clyde79

This does seem like quite an odd mix.

I'm sure that is a typo. Even guys training for a silver will only put in between 120km and 150km per week. I did a 8:49 this year and my biggest week was probably 130km and that was tough. March and April need to be big months. I reckon Stretch is spot on if you're able to run a 3:30 marathon you'll have a sub-9 in the bag. If I decide to do it again (I achieved my goal of a sub-9 and don't think I'm good enough to go sub 7:30) I'd do the following differently: 1. Continue cycling. I let my cycling slip as I didn't have the time to fit in the extra training. I should have actually run a little less and used the time to go riding. I find riding helps to ease the tightness in the legs that running creates. 2. Less junk miles. I found myself (mainly because of the all the training programs and other runners) always chasing mileage. This sometimes led to getting out on the road and just running for the sake of racking up another 10-15kms. I honestly feel these runs were not that beneficial. I'd would follow a much more structured plan, with more speed work, hill training, intervals, etc. Quality rather quantity. 3. Better stretching regime. I suck at stretching and am usually too bombed out after a marathon / ultra to actually want to stretch. I bought a foam roller which definitely helps (and hurts). I've been told physios really help but that isn't my thing. 4. Not get sick! My last piece of advice, make sure to eat enough and NOT drink too much. It is a long day and you don't want to miss your time by 10 minutes because you bonked from not eating. Hopefully something useful to someone. And good luck!

I was looking forward to doing some riding after Comrades. Instead I have been sick since. I think it is finally clearing up - felt like a nasty strain this year (to me anyway).

That looks like good fun!

Infinitely better than the original

Awesome photo - even with dirty tyres on the couch!

All mushrooms are edible, just some of them you can only eat once.

At least he is only human... but there can't be many who even have the audacity to try something like that in the first place!

Every time I watch a Macaskill video I get really fired up to ride and improve my skills. Big time with this one. Rock climbing and MTB, it doesn't get better than that. I must say that on the section where he is riding on the narrow ledge with the shear drop off to the left, his helmet is nothing more than a formality. No getting up after falling off there!

Someone was bitter about losing their KOM

Because they don't have them attached to their wrists like they are supposed to

I reckon swimming is the way and it is not as boring as going to the gym.

Yes, I rode them yesterday. Thanks to all involved setting those up. The one under Conrad is a little awkward with at least 5 guys sitting under the bridge watching as you ride through. I'll probably avoid that one during quiet times!

Hehe

Linden

+1 No point peeing away money into the wind

:thumbup:

Does anyone know of people offering video analysis and stroke correction in JHB?

You may need to use a compressor to give a big initial burst or air to start sealing the tyre. Sometimes, especially if the tyre has been sitting flat for some time, pumping with a floor or hand pump just results in the air escaping past the tyre before giving the type the right shape and getting it to seal. If you don't have a compressor you can try fiddling with the tyre to make it fit better against the rim and pumping vigorously. But you might struggle especially if the old sealant is sticking the tyre to itself, giving it a funny shape.

Spruit seems a little drier than usual... Great ride though!

wunderbra

Assuming you haven't already, you could first try reducing the pressure.

whaha!!

Hmmm.... the Northcliff Melville Times, sometimes it seems their articles are on par with the Daily Sun's. I'd say a pinch of salt may be in order.

This thread has (not unexpectedly) derailed quickly. However, that diagram you have provided is quite interesting. Less going on in the recovery phase than I think I had assumed. I'd be interested to see others that compare muscle usage during the pedal phases for different bicycle geometries. I'd particularly like to see for a TT bike.