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  1. Pieter-za
    I was actually 'wondering' about some of the statements, unpacked in bold now. The fear of losing power and control.
  2. Pieter-za
    We are using a Snap 2 for the past month or so, with a MTB fitted with MICHELIN Wildrun Slick. So far so good, enjoying the Rouvy rides etc. (Also as w-e warriors )
  3. Pieter-za
    From the latest ASA circular:
  4. Pieter-za
    I have also wondered about this in the past! (Just a pity some tracks are not maintained anymore. These were part of the old Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe line, outside Belvidere (Keytersnek) on the way to Goukamma station)
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    How is this different than running on HR? (Asking to learn and to understand, as it sounds to have the (more or less) the same result?) Eg, RP and HR on my 21 k run, why would one look at the one metrics as the 'primary' one, and not the other, as it seems largely 'interchangeable'? (Be it HR or RP, generic question)
  6. Pieter-za
    For mere mortals? 6 min slower for me on the Up.
  7. Pieter-za
    I looked at the 2006 results, not 2008's. (Edited post with correct stats). That makes it even less, only 10s difference!
  8. Pieter-za
    Normailsed to the longer distance of the down run the 6' might become eg ~12'? The pace differences were: 2008 Up record 3:44/km 86.94 Km 2016 Down record 3:34/km 89.2 Km
  9. Pieter-za
    A slight sidetrack from the very insightful RP discussion, new regs allow for 'organised groups of 4' for exercising: https://businesstech.co.za/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Cogta.pdf
  10. Pieter-za
    Ah - thanks Shaper, excellent info and advice - let me do some more reading and learning
  11. Pieter-za
    I think the 'lag' (interval sample) is configurable?
  12. Pieter-za
    OK this afternoon I went out checking only RP - targeting 230W (I realise values will differ between equipment, apps etc, but I would hope that when using the same app / appliance it will result in comparable (relative to) measurements on the same platform, be it this app, Polar V, Stryd etc) I hit it fairly easy on 6% gradients but had to almost sprint downhills to reach it. Now next question - when running on HR I could easily detect that I was eg getting into the anaerobic zone or that my (ave) HR is getting to high for reaching my objective, how do I map this to RP? My perhaps unfounded 'concern' is that RP might not take physiological (fatigue etc) factors into consideration, but will just indicate a number to hit which could result in you running yourself into the ground if you don't select the correct RP value? BTW - here is a review of the RP app : https://www.prorun.nl/runtech/hardloopvermogensmeters-13-running-power-estimator-iq-app/
  13. Pieter-za
    Good info thanks Andymann
  14. Pieter-za
    Thanks Andymann - so with enough experience one can target different distances with a specific power target for that distance, to get the best results?
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    What is the aim - to rather try and run with consistent power instead of HR eg? (I know about and have experienced 'HR drift', I presume one don't get this phenomenon with power?) (I still have a bit of difficulty with the Running Power concept as there are no 'mechanicals' involved. In cycling there is your torque which get exerted on a crank strain gauge, icw angular velocity etc resulting in watts, but in running the only force is actually the 'striding' force on the sole of the shoe imo?)
  16. Pieter-za
    R210.06 on Rouvy Premium month to month. (In effect for three family members, R70 pppm )
  17. Pieter-za
    Been playing with it for some time now, and the RP app also has a data field(s) for use while running. (Time duration is definable for measurement interval.) The 'Gradient' is also part of it.
  18. Pieter-za
    The current running discount on the XC40 is R40k
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    It seems sit-down restaurants etc might be opening soon. Looking ahead, 'should' (hypothetically!) the requirement to wear masks while exercising falls away, what are (some) of the participants on this this tread going do if it is not compulsory anymore? Skip restaurants / hair cuts etc, as well as exercising outside eg? (As risk management has suddenly take on a new dimension.)
  20. Pieter-za
    https://www.strava.com/activities/3601650678?share_sig=6AD665D81591953841& 7:58 Unofficial 3000m 0_0 We did it !! YEAHH that HURT
  21. Pieter-za
    I am just across the N1 from you. Not much in our area, Wolwespruit and Groenkloof is a bit far away for a jolly before work. I have seen riders in the fields on the way to Midstream but I haven't checked it out. Smuts house area might be an option but at a stage Irene and surrounds were quite a hot spot.
  22. Pieter-za
    In case you have missed it - if you entered for C20 you would have received a free entry voucher, FWIW. (But wait there's more, you actually get to run with your Comrades number! )
  23. Pieter-za
    FWIW My daughter is using her Macbook just fine, this is with a Wahoo Snap 2.
  24. Pieter-za
    The (Lancet) doc states more research are required, but for a summary see article in BT, also ​ref Most comprehensive study to date provides evidence on optimal physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent spread of COVID-19 (How many layers does a buff etc have?) However - I do not think this study takes outdoor spec mechanics (running / cycling etc) into consideration? (Indoor / closed environments biased). The presence of fresh air and sunlight might have a dramatic impact on findings. physicaldistancing.pdf
  25. Pieter-za
    Another comment on Rouvy - a favourable family membership is available which helps as we are three people in the household using the IDT. (Can't comment on the 'tech' side as we are using it for mostly 'fun' training)
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