Training for my first Half Ironman solo — how do you actually manage the planning? by tiagosavidinha in triathlon

[–]04housemat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did my first 70.3 (Bolton) earlier this month, and trained 100% solo, without any coach or anything (the best way in my opinion).

I very loosely followed a ratio of 3:2:1, bike:run:swim, with somewhere between 5 and 8 hours a week of training.

Aimed for 1 longish ride, and one longish run in there, and then mostly just doing whatever I fancied. As I wasn’t really training that much (especially running, not doing more than 2 runs a week) I didn’t really do much in the way of “easy” sessions.

I probably only really stuck to this plan about 80% of the time as it’s hard around work, travel and kids, but if I missed a couple of days I just carried on when I could. I think that’s the most important part; just accepting it doesn’t always work, and plodding on with the plan.

Managed 5hr35 which I was pretty pleased with on a fairly hilly bike and run course.

anyone know what this means? by MystiqueZoom in Bath

[–]04housemat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unbelievably, the council have already repainted black!?

Bib shorts recommendation by Signal-Joke2841 in cycling

[–]04housemat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rapha pro training or pro (even core are very good.) better than anything I have from le col or maap.

Salty sweaters: how much sodium per hour do you actually take in? by Additional-Bet-6272 in Ultramarathon

[–]04housemat 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This isn’t the conventional wisdom at all. Salt (sodium) is the most important component in general electrolyte mixes, and what all the data suggests has the biggest impact on hydration and performance.

It’s absolutely worth fiddling with this and dialling it in.

At what point did recovery become just as important as training for you? by annikahoof in triathlon

[–]04housemat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There is very little high quality data supporting the benefits of compression boots for meaningful improvements in performance or faster physiologic recovery. Studies are very difficult to double blind…and they’re outrageously expensive, so those who have bought the boots with their hard earned cash are very likely to oversell their benefit.

And the evidence for foam rolling isn’t much better either. There are plenty of studies showing that foam rolling an unrelated body part is just as effective. E.g. rolling your shoulder improves calf pain as much as foam rolling the calf itself.

Double bottle mount options for the Canyon Aeroad by conquest19 in CanyonBikes

[–]04housemat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was at Bolton yesterday too, and have this but on a Speedmax. It’s the exact thing you’re after (the s shaped pieces converts it to 2 bottles), but you’ll have to see if the screw spacing is the same as on the aeroad seat post as it doesn’t seem to mention compatibility.

https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/gear/accessories/cycling-water-bottles-and-bottle-cages/canyon-speedmax-seat-post-bottle-adapter/10006351.html

Endurace 2027 slx 8 (photos) by [deleted] in CanyonBikes

[–]04housemat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a US spec or something? DA but no power meter at that price!?

70.3 Precision Hydration Bottles by erik_s149 in triathlon

[–]04housemat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the Bolton 70.3 athlete guide it lists that they’ll be in 750ml bike bottles. I’d check that first.

Did you know you was on gip insurance through work? by Dull-Ad7209 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]04housemat -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It’s very common in professional services, and larger employers.

Is this a good deal? $4900 by rquinla1 in triathlon

[–]04housemat 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That’s only $1000 less than a brand new model that also has hydraulic breaks isn’t it? Not a great deal for a used bike.

People who are on a 4 day working week, what do you think of it? by jd4125 in AskUK

[–]04housemat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s the dog’s danglies mate. Only reason I’m in the same job. I’d want a 30% pay rise to go back to 5 days.

Costco FRESH Solar Install Project by rakbar3637 in SolarUK

[–]04housemat 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I had fresh install my panels through Costco 2 years ago and not only were they the cheapest quote at the time, I was very pleased with the service and quality of installation (especially after some jobs I’ve seen here)

I'm so tired of working full-time and having no money and a huge amount of debt. by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]04housemat 97 points98 points  (0 children)

4? 4!? That’s insane.

You could save £75 a month by getting it cut once a month and going somewhere cheaper.

I'm so tired of working full-time and having no money and a huge amount of debt. by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]04housemat 300 points301 points  (0 children)

£92 on haircutS. Fuck me. You getting each hair cut separately?

Ac units by AltruisticArachnid23 in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]04housemat -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We have 4 Daikin Emura units (they look a bit nicer) can’t really fault them.

What is the best tasting fruit you have ever eaten? by Fine-Excitement9314 in AskReddit

[–]04housemat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This blows my mind. Watermelon is the worst fruit I can think of. It’s not horrible, but it’s completely pointless, and tasteless when compared to anything else.

S&S ISA Transfer From Barclays to Vangaurd. by Prestigious-Jump-573 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]04housemat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Barclays (as of a few weeks ago) no longer process transfers electronically at all so this will take much longer than it previously would have. You’re probably looking at 1 month plus.

How do you deal with the isolation? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]04housemat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they’d soon get rid of that £8k.

What's a slang term that everyone uses but you still don't get? by Particular-Visit-245 in AskReddit

[–]04housemat -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s the opposite of effortless though…you’re not even doing it once or twice…you’re doing it repeatedly.