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  1. EmJayZA
    Wow. Congrats Edgar!
  2. EmJayZA
    Well done all! Very inspirational stuff. A definite bucket list type event.
  3. EmJayZA
    Make sure your wetsuit has been put on correctly. I usually need help to pull the suit over my shoulders properly. My Sherpa (hehehe) stands behind me and places his hand on my shoulder under the suit, and gently tugs the suit over his hand. Once the suit is tight under my arms, then only is my suit zipped up. The zipper should align without having to pull it too much. I didn't feel any restriction when my suit was on properly. Also using a plastic bag helps plenty. There are quite a few videos floating around YouTube.
  4. EmJayZA
    Counting helps with the pain. For me at least. Distracts my brain for a little while...
  5. EmJayZA
    I missed 7 days of training. Started again yesterday with an easier cycle and swim. Glad to report I am a little faster in the water. Must be all the rest. But holy cow, couldn't hold 80% of my FTP on the bike for longer than 10 minutes this morning. How long does it typically take to get back to pre-sickness performance? A week to two weeks? And have muscle soreness again that I have not had in a long time. I really, really hope this is my last sickness for this year. Hope you heal up quickly ICM.
  6. EmJayZA
    Can't believe how quickly times flies! Hope you all stay healthy and injury free. Looking forward to reading all your race reports next week. Will be cheering you guys on and thinking of you on my Sunday long run!
  7. EmJayZA
    What is your goal? At some point just swimming those distances at a comfortable pace will yield minimal results. You should look at building in some drills once you are happy with your endurance.
  8. EmJayZA
    Kind of sounds like a triathlete's long swim session in the pool...
  9. EmJayZA
    Some more reading: http://www.220triathlon.com/gear/bike/triathlon-bike-versus-road-bike/11129.html
  10. EmJayZA
    @The Russian Over and above what ICM said, it may take you some time to get used to the new position, and you would need a new fit. I have read that riding in that position can feel quite a bit squirrel-ly to start. For a 70.3, I really don't think it's necessary.
  11. EmJayZA
    Zone 3 trisuits are apparently very good, but pricey as hell. https://zone3.co.za/
  12. EmJayZA
    Nothing is happening at the moment. Sinus infection went into the chest... FML. Been driving hubby up the wall. Friends are happy to see me though. I am keeping an open mind about this event. Will see. Wanted to test my new saddle in the Cradle this weekend, but alas, sickness has struck.
  13. EmJayZA
    CM, post a pic of your new bike! It's a beauty.
  14. EmJayZA
    Now that sounds like a lot of fun. Why do we do these things to ourselves?
  15. EmJayZA
    Training is awesome. Just been sick this week, so taking it slow. Had a sodium deficiency (which causes all sorts of weirdness) and now sinus infection. Ready? Hell no. Going to skip this event until I am more comfortable on my bike. 2 months on the bike is just not enough time. Longest run so far has been 10km too, so terrified of a HM. So maybe it's a good thing. You signed up ICM?
  16. EmJayZA
    So, just to show progress, and that anyone can run (if I can, anyone can). This is my current 5k PR, which is done on a track: 7 Feb --> 43:36 3 Mar --> 40:09 3 Apr --> 37:20 29 Apr --> 33:24 7 Feb was the first time I had ever run 5km and had no fitness base. My training is: Tempo run on Tuesdays (around 5km) Track session with speed work on Fridays (usually around 6 to 8km) Long run on Sundays (longest run being 8km to date). Recently upped my program to the next level, so my program will be adding a Z2 run on Wednesdays. What are the odds I can shave off another 3 minutes in the next assessment?
  17. EmJayZA
    What about rather riding your bike or doing other sports which are less jarring on the body? Swimming is a great recovery tool I think.
  18. EmJayZA
    How do you guys warm up pre-race? I wanted to do a warm up swim or jog, but by the time the pre-race briefing was done, and the gun went off for my wave, it would have been pointless. Any tips?
  19. EmJayZA
    As a tri-athlete, I spend a lot of money on my sports. I am starting to feel a little milked actually. Why is Vo2 max testing even required/valuable? I can track my cycling gains using power, and running through speed. Why is this even needed for average athletes?
  20. EmJayZA
    For the issue with sound, what about using bone conduction headphones? Anyone look into that? Sounds like the perfect fix.
  21. EmJayZA
    Yeah - no pros are permitted to enter. This is confirmed by a fellow tri-club member who is a friend of a female pro. They are not even allowed to race if they forfeit any prize money. I don't really understand why. However, any pro athlete would not race if there was no prize money anyway. So - all a little confusing.
  22. EmJayZA
    I don't think I am hypoxic when swimming. I think it's a combination between the gentle rocking and the steady noise of my breathing. I can see the value in learning how to breath bilaterally, and learning how to regain your breath while swimming in open water, so I take it that is one set (350m in total) and a short rest is taken after each 350m? Not sleepy after, but during a long set (the ones to build endurance). I am usually ravenous after swimming. My go to snack is now watermelon after a long swim session. https://www.facebook.com/ReplayVideoAnalysis/ Jana from Replay runs open water training sessions at Hobart Dam. It's either on a Saturday or Sunday morning, and she will teach you some open water skills, plus run some drills (like how to draft, how to sight, have people swimming in tight groups, etc). Was reasonable for the session (R150 iirc). It's a bit of a drive for me, but was worth the trip.
  23. EmJayZA
    Before we get too technical, please can someone answer this. During those long 1km plus sets, does anyone else get sleepy?
  24. EmJayZA
    Welcome to all the new Hubbers! For those who bought bikes, hope you have many happy KMs. bilal, take a look for the group rides on the forums. There may be a group in or close to your area. Another option is to join the Cycle Lab Club. They have group rides for all levels.
  25. EmJayZA
    You may have better luck bringing one into the country. The Wattie Ink suits are amazing, but be prepared to pay for it though.
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