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the concept is the same for all forms of sport and events (including chess). So with regards to the 24hr events, it is the same concept. However, you have to ensure that the training that is being prescribed is specific to that event. There are various principles when it comes to training. They are:
*specificity
*overload
*Rest/Adaptation
*Progression
*Reversibilty
*Maintenance
*Individualisation
Warm-up/Cool-Down
But these are another book in an entirety
Periodization is the manipulation of the fitness components of a particular sport in order for the athlete to peak at a certain time. The russians initially used it in the 60's. The father is Tudor Bompa. He pretty much is the reason we all train the way we do. Base Miles form a part of periodization.
Basically, if you have a look at a calendar, you should break your training into various cycles depending on where you want to peak and for what. A coach would break the sporting year up into macrocycles and microcycles. Macrocycles are time periods such transition, general preparatory, specific preparatory and competition phases. They are made up of months. Microcycles make up macrocycles and are generally a time period of a week. By training in a particular manner, in a particular pattern, you will manipulate your body so that you peak at a certain time. That is pretty much the basic concept of periodization. Everyone uses this method, but mostly in bits and pieces only, and mostly in the wrong way. Periodization is a year long comittment, sometimes longer. If you dont follow the plan, you wont reap the benefits. During the various preparatory phases is where the evaluation of the athlete will occur. This helps the trainer to stay up to date with how the body is reacting to the training.
The patterns or goals of micro- and macro-cycles are developmental; shock; maintenance; tapering; and transition. It's not easy to go into it and summarise; so many articles, books, research, studies and papers go into it, and hence there is a lot of detail. But basically, find a coach who has a diploma in periodization to draw you up a program.
When it comes to the day after racing being the hardest; an athlete has to be pushed to extnesive areas in order for them to adapt. Also, you want to be freshest just before an event. So why not take your rest day the day before the event. The hardest day is after the event due to the fact that you are tired, but by having a hard training session the next day, you are pushing your body into the reserve phase and stressing it into shock. By doing this, when your body adapts, it will adapt so that it is prepared for hard bouts of stress.
everyone recovers on the wrong day. Your hardest training session should be the day after the race.
and a better option is to have a hard week for a few months and then a rest week. It's all about periodisation. You aren't getting maximum benefit by alternating hard and easy days.
Closer - Kings of Leon
Hey Slow' date='I reckon it could be ITB, if your setup hasnt changed, then you need to stretch your ITB.I had it and it recurrs a bit. Increased activity and muscle growth has shortened it. Regular stretching and some massage will help.Mine was only painfull while off the bike and cold, if my legs was inactive and then moved it hurt. When it's warm is was OK.Sound like it could be like yours? Google ITB syndrome.[/quote']ITB is caused by the tendon running from your hip to your ankle. The pain you feel in the knee is not where the problem. I had mine sorted out, in 2 days, after resting and not cycling for 3 weeks. Rub the outside of the thigh, as in a massage, up and down. about 4 sessions of 15 minutes each.
Uh, it doesn't go to your ankle. It inserts along the tibia. It is a little more complex, but it does sound like your iliotibial band. Quite easy to sort out. Treatment includes massage, stretching and most importantly rest. Seeing as you haven't changed your bike setup, it could well be an overuse injury. Go and see a physio and see what they have to say. It should be cleared up in a month. And check your saddle height while you at it. Because even though your bike setup hasn't changed, your body does
insulin is needed for cells to absorb glucose, particularly muscle cells where the exercise response is high
Roses for the Dead by Funeral for a Friend
Ah thats my buddy 
Steve also has some pretty big racing pedigree being the granson of Bobby Fowler!
The one thing about Steve is that he doesn't settle for anything less than perfection! And he is proud of his work. By jove, while we were riding the second lap of the 947 he was pointing out every kit that he had designed with so much pride. and he told me the client's name of every kit that he designed.
Kudos to you Steve!
Its a joke. I cant even get a job as an instructor. Im not sure why (me thinks its my demographical situation) However, I have been to various gyms throwing out my CV (Sports Science Student, Cyclist of 14 years, First Aid Level 2, indoor Cycling Qualification) but no-one is interested at all. They take my details and tell me to come back in a few months
And then you have the caliber of this instructor. I hate gyms with a passion. They are money making industries with the sole purpose of ripping your hard earned Rands from your pockets and couldn't care about your well being.
The Cure - Friday Im in love
Slipknot - Duality
When you are hurting on the bike' date=' there is no better song to push you through
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You a ninja?
No. Im Buddhist
Slipknot - Duality
When you are hurting on the bike, there is no better song to push you through
Kings of Leon - Sex on fire
Currently stuck in my head and I can't get rid of it.
Was just about to post that! Gotta be the song of the year!
Ah man. What a song. I couldn't agree more.
How about "Funeral for a Friend" - Escape artists never die
or
"Queens of the Stone Age" - Go with the Flow
Secondly: You say
The incident was in Weltevreden Park, which falls under Honedew Police station. Is the statement above, the reason you went to Fairlands?When you know a specific detective at a
specific police station you will be afforded prompt service and all the
benefit of doubt in the world.
This area actually falls under fairlands. I live in lemendoring street, so this was literally up my street
Go SRAM. The group set is light. (sub 1.9 with the new RED cranks) The ergonomics of SRAM is better than campy and Shimano, and quite frankly when it comes to being able to change in either direction quickly SRAM is top notch.
And the best thing about the whole set up is the ability to change while sprinting in the drops by just literally "flicking" your wrist.
Glasses need to various things to protect your eyes from harm. They must shield them from wind, dust etc and uv rays.
You dont need photochromic lenses to protect your eyes from uv rays, however they are exceptionally handy in the fact that you dont need 20 different set of lenses for your glasses, you just need the one. However as a result the lenses are expensive. These rudy's wont be so pricey if you get the standard lenses. Im not sure what the specs of the lenses are. Polarized lenses are a big plus when it comes to uv protection, however this makes the lens expensive too. Another element that will make lenses expensive is the amount of distortion they cause. Ideally you wouldn't want any defraction of the image when you look through a lens, and a lot of technology has gone into improving this facet of lenses.
With regards to protection from tactile elements such as dust and wind, safety glasses do the trick. You want the wrap around effect so that all areas of your eyes are protected. Lenses that are strong and virtually shatterproof are a big plus so that you dont get shards of lens in your eye.
Then there are various other aspects when it comes to choice of glasses. Comfort. Fit. Ventilation. Style etc etc
But basically when it comes down to protection from various sun rays (not only uv) and tactile elements, you will pay slightly more than safety glasses. And they will last
then why even bother with sunglasses... why not just walk around with a welding mask on...
the point azonic is implying is that its absolutely ridiculous to spend 3k on a pair of "super lazer atomic polarized invincible magic sunglasses"' date=' when clear plastic from your local builders depot works just as well.[/quote']
But they don't. thats the point
Im glad im not your eyes. You need something a little more than safety glasses to protect your eyes. Dusk and dawn are still quite harmful times for your eyes. Even your "old beat up Oakleys" have probably seen better days and quite frankly aren't suitable enough for the harsh South African Sunare you a glasses salesman? How on earth did humanity survive the harsh dusk and dawn sunrays until now? In fact... is anyone here an optometrist? lets get the facts from them...
Uh no. If you have a look at my profile you will see that in fact I am a student. One of my subjects entails sports vision and the use of eyewear for protection. But its all good' date=' you can screw up your eyes if you want
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Oh I forgot to mention that the human species has evolved. Do you still walk around starkers Fandacious? Probably not. Because we need clothes for..........PROTECTION. Protection from what? The sun amongst other things
Im glad im not your eyes. You need something a little more than safety glasses to protect your eyes. Dusk and dawn are still quite harmful times for your eyes. Even your "old beat up Oakleys" have probably seen better days and quite frankly aren't suitable enough for the harsh South African Sunare you a glasses salesman? How on earth did humanity survive the harsh dusk and dawn sunrays until now? In fact... is anyone here an optometrist? lets get the facts from them...
Uh no. If you have a look at my profile you will see that in fact I am a student. One of my subjects entails sports vision and the use of eyewear for protection. But its all good, you can screw up your eyes if you want
Ok...
So.... I don't know where to begin. Pardon me for being the voice of reason.
These are regular clear lens glasses right? And from what I read' date=' they cost R2300? Do they do anything other than keep bugs and wind out of your eyes? Or is it all about looking good (which doesn't make you faster by the way)?
Let me introduce you to what I ride with in the mornings. It's called, wait for it, safety glasses, can be had at any Makro or just about any hardware store for around R50.
Oh, and it also weighs 24 grams...
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Im glad im not your eyes. You need something a little more than safety glasses to protect your eyes. Dusk and dawn are still quite harmful times for your eyes. Even your "old beat up Oakleys" have probably seen better days and quite frankly aren't suitable enough for the harsh South African Sun
From what I hear this oke is streets ahead and it has nothing to do with training hard. That sort of 'competitor' may add spice' date=' but I'd prefer a dose of ethics thanks.[/quote']
I vote for ethics
Also, I believe every licensed rider gets a permanent number at the beginning of the season that has been allocated through his team, which has a max squad number preventing anyone willy nilly being able to licensed categories. this way you have to prove your worth to ride in a licensed cat, and at the same time, you increase the competition and thusly the quality of racing in the country
boeing2008-09-15 06:25:55
That see-saw rocks. I came off that thing face first. The trick is to pick yourself up and laugh :] tell yourself that that was stupid and then go and do it again the following spruit ride
Its part of the sport.
Or just dont ride a cr@p groupset.
case of pot calling the kettle black. (Oh wait, is that racist?!?)
Awesome, thanks ewep. I will give it a shot
How do you train with hard days VS easy days.
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Joe friel is fantastic because he takes the science and theory and applies to to cyclists. Not only pros, but recreational cyclists benefit from his work