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Finally back on the erg today, first time since 13th June. Had to replace the battery in my Garmin Dual first though. Managed to find the screwdriver that came with it when I bought it in Aug 2022. However, one of the screws wasn't tight and when I go the back off the threaded post that the screw wa...

Not been on the erg since 13th June. Been down in super hot SW rural France, glad we had a private pool! Was 37c most days.

My fourth trip through France in an EV and again no problems but many more EVs on the road now.

Back on the erg tomorrow but not expecting much.

Do you have anything more substantial than "If I Recall Correctly" and approximate times? A name, a race where the performance occurred, how the training was documented? You made the claim, so you should have actual knowledge that it is correct. Why always so hostile and negative? I wonder whether ...

I'm also curious. How have you surmised that this is hyperbole? Or is at an objective statement based on actual knowledge that it's incorrect? Do you have anything more substantial than "If I Recall Correctly" and approximate times? A name, a race where the performance occurred, how the training wa...

12:22.2 4,000 1:32.7 438 1808 34 1:33.0 500 1:33.0 435 1797 34 1:32.9 500 1:32.9 437 1802 32 1:32.9 500 1:32.9 437 1802 32 1:32.8 500 1:32.8 438 1807 33 1:32.9 500 1:32.9 437 1802 35 1:33.0 500 1:33.0 435 1797 34 1:32.9 500 1:32.9 437 1802 37 1:31.7 500 1:31.7 454 1862 37 8x500/3:30 I reas the Engl...

13:17.8 3,749 1:46.4 291 1299 28 153 1:00.0 294 1:42.0 329 1433 31 142 r: 1:30 48 9:00.0 2,546 1:46.0 293 1309 29 156 r: 2:00 43 3:17.8 911 1:48.5 274 1241 28 152 r91 I failed this session again, so I need to get a grip next time as it's becoming too regular for my liking. It's definitely more ment...

I swapped out the axle, sprocket, axle bearings, idler pulleys, and shock cord. I also oiled the flywheel. It took about an hour, because I was learning about the erg assembly as I went, and the instructions didn't always cover the Model C. The upgraded erg is completely different. Of course, I did...

I had results back from a blood test. The Doctor said I was dehydrated which doesn't suprise me as it was one hour after an Erg session during last week's hot weather. However, he asked if I use creatine and advised that I stop for four weeks before going back for further bloods. His argument is th...

I hadn't even heard of diverticulitis until this forum, but now I'm seeing that it's more common than I realised. Can you have a milder, undiagnosed version or is it very obvious when you're suffering from it? I have been aware of the issue since teenage years and so worked to avoid it becoming a p...

End the week with a 30r20 bit warm in my erg room today. Was very sweaty session. Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M 30:00.0 7,572 1:58.8 208 1017 20 141 6:00.0 1,514 1:58.8 208 1016 20 131 12:00.0 1,514 1:58.8 208 1016 20 139 18:00.0 1,515 1:58.8 209 1018 20 143 24:00.0 1,515 1:58.8 209 1018 20 148 ...

Just a steady away 45r18 this evening Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M 45:00.0 10,393 2:09.8 160 849 18 102 5:00.0 1,155 2:09.8 160 849 18 71 10:00.0 1,155 2:09.8 160 849 18 71 15:00.0 1,155 2:09.8 160 849 18 71 20:00.0 1,155 2:09.8 160 849 18 71 25:00.0 1,154 2:09.9 159 848 18 125 30:00.0 1,155 2:...

Not been on the erg since last Friday and not many days to go before holiday time. So, thought I'd better get the CTC done. Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M 9:33.8 2,746 1:44.4 307 1356 31 152 3:12.5 922 1:44.3 308 1358 31 150 r: 5:00 15 3:11.7 918 1:44.4 307 1358 31 154 r: 5:00 11 3:09.6 906 1:44....

Also there is a great difference between how deep into the pain cave people are prepared to go, how much more could be forced out through suffering more will depend on where you are starting, but practicing at the appropriate rate and pace will give you the confidence to push faster at the same str...

26:38.1 8,000 1:39.8 351 1508 27 2:41.9 800 1:41.1 338 1462 27 2:41.4 800 1:40.8 341 1473 26 2:40.5 800 1:40.3 347 1493 26 2:41.0 800 1:40.6 344 1482 26 2:40.9 800 1:40.5 344 1484 26 2:40.7 800 1:40.4 345 1488 26 2:40.7 800 1:40.4 345 1488 27 2:39.2 800 1:39.5 355 1522 28 2:39.2 800 1:39.5 355 1522...

Thought I'd have a go at the TOC this evening. Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M 21:00.0 5,660 1:51.3 254 1173 28 148 1:00.0 281 1:46.7 288 1289 31 136 r: 1:30 17 9:00.0 2,424 1:51.3 253 1171 28 149 r: 2:00 12 7:00.0 1,868 1:52.4 246 1147 26 153 r: 2:00 14 4:00.0 1,086 1:50.4 259 1192 28 157 r43 Evi...