Fred D Mentor Group Part III (Page 23)

I clicked the pretend like button.  That's pretty cool.

Okay - that actually made me spit take. Heal up Mindy - that's no fun.

I had a bike fit about a year ago - but am thinking I should post up some bike video to see what ya'll think. What is important to capture on the video? Front/side/back/how long, etc...Elaine asked if there was any chance of run-gait analysis...I'd be happy to post some of that video as well as long as there are no comments about the basement background...does anyone have the experience to help with run gait? What would be important to capture for this one? Thanks all!

This is contrary to Fred, but I miss my PM.  I received a replacement from Cycleops but haven't bothered to build it into a wheel yet since I don't have a head unit.  I did decide that I'll get the 910 - just makes sense for me.  Riding without the PM I've found that I really miss the data feedback during and after the ride.  I'm finding that it helps to both motivate and push me.

Hopefully not too much longer.  I'm going to the Toronto Bike Show this weekend so may find a deal.

If it makes you feel any better, which I'm sure it won't, I have been in your shoes exactly. I think I was probably around the same age, too.

Actually, I also had bilat pneumonia last year. Little fuzzy on the timeline but the chances that I overexerted myself while still recovering are excellent.

{MELON PRESS} I just hope you feel better soon, and I hope this lesson sticks for us both. I dunno, I'm awfully stupid.

lol, that's funny

I'm off to Phoenix this morning so probably no training for me today.  I'll just shift my off day.  I never use to take a planned off day but have been the last few months.  There is some irony that my training is half of what it use to be and now I am taking an off day.  I might hike or something along those lines on that day though and some of my hikes are harder then my training days so not sure I really nailed down the concept yet.

@#%^& - I fly into Toronto late on Sunday.

Ok it's Saturday only so I never would have made it.  

I think for a bike video you want a side view and front view - both with you pedalling for a bit (20-30 seconds maybe?).  If you have an aero helmet, maybe wear that to see how well it fits with your position.

x2.  Try to make sure that the camera is 90 degrees to the bike on the side shot and roughly the same height as the seat.  I've learned a lot more from these videos when I do them at the end of a ride rather than at the beginning, I think because I ride more naturally at that point, not 'posing for the camera' (though that's of course possible even when you've been riding a while).

Run gait:  I'm no expert, but I have been a party to some studies that had gait as a component (combined with force plates, though, which I'm guessing we don't have access to...).  I would suggest that while glaring problems could be found via standard video, it is hard to do much more than that, especially without a high speed camera.

Not good Mel.  You trying to take over Yanti's crown of the sickest triathlete of all time?  Take care of yourself and rest up.

Melissa - get well soon!

I'm starting a 10 mpw BarryP today. The knee has been mostly agreeable. Also tested out the new Adamo saddle last night. I love it. Why did I wait so long?

I LOVE the Adamo. Been riding it for 4 years, I have one on both my bikes It's not for everyone but glad you like it!

I run 10-15 mpw and am thinking of starting something more like the BarryP plan because I only run 2-3 times per week but I want to start increasing my mileage in a safe way. I had knee surgery last year and my knee will never be 100% but it's doing really well averaging 12mpw.

My runs are starting out at: 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 3. I'll feel silly running a mile, but whatever.

I'm not going to rub it in, but there are some amazing deals to be had (I guess I am rubbing it in).

I got my Speed Concept last year for almost 1/2 off MSRP.  Would not have gotten the bike otherwise.  This year I'm going with a friend looking for his first road bike.

The first time I ever ran 1 mile, it felt epic...  You are being wise, IMO.

Hope you feel better soon!!

It's probably for the best.  The last thing I need is to have to try to figure out how to get a bike on a flight home with me.  

But I figured it was time to say hello. Looking back over the last few pages, this looks like THE place to be. I was never at the cool kids' table before, so I won't know how to act. I'll just follow goosedog's lead. That should help. (no pink font option on my iPad.)

HIIIIII ANDYPANTS!

Well it took 12 miles and 3000yds swimming to make me tired today.  I have now hit 43 miles of running for this week.  My swimming speed is affected and just felt blaa in the water today.

I know some were discussion running cadence.  I took my cadence the past 3 runs.  8 miles @92, 6 miles @90 and 12 miles @92.  This is the only time I have ever count my running cadence.