Carpet, IIRC you’ve been running for just over a year now. I’d keep my commitment for 2020. Perhaps you can follow a Comrades program this year to see how you cope, but then also get some time for the bike without feeling too guilty. Join your club runners on their long LSD sessions. The extra year of training will do wonders. WRT the up/down. Its personal. I find the up run easier, but I prefer the down, and is generally much faster on the down.
I agree with the other opinions regarding empty/junk miles. But, I would aim to hit 100-110km at least twice in training. My approach is always to make hard sessions harder, and ensure rest/easy sessions remain easy. There is a tendency to up the miles across all sessions to reach the target mileage, which I feel is looking for trouble.
With cycling the upper body/arms are relatively passive, so bloodflow decreases and is preferentially sent to the legs. The wrist-based sensors then have a bit of difficulty picking up accurate readings. I use a strap when I cycle/spin/IDT, and wrist-based for running.
Calories (predominantly) comes from macro-nutrients (fat, protein, carbohydrates). With these, the calories are typically from Carbs: Hammer fizz: >1g carbs Tailwind: 25g carbs Those are the calories (energy...)
Not sure if someone answered you... It is Ant+ https://www.thisisant.com/directory/suunto-ambit2 There is also a small ‘ant+’ logo on the back of the unit.
Like many of us, the Munga is one of those bucket list events. But for me, these ‘bending’ of the rules detract from the overall appeal of the event to such an extent that I would rather just give it a miss, as I would die of frustration in seeing some riders cheat while others take the challenge
Stop running completely - you may have to take several months off. Just take the time. Don’t be too agressive with rolling/stretching the PF. Place emphasis on the associated structures (calves, hamstrings, glutes, etc) Slowly start strengthening exercises for intrinsic foot muscles, calves, etc
I had a severe case a couple of years ago. IIRC I eventually stopped running for about 9 months. It took around 18 months to get to a point where it was completely gone. What treatment have you had? Time frames? How did you injure it?
Hi Koos Sorry for the late reply. The short route is just over 171km long. It is a bit shorter than the remainder of the long route, as there is a loop close to Alma that the shorter guys don't follow.
Has anyone brought in a cycle trailer, that could shed some light on import duties? I'm looking at getting a Bob trailer or something similar, but can't figure out what the import duties would be
I do walk in marathons, but I feel that's a bit much. I usually just walk short distances. As soon as I stop, I set myself a goal - usually a lamp post/specific tree/house etc. in the distance, once I reach that I start up again. I think a big issue with "fast" walking in a race is that we don't train for it, so we end up cramping etc if we now suddenly do it in a long race
Personally, I would say the lighter the better. I have used the Petzl Tikka 200lumen before (just because I already had it as its my backup light on the bike), with no issue.
Jip, should be no problem. The issue is not the antibiotics, but the reason for the antibiotics. Of it was a systemic issue, I would not exercise, bit for a tumny big it should be fine
It sounds worst than it actually is - everyone has progressive decrease in neural movement along the length of the nerves due to aging. I don't think your issue originates from the calf only. Ask you physio/bio to look at the nerves. If you get stuck I can suggest some easy ways of assessing their mobility, and simple ways of addressing it. Keep us updated. Hope its sorted out quickly
