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Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-30-07, 04:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 55,383
Posted By trimonkey

Are you still intending to continue jogging 15-20...

Are you still intending to continue jogging 15-20 miles a week? When i began to run and bike more than a couple of times each a week (requiring more than one workout on the same day), it took a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-08-07, 04:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 815
Posted By trimonkey

Cheers wmelton, interesting stuff.

Cheers wmelton, interesting stuff.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-07-07, 11:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 815
Posted By trimonkey

Excuse the stupid question, but how do bodyfat...

Excuse the stupid question, but how do bodyfat scales work? I always assumed the only accurate way to get bodyfat percentage was to use calipers.

As for giving up the weights, a lot of cyclists...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-07-07, 11:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By trimonkey

Yeah, an action film used to help me along, until...

Yeah, an action film used to help me along, until i got banned from using the trainer indoors. Now i just get comfy on the aerobars, and read a book... in the garage. It has actually made me hate the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-07, 04:30 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 6,813
Posted By trimonkey

Nothing wrong with your weight at all mate, as...

Nothing wrong with your weight at all mate, as long as you're healthy on the inside. I've usually found those that make negative comments are the most in need of doing some exercise. Don't let people...
Forum: Triathlon
02-28-07, 03:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,031
Posted By trimonkey

All the time. Half my closet is training gear....

All the time. Half my closet is training gear. Numerous shoes, saddles, seat posts, new wheels, aero bars, tyres, and i'm wondering if i should buy a 2006 Cervelo Soloist Team at £800 from a company...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-07, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By trimonkey

Not sure about where to hire i'm afraid. ...

Not sure about where to hire i'm afraid.

Buckinghamshire offers some very nice routes (from my own experience, i live there). Main line train out of Marylebone, brings you to Amersham,...
Forum: Triathlon
12-06-06, 04:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,913
Posted By trimonkey

Just enjoying my training at the moment. Running...

Just enjoying my training at the moment. Running is great as i have only just been able to return after a niggling achilles injury, so getting a fair few miles in (for me that is). Swimming is going...
Forum: Triathlon
11-28-06, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,088
Posted By trimonkey

Hi Triguy, cheers for picking this up. I assumed...

Hi Triguy, cheers for picking this up. I assumed your MHR would change with age/fitness, therefore so would the BPM you want to train at in terms of % MHR.
Forum: Triathlon
11-28-06, 05:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,088
Posted By trimonkey

Recalculating your training zones

I was thinking about this the other day, and was curious to know when everyone (who trains with an HRM) recalculates their heart rate training zones. Is it a monthly thing, yearly thing etc... I know...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-01-06, 11:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,701
Posted By trimonkey

Good to hear you're getting things sorted. Let us...

Good to hear you're getting things sorted. Let us know how it goes.
Forum: Triathlon
10-31-06, 05:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,740
Posted By trimonkey

Same coach? Oh dear, i really hope he doesn't...

Same coach? Oh dear, i really hope he doesn't though. I'd hate to see triathlon, and in particular the Ironman series, go the same way as proffessional cycling. I guess i'm just naive, but i like to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-31-06, 05:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,701
Posted By trimonkey

Thats really worrying mate. Assuming it isn't a...

Thats really worrying mate. Assuming it isn't a defect with the HRM (i.e. your heart rate isn't going that high at all), i agree with what everyone says here. Don't waste your time looking for causes...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-31-06, 05:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By trimonkey

Firstly, get yourself to a doctor to eliminate...

Firstly, get yourself to a doctor to eliminate stress fractures if you are in pain.

Do you get it from running or cycling? I had the same problem for ages and it turned out to be weakness and...
Forum: Triathlon
10-31-06, 05:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,421
Posted By trimonkey

The reason i ask, is that i have heard loads of...

The reason i ask, is that i have heard loads of people singing the praises of Cervelo, and was curious why. (thinking about my next bike already if you can't tell) Obviously they manufacture quality...
Forum: Triathlon
10-30-06, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,001
Posted By trimonkey

Invest some money in your DVD collection for...

Invest some money in your DVD collection for those turbo sessions indoors. Other than that, when the weather is really rubbish, just take pride in the fact that no-one likes training in crummy...
Forum: Triathlon
10-30-06, 10:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,421
Posted By trimonkey

How much of it is name when it comes to a bike,...

How much of it is name when it comes to a bike, and how much is actual quality of build? I know that Desiree Ficker (2nd place woman pro) rides a Guru (given to her as part of her sponsorship i...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-06, 08:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,931
Posted By trimonkey

No way should you feel bad. I bought my first...

No way should you feel bad. I bought my first bike real cheap, and my second bike just cheap, and i regret it now, wishing i'd blown a few squids more!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-06, 07:38 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,709
Posted By trimonkey

I wave at cyclists all the time, whoever they...

I wave at cyclists all the time, whoever they are. However, considering i did 50+ miles the other day, and saw only two cyclists during the entire time i was out, it didn't take much effort to wave....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-30-06, 05:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,283
Posted By trimonkey

The squat is considered by many to be the 'King'...

The squat is considered by many to be the 'King' of lower body exercises, and with good reason. Done correctly the squat is arguably the most offective exercise you can do. Done incorrectly, it WILL...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-27-06, 06:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 472
Posted By trimonkey

Hi Baston, i'm pretty new to cycling, but have...

Hi Baston, i'm pretty new to cycling, but have had some experience with weight training in the past. As with most things, everyone is different, so experimentation is key to find out what works for...
Forum: Triathlon
10-23-06, 05:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,150
Posted By trimonkey

Yeah i use one nearly all the time, it's a very...

Yeah i use one nearly all the time, it's a very basic Timex 1406 (i think thats the model) Basically a stop watch with a heart rate monitor, which will beep if your heart rate goes too high or too...
Forum: Triathlon
10-11-06, 04:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,369
Posted By trimonkey

I've been told to think about your head position,...

I've been told to think about your head position, your shoulder and hip rotation in the water, and to relax. There's a lot more to it than that obviously, but it's a good place to start! I used to...
Forum: United Kingdom
10-10-06, 02:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 906
Posted By trimonkey

I ride pretty early in the morning, and the views...

I ride pretty early in the morning, and the views i get from the hills near where i live, are breath taking (during the spring/summer anyway), so it's a thumbs up for the countyside from me. Although...
Forum: United Kingdom
10-10-06, 02:46 AM
Replies: 632
Views: 376,913
Posted By trimonkey

Hi everybody, I ride in Buckinghamshire,...

Hi everybody,

I ride in Buckinghamshire, England! I only have one road bike, so all my riding is on the road, which is a shame because i hear there are some really good trails round here.
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-25-06, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By trimonkey

I always start off by drinking a glass of water,...

I always start off by drinking a glass of water, then have a cereal bar. Although not because i think it'll give me more energy, but because i wake up STARVING! But to be honest, like VosBike said,...
Forum: Introductions
09-05-06, 03:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By trimonkey

Thankfully yeah i have, coming up to a year and...

Thankfully yeah i have, coming up to a year and i've never felt better. I'm now addicted to buying stuff for cycling so i'm rather glad i have, otherwise i might be a lot poorer!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-06, 08:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,473
Posted By trimonkey

No mate, you're not alone. I should think nearly...

No mate, you're not alone. I should think nearly all of us have had a lapse in our 'not smoking'. But unfortunately the old saying (if it actually is one), one leads to another, is true. :(

I...
Forum: Introductions
08-30-06, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By trimonkey

Newbie from Buckinghamshire UK. Hello!!!

Hi everyone,

I thought i'd do the done thing and introduce myself. I'll make it brief though, don't panic!!!

I am 25 years old, and have recently fallen in love with all things cycling related...
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