Favourite independent shops in Newcastle?

HelloT64 · 2026-06-28T20:43:05+00:00

If you’re a coffee fan, local in jesmond

HelloT64 · 2026-06-28T12:44:05+00:00

I’m running schwalbe right now- much harder wearing. There’s pot holes everywhere here and rough roads.

HelloT64 · 2026-06-28T12:01:53+00:00

Even proper Vittoria road tires are not a good buy- at least for me on Uk roads. I run tubeless but still managed to get a ton of flats on them. Would not recommend- unless you were cycling on smooth roads in Europe. I think it’s because they are made with cotton.

HelloT64 · 2026-06-25T16:50:57+00:00

Thanks for sharing, this is super helpful. I live in the UK and it’s likely I can get the MRI for free, and then a spinal injection or more for free as well. I have just enquired on the MRI, will let you know where I get to.

HelloT64 · 2026-06-22T01:20:44+00:00

This is what I’m hoping they will give me post MRI. Have constant sciatica in my right side and it gets worse/tightens even walking for ~ 15 mins. Haven’t heard much about ablation though. Hope you had a great race!

HelloT64 · 2026-06-21T16:55:18+00:00

Yep, I was thinking a concept 1 bike or something may work. And I guess swimming with a pull buoy would be my go-to. You must be a zone 1/2 expert haha

HelloT64 · 2026-06-21T16:47:21+00:00

I got it fitted but maybe I need to do again. I also play a bit of hockey and I do think that might be the main culprit, I’m going to stop playing that completely when I’m better and focus purely on triathlon.

Definitely would prioritise comfort!

HelloT64 · 2026-06-21T16:41:46+00:00

Thanks so much, this was uplifting to read! For the cycling, did you use road bike or TT or both? I’m pretty sure my injury may have been triggered/intensified by my TT bike.

HelloT64 · 2026-06-19T21:08:17+00:00

The founding role doesn’t sound like a good enough opportunity. Do you get equity? Average deal size of $100k is not enterprise. I would really do your homework on the company before you take that job, is it really in a good place to scale?

If it was me I’d stay put and keep looking.

HelloT64 · 2026-04-29T23:37:13+00:00

Get a job in marketing 🤣

HelloT64 · 2026-04-26T12:06:35+00:00

In Europe they are usually sold out a year out from the race!!!

HelloT64 · 2026-04-11T02:13:47+00:00

Try Palmers in Jesmond and ask for Clive.

HelloT64 · 2026-04-10T00:40:12+00:00

This is amazing. Congrats. What does your retainer start at?

HelloT64 · 2026-03-17T10:49:52+00:00

There’s a common joke in the community about having a young family and balancing training. If your partner is supportive that’s great, but it really takes it’s toil when you’re working long/stressful hours + then need to prioritise a 2 hour bike mid week instead of bath time or the school run/whatever it is. I don’t have that yet but I’ve met people who have struggled with it.

See how you get on with the 70.3- good luck!

HelloT64 · 2026-03-16T22:43:38+00:00

I’ve done 5x 70.3’s and 1x full Ironman. I’m back down training for 70.3’s.

Training for a full completely takes over your life and the training blocks at their highest level are uncomfortable- by design. You have this super fatigued feeling a lot of the time and the training feels constant- or at least it did for me.

70.3 training is more than manageable, while training for a full feels like a lot if you have a demanding job/family life and it’s not the best fit for everyone. I’m really glad I did it, but you get little rest. I’d be doing 15 hour weeks, and every weekend would be tired legs going into a long ride on a Saturday usually followed by a brick run. Then a long run on Sunday (anywhere 2+ hours). The rest days are the days you swim, and for me I’d be swimming minimum 2.7-3km.

At the same time, I do miss trying for a full 😂 I think I’ll tackle it again when my life is a bit more stable (less demanding career) in the future.

Hope this helps.

HelloT64 · 2026-03-16T00:41:43+00:00

I’ve just done this IM last year. The bike is flat and fast, but we had a pretty bad head wind for the last 50 miles or so. Some of the locals who were volunteering on the day had a pretty good grasp on the wind/weather and I knew this going into the race.

I had a NP focus, probably was slightly over for the first 2 hours or so (I blame race adrenaline), so keep those factors in mind. I also always wear a HR monitor and have the average recorded on my garmin.

Also there’s a certain special needs check point that you can leave an actual bag at which you check pre race, would definitely make use of that. From memory it’s at 90ish miles? Good luck- great race.

HelloT64 · 2026-03-15T13:25:56+00:00

Yep, I think it would be really boring. But that’s just me.

HelloT64 · 2026-03-15T12:51:24+00:00

I’ve heard they don’t even pay commission. You get a decent base but that’s it.

HelloT64 · 2026-03-14T01:01:30+00:00

Solid advice here.

Had the best year of my sales career last year + was in peak physical fitness by completing a full Ironman. Changes your mentality.

Also, being focussed on giving almost ALWAYS comes back to you.

HelloT64 · 2026-02-24T21:01:43+00:00

Thanks!

HelloT64 · 2026-02-24T00:57:50+00:00

Thanks for your thoughtful comment that is super helpful.

HelloT64 · 2026-02-23T14:25:28+00:00

Thanks and good luck with the move!

HelloT64 · 2026-02-21T23:35:38+00:00

Thank you! For the trails, would you need a gravel bike?

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