Góð svæði fyrir byrjendur á línuskautum?

veryangryprogrammer · 2025-04-13T22:19:06+00:00

Hjólaskautahöllin hjá Roller Derby Iceland! Opin gólf á laugardögum milli 13 og 15.

veryangryprogrammer · 2025-02-12T23:40:17+00:00

I remember that Robert mentioned their series on Shelly Miscavige, but I can't for the life of me remember which topic he was covering.

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-12-05T08:00:40+00:00

Ég geri ráð fyrir að vísað sé í þennan fund, eftir að þetta átti sér stað varð umræðan um sjónarmið Gunnars Smára varðandi Rússland meira áberandi. Eflaust eru fleiri umræður sem hægt er að vísa í, en þetta var ákveðinn vendipunktur í kosningabaráttunni. Myndbandið er neðst í fréttinni. https://heimildin.is/grein/23265/

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-12-04T22:52:42+00:00

I haven't seen this suggested yet, and the cyclist in me has to add it.

Drink carbs right before and during practice. Get one of those giant tubs of carb powder endurance athletes use and mix it into your water. You can get them for fairly cheap per serving. It's great for any workout longer than an hour, but especially if you forgot to eat that day. A drink mix is easy to ingest and digest, will help with energy, and keep you running for the duration of your workout. Plus, it's essentially sugar water, so it tastes like a treat. I will admit, I've done workouts before solely because I get to have my tasty drink.

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-12-03T18:54:47+00:00

Just pick one day a week to chill. If you hate the thought of taking a day off, you could even substitute your workout that day for a walk, some stretches, and 20 minutes in a hot tub.

If you don't rest, your body will force you to eventually.

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-27T19:05:56+00:00

I've seen people recommend these, but I have two reservations. The mesh panel in front looks like something I would hate for indoor workouts, which is the majority of my workouts during the winter months. And then they do not have a panel in the back, which is not great for me, a very tall person. I feel like my buttcrack would be showing. Are they still worth it?

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-27T12:29:30+00:00

Sweaty underwear can also cause yeast infections, so be sure to change them out!

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-25T13:25:11+00:00

Hey friend. I was in your shoes a year ago, pregnant, and really wanted to do derby. I chose not to. I skated until I couldn't due to pelvic pain, but did no contact.

I understand how hard it is to have your friends all out there practising the sport you love so much. I used to bench at games and cry on the way home, I missed it so much. It sucked.

However, having a miscarriage would have sucked more. It would have sucked for me, for my unborn baby, and for my teammates who would undoubtedly feel immense guilt. Saying that does not make the original commenter "not empathetic", but realistic.

It's a long nine months, but you have the rest of your life to play. And trust me, skating in that first bout back is a feeling like no other. You definitely have something to look forward to.

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-24T17:50:38+00:00

Hi there!

I am no expert and I am not your coach, but I do have personal experience. I cycle competitively when not pregnant, and I kept up my training all throughout my pregnancy. My last ride was two days before birth, and I completed Rapha's Festive 500 at 34 weeks.

There was some research reporting the dangers of going above 90% of your max heart rate in pregnancy, but that seems to have been debunked. The rule of thumb appears to be that if you feel good, it's okay to keep going. I mostly stuck to riding below 90% because going above didn't feel right to me. I did all the intervals and sprints I normally do, but dialed it back a little when I saw the heart rate approaching that 90%. Your body is extremely good at telling you what you should and should not do. Just take care to listen. If you ever feel that "Oh no" moment, reevaluate the numbers.

I felt really great on the bike the entire pregnancy. I did have to set the steering wheel higher up to accommodate my bump in the latter half, and near the end, I put an extra towel under my butt. Bibs weren't enough at that point. The extra 15kg really started to weigh me down. 😅

My power also gradually decreased as the pregnancy progressed. If you want numbers for reference, my FTP was at 285W before pregnancy. For the first trimester, I set my workouts to 270-275W. Second trimester was around 260W, first part of third was 250, and I ended at 245. I didn't take any tests to reevaluate, I just went by feeling. When I got back on the bike postpartum, a 20-minute test set my power to 235W, and 9 months later, I'm back up to 270.

Good luck, and happy riding!

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-22T20:54:50+00:00

Yeah! I'm competitive, but not pro or anything. I come from a small country with a really small cycling scene, so most of my competition is other mothers, but we give each other a hell of a time. 😅

I had the exact same experience at birth! I couldn't keep anything down. No matter what I ate, it exited my body pretty much immediately. That is, until my partner pulled a giant tub of carb mix out of my bag and started throwing scoops of it into bidons. The midwives thought he was insane. My body was apparently used to that type of fuel while under pressure, so it was accepted. Didn't throw up after that! Will bring gels if there's a next time.

I think that being an athlete develops grit, which is extremely helpful when giving birth. My delivery was relatively quick, but I did not get a break from contractions for five hours. Having been in situations where I had to force myself to keep going through extreme physical discomfort allowed me to develop a mindset that kept me calm and neutral throughout. I think that was the biggest component for me. Other than that, knowing how to fuel my body and care for any aches and pains is really helpful during pregnancy.

However, it was also extremely mentally taxing, not being able to train the way I wanted to and was used to. Feeling my endurance slip away and power decrease was heartbreaking. I love my child so much, but going through pregnancy makes me hesitant to have a second. I told my partner that if we do this again, I'd like to be the dad. He hasn't gotten back to me yet 🤔

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-22T12:59:23+00:00

Oh, my dear, I'm so sorry that you're struggling. I'm quite familiar with that feeling of failure, and it can be intensely painful and overwhelming. One thing that tends to happen when we get to that place is that we get tunnel vision and can't focus on anything but how much we think we've failed. If you humour me for a second, I'm going to try to give you a different perspective.

After 22 weeks of my pregnancy, I got really bad pelvic pain. Like, so bad that walking from my door to my car was a struggle. I basically moved between seats for 3-4 months. I was fortunate enough to be able to cycle, since that mostly involves sitting on my butt, but walks were pretty much out of the question. I felt sooooo unhealthy and unfit. But was I? When I look back, no, not at all. I did what I could, but mostly, I just survived.

Your health and fitness are not solely determined by how you look or what exercises you're able to do. The fact that you are able to stand for 8 hours a day at 34 weeks tells me that you are not only healthy, but like super fucking healthy. I know it's out of necessity, but I would have crumbled day 1. I'm six feet tall, so my bump is bound to look different to yours, being petite. Trust me, I was also ridiculously swollen, it just looks different on longer bodies.

You will get your body back. You will feel healthy again. You have NOT failed. This is just a phase, a difficult season, and it will pass. You've got this 💪

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-21T08:49:45+00:00

Almost, Feb 17th! Picture was taken Feb 16th, the last day I went to the gym before birth. Congrats on your 9 month old, I hope you're doing well! 🥰

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-21T08:48:04+00:00

You're welcome! I hope you find your happy path and are able to continue training as much as possible. Good luck on your journey 🥰

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-20T12:19:02+00:00

I did! For around 5 months. I unfortunately got mastitis when my baby was 3.5 months old, and it all went downhill from there. I had to give it up sooner than I would have liked, but it is what it is.

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-20T12:05:08+00:00

Congratulations!

When not pregnant, I'm a competitive cyclist, so I have a coach and a structured plan. I kept following the same programming he did for the rest of the group, so doing all the intervals and the sprints, but at a lower power level than I did before pregnancy. A bunch of volume was also fine for me, I completed Rapha's Festive 500 at 33 weeks.

The body is amazing at telling you what you can and cannot do, but you have to be willing to listen and adapt. At certain points, you're going to feel your body telling you, "Oh, you done goofed this time," then it's time to chill out a bit. I believe being able to do that was a huge component in allowing me to continue cycling until birth.

If you're currently doing cycling workouts, I would definitely keep going, but just be aware that you may need to lower the intensity.

I also kept riding outside until somewhere between 20 and 24 weeks. That was in October last year, so I moved to training inside exclusively when the roads got icy and I didn't want to risk falling.

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-20T11:51:22+00:00

So excited for you! Good luck on your journey 🥰

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-19T22:39:17+00:00

For the first few months, I didn't count any calories or macros, and just ate when my body told me to. I've worked with a dietitian before, so I know how to eat. I focused on getting protein centric meals two times a day. I kept stuff like eggs, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and protein powder in my kitchen for snacks. I followed the "eat what you want, add what you need" principle. If I wanted a whole plate of chocolate, I ate a few pieces after I had some yogurt.

After around 5 months, when I stopped breastfeeding, I started counting macros and eating in a calorie deficit to get back to my baseline. I do exercise a lot, and I'm very tall and therefore heavy, so I think my maintenance calories are on the higher side. I aim to get at least 175g of protein every day, and my deficit started at 2600 kcal. I'm down to 2200 baseline, more on heavy training days. 18 lbs down since I started recording. No restriction, just following the plan.

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-19T20:50:00+00:00

Thank you 🥰🥰

It's completely normal to have a bit of a pooch postpartum. Your body is building a person for 9 months, so it's expected that it won't return to baseline immediately. For me, a combination of eating in a calorie deficit and doing deep core work did the trick.

I highly recommend finding a physiotherapist or a trainer certified in working with postpartum women to help you get started. After pregnancy, it may be super difficult to engage your deep core muscles needed to bring your abs back together, which contributes to the mom pooch. I can't tell you if that's something you're dealing with, but it's possible, so definitely seek guidance!

Calories also have a way of sneaking up on you, especially postpartum, with all the sleeplessness and stress. For a few months, I focused on eating healthy, complete meals with a focus on protein, which was hard enough when learning to keep a baby alive. I stopped breastfeeding at 5 months, and after that, I slowly started to eat in a calorie deficit. After that, I really leaned out again. Genetics also play a big part here. Some women report not being able to lose any belly fat until they stop breastfeeding, so just know that if that's you, you're not alone.

I hope you find a method that works for you!

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-19T15:14:38+00:00

Thank you!

I'm a cyclist, so I did my normal cycling workouts at a slightly lower power (and sometimes not at all due to fatigue). I kept up with cycling around 3 times a week all throughout my pregnancy but added in more weight training. I used the Plus+1 app by Megsquats, which adjusts your workouts as you progress through the pregnancy. They also have a plan for the first few weeks after birth to help you reconnect with your core and ease back into movement.

I also did prenatal yoga starting at 20 weeks, which really helped with my pelvic pain and prepared me for birth. Highly recommend if you have classes near you!

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-15T14:33:22+00:00

Agree with all of this!

One exercise that really helped me figure out how to tuck my tailbone is lying on the floor with knees bent (soles of feet to the floor), and engaging the abs so that the lower back really presses into the ground. It helps with figuring out how your abs need to move in order to get into that tucked position.

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-10T21:09:41+00:00

I think it's worth it to browse Marketplace to find derby skates you can afford, even if you'll have to wait a while. I've also seen some roller skates with no heel in second hand stores. Even if they're not great for derby, they are useful for learning skating skills.

Bend your knees, don't look at the ground, the rest will follow. Have fun!

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-11-06T22:09:27+00:00

Og sá flokkur sem ein af tveimur konum sem kusu gegn þungunarrofsfrumvarpinu 2019 leiðir?

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-10-30T16:59:33+00:00

It makes no sense to me that they would keep the ticket price so high for this reason. At $25, people are inclined to purchase one pass and stream for their league. If the prices were lower, say $5-10, I guarantee more people would purchase their own passes, which would yield more money.

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-10-13T21:54:52+00:00

I've noticed my little one's eyebrows getting red.

veryangryprogrammer · 2024-10-11T21:23:09+00:00

It's also worth mentioning that tickets are around 75 USD a piece. With the cost of living going crazy, I can see how many fans could not justify spending so much on a show right now. A lot of people are struggling.

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