It’s a Clydesdale life for me
Posts tagged Clydesdale
Wind Breaker – Biking
04 years ago
by Clydesdale
in Biking
Felt B2R – Best investment I made and never looked back.Being a Clydesdale makes every brand decision very different and many times very challenging. As you may know, Clydesdales have many issues. Consider the weight on knees, back, feet etc. Having appropriate shoes, clothing, bikes have a large impact on continued success in everyday training and events.One of the biggest impact on your wallet is your bike. As you determine that triathlons are your passion, investing in an appropriate “fitted” TT bike is your next decision.Some things to consider –
Take your time in finding the “right” bike. There are always sales or closeouts but most important is understanding the best bike for you. Fit, function, and form.
Research, research, research. Go online and read. There are many articles on best manufactures, value between bikes and suggestions on
what to look for when purchasing your first or 50th bike.
Bike Shops – These people are your best friends. They tend to be the most informative and dedicated to earning your business. My #1 recommendation would be to purchase in-store and not online. For me – Gear West Bike/Triathlon in Long Lake, Minnesota. (www.gearwestbike.com)
Components – Components on a bike do make a difference. Remember, you’re a Clydesdale. You will put a lot of stress on every part of the bike. It’s not uncommon change out components for better ones. This is where your bike shop comes in handy.
Lastly – You need to train. Put the miles in!! Oh yah, I said it. TRAIN!!!!!
Running – Damn, It Hurts
04 years ago
by Clydesdale
in Running
Yes, running hurts. Do you know why? It’s because you’re a Clydesdale, Hello!!
I had just read an article about the 5% rule. Jordan D. Metzl M.D. – The 5 percent rule is a simple way to minimize your risk of getting a running injury. He says, keep your mileage low if your current body weight is more then 5 percent over your ideal weight.
Well, that would be us Clydesdales. Just think, with each extra pound of body weight, you are loading 5 to 8 pounds of force across your back, hips, knees and ankles. Now its time for a little math – whatever your “extra” weight is, multiply them by 6 pounds and that would be the extra force that has been added to your body when you run. So, a Clydesdale that is 40 pounds over weight, multiplied by 6 = 240 pounds of additional weight load above your current weight. Ouch!!
What to do? Log many more swimming and biking miles over running. Also, strengthen your core!! Pick 3-5 core exercises and modify them to work for you. The key is to do them everyday. As your body gets “in shape” at least internally, you can start adding more running miles.
