Bike Fit

Sitting at Ian Waddel at Personal Best watching him transfer parts and fiddle the F.I.S.T. (Fit Institute Slow Twitch) bike as we do my bike fitting. The FIST bike setup was the brain child of Dan Empfield, who invented the very first triathlon time trial bike, which was Quintana Roo. Ian's spent time outside Los Angeles mastering the technique and know-how of how to do this and apply to bikes here. The cool thing is that he has a database that based on your specifics, he can recommend the ideal bike for you as each bike brand has a different set of geometry.

What I will take away from it is a set up precise measurements that suit my body type that theoretically I can apply to any future bike I may ride, which I guess then takes the guess work out of things :)

I will send through a couple of photos as we move along

we have a program!!!!

Howdee all

Last night I had an awesome squad session with Rob Mannerswood. He knows how to get the best out of a person. Push you to a point of exhaustion, but you enjoy the ride. Lots of backstroke though, not my favorite! I know its very important for injury prevention .... but it still sux .... hahaha.

I have just revieved the next months training program from Ian. It looks hard but do-able. I am feeling amped and ready to take the slog on

R

The Atomic Bomb

1 x Red Bull
1 x Coca Cola
1 x Cheese Griller

This will get you about 40km extra on a bike but then drop you like a ton of bricks.

No nutritionists will recomend it! :)

Todays plan - Squad swim and then a spin session afterwards. Very windy today ...... I know I know wind makes your strong blah blah, feelinf a little lazy today and also found out I broke my toe on ...... ummm :) ..... the run yesterday.

R

Greetings from Durban

In Durban today, its hot but have had a really good day so far, things look very promising.
Just not sure how much training I am going to get done - did bring my running shoes though!!!

Midnight Hell 2010

Just found out today that the Midnight Hell run has been cancelled for 2010 due to flooding. A little disappointed, but I guess this means that I should use the time and put a long ride in

Back To Basics

It's been quite a while since my last blog post here! And a lot has changed, so here's a brief update.

After waking up almost at the eleventh hour, realised that its time to say goodbye to the "Fat And Jolly" festive season thing - considering it's mid February - I mean how long can you ride THAT horse - and start training again.

In the meantime, I came back from Egypt, decided to quit my job after almost 8 years of being there from the beginning when we started the company - and strike out on my own with my own company, so starting a new company and training is going to be quite an experience.

And now, its time to start (albeit a little on the late side) training for IronMan South African in April - there's a countdown that's looming a little too large for my liking on the top of this blog!
After that, its the start of the trail season, which will eventually lead up to what I am soooooooo excited about - the roaming race in the Racing The Planet series is in Nepal this year, and I managed to get a spot. I have always wanted to see Nepal, and after having done the Amazon and seen the Pyramids, I get my chance to tick off number three on my list - can't wait, but there's a crap load of training that needs to be done in the mean time.

Met with Ian last night, who once again takes the reins in an attempt to steer the process - I think Ian has his work cut out for him for the IronMan section - my main concern is that since my accident a year ago, I have been very, very nervous to get back on the bike and its showing in my rides at the moment - I am very hesitant and a result my handling skills are nowhere!!!

He's suggested that I come in for a balancing session of sorts to try and sort out the handling thing, will keep you updated!
I am off to Durban tomorrow - quite tired now, had a nice long run tonight - but have a 04:00 morning to get to the airport in time - gees that's early!

Signed up the Ian Waddell - wooo hoo

Okay ...... so we are 8 weeks out from Ironman. Things are starting to get close and I am starting to get nervous. You know that feeling when exams are looming and you havent studied ..... well that where I am right now. Luckily we met Ian Waddell last night who is putting together a plan to get us to Ironman and beyond. He worked wonders in Namibia ... and Ryan Sandes seems to be doing okay, so this is way forward. Ian will do a full TT bike set up on Friday for us. He is, I think, the only person in SA certified in TT set up. I hope this will take 1 hour off my Ironman time hehehe.

Anyway off to try get a long run in. It is frikken hot out there!

Chat soon

RobbieG
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