Events :: RE: Enduroman Double Iron UK 2009

P3C — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:29:24 GMT

Author: P3C
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:29 pm (GMT 0)

Mick

Don't worry we'll be feeding you pizza, curry, and beer..................oh no, forgot thats the support crews menu

I approached it with the What do I like attitude, used things like cheese rolls, cake, soup, and chicken, also added this to a Custom mix drink from Infinit which had a reasonable amount of protein in it.

I didn't take on nearly enough calories but that was me not being disciplined, after all with no training the mission was always just to reach the end.....mind you my support crew were a pain....constantly moaning I wasn't eating or drinking enough ( Very true)

A rough guide as to what I used was

Swim...750ml Infinit with protein and 500ml of Infinit Heat Mix.

Bike...2 tins chicken noodle soup, 6 energy bars, 16 energy gels, 6 cheeses and ham rolls, 2 chocolate brioche, 4 cans of Reed Bull, 2 bits of fruit cake, 1 packet of ready salted crisps, salted peanuts.

Run...tin of chicken noodle soup, 2 cheese and ham rolls, 10 cup of tea, coca cola, red bull and a quantity of energy gels.

As you can see all very healthy

Have a good years training

P3C

General :: RE: F**k Sticks!

Cleo — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:28:34 GMT

Author: Cleo
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:28 pm (GMT 0)

sav wrote:

cleo wrote:

Oh no Sav! I hope you recover quickly. Get yourself a nice new lid before you hit the road again (so to speak!)...

Thanks Cleo - my cracked one was a Bell, but i'm thinking of going for a Giro as I recall they have a free replacment policy if you crash

Yep...that's why I have a giro. Plus it's cool!

Off-Topic :: RE: Are you a better athlete with or without a partner?

BreadOfHeaven — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:27:47 GMT

Author: BreadOfHeaven
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:27 pm (GMT 0)

It's interesting to see that no-one so far has said that their wife or husband hinders their training. I suspect that you are right in a sense Sheila in that people will continue to do the training they enjoy but I think it might be that this only happens once they find the right partner. Chances are that when they do find that person they marry them.

Events :: RE: Age Group and Elite 2009 World Championships - GOLD COAST

Mile 16 — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:26:59 GMT

Author: Mile 16
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:26 pm (GMT 0)

Iain,

I'm a bit confused about the qualifying procedure for the sprints, particularly with what the following statement actually means:

"- If there are any spare places available these will only be offered to athletes who also finished in a time within 115% of the winner in their age group at a qualifying race. The order of allocation will be based on the lowest percentages in any of the three Qualifiers."

As far as I can tell, there are 4 guaranteed places from each race, leaving 8 further places available to make up the 20 total slots. I can see that the slots are given to those who are within 115% time of the winner, but how exactly do you think they are allocated? 115% of which winner? Are the additional slots allocated evenly over the three races?

Confused

Cheers.

C

Events :: RE: TriTalk Lands End to John O'Groats swim April 10-13 2009

Lula — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:26:29 GMT

Author: Lula
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:26 pm (GMT 0)

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General :: RE: F**k Sticks!

savaloy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:23:10 GMT

Author: savaloy
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:23 pm (GMT 0)

explorerJC wrote:

Cheers - the web is coming along plus we put together an athletes page today which we will be marketing shortly

It will be a hot summer, apparently. Just my luck to be out of work when my training is restricted by the snow

Sounds good on the web front - shame you couldn't ship out to warmer climes over the winter

cleo wrote:

Oh no Sav! I hope you recover quickly. Get yourself a nice new lid before you hit the road again (so to speak!)...

Thanks Cleo - my cracked one was a Bell, but i'm thinking of going for a Giro as I recall they have a free replacment policy if you crash

General :: RE: Threshold Testing - Best time to do it?

JimboP — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:22:45 GMT

Author: JimboP
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:22 pm (GMT 0)

Thanks for the reply Mark. I was actually thinking of giving you a shout anyway.
Will be in touch in a month or so then