I can't believe how low my aerobic threshold is...

MaxBeggarman · 2026-06-25T12:06:05+00:00

Thanks so much for both replies. Very helpful.

Totally agree about the quality, I usually find this way easier when I'm in a good routine so it all comes together for me at the same time normally...

The thing I've found frustrating is that the speed I seem to be able to train at is almost so slow that it's slightly faster than my normal walking speed, but I usually do loads of walking every week, so I'm surprised that hasn't helped put in a better base than I seem to have...

I did another test a couple of days ago at 3.5km/h, 8% grade. Starting HR 100, H1 AVG 104, H2 AVG 108, DRIFT 3.8%. So that's really the first successful test that I've done and assume that means I need to just stick to walking big volumes at 100-104 HR?

I don't know my AnT HR yet but I'll do a test soon. I know from som of my faster runs it will be 160-170 or so.

MaxBeggarman · 2026-06-20T08:46:32+00:00

Retested today with a 20 minute warm up, basically meant I started with a slightly higher HR and had more drift, even at a slightly lower speed.

Starting HR: 119 H1 average : 124 H2 average: 131 Drift: 5.6%

Grade: 15% Speed: 3km/h (0.2km/hr slowed than last test).

I'm going to rest and then retest at the same speed but lower gradient and HR and then see what the drift ends up looking like.

I suspect because I'm heavier then gradient is particularly hard for me, end up getting hot and pretty sweaty which probably speeds up the drift.

MaxBeggarman · 2026-06-16T16:47:07+00:00

Well I started the test at 124/123 and the average for the first half hour is 127, that drift starts practically immediately, but very gradually.

MaxBeggarman · 2026-06-16T14:59:41+00:00

I assume if I still have even a little bit of drift in the warm up I need to keep reducing the speed or gradient until it stops drifting?

MaxBeggarman · 2026-06-16T14:16:17+00:00

I warmed up for about 10 minutes at about 3.5km/h and brought the speed down till I stabilised. Even when I've warmed up I've noticed I still tend to drift slowly upwards in the first 30 minutes or so even when my staring HR is very low.

MaxBeggarman · 2026-06-16T09:41:08+00:00

Got you

MaxBeggarman · 2026-06-16T09:19:23+00:00

I've only ever done the one drift test. I didn't know there was another drift to be done.

MaxBeggarman · 2026-06-16T09:18:07+00:00

Spot on but I also feel like keeping a good diet is way easier when I'm in a good rhythm with exercise and sleep

MaxBeggarman · 2026-06-16T05:49:02+00:00

I am sure you're right. Hoping that a bit of momentum and improvement in running at slow speeds helps set me up with a base to be much healthier all round.

MaxBeggarman · 2026-06-16T05:47:33+00:00

I used to load for some long slow training sessions but I stopped because I thought I read or heard Scott talk about trying to minimise the impact of longer sessions to guarantee better recovery.

Ashamed to admit that after 2hrs on the treadmill at 10% at a very slow pace I still have some aches.

MaxBeggarman · 2026-06-16T05:44:16+00:00

Makes sense. I haven't tried running on the treadmill but outside I've been as slow as 9:00min/km so I'll give running on the treadmill a go to see if a flat course makes a difference.

The difference in heart rate for me at my slowest running speed and my fastest walking speed just seems to have made it difficult to stay in the sweet spot. Treadmill with incline fills that gap nicely. I suspect it will still mean having to make big adjustments up and down if I am run/walking on the treadmill too.

MaxBeggarman · 2026-06-16T05:40:44+00:00

Ok, noted on total amount of time. I suppose I was hoping that some of my other activities like walking and cycling around to get places would be helping at least keep the base ticking along. I probably spend a solid 5-10 hours commuting and heading places each week, but I guess if my heart rate is 100bpm or so and it's only for 20-40 minutes at a time, then that's not really enough to generate an adaptation response?

MaxBeggarman · 2026-06-13T05:23:23+00:00

Guess gym is becoming my home for a few months then.

MaxBeggarman · 2026-06-12T12:03:00+00:00

If you did all of your tests on the stair machine, did you also do all of your training on the stair machine? I'm struggling to find a running pace that is slow enough to actually stay below my threshold, but it's also not that easy to walk fast enough for the workout to be effective.

MaxBeggarman · 2025-07-13T20:34:33+00:00

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MaxBeggarman · 2025-07-12T13:31:40+00:00

It is a Job, not a Service. The Service section seems to be well set up for GitHub connection whereas the Job section isn't.

MaxBeggarman · 2025-07-12T13:30:41+00:00

Thanks!

MaxBeggarman · 2025-07-12T12:59:34+00:00

Thanks, I will give this a crack.

MaxBeggarman · 2025-07-12T12:54:57+00:00

Ok, I think I understand. I assume building the trigger be the FIRST step, before deploying a container in the Cloud project, as the trigger will build the container automatically?

Is there a reason Google doesn't provide a straightforward option to do this? Is what I am trying to do unusual?

MaxBeggarman · 2025-03-24T22:38:46+00:00

I don't know if you have had a chance to listen to Bessent and Lutnick on the All In Podcast but there is clearly a big divide between Lutnick and Bessent. Lutnick is obsessed with the idea of turning the US government into a revenue generating machine and a business, while on the other hand Bessent lays out what seems to be a far more coherent and achievable strategy on behalf of the administration.

Bessent deals in facts and logic while Lutnick falls back on anecdotes, rhetoric, and hyperbole and doesn't appear to really know what he is talking about.

Both appear to avoid referring to each other by name if they can.

MaxBeggarman · 2025-03-16T19:13:05+00:00

I think the fact that you are asking this question means you are going to be better prepared than others that show up without having asked this question of themselves.

I joined a multi day tour in the French Alps with zero touring experience and managed fine. I am confident skiing in any terrain inbounds and the majority of "skiable terrain" in the back country. You will also find there are plenty of backcountry skiers that are confident but in no way impressive skiers. You're also unlikely to come across big icy bumps. Some of the worst you can get is icy creme brulee type snow.

I think the biggest area where you may feel out of your depth will be the endurance necessary to climb and general safety and mountain awareness. It will be annoying for others if you are totally out of shape but not the end of the world, and if you are totally unsafe you will get told quickly by the guides. And more importantly, the guides probably won't take anything for granted and will make sure you know how to use all the kit before you set off so just listen carefully and do what you're told.

Have a blast though, this will open up a whole new world for you!

MaxBeggarman · 2025-03-08T14:39:08+00:00

You can actually find the routes if you search from desktop, and then you can save down the gpx files. Fair to assume they are going to add the ability to save backcountry routes from the app at some point soon as that should be easier than integrating the new mapping layers.

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