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mattsurf
Joined: 28 Sep 2016 Posts: 724 Location: Zug, Switzerland
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:10 pm Post subject: What is the most stupid advice on Facebook Ironman Journey |
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I am sure that secretly, many of us look and Ironman Journey, and share our thoughts and words of wisdom. I certainly know that in the past I have provided some pretty bad advice, however, it never ceases to amaze me how many people provide "solid advice" which is plain wrong.
I have received threats of violence for suggesting that I prefer Vitoria Corsa G+ tyres over Conti GP4000
Recommendation that non wetsuit swim is fine as you can wear Neoprene Swim Pants
more hate messages because I recommended a) a Canyon b) a road bike with discs
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Mungo
Joined: 29 Sep 2016 Posts: 395 Location: Preston
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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Some very strange folk on that site...like any internet forum.
Some of the basics are well covered, some of the tips would only apply to the very steady or very very fast.
Some of the Strava boasts are probably not possible, unless your Fabian C starting your tri days.
Everyones an expert.... even the ones who have never actually raced yet.
Some probably are, most arent.
It can be quite funny. None of us are going to the Olympics or the top steps at Kona anytime ever..... there are a few loons on it though.
You HAVE to use 25mm tyres for IMUK, is probably misguided but well meant.
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GrahamO
Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 10183 Location: United Arab Emirates or an airport
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 3:21 am Post subject: |
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Preety much any advice on Facebook is a bad idea, given the lack of minimum IQ criteria to have an account
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AndyS..
Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 4305 Location: Gotham
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:43 am Post subject: Re: What is the most stupid advice on Facebook Ironman Journ |
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mattsurf wrote: | ...many of us look and Ironman Journey... |
Never heard of it, just joined.
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mattsurf
Joined: 28 Sep 2016 Posts: 724 Location: Zug, Switzerland
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 3:38 pm Post subject: Re: What is the most stupid advice on Facebook Ironman Journ |
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AndyS.. wrote: | mattsurf wrote: | ...many of us look and Ironman Journey... |
Never heard of it, just joined.  |
Just don't take it seriously
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AndyS..
Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 4305 Location: Gotham
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: What is the most stupid advice on Facebook Ironman Journ |
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mattsurf wrote: | Just don't take it seriously |
I was hoping to be one to give out crap advice.
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tommy060289
Joined: 08 Aug 2012 Posts: 434
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 6:56 am Post subject: |
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guy called Carl Jennings seems to kop a lot of flack from some corners. Is he your typical 'if you can complete your training plan it's not hard enough' never actually done an IM but knows it all or is the forum just full of some very salty people?
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Jorgan
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 17971 Location: alles was ich bin, alles was ich war
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:47 am Post subject: |
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I was on it for about 3 months. Like most things, most members of the group are 'normal' but the only thing you really notice is the noise from the blowhards who actually have (in most cases) limited experience or knowledge.
Sorry to pick on a contributing member here, but last week they made a very IMJ statement, as if it was fact: "bodyfat percentage is the biggest factor in triathlon performance".
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mattsurf
Joined: 28 Sep 2016 Posts: 724 Location: Zug, Switzerland
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:49 am Post subject: |
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tommy060289 wrote: | guy called Carl Jennings seems to kop a lot of flack from some corners. Is he your typical 'if you can complete your training plan it's not hard enough' never actually done an IM but knows it all or is the forum just full of some very salty people? |
Carl is a "forum hero", fighting adversity to finally succeed in his IM journey... he has many tales, mainly based on learning from failure. People who just want to complete an IM for the first time, in under the cutoff time, love him, some people who are more experienced and are looking to compete, rather than just complete, get wound up my him.
Recently it has turned a bit nasty, gentle prodding has progressed to occasional abuse
Recently saw a comment from a "coach", which I felt was simply wrong
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Jorgan
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 17971 Location: alles was ich bin, alles was ich war
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:01 am Post subject: |
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I'm pretty sure 'Riptide' had an Mdot tattoo before he even completed a full IM I think in person, he'd be fine tbh, because he'd pitch it at the appropriate level to his audience. But the Internet has a way of removing all kinds of filters.
All CJ actually needed to do was admit his swim training was woefully inadequate for an IM sea swim, rather than blame a riptide; I think that's what put experienced people off him. A couple of months later, he barely made the swim cut-off in Bolton.....
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fat buddha
Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Posts: 2531 Location: rural Zuzzex
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:11 am Post subject: |
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mattsurf wrote: | tommy060289 wrote: | guy called Carl Jennings seems to kop a lot of flack from some corners. Is he your typical 'if you can complete your training plan it's not hard enough' never actually done an IM but knows it all or is the forum just full of some very salty people? |
Carl is a "forum hero", fighting adversity to finally succeed in his IM journey... he has many tales, mainly based on learning from failure. People who just want to complete an IM for the first time, in under the cutoff time, love him, some people who are more experienced and are looking to compete, rather than just complete, get wound up my him.
Recently it has turned a bit nasty, gentle prodding has progressed to occasional abuse
Recently saw a comment from a "coach", which I felt was simply wrong |
must be something to do with the name Carl. many round these parts will know Carl Barthorpe who started his IM journey many years ago here on TriTalk before joining the Pirates on Runnersworld. failed at the Longest Day big time but persevered and now has over 20 IM to his name including a legacy Kona slot.
I think I lasted about a week on the IM journey FB group before jacking it in
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Jorgan
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 17971 Location: alles was ich bin, alles was ich war
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:13 am Post subject: |
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There's a Carl here on TT, who has posted a lot; clueless
You'd think there'd be less biff on FB, as people are generally posting publically as themselves, unlike here where you normally use an alias. But I guess social media does attract that kind of person, the Peacock.
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tin pot
Joined: 08 Jul 2013 Posts: 2592 Location: Bromley
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:49 am Post subject: |
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Iron Rookie seems to be vying for first place in the anger management queue.
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iwaters
Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Posts: 438
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:13 am Post subject: |
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I had to leave that group. Not just because of the stupid answers but the banality of some of the questions
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Gus
Joined: 07 Sep 2007 Posts: 2565 Location: Freezing my nads off in Aberdoom
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:23 am Post subject: |
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Well you all lasted a lot longer than I ever did. I think I managed about 48hrs.
Don't like the idea of people knowing who I am when I post. I enjoy posting self-righteous, opinionated bullsh1t and I certainly don't want it associating with the 'real' me
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