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Anybody going to the informational evening at Ciovita tonight?
I joined the challenge.
It's going to be tough for me to get anywhere in contention though because my commute is a whopping 9km one way. And I've only done it once so far this year, but will try to be more consistent with it from next week.
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Some really good advice here, thanks guys.
And well done @blondeonabike 
Our weekend ride group is usually three ladies and myself, but they are great to ride with .... and can flipping rock a DH decent.
Maybe I need to hit you up then for when you guys go riding again, after world fun ride champs of course. My mountain biking skills have taken a nose dive with all the road cycling I've been doing lately
Jeeeez, that crazy radar. Wish somebody had told me how much it would be needed.
At least it makes for a good story
Not trying to be funny here ... would just riding with a couple of guys not give you an opportunity to at least chat to guys informally and help you to get over the heebie jeebies ... you would then also have the opportunity of refining your "crazy radar" for when you are feeling more open to relationships?
That makes sense, I think part of the heebie jeebies comes in with the fact of how to meet guys... And the only thing that comes easily to mind is online dating, and the idea of sifting through garbage/lies/dick pics to get to some gem is very off-putting
I don't think there's a right answer for this...
me, after 6 months-ish. Colleague of mine, 2 weeks. Depends entirely on you.
'Sup Myles!
I was just wondering because I want to meet people again, but the thought of dating is giving me the heebie jeebies
Just out of curiousity, how long did it take you guys to start dating again after your divorce?
Thanks for the reply.
I swim 3-4 times per week, usually around 30-45 mins per session.
Constantly exhaling (the drills I am doing is to get used to constantly exhaling, while staying relaxed in the water)
I am breathing every second stroke
I only started swimming laps in July.
Is this something you get used to over time (i.e. you gain fitness in the water), or will I have that "a-ha!" moment once I get it right and be able to swim for long periods of time without losing my breath?
It's kind of an a-ha moment tbh. You're obviously putting in the time in the pool, so should be fine by now or at least seeing big improvements.
some things to try:
- slow down (like david said), if you're bashing the water your muscles use a lot of oxygen.
- try only using a pull buoy, this will help you focus on your stroke and your leg muscles are larger so use more oxygen
- try to include some laps where you breath every 3rd or 4th stroke, this will force you to exhale more slowly, which I think might be your actual problem, ie you're breathing too much
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So another noob question here
Swimming...
I am getting much better wrt my technique and my breathing, especially since I started doing drills to get comfortable in the water and swim without constantly being out of breath and feeling like I am drowning. However, still can't swim more than 4 laps continuous without having to stop for a few seconds at least to catch my breath. I am sure a bunch of you have had the same problem and how long will it take for me to start getting comfortable enough in the water to swim upward op 1000m without stopping?
My hubby really only just started swimming laps in June, and he's up to do 800m open water without any issues only within the last month.
A few questions for you, how often are you swimming, are you constantly exhaling and taking inhalations? Are you breathing every second stroke only or are you trying to breath every 3rd or 4th stroke?
I'm in the same boat and will be closing the CC account when back in JHB in November. Tired of paying R150 odd per month for nothing. The card won't work in Aus as they can only activate roaming on it for six months. That ended a long time ago.
Planning on dropping to the lowest account as well to further minimise monthly costs. Another thing I may try is online booking for a driver license. Picking up will be an issue but worth trying it. I wonder what JMPD etc. will think of an Aus driver license as my ZA license has expired.
Even if your license is expired, as long as you have one they weren't interested in our other licenses. And then to pick up we just gave a letter giving permission to a family member to collect. If you're planning on driving while in SA then you can get the temporary license (when you're renewing your old one) - just need to bring in a photo, and that's valid for 6 months.
hi ... yes, we've been keeping an eye on the weather for Theewaterskloof all week
it's going to be chilly!
How did you decide on who's doing which leg? Would imagine it being a fist-fight for the cycle?
I can't run to save my life .... doing the run in 10 & 1's.
He used to swim like a brick, although he’s improved drastically, his confidence needs a boost still. So I’m swimming. And then he’s a machine on the bike and run, so that was a deciding factor there ????
We were originally going to each do the sprint, but I hurt my knee and then my back, so my training got put on hold
Doing my firtst Ultra in 2 week's time at Theewaterskloof,
and just had a look at the cycle profile.
Have to do 3 loops for the 90k cycle. That hill is nearly at 6% for 2.5km ....
Copied the Power images from Bicycling - website.
Wish I had a bit more time to lose weight, although I am more worried about the 21km run.
Is it normal for Triathlons to have hills like this .... thought triathlons was generally flat so as to be able to compare time between different 70.3 events? .... lots of fun awaiting us ...
We're doing the Ultra as a relay team (hubby and me), will see you there
Seems to be Hyundai, not Renault
http://www.autonews.com/article/20180719/RETAIL03/180719757/hyundai-kona-iron-man-edition-unveiled
That actually looks pretty sweet. But probably won't be available in SA.
Congrats Hayley!
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Hi All,
I was just wondering if anyone knew of a place to sell Lego, or is gumtree the best bet?
I bought a big set to keep me occupied during lockdown, but a bit over it again.
Thanks!