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ARTist in the spot light (this week: Tunney)
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19-10-2011 9:53pm#1A busy man I know but I think everyone here would like to pick your brain. As for me it is bed time so I'll post my questions soon....everyone else - let rip!
Other rounds of this
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(shotgun)MCOS
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1. You work as a programmer - Have you ever thought about creating any type of triathlon application?
2. You haven't done the same Ironman twice I think and you are looking at two different ones again this year. This seems to be a common feature among the boardies - is it a type of triathlon tourism to keep the OH interested in going or is it good for the soul to be training for a different one
3. How did the new arrival effect training - with another one due soon have you some plans to work around this.
4. I think you won my first triathlon in Nenagh a few years back - was that your first win and have you won more before or since
5. You have perhaps been known to get a little bit cross on this forum but I havent seen that in months - whats up? 0 -
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I've written some things for data cleanup of Garmin data and the like but so far nothing groundbreaking. However funny you should mention that but I'm looking at an Android and iPhone app that I am amazed isn't out there already.1. You work as a programmer - Have you ever thought about creating any type of triathlon application?2. You haven't done the same Ironman twice I think and you are looking at two different ones again this year. This seems to be a common feature among the boardies - is it a type of triathlon tourism to keep the OH interested in going or is it good for the soul to be training for a different one
Technically I did Austria twice -'09 and '10. I'd go back to Austria again in a heart beat but "we are never going to Austria again - ever". Bad memories for Glenda.
Frankfurt was picked as a friend was coming home from Sydney for a wedding in Frankfurt around the same time and we could all do that race. Worked out a treat.
Barcelona is being talked about as 50% of my tri club are having babies this side of christmas and Barcelona works out nicely date wise next year. The women will be recovered in time to train and get good results and the babies will be old enough to travel nicely.
Roth - a race I've always wanted to do.3. How did the new arrival effect training - with another one due soon have you some plans to work around this.
She didn't really. Any training missed was missed as a result of me and not her or Glenda. I choose not to get up early enough to not impact family life and therefore missed training sessions. All me, nothing to do with her!
#2 - no idea what is going to happen. Depends on how the baby sleeps/feeds and how Aoibhe is with the new arrival. It will be challenging but I will know by the end of the year if I can balance family/work/training well enough to get a good performance next year or if I am better staying short and domestic and not stressing myself and Glenda.
Yip - enjoyed that race, great weather. I won one other race back in 2009 just before the bus incident. A great race in Letrim just beside Glenda's homeplace. Garadice lake. A few seconds and thirds as well here and there.4. I think you won my first triathlon in Nenagh a few years back - was that your first win and have you won more before or since5. You have perhaps been known to get a little bit cross on this forum but I havent seen that in months - whats up?
Nothing - people annoy me less since Aoibhe arrived. I've gotten more relaxed. Sometimes its better to let people wallow in the ignorance
BetterThanHoyte wrote: »How much does it hurt??
Where hurts?
Why does it hurt?
Hurts a good bit, my head and work night out and since I am just in the door I thought it best to go and socialise and get to know everyone a little better.
I was on my best behaviourRacoonQueen wrote: »1) You keep saying in your blog that you haven't been training, whens the last time you trained properly?
December 2010
Cycling and swimming too.RacoonQueen wrote: »2) When you were running 160k a week were you just running or were you cycling and swimming too?RacoonQueen wrote: »3) Best race and worst race?( I assume Austria 09 was the 'worst' has anything trumped that? )
Worst races:
Kenmare in 2005, was grossly over trained and over raced and the training I had done was all wrong (club led training at that time). I knew nothing about pacing and went off on the bike way too hard. Blew my load and suffered like a dog on the run. Totally empty, finished on stubborness alone.
Austria 2009 - to have gotten into shape I'll never be in again and to have the bus and the T1 incident happen were crushing.
Best races:
Austria 2009 - There will never be another race that I can look back on and be able to say "I gave it everything, I suffered and pushed myself as much as I could and I could give no more. I could not have pushed harder, on the day given the circumstances thats the best physical and mental performance I could have done".
Austria 2010 - Demons vanquished.
Nenagh 2009 - winning a race with my wife there to see it and for her to realise why I trained so hard.
Monster MunchRacoonQueen wrote: »4) Whats your favourite flavour of crisps?
TangtasticsRacoonQueen wrote: »5) What are your favourite haribos? Going to load up on them this week as it has been decried that our house is a junk free house from 25th October.When you have a session planned for the next morning and the baby wakes at 2am, do you get up and deal with it or pretend your still asleep and hope the wife deals with it ?
Always get up. A Limerick Tri head (one of the old school guys) said to me after Aoibhe was born "they're only this size once, there is always more races. Enjoy them" - he was very right.
I want to be focused and disciplined and I enjoy training and racing but I love my familyIf you could make one change to the forum what would it be?
Bring back hunnymonster
Definitely. Eventually I won't be able to commit the time to triathlon so I'd like to do something less time consuming and easier. Running a 2:3x marathon would be the next goal.Would you ever consider just focussing on one discipline?How many tunney jnrs do you see in the future?
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I don't know you -at all- but even Ive noticed the mellowing in the last while. I dont know which is more scary, belligerent you, or peaceable you.
Ive got to ask the basics:
1. What is your sporting background?
2. How long are you involved in triathlon?
3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years (apart from surrounded by kids)
4. Favourite discipline?
5. Sex or chocolate?
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I don't know you -at all- but even Ive noticed the mellowing in the last while. I dont know which is more scary, belligerent you, or peaceable you.
Right I'll have a rant later today just to balance things up
None really. I played hurling very badly at a Junior D level in Dublin. Probably more to do with the club bar than the sport. I was enthusiastic but no co-ordination and very unfit. When MTBing was all the rage I'd cycle up around Hellfire on my tod. Always liked cycling, never took it too seriously. Although aged 13 I was for some reason allowed to cycle from Tralee to Dingle on my own. In hindsight not the safest thing for me to have done.Ive got to ask the basics:
1. What is your sporting background?
Got into training for it in Nov/Dec 2003, learnt to swim and did first race in April 2004.2. How long are you involved in triathlon?
Sports wise - still doing triathlon although for fun, looking to running for racing I'd imagine. I'm not a swimmer nor cyclist really but I think I could be a good running.3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years (apart from surrounded by kids)4. Favourite discipline?
I actually like them all alot. I think probably least favourite is swimming, I couldn't call it between running and cycling but I think the time efficiency of running might edge running ahead.
Sex5. Sex or chocolate?canhascheez wrote: »Tunney, is it true that...
Chuck Norris, when feeling low, looks at a picture of you.. broken collarbone and blood soaked shoes grinding up a hill in Austria and tells himself to HTFU?
Dunno what he does but I'm trying that approach recentlyNumber 5 might be more apt if you replace chocolate with Haribo!
I do like hariboHave you ever coached and if not is it something you'd like to get into?
I work with a few people. It would be something I'd love to do more of but time constraints mean I cannot do more than I presently do. Would love to do more of it. Its very enlightening, rather challenging and I've found it helps me clarify my own thoughts and has made me a better communicator.0 -
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1) - You mention a lot that running a short race fast is a greater accomplishment than going longer. Why do you think there is such a fascination with running or tri-ing as long as possible?
2) - Are you a fan of Triathlon and athletics at an elite level? Do you watch events regularly? What athlete and triathlete do you take most inspiration from?
3) - Why are you so grumpy? (Don't get me wrong I think it's great haha) 0 -
Favourite Roses tune? Favourite Ian Brown solo track / album?
Make a bold prediction, will you get tickets to the Manchester gigs next year?
Has the crash affected your general bike behaviour, are you more relaxed on the road (when commuting for example)?
Most controversial training theory?
Will you be able to stay junk-free come Oct 25th or are you allowed junk outside the confines of your abode?
Stone roses tune? So many to choose from but "Love Spreads"
Iano? Unfinished Monkey business. What Happen to Ya
No I cannot see myself getting tickets to be honest. And if I just get one I would have to give it to my wife.
Yes the crash has affected my riding. I will ride defensively around buses. I tend to assume now that they will all overtake me and pull straight in so I tend to try and block any and all overtaking manoeuvres by buses.
Most controversial training theory? Run as much as you can. Running durability is vital. If you can't run 14 times a week then something is wrong with (a) your weight (b) your form (c) your concentration.
I think that if I go for Roth that I will be expected to eat clean and commit 100%.Talk about a Tri over load with these (4/4) having said that I am actual learning a bit on Tri's.
I'll go for a pure runner next
I ran for a year first (think typical DCM poster) and got injured(think typical DCM poster). I needed a new bike for commuting to college (as a research postgrad so had money) and saw a bike with funky handlebars, found out what a triathlon was, bought the bike, and then joined a club and learnt to swim.What drew you to Triathlons in the first place as opposed to just cycling?(which looks to be one of your initial interests in Endurance sports)Will you try to encourage the kids into Tri's or discourage?
Encourage running and swimming from an early age. Tri, if they want they can. As long as they swim competitively as a child then they can do tri if they want. Not sure tri is an ideal sport for kids to be honest. Certainly no clubs have a good juvenille set up. Plus standard of "coaching" seems to be pi$$ poor so would not entrust my kids to an accredited tri coach. Running yes. Seen some great and attentive coaches over the years in running clubs and Aoibhe will be over to Clonliffe when she is able to.
I think the only real differences in courses are (1) are they short (2) road surface. everything else evens out.You talk of target times in your logs yet with such a variation in courses (in terms of difficulty and also course/disclipline distance/composition) how do you manage to set time targets given there can be such a contrast between courses?
I'd be happy +/- 10 minutes for my goals.
Do you feel its better to work specifically on a discipline and from there work to more general overall Tri Training or should you start broad and work down to spefic over the course of your life training span?[/QUOTE]
I think you need to be a childhood swimmer. Everything else will just come.Hi Tunney,
1. People always ask about favourites but what is your best discipline?
2. Have you done many bike races and what did you think of them? Would you ever go back?why/why not?
3. What other sports do you follow on TV?
4. Do you enjoy your work and do you see yourself always being a programmer? ever thought of doing something else?
1. Running
2. No I've not. I wanted to but they never fell right in terms of planning
3. Hurling, rugby, cycling, running.
4. Yes I enjoy it, no I don't see myself doing for life although I will remain in IT I think. Yes I have thought of doing other things unfortunately I am good at what I do and am paid accordingly. Getting the same money in another industry just wouldn't happen.0 -
1) - You mention a lot that running a short race fast is a greater accomplishment than going longer. Why do you think there is such a fascination with running or tri-ing as long as possible?
2) - Are you a fan of Triathlon and athletics at an elite level? Do you watch events regularly? What athlete and triathlete do you take most inspiration from?
3) - Why are you so grumpy? (Don't get me wrong I think it's great haha)
1) I was being somewhat deliberately argumentative there but I don't know why there is such a fascination with the believe that longer is harder. I think perhaps that its somewhat stems from people only running/tri'ing for bragging rights than enjoyment.
2) Yes I am a fan. I'm allowed watch triathlons and running events at home but never cycling. The classic and track okay, but grand tours are banned. I do watch a big. I think Crowie is top of my list of inspirational athletes at the moment, I love his attitude and his obvious love of his family and how much that that motivates him, (Macca and Lance being at the bottom).
3) I don't know but its something I'm working hard on as what kids see, kids do. I am intolerant of differing opinions and I think that results in my narkiness online.0 -
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The most angriest you’ve ever been in a race?
Biggest mistake in training?
Biggest mistake you see newbies do?
What was your eureka moment in tri when you thought ‘I’m not bad at this lark’?
When are you going to race MCOS?
Is Kona an objective?
Biggest misconception about tri that you regularly hear repeated by experienced racers/posters on here?
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nerraw1111 wrote: »The most angriest you’ve ever been in a race?
A duathlon in punchestown, three lads rode as a 3-up, cut the course too. They should have been at the very least done for drafting. I finished fourth (winner was legit), should have been second. Was annoyed at the competitors - not just for the drafting but for thinking that what they did was okay and also at the organiser for trying to sweep it all under the carpet.
Copying what other people did blindly because I thought they were the dogs.nerraw1111 wrote: »Biggest mistake in training?nerraw1111 wrote: »Biggest mistake you see newbies do?
Hard stuff too easy, easy stuff too hard.nerraw1111 wrote: »What was your eureka moment in tri when you thought ‘I’m not bad at this lark’?
Placing second in a triathlon with the fastest run split.nerraw1111 wrote: »When are you going to race MCOS?
I already have. I crushed him. 5:30 faster in a sprint
Its something I would love to do but not an objective. The cost of going is too much. In terms of holidays, time away from family and expense. I'd love to do it but if its a choice between a new trike/clothes/whatever or a trip to kona. No brainer.nerraw1111 wrote: »Is Kona an objective?nerraw1111 wrote: »Biggest misconception about tri that you regularly hear repeated by experienced racers/posters on here?
That joining a club is the best thing you can do.nerraw1111 wrote: »Best/worst race in Ireland?
Best - DCT or Kilkee, loved Garadice too. Races that look after the athletes AND the spectators.
Worst - lets not go there But there are some shocking ones
Bike - simply that it takes so much more time in the saddle. Really worried about this now as after 18 months off I'm concerned about getting back.1. When you've not been training for a long period, which discipline takes you the longest to get back to where you were?
Would still bike and seem but an unstructured approach and only for recovery.2. 12 months run specific goal (i.e the 2:3x marathon). Ideally what would be your peak/average weekly mileage be and would you still swim and/or bike? Would you do gym work?
Gym work - body weight work at home, yes.
Peak mileage - don't know, not done up a plan but probably closer to 200km
Average up week - 160km
Average rest week - 70km3. Would you use a run/walk strategy in your 2:3x marathon?
Very good question. I'd test to see what pace I'd need to run to offset the walking and hit my goal. There is a point where it just cannot work.You won the 1st race I ever did in Nenagh. I looked up to you, and decided I wanted to win Nenagh! Got closer this year!
What I can't understand is why would some1 who is right up there in Sprint distance triathlon in Ireland back in 2009, can never be seen again at these races and then goes onto long distance and not try and be the fastest.
I have seen something there about a bus crash on this thread (never knew before now). But the question is, why did you give up the speed you had and move to long distance?? Just makes no sense to me........
A great race and a good question.
I've not turned my back on sprint distance racing completely. I did become somewhat disillusioned with racing in general in Ireland and I couldn't face the idea of racing in Ireland but thats not an excuse.
I entered Nenagh in 2010 but pulled out as a consequence of not being in good shape. I'd been made unemployed twice in 6 months, my wife had had a baby and I wasn't feeling the grá for the sport. I even considered pulling out of Austria in 2010. That year was all about vanquishing the demons of the bus crash and the sliced leg.
I entered Nenagh in 2011 too but also pulled out - I effectively took 2011 off training and now find myself fat and slow.
My coach wants me to ignore long distance racing in 2012 and concentrate on getting fast again. I may well do this. However ideally I would like to do what I did in 2009. Get fast and fit, race sprints and then do an IM in the summer. Combining long and fast. Very enjoyable. However that depends on the next few months. One thing is for sure however I will be racing sprints in 2012.Follwing a discussion with some other girls in our club, we have a theory that high levels of training seem to make you more aggressive and/or impatient. Would you agree with this theory, or is it just us women explaining away our moods.
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1) What are your running PBs ?
2) Stupid question but do you think swimming and running complement pr take away from your running? I.e would you achieve more by running more or would you break down.
3) You've a fairly decent IM time in all honestly within reason, if funds and time were no object could you go sub 9?
4) Irish triathlete you most look up to?
5) Favorite meal?
6) Excluding family does anything come close to being 100% fit and standing on a start line of a race?
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TheRoadRunner wrote: »1) What are your running PBs ?
17:29 5km (ages ago)
34:00 10km
57:00 10 miler
1:20 half marathon
3:26 marathon (ages ago)
Not done that many pure running races. I'd like to change that this year
The swimmer complements. The biking can detract from the running to be honest.TheRoadRunner wrote: »2) Stupid question but do you think swimming and biking complement or take away from your running? I.e would you achieve more by running more or would you break down.
YesTheRoadRunner wrote: »3) You've a fairly decent IM time in all honestly within reason, if funds and time were no object could you go sub 9?
Liam DolanTheRoadRunner wrote: »4) Irish triathlete you most look up to?
Fresh fois gras with toasted broiche and a glass of SauterneTheRoadRunner wrote: »5) Favorite meal?
Followed by Duck confit with duck fat fat roasted potato cubes with a nice red.
Finished with a creme bruleeTheRoadRunner wrote: »6) Excluding family does anything come close to being 100% fit and standing on a start line of a race?
Nope.TheRoadRunner wrote: »7) Ideal job?
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Firstly, I think your computer may be broken..... It keeps putting after all your answers. Not sure if you are aware this is happening (It must be contagious)
With regards to running form you mentioned that you learn from running fatigued, that you intepret feedback from the body and make the required adjustments.
How exactly do you read the feedback? Have you gone as far as using gait / video analysis to train yourself to identify that when your body is sending back signals you can see what is actually happening? Or are you using spatial awareness and developing a mental picture of what your body is doing and where your limbs are during your stride?
Are the alterations subtle? Do you look at stride length, cadence, foot strike etc?
Finally, IIRC, you mentioned in another post that you are "an efficient, mid-foot striker" (or words to that effect). I think the post concerned racing flats or minimalist runners. How do you define running efficiency and how would the an average plodder look at improving efficiency ?
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Didn't think I was using that many!Firstly, I think your computer may be broken..... It keeps putting after all your answers. Not sure if you are aware this is happening (It must be contagious)With regards to running form you mentioned that you learn from running fatigued, that you intepret feedback from the body and make the required adjustments.
How exactly do you read the feedback? Have you gone as far as using gait / video analysis to train yourself to identify that when your body is sending back signals you can see what is actually happening? Or are you using spatial awareness and developing a mental picture of what your body is doing and where your limbs are during your stride?
I have had gait analysis done. I don't rate it.
I've had video analysis done years ago. I liked it but it was the coaches commentary that was more important. Running on a threadmill in front of a mirror works too.
How do I read the feedback? I suppose when fatigued bits complain. Complaining bits mean I'm doing something wrong Then its a case of thinking about what I am doing and whats wrong. Its why I don't run with music. If I'm distracted by music I'm not thinking of what I am doing.Are the alterations subtle? Do you look at stride length, cadence, foot strike etc?
I keep an eye on stride length, cadence and foot strike alright. Alterations are more to do with the muscles I engage to run though. When I'm not trained I run with a slight outwards flick of my right foot on the back section of my stride. This fires my TFL and that will ultimately result in my ITB going. When not trained I will drive off the ground with my quads rather than lifting with my hip flexors and pushing my leg forward with my glutes. If I drive off the ground I will get injured. If I don't concentrate my pelvis isn't stable too and I will ultimately get injured. I also over use my calves slightly and under use my hamstrings. So the alterations I use are to engage the right muscles at the right time. I find if I nail that then my cadence is a nice 94-95 spm, I land lightly on my feet with a reasonable stride length.Finally, IIRC, you mentioned in another post that you are "an efficient, mid-foot striker" (or words to that effect). I think the post concerned racing flats or minimalist runners. How do you define running efficiency and how would the an average plodder look at improving efficiency ?
Thanks,
Dev
I suppose I define efficiency as a measure of how much effort goes into non-forward propulsion. Bouncing, landing heavily, snaking hips, huge amounts of upper body movement would not be efficient.
Maybe I'm not efficient, maybe efficient is the wrong word. Perhaps I meant neat or tidy. I'm certainly not neat or tidy or efficient at the moment.0 -
You sure did. However, It was my first ever tri. You were in sub9 (pre bus crash) IM shape :rolleyes: You also beat DaveR1 and he would hand you your ass in a sprint today :P I was happy just to survive the 500m swim! Expectations eh.I already have. I crushed him. 5:30 faster in a sprint
A few questions to move on..
What is the ability you wish you had/had more of?
Who cooks, you or Glenda and whats the norm for the Tunney family dinner?
You are an advocate of Noakes, what is it about his theory that draws you?
What inspires you about you?
Were you always a promising runner? As in a 40 min 10k was never a challenge even as your fat self?
How much does weight matter to go sub9?
Money no object - what would Santa leave under the tree?
What difference can you attribute to your coach making to your triathlon performances?
Assemble your ideal training group for a week in the sun?
Favourite Movie(s)?
Are you a console gamer? What games have you been addicted to?
What have you learned about yourself from coaching others and how can you apply it?
Boards' Forum pet hate?
How would your mother describe you?
If you were God for a day, what would you do?
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shotgunmcos wrote: »You sure did. However, It was my first ever tri. You were in sub9 (pre bus crash) IM shape :rolleyes: You also beat DaveR1 and he would hand you your ass in a sprint today :P I was happy just to survive the 500m swim! Expectations eh.
Doesn't sound half as good the way you say it though. sub9 shape would be a massive overstatement too
Swim - I'd like to be able to do 40x100 off 1:25, coming in on 1:10. I think swimming is cool.shotgunmcos wrote: »A few questions to move on..
What is the ability you wish you had/had more of?shotgunmcos wrote: »Who cooks, you or Glenda and whats the norm for the Tunney family dinner?
These days it is Glenda she cooks Aoibhes dinner and we just have whatever that is. Usual low fat, low sugar, low salt, very healthy and tasty meals.shotgunmcos wrote: »You are an advocate of Noakes, what is it about his theory that draws you?
It makes sense, plus I like the idea that I can do something about my lack physical prowess through mental toughness.shotgunmcos wrote: »What inspires you about you?
HAHA - did the first Men's mini marathon in the park in 2003 or so. 49 minutes and I was chuffed.shotgunmcos wrote: »Were you always a promising runner? As in a 40 min 10k was never a challenge even as your fat self?shotgunmcos wrote: »How much does weight matter to go sub9?
Not done it so no idea but based on the one sub9 guy I know (Peter Kerns) and his obsession with weight ("Today I call you Dave Tummy") I'd venture a guess it plays a huge role.
A big bag of money.shotgunmcos wrote: »Money no object - what would Santa leave under the tree?
Failing that a Di2 P4 with SRMs and a PC7. Lightweight(the brand) wheels and Light disc. Also HED wheels.
Sessions and approaches that are now being talked about as "the next big thing" we were doing a few years ago. Consistent training with bang for time-buck. I think a huge amount of credit goes to the man. He has been great to work with and I think has made a huge difference to my swimming, biking and running and also shaped my outlook on life to be more balanced and more positive.shotgunmcos wrote: »What difference can you attribute to your coach making to your triathlon performances?shotgunmcos wrote: »Assemble your ideal training group for a week in the sun?
The people in my club. Only 10 of us but we work well together.
Lilo and Stitchshotgunmcos wrote: »Favourite Movie(s)?
Run Fat Boy Run
Shawshank redemption
2001: A Space Odyssey
Not any more - was mainly a PC gamer. Half-life, Quake, Doom and games from that era. GTA on the PS2shotgunmcos wrote: »Are you a console gamer? What games have you been addicted to?
That I should practice what I preachshotgunmcos wrote: »What have you learned about yourself from coaching others and how can you apply it?shotgunmcos wrote: »Boards' Forum pet hate?
DCM time
Mildly austistic. (not sure if she was joking at the time)shotgunmcos wrote: »How would your mother describe you?
Peak into the futureshotgunmcos wrote: »If you were God for a day, what would you do?
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FTP Intervals on the bikeHolly Important Squabble wrote: »1. What do you find the toughest/demanding and most enjoyable sessions in each of the disciplines.
Hill reps on the run
Anything sets in the pool where the main set is 2k of fast stuff
Yes, very difficult. Cycling and running I can be on my own. Swimming there are others around and I don't like dealing with strangers so early.Holly Important Squabble wrote: »2. You mention swimming is your least favourite, do you have to push yourself out the door to the pool?
MorningsHolly Important Squabble wrote: »3. Typically when do you do your sessions, silly o clock morning or night?
Has anyone in the country gone sub nine yet?Holly Important Squabble wrote: »4. Realistically with the current crop in the country how low can we get the fastest IM time down to?
Power meterHolly Important Squabble wrote: »5. Most improtant piece of kit for you, Power Meter, Computrainer, Garmin 310, race wheels or other?
I have to. Not for being lean, or going fast but for setting an example. Very quickly learning that kids do what they see.Holly Important Squabble wrote: »6. Will you ever kick your haribo addiction.
No ideas. I know what I'd like to aim for but whether that will ever happen I do not know.Holly Important Squabble wrote: »7. How fast can a fit Tunney expect to get around in a standalone marathon in, and likewise an IM marathon?
Swim 0:52Holly Important Squabble wrote: »8. Dream splits for your perfect IM race
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Here's a few more. Thanks for this. SOme from me from an IM perspective.
1. Tumble turns - worth bothering with?
2. Running big weeks - 160k - what does you bike/swim look like sessions/intensity?
3. For sub 9 you must need to do some work on the diet/fat oxidation. Can you reocver to where you where in 09/10? If so, how paleo will it be?
4. Any strength work planned this season
5. You're in Roth and MCOS passes you on the bike. Do you blow your HR/power caps to chase or wait to see him later?
6. New Kona lottery rules - surely a good thing?!
7. I would struggle with the Roth/Barca thing. Are you saying you want to hit them both hard? Do you not find having the safety net of Barca will stop you going all in on the hard sessions or the actual race pre/in Roth?
8. Some recent discussion on the fact that some recovery aids may actually be reducing the benefit from hard sessions. Any thoughts?
9. Are us plodders wasting our time worrying about latex tubes, tyre pressue, tyre type etc. If not, what are the simple things we should be doing tyre, aero, etc wise?
10. You get a golden ticket to pick 3 advisors (Dave Scott, Joe Friel, Gordo, Alan Couzens, Coogan types). over the next 9 months. Who do you pick and why?
Thanks again for taking the time.0 -
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Holly Important Squabble wrote: »I thought the 9 hours was broken in Roth or Austria this year
or if not what does it currently stand at?
Irish but not based in Ireland.....0 -
Very interesting reading. Thx Dave
1. Why do you only refer to Sprints and not Olympic as part of your race plans?
2. Why do you rarely expand on answers and give so many one liners or make statements and leave people hanging for more info?
3. You said it took 4 years for you to reach a podium under your coach. But how long did it take for you to start noticing the improvements and what were they?
4. What splits do you think you were capable of before the bus accident?
5. Is Barcelona a fun event or are you planning on peaking twice for both Roth and Barcelona?
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El Director wrote: »...one more.
11. Do you belief in "god given talent" or the "10,000 hour rule" based on a study by Anders Ericsson and frequently referred to in Malcolm Gladwell's ‘Outliers’ and Matthew Syed "Bounce: How Champions Are Made"?
Little column A, little column B
I think the very top end requires both columnsHolly Important Squabble wrote: »I thought the 9 hours was broken in Roth or Austria this year or if not what does it currently stand at?
Was a joke about Peter Kerns still be able to say he has the Irish resident IM record.
I don't see the typical Irish club model as being fantastic. Some clubs are probably great though.couerdelion wrote: »1. You don't seem to be a big fan of Triathlon clubs but are a member of one yourself. Can you explain?
My club is a banner that a group of friends race under. We train together when our training plans intersect but don't force them to intersect so we can train together.
Turning on its head - can 3 coaches really comprehend the impact that their training has on other disciplines and the impact the other disciplines have on theirs,couerdelion wrote: »2. I guess related to 1, Can one person truly coach all three sports or would it be better to have 3 coaches working together?couerdelion wrote: »3. What's your programming language of choice?
Java and variants of it are what I use in work. I'm happy in any language or paradigm though.couerdelion wrote: »4. Favourite Red wine (To go with the duck confit in your previous "favourite meal" answer)?
I've French family that live 2 hours south of Bordeaux so I've a penchant for wines from that region. Particularly a nice Pauillac.
Still perfecting them but yes. Didn't do them in 2011 at all really so its pretty comical at the moment.Here's a few more. Thanks for this. SOme from me from an IM perspective.
1. Tumble turns - worth bothering with?
Swimming intensity was a mix as it normally is but was done more fatigued.2. Running big weeks - 160k - what does you bike/swim look like sessions/intensity?
Left the cycling as normal as well for that time of year. Mainly easy with steady and mod hard intervals. No FTP work or VO2max efforts though.3. For sub 9 you must need to do some work on the diet/fat oxidation. Can you reocver to where you where in 09/10? If so, how paleo will it be?
I find paleo cannot work in a family environment. I think that low GI will work in its place. I have some really fascinating books and papers to read over the next few weeks. The best I've ever been at 2.5g CHO per minute was 225watts, need to get that to 260 if I'm to have a hope in hell.
Always strength work - just sport specific4. Any strength work planned this season Hills on the run, BG on the bike, paddles, band and parachute in the pool.
Think: "catch him on the run"5. You're in Roth and MCOS passes you on the bike. Do you blow your HR/power caps to chase or wait to see him later?
Emmm all lottery rules are bad. So are roll downs.6. New Kona lottery rules - surely a good thing?!
I've fully committed to neither. If I do Roth I'll want a time. I have a feeling that Barca will happen anyways due to peer pressure but I'm less sure of what will happen there to be honest.7. I would struggle with the Roth/Barca thing. Are you saying you want to hit them both hard? Do you not find having the safety net of Barca will stop you going all in on the hard sessions or the actual race pre/in Roth?
Ohhhhh I missed that discussion - would love some links and I think I'd probably have an idea of the products in question.8. Some recent discussion on the fact that some recovery aids may actually be reducing the benefit from hard sessions. Any thoughts?
Free time is free time.9. Are us plodders wasting our time worrying about latex tubes, tyre pressue, tyre type etc. If not, what are the simple things we should be doing tyre, aero, etc wise?
Tyres are typically over inflated.
Positions are generally not fantastic for the individual.
Alot of this stemming from bikes usually not fitting (a few shops to blame here)
If you have access to a power meter you can approximate your Cda and work on position and equipment accordingly.10. You get a golden ticket to pick 3 advisors (Dave Scott, Joe Friel, Gordo, Alan Couzens, Coogan types). over the next 9 months. Who do you pick and why?
Thanks again for taking the time.
I'd stick with my coach. I'd let him bring in who he wants. I think he'd take some behind the scenes people in the British tri scene.0 -
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I have been amazed for the three years I have been watching ITU and the odd Ironman on TV that no big name seems to have ever been done for steroids. I would have to guess that it is rife in this sport such are the endurance and strength requirements. I am also skeptical with rugby also as no big name player has ever really been caught either.
Cycling, swimming and Athletics get huge amounts of bad press for steroid abuse and people often look questionably at any new world records. In my opinion they seem to be some of the only sports that seem to be paying more than lip service to steroids and are paying a heavy price for it.
I would guess that some of the top amateurs might be taking some as well
Whats your opinion on above
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I have been amazed for the three years I have been watching ITU and the odd Ironman on TV that no big name seems to have ever been done for steroids. I would have to guess that it is rife in this sport such are the endurance and strength requirements. I am also skeptical with rugby also as no big name player has ever really been caught either.
Cycling, swimming and Athletics get huge amounts of bad press for steroid abuse and people often look questionably at any new world records. In my opinion they seem to be some of the only sports that seem to be paying more than lip service to steroids and are paying a heavy price for it.
I would guess that some of the top amateurs might be taking some as well
Whats your opinion on above
2. Why do you not like Macca
I would suspect that there is huge doping in all sports. I don't see why triathlon would be any different. I read recently about 43 failed tests in the Premiership last year. No sanctions though.
Most dope testing is centred around event day testing i think. Proper out of competition testing is expensive and is only really done and enforced when the sponsors demand it, which only happens when the fans demand it.
Macca? Just heard various stories that I don't like. At all.0 -
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