NotOnEiger:
I too had success using it that way! But that was before outright replacing the sensor unit itself (ended up being faulty)
TerryLui
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1) Training/developing a broad range of skills is doable however, depending on the skill level required and your base of existing knowledge, expect that it can potentially take a long of time to build up proficiency.
2) 80-100hr races, I expect will require a lot of time in training in your aerobic zones. This becomes a matter of training time volume. Lots and lots of time spent on your feet, in the trails, at low/moderate intensity levels. Majority of people have FT job and family commitments so you’re not alone however, at the end of the day the training volume that they CAN commit to…will greatly influence their abilities to perform and therefore, so it should inform their expectations on how well they can expect to place in races/events/etc.
So what I’m saying is, if you do not have much time to carve out for event specific training…it’s going to be tough to achieve extremely demanding goals. The training needs to be in alignment with the goal/event…and vice versa.
Incongruent example, “I train 3 hours a week and want to complete the Barkley Marathon”
Congruent example, “I train 20+ hours a week and want to complete the Barkley Marathon”Here are some links to previous similar discussions, they may provide more details for you:
All the best!
ParticipantThis thread might be helpful:
I still use my Suunto Ambit 3. Like RachelP, I also had an issue w/ my Suunto HRM strap, ended up needing to replace the sensor module/computer disk and now works reliably.
ParticipantHey Arhab,
Just to make sure I’m understanding you correctly, are you training for road cycling?
Or are you using road cycling to train for mountain running or something else?
If it is for the latter, the advice I heard Scott provide is if you’re going to use cycling to train for mountain running/mountain activities, then you should cycle without the saddle (i.e. never sit on your bike).
Otherwise using cycling as a training method is just too efficient to elicit sufficient training response and does not mimic the physical demands of being directly on your feet enough (to put it in a nutshell).ParticipantGreg:
It might be worthwhile starting your own thread so that Scott will see the new question vs. being lost in someone else’s question.ParticipantHey tinezmartinez,
A few things come to mind:
1) After finishing your current program, take a couple weeks to cross train/do other activities. It will help your body and mind to mix it up2) If you want to extend the training duration to cover more than 40 weeks, I’ve read of people extending the base period of the program. If I remember correctly, the saying is “you cannot have too large of an aerobic base”
3) You can extend other periods in your training to focus on any specific areas that need more attention. Example: you may have a longer Transition period if you’re coming back from an injury; or you may extend the Specific period if you need more time to train technical skills like climbing
hope that helps!
ParticipantHey gliderx,
1) Standard test procedure says 10 minutes, every person is different but start there and see. You may need more/less time.2) Correct
3a) Try the MAF calculation (180 minus your age) as a starting point. The test is more about being able to sustain a pace that allows you to “nose breathe” in order to determine the heart rate your AeT is at versus pre-determining/guessing what your AeT HR is and then holding it despite your body potentially not being within your AeT
This thread may shed some light for you:3b) Correct, keep doing the test until you find your AeT. Using TrainingPeaks.com is an excellent tool to help with that calculation. You can get a free account
3c) Good question, I assume that starting off w/ a lower HR would yield you little/no HR drift but hopefully someone else will chime in with better insight
4) Again, hope someone else will chime in with more insight but I also have the 24 week program (good choice!) and have not done the AnT test
Here is another thread that may be helpful:
ParticipantPshyvers: I believe only aerobic training is calculated in the weekly training hours?
ParticipantI’d 2nd this!
Here’s a “magic” trick: assess how far down your shins you can get in a relaxed standing “touch your toes” stance. Repeat a few times to get max (without forcing). Now get a tennis ball and stand on it (one foot at a time!). Roll it under your feet. Work the sore spots. Retest.
You will notice your hamstrings have “lengthened”. I don’t know whether this enances performance or not, but I take it as “proof of concept” = I’d suggest to NOT try “stretching”/mobilising your hamstrings in isolation. Get in positions where you can impact the whole back line.SimonM
ParticipantThank you Scott!!
ParticipantTerryLui on March 13, 2019 at 10:45 am · in reply to: Wanted: Long Tern Synthetic Relationship #18266Hey Jonesy,
Steve’s description of his custom made “DAS bag” makes me think of a sleeping quilt…
What do you guys think of these?
https://enlightenedequipment.com/quilts/?_bc_fsnf=1&Insulation+Type=syntheticMay not be warm enough but they do offer customization. I just bought a down quilt for my wife and I last summer and we really like the “no insulation on bottom” concept
ParticipantWow that was a great post! Thank you for sharing and providing so much detail and insight 🙂
ParticipantTerryLui on March 1, 2019 at 9:38 pm · in reply to: Plantar Fasciitis – workouts & recovery tips? #17285Thanks so much for the insight Pete!
Your diagnosis/approach is exactly how my physio has got me tackling it. Calf mobility, arch soft tissue exercises, I’ve been doing various foot mobility/massage and stretches too.
I was able to jump on it shortly after flaring up and it is progressing gradually. Think the issue was progressing in volume too fast (an issue I’ve stumbled on more than once…dumb me…)Thank you!!
ParticipantWelcome Pete!! The UA team just keeps getting better and better! 🙂
ParticipantI have a feeling you may be directed to this: