I get something similar, not to the same extent though. Tight Achilles followed by dull ache in lower leg and shortly after (3miles ish) numb feet. Seems to be getting better though, i generally try to run through it.

brack – Hope the Op has sorted it for you, can i ask what the symptoms were? numb feet, tight Achilles etc..?

I am just getting back into running, i am trying to stick to XC to keep it interesting. Managed a fairly even 53min – 10k on my third run out yesterday, i have a long way to go. Can anyone suggest a realistic target time?

Sorry for the Hijack.

there it is there;

Garmin 305
Cycleops PowerTap 2.4 with HRM

Construction here too. Architect.

Tempers are fraying in our household now. No idea what to do.

You bunch of Nancy’s.

Couldn’t find a pouch for the battenburg.

Rich, Put it on your utility helmet with the rest of your purchases. Be fine. :roll:

[Sticks head in]

<looks at aP>

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work… or the lack of it.

wash your mouth out.

uncomfortable, expensive, loud, hot, poor visibility, mega running costs

Buy one, buy one now. Motoring Nirvana, go for the supercharged one though.

8O er OK then…

I’d be here years going over Factory Vs Handbuilts, if you do want to read into it go to WeightWeenies and do a search. I reserve the right to make bold statements of fact and then slink off. The marketing blurb and shiny graphics generally lead people toward factory offerings which are typically made up of components from other manufacturers or from their own range but a bit further down and not badged up quite so nicely. Look at campagnolo and their record hub for example; a superb bit of engineering, arguably one of the best hubs available – £200 on OP’s. Campag then add a different body and some inferior rims and market them for £400 – £600, you may save a small amount of weight. Ksyriums were made for people who don’t know any better, they are an absolute insult to the wheel buying public.

I am going to buy it molgrips, and do intervals up and down the street… you floppy legged big girl. :wink:

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

STOP IT, STOP IT PLEASE

<arms flail>

1) HRM’s for new cyclists are not daft. £30 that is all you need to spend, but if you wish… given the freedom of choice bestowed by our forefathers… you can buy a sodding powermeter if you sodding well like because they are better. RIGHT??

2) If you have a limited training time… CONTROLLED INTERVALS ARE THE BEST FORM OF TRAINING. As described in my previous post intervals needn’t be 30 second blats up a hill but 2 x 20 at FTP (Functional threshold power/HR — maximum sustained speed). Simply riding you bike lots in the grey area is NOT the best way of improving cycling performance.

3) YES THERE ARE SHORTCUTS, see above, these are not shortcuts for people who know what they are doing, rather an unfair advantage over those who prescribe riding your bike more as being the most effective training method.

This might not help but I’d go for handbuilts; Tune hubs on ceramic OPs.

You’d be forkin mental to waste £500 on some factory hoops.

Ksyrium = rubbish *FACT*
Shamals = marginally less rubbish *FACT*
Shimano = social exclusion *FACT*
Fulcrum = camapgnolo = marginally less rubbish *FACT*

You will not find a better wheel (for that price) than Tune/DT with CXrays/DTAero on OP.

Molgrips, molgrips, molgrips, stop point scoring, the purpose of this thread is to help the guy increase his leg strength which is (as covered) linked to your overall fitness. As stated previously HRM’s and PM’s are great training tools. Everyone who wants to see the best results given time constraints (4-5 rides a month as stated in the OP) should invest in a HRM or a PM… it’s up to them which one they choose. In brief; getting out more is definitely the answer, as is mixing it up… but, assuming you don’t have time for 3-4 rides per week, intervals with a HRM or a PM are the most effective form of exercise for those with 3-6hrs a week.

Ride you bike more, but if you don’t have time… ride it more effectively.

molgrips – how much is a HRM? Not £900.

If you are serious about getting fit, a Powermeter is going to yield greater benefits than a set of carbon wheels or light set of forks. Of course a PM is not necessary but a helpful addition.

Creatine is a terrible idea, do not touch the stuff for cycling.

Intervals are the way, there is far more science to it than just sprinting up a hill for 20 seconds. Either buy a HRM or a powermeter. Work in zones to improve various aspects of your fitness, muscles tend to develop in harmony with the rest of your system for a particular task.

Some intervals functional threshold HR/Power, 20mins On – 10mins Off (slow) – 20mins On

Some high intensity – 5mins On – 2mins Off etc…

Some killer – 20seconds On – 3mis off etc…

As for supplements; A good energy drink like high5 without Aspartame, and a good quality protein powder (100g per day spaced out) like Reflex instant Whey.

Best advice; Ride 3 times a week with a rest in between, that’s two hard rides and one easy ride. Easy ride = 30-40 MTB miles, mega slow, take some lunch and a camera, walkers should be passing you. Hard Ride – Near death experience, start slow and build up, should last no more than 90 mins. Finally; if it isn’t nailed down eat it.

Richie_B – Email sent.

FB-ATB – I only know because i had to consider the same thing, i have been on for the last two weeks at a reduced rate. Like you say, it’s not worth the risk, i just got a bit worried when you started talking about not declaring it… :D

Rhino is the daddy.

Couldn’t get past the first episode…

I thought it was dire.

Richie_B – Best of luck, plenty of us in the same boat. I have an advert for a job just outside of architecture (in a conventional sense) you may be interested in, its a team leader role (think 10 – 15 years experience) with Amec. Way above my current experience level but it may be of interest to you. Post up your email and i will send it to you. When you get the job can i be your assistant? :wink:

Some people think Armstrong’s a drug user, other don’t. Some people think Kimmage is bitter and resentful, others think he’s shining a torch of truth into a murky area of a sport where lots of people would prefer that he minds his own business.

It’s Hollywood. Both have something to sell, neither come out looking particularly well.

Well put.

FB-ATB – I take your point, but…

When you sign on they will ask you to provide 3 months worth of account details if you have significant savings, if you have moved money in order to increase your benefit they will simply refuse to pay you anything. Savings are considered income. Do a Google search and see the consequences of trying to defraud the state by shifting assets. I double dare you to try it. Over £6000 savings, you loose £1(weekly) per £250 above the £6K , maximum is £16000.

FB-ATB – you mean commit fraud?? They have got wise to you shifting funds, just be honest!

Hopefully someones looking for 2 architects because Im in too

Mate, we are buggered. I’d say two years until it picks up.

Should we start a business?

– Architect
– management + finance
– Java or business rules developer
– electrician
– process/development engineer
and a
– geologist…

perhaps not.

I find out tomorrow if I join this club.

good luck!

sofatester – He has a red/white/black Time, and red/white/black kit, a spot of black/yellow Armstrong edition Oakley’s wouldn’t clash too much. I take your point.

<Joins>

Architect, anyone need an architect?

I have now read the thread, my take;

1) That decent is probably a lot harder than it looks.
2) They are riding 20lbs bikes which have to last the whole race, taking unnecessary risks to gain a second would be silly.
3) These girls probably ride 30 – 40 hours a week, although some will be technical, XC races are not won on descents, but injuries are generaly as a result of them.
4) To clarify, the girl that came last in that race would murder anyone on this forum in a race. There’s local Crit fast and then there’s sponsored fast.
5) The best descender i have seen is a CAT 1 roadie on a ten year old MTB, why? because he just loves riding bikes.

:wink:

Not read the thread, my take;

1) That decent is probably a lot harder than it looks.
2) They are riding 20lbs bikes which have to last the whole race, taking unnecessary risks to gain a second would be silly.
3) These girls probably ride 30 – 40 hours a week, although some will be technical, XC races are not won on descents, but injuries are generaly as a result of them.
4) To clarify, the girl that came last in that race would murder anyone on this forum in a race. There’s local Crit fast and then there’s sponsored fast.
5) The best descender i have seen is a CAT 1 roadie on a ten year old MTB, why? because he just loves riding bikes.

well, three months then.

Just as well, eh, MTT?

Never wear Russian underpants,

chernobyl fallout!

FD/PB wont be missed (on my part). It’s a good thing you’re nothing like him/her/it Rudeboy.

My post was tongue in cheek. I had hoped CFH and the Jocks would jump on the bandwagon. Ho hum. :roll:

what… is this still going?

what… is this still going?