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Getting to know... It's now time to Bombard Bambaata with a Bamboozle of Questions..
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29-12-2013 3:49pm#1Previous threads in case yee want to torture anyone with more questions when they thought they were off the hook now!
Kurt Godel
littlemsfickle
BTH
Green&Red
Catzweazle
Dory
Oryx
RQ
Fazz
So Bambaata, let's get this show on the road:
1 - How many hours per week are you training and what split on average?
2 - Will you do a log for 2014?
3 - What is the main goals/races for 2014?
4 - Are we going to have our first battle in 2014 as it's well overdue...
- Kilkee or Lost Sheep on the cards for you at all to start this off?
5 - What is the most run volume you got up to when running your best?
6 - What are your weaknesses regarding training?
7 - What are your vices/dietary weaknesses?5
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Bambaata!! So lovely meeting you at the post-DCM festivities.
But I must've been so rattled sitting next to you (or had my best manners about me ) that I didn't even get to discuss your legendary flying mount that all the girls swoon over...so....
How did you learn your flying mount technique? Is your graceful precision move something you were born with, or were there hours of practice involved to master it? Anyone whose flying mount you aspire to emulate? How would you describe your flying mount in one word?
Have you ever completed an iron distance event? If so, when? How many? Best time?
How many half iron distance events have you completed? Best time and at which event?
Which tri distance do you like the best? Which tri distance do you think you are the best at?
Rank swim, bike, run in order of your strength....then rank them in order of which you enjoy the most....then rank them in the order of the most potential for you to continue to improve.
Any pre-race or race superstitions or rituals?
Are you tougher mentally or physically?
What is your secret weopon in a race?
Do you prefer chasing or being chased? And why?
How is therapy going since Oryx carelessly announced that you were not her type?
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Ideally id be doing something like 11-14 as thats probably what has been prescribed most weeks but a quick look back from when i started training for 2013 (3rd week November 2012) to A race in Lanza i averaged just 9.3hrs. Id a fairly inconsistent year! Ive never been one for big hours though, my biggest week ever is only around the 15hr mark and that would be once in a blue moon!1 - How many hours per week are you training and what split on average?
Id like to but wasn't very successful this year and think it could go much the same way as this year's! I might but with very brief notes, maybe a once a week summary type log. I'll see, i did find it helped me at times when i did manage to maintain it. I can see it most likely can help the coach too as id imagine my mood/stress levels would come across in it a bit more which has a massive impact on my training. I can be pretty brief at times in my session summaries2 - Will you do a log for 2014?
Right now ive only got the World 70.3 in Canada in September on the radar. I dont know what the goal will be there. I'll take a look at results on the course and probably set a time type goal. Im under no illusions and wont be anywhere near the top 10/20 in the AG so a time goal is likely the way to go. Other than that its looking like im going to join a cycle club and focus on that for the first half of the year. I've no early season tri's in mind anyway. I will do some but i wont peak for any.3 - What is the main goals/races for 2014?
Ha id be annihilated! I dont have either of those on the cards im afraid and i wont be doing anything near the volume you are so i can safely say if we do meet ill be hoping to be within 5mins of you (over olympic distance and more like 15mins at HIM)4 - Are we going to have our first battle in 2014 as it's well overdue...
- Kilkee or Lost Sheep on the cards for you at all to start this off?
Max is was probably only in the 60-70km/week region! Nothing major and i think that enough for me, particularly when combining 200-250km on the bike and 2.5-3hrs swimming in the week. That was 2012, i didnt keep it consistent enough in 2013 to manage to get to where i was then. Easy pace was generally in the 04:0x - 04:1x region then whereas i was about 10-20s/km off that this year. There's no better feeling than running easy kms at sub 4min pace! I didnt manage that this year but did on occasion in 2012.5 - What is the most run volume you got up to when running your best?
Plenty in 2013! Probably consistency being the key. Even now i can put down 3 or 4 great days and then have a lapse and miss a few sessions. I'll never get anywhere with that so i need to address it in 2014. I also lost the love of training solo and hence a reason for potentially joining a cycle club. This year was a disaster for nailing long bikes. Taking a look back the most i ever got to was about 3hr/3.5hrs (on my terms i might add) whereas in 2012 i regularly hit 4+hr spins and eventhough i didnt always enjoy every one of them i got a fair few of them in. I was plagued that year with saddle sores and that was the main reason for not enjoying a lot of them but ive gotten on top of that now (new saddle and the magic cure - bepanthen!!). If memory serves me correct i missed loads of long runs this year too so in essence 2013 was plagued with weaknesses6 - What are your weaknesses regarding training?
I had others in 2011 and 2012 (self sabotage!). Funnily i reckon i got best bang for buck this year! I didnt race competitive races but i feel that in the races I did do I got as much out of myself as i could have expected.
Where to start! I love craft beers, O'Hara's leann follain and 8 degrees sunburnt red probably being my fav but also add O'Hara's IPA, double IPA,All of Dungarvans variety and a few others7 - What are your vices/dietary weaknesses?
I also cant stop eating once i start, i'll clear a plate no matter how hungry i am and if there are leftovers ill have them too. People are amazed how much i eat sometimes. I just love food, all of it!!
I wouldnt have a massive sweet tooth but will never refuse it if offered! If i didnt train id definitely be about 3 or 4 stone heavier!0 -
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It was great to meet you too! As anyone who knows me will tell you, im not very chatty so that wouldnt have helpedBambaata!! So lovely meeting you at the post-DCM festivities. But I must've been so rattled sitting next to you (or had my best manners about me ) that I didn't even get to discuss your legendary flying mount that all the girls swoon over...so....
Im afraid my mount is woeful but my dismount...now that's something;)How did you learn your flying mount technique? Is your graceful precision move something you were born with, or were there hours of practice involved to master it? Anyone whose flying mount you aspire to emulate? How would you describe your flying mount in one word?
I never practiced either (and really should practice the mount) but i find a dismount at 20km/hr+ pretty easy. Fortunately ive never creamed myself doing it but have come close (a few skids barefoot come to mind!). Unfortunately though i think i caused an injury this year from the dismount at the Wexford race. Ive been plagued with a niggle since then and even after 40+days of no running up to mid December i can still feel it! I managed to see through to Lanza this year with ongoing treatment/massages but ive not yet completely solved the root of it!
Nope not as of yet. Im taking that slowly. Maybe 2015 or 2016. Im a firm believer that longer does not equal better and will only take on long when i reckon i can do myself justice (which is a long way off!)Have you ever completed an iron distance event? If so, when? How many? Best time?
Ive done Austria 70.3, Galway 69.4 (shortened swim), Mallorca 70.3, Lost Sheep & Lanzarote 70.3. Times have been between 4:36 to 04:49 but id put the 04:49 as my best as it is a very tough bike and the 04:36 was with the shortened swim. Austria was m,y 1st, i raced pretty well but was sick (cellulitis), was back on antibiotics for 2 weeks leading into Galway 70.3, had an issue with my bike for Mallorca 70.3 and stopped training a month out from Lost Sheep (week at the Olympics turned into a 10 binge which ended all hopes of a good race there!). So Lanza was the first i feel i did to my capability (which was much this year due to the earlier mentioned inconsistency). I reckon if i train well in the 11-15hr/week region, execute a good race on a fair course i could go sub 28 swim/sub 02:28 bike/sub 01:25 run and with 5mins for transitions knock out roughly a sub 04:30. Yet to be done though! That may be the Canada goal if the course if fair.How many half iron distance events have you completed? Best time and at which event?
I have the most fun at sprint distance but probably prefer HIM as i enjoy the pacing element to it. Ive had most success at sprint though having got a few wins (at weak races mind)Which tri distance do you like the best? Which tri distance do you think you are the best at?
This is a toughie. Traditionally id have said bike was strongest, swim weakest but i reckon ive balanced them out pretty well now so much so that id nearly put bike as weakest. I put that down to lack of long bikes this year and hence one reason why im looking to join a cycle club. I need to get out of my comfort zone more on the bike and get a lot more kms in!Rank swim, bike, run in order of your strength....then rank them in order of which you enjoy the most....then rank them in the order of the most potential for you to continue to improve.
I have a few ticks alright! When im nervous or anxious you'll see me do this really weird nod! I also have this thing about counting to numbers and religiously time myself at things! So on the morning of a race ill be constantly doing things like that. I also like runners set very neatly side by side in parallel!Any pre-race or race superstitions or rituals?
Another toughie! Id like to think mentally as that more important but i have caved on many sessions when i head wasnt in it. To be honest i wouldn't be very confident so find it hard to pick either!Are you tougher mentally or physically?
If im off the bike in a race thats very close i will most likely win that battle. It might be for 1st or 20th but if im running with someone (or a small group) that seems to be running well i find im good at outsmarting them when it gets tough. Ive done it a few times and reached pain levels ive only very rarely reached! I can think of 6 or 7 times ive done that and only 1 i've lost.What is your secret weopon in a race?
Chasing, definitely! I find it keeps me pushing harder if there's a carrot dangling just ahead.Do you prefer chasing or being chased? And why?
Not very well, i haven't yet come to terms with it and seen many therapists ;-)How is therapy going since Oryx carelessly announced that you were not her type?
Ha yes, i did my first ever FTP with power there. Its a great setup!!Is it true you've been in Tunney's shed?0 -
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I would generally have been a blonde fan but am married to a brunette so not much logic there!Mwahahaha now I get to ask the questions I really want answers to! (though your talk of bepanthen had me momentarily distracted...)
Blondes or brunettes? *stares down Dory*
Right now it would be Kona. Id love to qualify for that with a crack at sub 9 but thats a long long long way off and a serious stretch but sure what good is a weak goal!Lifetime sporting ambition?
Im very conservative so probably as I am now which my wife wouldnt like hearingWhere do you see yourself in five years? Im not one for change, i enjoy where i work, it allows me time to train but a lot can change in 5 years!! Id have said something similar in my dj'n years but i dont even go out anymore!!
mmm maybe that when i put my mind to something that i have an interest in i'll really get into it and i suppose it can lead into the next question too!Best quality?
I do not like change! A little of that is no problem but im very set in my ways and not open to something that is either a risk or wildly different to what im comfortable with.Worst quality?
NOt that im aware of, i slep on my stomach so not likely to.Do you snore?
Nope, ive not much upper body strength and zero co-ordination!Can you do a handstand?
John Bruton's house probably ranks as the weirdest! Ended up back there after a party which took place the other side of the county!Most unusual place you've ever woken up?
Ha i have a sorting office which only gives me the top 5 each dayHow do you deal with all the fan mail and constant adulation?
Not many and im in a cafe in Bundoran right now so im only going to guess and say 25How many non stop pressups can you do after reading this?
Ha, im told that im best at keeping my mouth shut as when i talk i ruin that so probably best stay quiet on that oneHow does it feel, being a sex object?
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I had to look up what a wall squat isshotgunmcos wrote: »Assuming you are not spent doing press ups to fail, how long can you hold a wall squat for after reading this?
Noty long id sa, again the cafe im in might not be the best place to try! I'll give it a go when im home tomorrow
For sureshotgunmcos wrote: »Are you now holding a wall squat replying to this?
My core at the best of times is weak as i do little to no core work, at my best id say id manage about 1.5-2mins, right now about a minute! I took up pilates last year to try sort that but only kept it up for the one 6 week term, i did do a little here and there myself but if i ever really do give tri a go thats an area that needs a lot of attention!shotgunmcos wrote: »How long do you think you can hold a plank for after the squat?
To be exactly where i am right now and never change a thing, to be utterly boringshotgunmcos wrote: »What would Leisha say your dream goal is?
I wouldn't even have heard him challenge me! Maybe that answers the blonde v brunette question too! I'm a big fan of hers. Some say she got too much muscle, i see nothing wrong!!shotgunmcos wrote: »You vs the hobbit in a staring contest with Ms Fredrickson doing pre swim stretches beside you. Loser has to hand over their tri bike. Who wins?
I never really listened to music others did, started listening to early rave, happy hardcore when i was about 10/11. A friend got decks when i was about 13 and eventually when i was about 127 i managed to save about 1.5k and bought my own. I got my first gig at the infamous Electric City in 2004. I had been putting up posters around college for them and doing some flyering as a way of getting guestlist. I had a friend who had lived in Ireland for a few years and while here became a thing of legend in the DJ world so i managed to get him a gig at EC to help pay for flights back for him and put some money up myself and low and behold the lads asked if id like to support him. Never looked back from there, I was always too shy to give a demo to anyone but from that gig i got another, then another which happened to be the closing party for EC at the old infamous Metropolitan with Ozzy Osbourne's son Louis and from there other promoters asked me to play their nights, then i became a resident for EC and then Pogo when it was in Pod and it just grew from there. Good times! Im always asked would i go back but its a lot of work (i was 4 hrs a day listening to music then and constantly going out networking, dont know if i have the energy for that anymore).shotgunmcos wrote: »How did you get into mixing and being a DJ?
Im an endless pit when it comes to food. All you can eat buffets are a danger! If there's food infront of me ill keep eating.shotgunmcos wrote: »What would be your claim to gluttony fame?
Long bikes with long reps at either sprint or olympic power would most likely be it but i got to get the love for them back or ill go nowhere!shotgunmcos wrote: »What training session do you dread?
I hate people saying they "have no time"shotgunmcos wrote: »What are your pet hates?
I hate people eating with their mouth open!
I hate hate hate people slurping drinks and will actually get up and walk away from them!
I hate diets!
I hate trying to lose weight
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What are your heart rate zones, including your vo2max?
These are 2013 levels (when i was training)
Run (HR):
Easy 133 - 144
Steady 145 - 152
Mod 153 - 162
Hard >162
Bike (Power):
Easy - 175 - 239W
Steady - 240 - 287W
Mod - 288 - 335W
Hard - >335W
I reckon my FTP is about 300/310W now which brings those down. I am supposed to be back training two weeks now and probably should have been testing in 2 or 3 weeks but I had a disaster of a week to start back, then did ok up to last weekend but have now managed to come down with a cold. Hence im resting up so itll probably be mid February before i get to test to check. From the few sessions i did so far on the bike im pretty sure FTP is around 300-310 now
I haven't a clue what my V02 is. Ive never had it tested but I do have some other info from a study i did in trinity college a few years ago. From that i know that i have massive gains to get from EPO (i've lowish HCT, something like 41/42) 0 -
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Hey Ed,
Perfect training leading up to your first IM on a fast course, what do you think you are capable of doing on S/B/R splits?
What other hobbies do you have apart from music, triathlon and eating?
Favourite tune?
Who is the better cook, you or Leisha?
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This is a real stab in the dark and i could be well out but id be hoping for something like:Cynthia Helpless Legume wrote: »Hey Ed,
Perfect training leading up to your first IM on a fast course, what do you think you are capable of doing on S/B/R splits?
Swim <60mins
Bike 5 to 5:15
Run 3:10 - 3:30
Transitions 10mins
So anywhere between 09:20 to 09:55. I reckon someday, given a few years of IMs i could go sub 09:15 but who knows if i ever survive that far.
Too much going out the last while!! I dont do much else to be honest. Ive gotten the ski bug now but wouldnt get to do it enough to call it a hobby. We're off to Morzine Sunday week and cant wait!!Cynthia Helpless Legume wrote: »What other hobbies do you have apart from music, triathlon and eating?
Hard to name one but a few of my favs would include -Cynthia Helpless Legume wrote: »Favourite tune?
Shed - Another Wedged Chicken http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4yM4RAmaTc
Charlie - Spacer Woman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgBzF9_CQhY
The Orb - Little Fluffy Clouds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHixChYgGRI
Aphex Twin - Ageispolis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw7TY-zPaas
Jeff Mills - If (We) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYLNm1Ifbfo
Depends on the mood
Im a better cook, she's a better baker, does that cover itCynthia Helpless Legume wrote: »Who is the better cook, you or Leisha?
Ill have to get some tonight and give it a goCynthia Helpless Legume wrote: »How many crackers can you eat in 5mins, you have to try this with no water/fluids. 0 -
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Hi Bambaata. And happy new year. Are you enjoying your time in the sun answering all these questions? Hope so, because I'm guessing you've got this gig until Wednesday at midnight.
<clears throat> I have a few more things I'd like to know, if you don't mind.
So, you've taken a roll down slot for Worlds. Was there any hesitation to taking a roll down? Or not in the least? If you ever qualify for Kona via a roll down, would you or would you not take it, and why?
When will you start your Worlds training cycle in earnest? And what will it look like?
Will you buy a new tri suit to wear at Worlds?
If you've one piece of advice for someone getting ready to do their first ever half iron distance tri, what would it be?
Do you have any tattoos?
If you could put together a killer tri relay, which boards' peeps would be on it with you? And who would do which leg and why?
Who's got the biggest target on their back?
Is it true that your nickname in school was Boom-Boom-Bambaata, but you had to drop the "Boom-Boom" when you joined boards because it exceeded the maximum number of letters allowed for a user name, leaving you with just "Bambaata"?
Did you have any other nicknames in school you'd like to share with us?
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It was a bolt out of the blue. I finished 8th in AG but unfortunately for me it was the most competitive (id have grabbed a podium in others!) and really didnt see it going that far. Initially there were only 2 slots, then a 3rd was added and it happened to get to me. I was only there because the meal was right after. Id no hesitation once i heard my name. Because i knew id have podiumed at other AGs i didnt hesitate. Had i felt it wasnt deserved i would have hesitated but likely still accepted it. Chances are id need a roll-down for Kona so would have no hesitation, id just love to experience it and, as with Canada, i wouldn't be competitive so its an experience thing.Hi Bambaata. And happy new year. Are you enjoying your time in the sun answering all these questions? Hope so, because I'm guessing you've got this gig until Wednesday at midnight.
<clears throat> I have a few more things I'd like to know, if you don't mind.
So, you've taken a roll down slot for Worlds. Was there any hesitation to taking a roll down? Or not in the least? If you ever qualify for Kona via a roll down, would you or would you not take it, and why?
I was supposed to start 3 weeks back to just back into it but week 1 didnt happen cos of work wrecking my head, week two went ok but missed loads and week 3 i got sick! So i started back todayWhen will you start your Worlds training cycle in earnest? And what will it look like? The proper cycle for Canada will be in June, about 12 weeks out. I need to be in serious shape for that block though as that block is just the icing on the cake.
I hope i dint have to! I like my suit and have raced in it a few years now (Skins two piece) but you never know, long way to Canada yet...Will you buy a new tri suit to wear at Worlds?
Cycle long, a lot! I didnt do enough long bikes in 2013 and suffered as a result. I ran a 01:27 in my first HIM in Austria (which was about 400m long!) and i believe that was because i had better biking done leading into it.If you've one piece of advice for someone getting ready to do their first ever half iron distance tri, what would it be?
Nope and i'm not a fan. Id never get one but wouldn't object to small, discrete one on my good wife.Do you have any tattoos?
Interested for the swim as i dont think there are any faster here!If you could put together a killer tri relay, which boards' peeps would be on it with you? And who would do which leg and why?
Possibly Fazz for the bike as he would likely nail that
Id do the run as id like tio close it out in 1st and take all the credit
FazzWho's got the biggest target on their back? If i can match Fazz this year ill be well set for Canada.
Ha something like that. I think i was 12 when i started using it. Its after Arfika Bambaataa but i dropped the last a to make it mineIs it true that your nickname in school was Boom-Boom-Bambaata, but you had to drop the "Boom-Boom" when you joined boards because it exceeded the maximum number of letters allowed for a user name, leaving you with just "Bambaata"?
Nope, not that i can remember anyway.Did you have any other nicknames in school you'd like to share with us?
My folks for us a projector! We recently moved into a really nice lareg rented house, the kind we'd been trying to get for about 3 years, and have started doing it up (with landlord permission). We had the sitting room 80% but were missing a projector and hoped to get one in Jan/Feb once funds allowed. Obviusly all the walk of it paid offWhat was the best gift you received for Christmas this year? We need another couch next so maybe if we talk about that for long enough someone will be kind enough 0 -
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In Austria 70.3 i got to see the top few places unfolding. The run course was nice a quiet for about 1.5 of the 3 laps (only pros and a few AGers ahead of me) and i got to momentarily run with Paul Amy for all of 15/20 secondsYou have done some tri tourism in your time - have you had any personal dealings with any pros that left a memory with you It was a great buzz seeing them up close though. Of course i was on my first lap and they were finishing but still a good buzz. While in Sands Beach Hotel in Lanza a few months back i was swimming away and only copped after a little while that Bella Bayliss seemed to be checking my stroke! I really wish i asked for some advice! She was there poolside with another athlete. I should have asked for some advice as she was just a few doors down room our room.
Im a Meath man im afraid so not much joy coming our way the past whileWhat do you think of Kildare Gaa at the moment (you are a Kildare man if I remember), between debts, seanie j and mcgeeney they are never out of the news I might work at Croke Park but i've lost the love for following football. I suppose i see a matchday as work now and couldnt care less. I will watch the odd bit of the good games though and generally get to catch most of the finals.
This one has me really having to think! I watch a fair few movies but they rarely leave a lasting impression. One of my favs would be the Green Mile. John Coffey in that leaves a serious impression! Him or possibly Wilson in CastawayFavourite movie character?
I didnt read for years and years but managed to get into it a little the last 3 years or so. That said i seem to only enjoy and read sports biographies and other sports related books. Of those id reckon Tyler Hamilton's "The Secret Race" was my fav. Just finished "Domestique: The Real-life Ups and Downs of a Tour Pro" by Charly Wegelius which was also a decent read.Favourite book?
Afraid not. I missed a whole era of deadly clubs.Were you ever in sir Henry's or sex kitchen?0 -
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