SwissVan Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 sho... I am stuck at 96..... Usually about 78, best racing weight ever was about 73.5Currently at 83, eating like a pig and training like a sloth Andrew Steer and Allrounder 2
Andrew Steer Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 Usually about 78, best racing weight ever was about 73.5Currently at 83, eating like a pig and training like a slothI would be absolutely thrilled with 83kgs... I think it's just about doable.I was 86kgs two years ago and got lots of chirps about having a slow puncture etc, but 3 more off that would certainly be around my minimum before I'd start having to lose muscle mass. Hard to know what my limit might be until I try I guess Can only imagine how happy my legs would be to take 60/70kgs around a Comrades course over the usual 88/90kgs. I must actually go look at the stats on how each kg adds to the effort on an up run - could be good motivation! Dirkitech and Hacc 2
Andrew Steer Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 If anyone knows an Om die Dam entry going, please let me know. Got a friend desperate for one. Thanks
Mudsimus Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 Usually about 78, best racing weight ever was about 73.5Currently at 83, eating like a pig and training like a slothI'm 71kg and 1.87m. For the past 18 years I've weighed exactly the same. Allrounder and Andrew Steer 2
SwissVan Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 I'm 71kg and 1.87m. For the past 18 years I've weighed exactly the same.1.86m and my weight has been constant since the 1980’s, it’s only the last 2 years or so that I have been edging up over 80.... mostly due to less training and still eating the same amounts....it’s actually getting out of hand.... pants are becoming to tight ????
travisza Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 So I have been testing tailwind pretty thoroughly, hoping to use it for a few races this year and as promised here are my thoughts. I am still not sold on only liquid fuel for runs, I just think for longer runs it is better to have something solid for the stomach to work on. That being said Tailwind is a big changer in other ways if you use it cleverly. We all know that situation in a big ultra it is time to eat but you are going up a big hill or are on a really runable section but you need to eat- when your heartrate is high it is harder to eat and you are at a point where slowing down doesn't seem like a good idea. Sip the tailwind until the next chance you get to drop the heartrate and get some other fuel in. As for the 200cal/hour I think this is a rough guideline and adjust it to your body size, I tipped the scales at 61kg before my run on sat and really 200cal/hour is a push, I can get away with less. Fuel wise- I did 4h- 38km at kings kloof sat morning purely on tailwind, I felt very stable in terms of fueling, no ups and downs or hitting the wall, just felt like I was on cruise control the whole way. Stomach was fine after 4h liquid only and even after adding a 500ml protein shake made with real milk(non processed at all literally from the cow to a tank) my stomach was still good all day which is good. Flavours and drinkability I have not tried all the flavours but the orange, plain, berry and lemon are all good, not too sweet which is good I got a mixed tester pack which although is expensive it is nice to try them all before buying in bulk of a single flavour. The plain mixed with Oros is also really good.I did comrades on purely liquid calories (my own mix) (well except for 1 FarBar I think) so I don't think you necessarily need solid fuel especially when you think about how little blood is around your gut to aid digestion. I do think solid fuel is a great mental break through...its almost like a reward for me during a run or ride. Andrew Steer 1
Pieter1 Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 Howzit guys. Need some help here. After a run my right heel is moer sore. I run with Vivobarefoot Stealth shoes. I have paid attention to how I put my foot down and I can’t feel any heavy impact on my heel when I run. Maybe I just don’t feel it? Any other ideas?
dave303e Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 Its also easy to be light AF when you 1,73m tall and lightly built. Running in Barefoot shoes and complaining about heel pain. I will hold my words, but you can guess what the thoughts are. I fractured my calcaneus as a teenager, walking on cold tiles in winter still aches, get your heel sorted and don't risk it. Andrew Steer 1
SwissVan Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 I would be absolutely thrilled with 83kgs... I think it's just about doable.I was 86kgs two years ago and got lots of chirps about having a slow puncture etc, but 3 more off that would certainly be around my minimum before I'd start having to lose muscle mass. Hard to know what my limit might be until I try I guess Can only imagine how happy my legs would be to take 60/70kgs around a Comrades course over the usual 88/90kgs. I must actually go look at the stats on how each kg adds to the effort on an up run - could be good motivation!Getting your body fat percentage tested is a good indicator of how low you could go, get it down to 3-5% and your friends will really be chirping..... although you will be to far in front of them to hear the chirps ???? Andrew Steer and Dirkitech 2
Jackes Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 Has anybody injured their Bursa in their knees, specifically behind the knee?
travisza Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 Has anybody injured their Bursa in their knees, specifically behind the knee? I've damaged the fat pad but I don't think thats the same thing?
Odinson Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 Picked up a pair of Saucony Koa TRs for 98€. Saving of about 40€. One of the only shoes I've found to work with my flat feet and can do both road and some trail running. Andrew Steer and Barry Stuart 2
Let's Ride Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 Shoes for the Wife and myself. Can't believe shoes are more expensive than car tyres.
Chris_ Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 Has anybody injured their Bursa in their knees, specifically behind the knee? Ha, if only you could see all the opened tabs in my browser. I ramped up my running (a lot for me) since Dec and out of nowhere yesterday I have this pain on my kneecap. uuuurgh. Not to your exact post, but my suggestion - which I will probably follow soon too, is to go for needling. It has really worked well for a variety of knee (and plenty others) pain.
Jackes Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs5xJquBjzr/ 1:04 - half marathon.... Hacc, Andrew Steer and Allrounder 3
Jackes Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 Ha, if only you could see all the opened tabs in my browser. I ramped up my running (a lot for me) since Dec and out of nowhere yesterday I have this pain on my kneecap. uuuurgh. Not to your exact post, but my suggestion - which I will probably follow soon too, is to go for needling. It has really worked well for a variety of knee (and plenty others) pain. I'm screwed since a water ski episode in the first week of December. The physio recon it is the Bursa's, it just does not want to go away.
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