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[Dangerscouse]

I am a pessimist by nature.....glass half empty....so I tend to see things from that side of the tracks.

Seems to be the 3rd bit of any TT is a git.....3rd 500 of 2km = git, 3-4km of a 5km = git etc etc

I am happy really

Tbh mate, I'm optimistic to a fault, but I always see where I could have improved. It's a good trait to have, as it creates restless satisfaction.

The circa 65-80% of any hard session is a tough place: far enough to really be leaving a mark, but not close enough to feel it's almost done.

[hjs]

1k TT PB by 2s.....stung like hell during the 3rd 250 ......I had targeted sub 3:15 so the final time is OK but my plan to go 1:36, 1:37, 1:38, 1:36 didn't quite work out.

3:14.3 1,000m 1:37.1 33
0:47.7 250m 1:35.3 34
0:48.5 500m 1:37.0 33
0:49.9 750m 1:39.8 32
0:48.2 1,000m 1:36.3 36

Just a stepping stone on the journey

Can’t see any real flaws, 1k hurt like mad, if you do it for real. Also nicely in line with you 500 and 2k. Maybe the rating is a tad low, but you are pretty tall so this could be right for you. Congrats!

RE Timetrials in general, I always use the rule of thumb, “once you have reached 70% of the distance, you have it!” If you are on pace at that point you will bring it home, even if you suffering and have to slow a bit, you will finish on point.

[winniewinser]

Can’t see any real flaws, 1k hurt like mad, if you do it for real. Also nicely in line with you 500 and 2k. Maybe the rating is a tad low, but you are pretty tall so this could be right for you. Congrats!

RE Timetrials in general, I always use the rule of thumb, “once you have reached 70% of the distance, you have it!” If you are on pace at that point you will bring it home, even if you suffering and have to slow a bit, you will finish on point.

Thx Henry....much appreciated

[KeithT]

1k TT PB by 2s.....stung like hell during the 3rd 250 ......I had targeted sub 3:15 so the final time is OK but my plan to go 1:36, 1:37, 1:38, 1:36 didn't quite work out.

3:14.3 1,000m 1:37.1 33
0:47.7 250m 1:35.3 34
0:48.5 500m 1:37.0 33
0:49.9 750m 1:39.8 32
0:48.2 1,000m 1:36.3 36

Just a stepping stone on the journey

Nice one Alex! Great score and you fought the mental battle and broke 3:15 - a big improvement too which isn't shocking with the training you have done. Your SPM wasn't super high either, so stroke must be stronger.

[max_ratcliffe]

1k TT PB by 2s.....stung like hell during the 3rd 250 ......I had targeted sub 3:15 so the final time is OK but my plan to go 1:36, 1:37, 1:38, 1:36 didn't quite work out.

3:14.3 1,000m 1:37.1 33
0:47.7 250m 1:35.3 34
0:48.5 500m 1:37.0 33
0:49.9 750m 1:39.8 32
0:48.2 1,000m 1:36.3 36

Just a stepping stone on the journey

Very good Alex,

Kept the demons from a bit of an F&D at bay, and sub-3:15 is a great result.

Only problem: the next milestone is >4s away!

After the 2km my 5km was looking soft so attacked that today. Target i was aiming at was 1.48. Died a death in the last 2km. I have a feeling its going to start getting very hard indeed from here.


Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
17:54.0 5,000m 1:47.4 283 1272 40
3:32.0 1,000m 1:46.0 294 1311 40
3:36.1 2,000m 1:48.0 277 1254 40
3:37.5 3,000m 1:48.7 272 1236 40
3:36.4 4,000m 1:48.2 276 1250 40
3:31.9 5,000m 1:45.9 294 1312 41

Well done Ian,
Looks very controlled. Dunno about you dying - last 1k faster than the first, even if only by 0.1s.

[winniewinser]

Nice one Alex! Great score and you fought the mental battle and broke 3:15 - a big improvement too which isn't shocking with the training you have done. Your SPM wasn't super high either, so stroke must be stronger.

Thx Keith.....rating up is on the plan to work on this week, getting the breathing right.

Very good Alex,

Kept the demons from a bit of an F&D at bay, and sub-3:15 is a great result.

Only problem: the next milestone is >4s away!

Cheers Max.....breaking 1:37 is the next goal and then I'll probably need some miracles

[MartinSH4321]

100m PB 13.6 (-0.2)

not the PB I wanted, su 1:20 500m was the plan, but since yesterday I have a little cough and problems breathing through the nose, so 500m were no option.
Back and legs felt very fresh, so decided to try the 100m.
In fact it were 2 PBs, Lowpull of 1:04 is 1 split faster too
Hopefully I can try the 500 tomorrow or Sunday.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62

[faach1]

100m PB 13.6 (-0.2)

not the PB I wanted, su 1:20 500m was the plan, but since yesterday I have a little cough and problems breathing through the nose, so 500m were no option.
Back and legs felt very fresh, so decided to try the 100m.
In fact it were 2 PBs, Lowpull of 1:04 is 1 split faster too
Hopefully I can try the 500 tomorrow or Sunday.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62

Nice Martin, good rating too.

[Dangerscouse]

100m PB 13.6 (-0.2)

not the PB I wanted, su 1:20 500m was the plan, but since yesterday I have a little cough and problems breathing through the nose, so 500m were no option.
Back and legs felt very fresh, so decided to try the 100m.
In fact it were 2 PBs, Lowpull of 1:04 is 1 split faster too
Hopefully I can try the 500 tomorrow or Sunday.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62

Very strong result mate

[hjs]

100m PB 13.6 (-0.2)

not the PB I wanted, su 1:20 500m was the plan, but since yesterday I have a little cough and problems breathing through the nose, so 500m were no option.
Back and legs felt very fresh, so decided to try the 100m.
In fact it were 2 PBs, Lowpull of 1:04 is 1 split faster too
Hopefully I can try the 500 tomorrow or Sunday.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62

Getting ridiculous fast 1.20 begins to look like a paddle.

Re pb, maybe also start tracking watt pb numbers. At this pace the jump per 1 second is so big looking at watts may be needed.

[MartinSH4321]

100m PB 13.6 (-0.2)

not the PB I wanted, su 1:20 500m was the plan, but since yesterday I have a little cough and problems breathing through the nose, so 500m were no option.
Back and legs felt very fresh, so decided to try the 100m.
In fact it were 2 PBs, Lowpull of 1:04 is 1 split faster too
Hopefully I can try the 500 tomorrow or Sunday.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62

Nice Martin, good rating too.

Thank you!

[MartinSH4321]

100m PB 13.6 (-0.2)

not the PB I wanted, su 1:20 500m was the plan, but since yesterday I have a little cough and problems breathing through the nose, so 500m were no option.
Back and legs felt very fresh, so decided to try the 100m.
In fact it were 2 PBs, Lowpull of 1:04 is 1 split faster too
Hopefully I can try the 500 tomorrow or Sunday.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62

Very strong result mate

Thanks mate!

[MartinSH4321]

100m PB 13.6 (-0.2)

not the PB I wanted, su 1:20 500m was the plan, but since yesterday I have a little cough and problems breathing through the nose, so 500m were no option.
Back and legs felt very fresh, so decided to try the 100m.
In fact it were 2 PBs, Lowpull of 1:04 is 1 split faster too
Hopefully I can try the 500 tomorrow or Sunday.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62

Getting ridiculous fast 1.20 begins to look like a paddle.

Re pb, maybe also start tracking watt pb numbers. At this pace the jump per 1 second is so big looking at watts may be needed.

Thanks Henry I'm confident for the 500, but I'm pretty sure it will not feel like a paddle
I don't want to do more than one all out 100 per season because of injury risk and I doubt there's much more to come as strength is already close to all-time-best. The real goals are sub 1:20 and 400m 1' during the next 2 strength meso cycles

[Tandstad]

100m PB 13.6 (-0.2)

not the PB I wanted, su 1:20 500m was the plan, but since yesterday I have a little cough and problems breathing through the nose, so 500m were no option.
Back and legs felt very fresh, so decided to try the 100m.
In fact it were 2 PBs, Lowpull of 1:04 is 1 split faster too
Hopefully I can try the 500 tomorrow or Sunday.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62

Sheeesh Martin, 0.2 at this pace is huge!! I can't befin to imagine the power you need to be able to pull this off. For sure 1.20 is way within reach, just got to get your body and mind into it

[winniewinser]

100m PB 13.6 (-0.2)

not the PB I wanted, su 1:20 500m was the plan, but since yesterday I have a little cough and problems breathing through the nose, so 500m were no option.
Back and legs felt very fresh, so decided to try the 100m.
In fact it were 2 PBs, Lowpull of 1:04 is 1 split faster too
Hopefully I can try the 500 tomorrow or Sunday.

Time Meters Pace Watts Cal/Hr S/M
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62
0:13.6 100m 1:08.0 1113 4130 62

Awesome work Martin.... sorry the health is playing up a bit. You are super strong now