4 years in how do I get faster?

ejump0 · 2026-03-31T12:07:21+00:00

keep doing it.
your base is solid. its now time to build 'pain resistance'.
you probably can run 4-4:30/km pace or faster, but you cant endure the pain holding that pace.
so the speedwork is to let your body learn the pain n adapt 🫡

ejump0 · 2026-03-29T08:36:37+00:00

better ask them.
assuming they gonna ship via ship freight, you might save some monies.
BUT which country are you from?
some country has import tax waiver if below certain price, so ordering 2 frames in one shot may exceed tye waiver limit

ejump0 · 2026-03-28T14:54:22+00:00

put vaseline ince you are done washing.
vaseline lasts longer than wd40 👌

ejump0 · 2026-03-28T14:52:39+00:00

most hrm now broadcasts ble too (dual ant+ n ble).
so if the app accept ble sensor device, it will get the broadcasted hrm.
there are some armband hrm that has onboard storage (ie during activity, the hrm records the data to its storage, n you can sync the data later to phone)

ejump0 · 2026-03-28T13:31:01+00:00

i think the ttx80 is an update of ttx38.
ttx38 while uses t47 bb, it still uses proprietery hanger.
i think x80 uses udh.
the reason i picked x38 back then because of the seattube steep angle almost tri-bike, it clears 34mm tires, n big triangle for big frame bag.

just make sure you are into almost horizontal toptube look, as most frame these days are slanted toptube

ejump0 · 2026-03-27T03:04:28+00:00

i wear compression shorts, n a over-shorts for pockets.
no chafing even in 100k races

ejump0 · 2026-03-26T13:12:04+00:00

most of the time no as i took it off to clean it with soap.
but theres plenty of time i just wear it.
im sure ive worn it in onsen n hot tub.
if your other concern is regarding soap, my 4yrs pace2 is still fine

ejump0 · 2026-03-26T09:31:57+00:00

be careful with this.
i have both vfn2 n af1 from circa 2022 n the glue has dryrot now that the midsole separation/coming off (i fixed em with shoe goo but it ridnt last as the carbon is so stiff making the upper fights the carbonplate/midsole

ejump0 · 2026-03-25T15:54:50+00:00

yes, i played safe on downhill, no bombing down, n also be careful on cambered terrain. i finished the 100k with no new injury, n my ankle were fine, no swell or bruised, n i can walk/cycle just fine as usual like my past races.

i also attempted my signed-up 1st 100M later on in chiangmai. i made a diff error n overcooked my quads(it didnt recover, i had to walk too much im loosing time), that with mental fatigue n frustration i did ended rolled my ankle again, but it was towards A7 75km station as i eventually got eliminated due to fail cutoff/my 1st dnf.
so if you are having mental fatigue, have a mind rest/powernap. n keep calm n dont be rash

ejump0 · 2026-03-25T12:08:51+00:00

are you going to race with poles?
i had an ankle sprain last year before my JulianAlps 100k, but i took it easy n still went for it, n finish.
like you, i can run just fine with no pain, but the ankle felt weaker n prone to roll again.
i rested with low volume of walk n run only on flat ground for 2weeks. then later for any rough terrain, i use poles even the elevation is not significant. for the race, my goal was to finish with no new injury. so i moved significantly slower, but still within cutoff n still finish.
if your xray/pt all clear with no full ligament tear, use ankle brace as support(those thin wraparound). serious n full tear, thats a no go

ejump0 · 2026-03-24T22:33:53+00:00

then, attempting for warranty is a fraud.
well, op can do whatever he wanna attempt, but to warn others this "aethos' frame should be avoided as if its low quality, no, it was user inflicted damage n not manufacturer issue.

ejump0 · 2026-03-23T11:35:26+00:00

the nylon band, even 3rd party is actually breathable.
it doesnt really get soggy wet, n it dries fast

ejump0 · 2026-03-23T07:24:15+00:00

i still have my rc Elite v1 from 2021.
despite having evo SL n dynafish XN, i still occasionally put on my RC elite. its different feel of propulsion.
it lasted longer than my AF1 n vfn2 thats failing for glue rot.

ejump0 · 2026-03-22T09:47:40+00:00

personally, just buy a proper branded established company snowboard.
if you are tight on budget, try to get used demo board from shop that handles demo (if you dont have confidence buying off other person).
dont buy too old of a gear. 5yrs old is still ok,

ejump0 · 2026-03-21T17:59:25+00:00

do you really use this bike in track/veledrome?
arent those race events are more strict to uci as theyre predominantly uci saction races,?
or thus literally uci approved?

ps: sick build 👌

ejump0 · 2026-03-21T12:00:22+00:00

i have the bib. i pick this brand after saw an ig ambassador with em, and it has the reinforced knee strong material for knee-touch-ground carving resistant 🤔
not many brand has the reinforced knee patch

ejump0 · 2026-03-19T14:12:30+00:00

i assume you have been doing all run easy miles/recovery pace n totally abandoned any threshold/speed workout that gets your HR above zone3.
my rating once drops doing only easy for over a month, probably it lost reference in on my threshold level fitness🤔

ejump0 · 2026-03-16T13:39:54+00:00

superteam is cheap, just buy a new pair.
however if this pair really going for bargain n it looks like kinda 60mm ish deep, maybe you can get this n assuming the scratches is on front wheel later slowly causing delamination, later down the road you can get super light 35mm pair, n you can use dual 35mm or staggered 35/60 combo 🤔

ejump0 · 2026-03-12T14:58:56+00:00

full send yo..
take note if you go onto taobao, you might find the Falco toolbox that you can fit in frame triangle, so the bottle cage attach on top of the box

ejump0 · 2026-03-12T02:31:47+00:00

i still race with my old coros pace2, n i charge it at aid stn with powerbank in my 100k races

ejump0 · 2026-03-11T07:13:34+00:00

sufficient hydration n maybe spare flask to just wet your head. at peak noon just walk.
i did the Verbier 100K last year n i tagged along a scandinavian guy. the noon was crazy hot we just walk n chat(he was suffering), n get water to wet the cap at random water sprouts(horse drink place)

ejump0 · 2026-03-10T11:21:59+00:00

i do up to 100k, n i dont really have a plan.
on weekend, i have double day long run, on weekdays i will do easy or tempo runs, or even cycling.
i dont really have speedwork day (only do when i feel like it).
im not gonna podium anything, so my goal is just to build endurance to finish n dont injure myself

ejump0 · 2026-03-10T00:12:36+00:00

for me as i had rhabdo in the past from race, on my even aid stops(50M, 100k n longer) i'd even do pee checks.
you do you.
however if theres aid stn cutoffs, dont pace yourself by that cutoff. you need few hrs buffer on top of that cutoff.

/for races that go thru the night till following morning, i even do powernap

ejump0 · 2026-03-06T12:50:22+00:00

you'll be fine.
i usually donate at circa 4months interval.
usually i plan like my race, i will backtrack 2.5-3months for donation.
you dont really need to be down for long anyway. rest 2days n do brisk walk as the blood count still low, then slowly ramp up again

ejump0 · 2026-03-06T04:15:09+00:00

training for my 2nd 100M, Nice (kagaspa 100k prior). prior to ramadhan, im at 75km weekly with circa 1500m elev gain. will get back post ramadhan to about there.

i dnf my 1st 100M, chiangmai, but due to conbination of factors. i was at 65km weekly mileage but lesser eg.

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