tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048252237314429317.post1560113421529738635..comments2023-10-20T17:16:10.531+02:00Comments on Tri-Stemmet: RealityJohan Stemmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099634840682016224noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048252237314429317.post-34135582650879801262010-03-23T11:29:37.575+02:002010-03-23T11:29:37.575+02:00A
Thanks, yes what a big field this year, 313 athl...A<br />Thanks, yes what a big field this year, 313 athletes in age group. <br /><br />Think Ironman racing is the new mid life substitute thing instead of buying motorbikes and boats.<br /><br />JohanJohan Stemmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099634840682016224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048252237314429317.post-12050267075168144762010-03-23T11:23:19.992+02:002010-03-23T11:23:19.992+02:00Willy
Thanks
JWilly<br />Thanks<br />JJohan Stemmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099634840682016224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048252237314429317.post-43145336200195847582010-03-23T08:05:04.497+02:002010-03-23T08:05:04.497+02:00You still have the drive and determination! so don...You still have the drive and determination! so don't give up hope. It will fall into placesportsmadwillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161956131643316556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048252237314429317.post-54358747571522082992010-03-23T07:12:04.529+02:002010-03-23T07:12:04.529+02:00One down 312 to go :)
Keep on going. It`s not onl...One down 312 to go :)<br /><br />Keep on going. It`s not only a physical game!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048252237314429317.post-53852680141364853282010-03-22T19:22:24.436+02:002010-03-22T19:22:24.436+02:00Russel
Thanks for putting thing in perspective and...Russel<br />Thanks for putting thing in perspective and for the "uit kak" Yes I am probably just a bit gatvol with the work getting to me and frustrated by not getting all the sessions done.<br /><br />Will take you up on that offer if I have to do Ironman winter training again.<br /><br />Ciao<br />JohanJohan Stemmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099634840682016224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048252237314429317.post-35102401866062148652010-03-22T19:15:12.146+02:002010-03-22T19:15:12.146+02:00Can't DISAGREE with you more! If you started y...Can't DISAGREE with you more! If you started your taper tomorrow and went and raced in 2 weeks you'd smash 10hrs. All these long sessions do is convince your MIND that you can go the distance (and that's not my opinion - it's, amongst others, Tim Noake's)There is certainly a point of diminishing returns. The physiological benefits of 4hr on the bike vs 5 hrs on the bike are minimal. Go and check out the work done by Tabata (the famed tabata intervals).<br /><br />If anything you just sound a bit gatvol. but have no fear you're not alone! Maybe you just need a change in environment. Pack the family up and bring them to the Kalahari for a RELAXED training week-end. <br /><br />The key to Kona is arrive in PE "lus" to race and not having done 3 instead of 2 HIM's or 3 instead of 5 6hr ride.<br /><br />C u on the QueenKRussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888823778631469111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048252237314429317.post-41728208535177697482010-03-22T19:11:36.359+02:002010-03-22T19:11:36.359+02:00Nina
Thanks, maybe I just need some motivation. Al...Nina<br />Thanks, maybe I just need some motivation. All the work and missing sessions lately got to me.<br /><br />Thanks, will soldier on. You're right going to Kona is just so special need to use all the nenergy I have<br /><br />Well done again on an amazing marathon yesterday, you must be stoked.<br /><br />Regards to Dana<br />JohanJohan Stemmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099634840682016224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048252237314429317.post-35875472057264755322010-03-22T19:07:10.062+02:002010-03-22T19:07:10.062+02:00Xavi
No I'm not giving up just know I haven...Xavi<br />No I'm not giving up just know I haven't done the mileage.<br /><br />If I can give some advice, if you want to just finish an IM you can do 2 to 3 HIM and some olympic races but if you want to go for a position or time I think two is enough.<br /><br />The problem with doing to many is you sacrifice your long ride/run, which I do during the weekends and you need those long ones to make IM work for you. You also need to recover after them and then you miss some more training sessions.<br /><br />I will not do a marathon as part of my training for IM, going 32km maximum. <br /><br />If it's your first IM I will do 2 olympics and 1 HIM before IM. Space them out so you don't burn out and don't do any racing within six weeks of the IM.<br /><br />That's my advice based on my experience.<br /><br />Best of luck <br />JohanJohan Stemmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099634840682016224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048252237314429317.post-45552796583773624492010-03-22T19:07:07.060+02:002010-03-22T19:07:07.060+02:00Hey Johan...Obviously I can't speak from exper...Hey Johan...Obviously I can't speak from experience with regards to an Ironman, but I do know that sometimes you have to ignore the numbers. You still have time, you don't know how the rest of the field is going to play out, and you have the benefit of another year of experience over last year. Plus, you want it. Bad. :) Try to focus on the future and your heart, not the past and the numbers. A little, at least :) You are your family are amazing!Nina Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016024049371470433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048252237314429317.post-66481952075639083122010-03-22T19:00:32.538+02:002010-03-22T19:00:32.538+02:00Dianne
Thanks, will do
JohanDianne<br />Thanks, will do<br />JohanJohan Stemmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099634840682016224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048252237314429317.post-20686456906334907532010-03-22T18:58:38.354+02:002010-03-22T18:58:38.354+02:00Too early to give up and with your experience, you...Too early to give up and with your experience, you will do it...I will apply your theory about HIM's...I am planning to do 2 or 3 and 2 or 3 ITU ...and may be one marathon? Too much for just a beginner?<br /><br />I wait for your tip!<br /><br />"XTB" Xavi from Hong Kong!XTB-XAVIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678582264933494611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048252237314429317.post-78151650475242348032010-03-22T18:36:49.064+02:002010-03-22T18:36:49.064+02:00Don't give up hope yet.. Anything can happen o...Don't give up hope yet.. Anything can happen on race day! Having all the Ironmen and years behind you always count too..Dianne Emerynoreply@blogger.com