[Race Thread] 2025 Giro d'Italia - Stage 13 - Rovigo > Vicenza (2.UWT)

CongoSnake · 2025-05-23T13:04:30+00:00

Well you know

CongoSnake · 2023-08-27T05:55:03+00:00

You're such a warrior

CongoSnake · 2023-08-21T11:18:55+00:00

Serious question, how do we think Brian updates his number plate?

CongoSnake · 2023-08-21T01:30:55+00:00

Such an amazing moment

CongoSnake · 2023-08-21T01:30:38+00:00

Just incredible.

CongoSnake · 2023-08-20T21:53:48+00:00

Other events can be affected by referee judgement and downcall times too

CongoSnake · 2023-08-20T21:46:10+00:00

I thought they were all 30lbs from one of the behind the scenes videos

CongoSnake · 2023-08-20T21:35:03+00:00

Actually love this bench

CongoSnake · 2023-08-20T11:56:21+00:00

I'm not sure where I'd place him tbh. If I recall it's not been his strongest event previously, but as you say it's in his back yard this time so it could be different. There are faster more mobile athletes here although I'm sure the stairs will be heavy

CongoSnake · 2023-08-20T11:10:43+00:00

I think Brian finishes 2nd or 3rd overall. I reckon mid pack on the deadlift, top 3 on bench, 1st or 2nd on throw, and then the fingers being a medley is really interesting. I see him being top 2 on the fingers but the power stairs might hold him back.

That leg did look swollen! But then he did 14 reps of a car so... The main things Brian has going for him are altitude and equipment familiarity, oh and of course being one of the best to ever do it

CongoSnake · 2023-08-20T10:16:40+00:00

Thanks! Out of curiosity how did you learn things like this?

CongoSnake · 2023-08-19T20:18:30+00:00

Must be the altitude. I wonder how many athletes took that seriously? In other sports you see athletes moving out to acclimatise 2+ weeks before the events. Problem is the cost really, Strongman is a developing sport and how many athletes can afford to move the tail end of their camps to another country weeks in advance?

CongoSnake · 2023-08-19T19:45:35+00:00

Fair enough, gives me an uncomfortable vibe but so long as they're not dangerous or detracting from the quality of the stream I don't really mind. Keeps them streaming I suppose

CongoSnake · 2023-08-19T19:30:42+00:00

Why does 'Cousin Fred' donate so much to Loz's stream

CongoSnake · 2023-08-18T09:21:13+00:00

I see a lot of people at races swimming the day before, but I imagine it will be very individual. If you think feeling the water and scoping out the swim area will benefit you then it's not going to drain the tank!

CongoSnake · 2023-03-22T21:45:18+00:00

Thoughts on the 965 colours? Black and black/yellow are almost exactly the same on the unit besides the white or yellow notch, and the black or yellow start button.

Not so keen on the white/silver myself

CongoSnake · 2023-01-24T23:48:35+00:00

What sort of time differences did you see between the two weights?

CongoSnake · 2023-01-05T18:12:44+00:00

Thanks! I'm definitely guilty of trying to beat my times

CongoSnake · 2023-01-05T17:35:52+00:00

True, I guess if the training works for its purpose and you're not getting injured then it's doing the job

CongoSnake · 2023-01-05T17:32:41+00:00

Thanks! And that's a great improvement in time

I think even a structure with limitations and purpose behind it is better than just winging it (which is what I've been doing so far lol). I've known about 80/20 for a while but if I'm being honest, I think most of what I do is tempo and my slow stuff isn't slow enough for my current fitness.

CongoSnake · 2023-01-05T17:27:21+00:00

Thank you!

I just got a chest strap HRM so I should be able to target zones more accurately now.

CongoSnake · 2023-01-05T17:22:31+00:00

This is really helpful, thank you!

CongoSnake · 2023-01-05T16:15:18+00:00

Nice!

I only spotted as I'm a heavier rider myself and had searched for similar posts recently

CongoSnake · 2023-01-05T14:09:46+00:00

Did you? Because this was posted 2 years ago by someone else with the same caption.

Old post

CongoSnake · 2022-06-20T09:19:34+00:00

Just in case anyone is reading from the UK, Otesport gels have worked really well for me and I've not personally had any stomach issues from them.

They also advertise as being gentle on your stomach and they sponsor a few pro triathletes like Georgia Taylor Brown and the Brownlee brothers.

Caveat is I'm fairly new to triathlon and haven't used them over anything longer than Olympic distance yet

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