What is the most stupid advice on Facebook Ironman Journey

mattsurf · Joined: 28 Sep 2016 Posts: 724 Location: Zug, Switzerland

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

Mungo · Joined: 29 Sep 2016 Posts: 395 Location: Preston

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 · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 3:21 am Post subject:

Preety much any advice on Facebook is a bad idea, given the lack of minimum IQ criteria to have an account Twisted Evil

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tommy060289 · Joined: 08 Aug 2012 Posts: 434

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?

Jorgan · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:47 am Post subject:

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

Jorgan · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:01 am Post subject:

I'm pretty sure 'Riptide' had an Mdot tattoo before he even completed a full IM Laughing

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

Jorgan · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:13 am Post subject:

There's a Carl here on TT, who has posted a lot; clueless Wink

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

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

I had to leave that group. Not just because of the stupid answers but the banality of some of the questions

Gus · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:23 am Post subject:

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 Very Happy

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