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Training to live with pain
Have you ever noticed that since taking up riding, when you stub your toe, or bang your elbow... it really doesn't hurt as much as it used to? Are you so used to rocks smashing into your shins, skin being ripped off your arms and the burning in your legs that anything else seems passé?
Training - What It Takes
Hi all – well, I’ve been throwing around ideas on how to pull this together, and hopefully you will all appreciate the format.
There has been quite some interest in advice on training, coaching, sessions, making the most of the scarce time available for training.
All aboard Tristraining
In February, once I get back from overseas, Tristraining starts again. Just thought I'd take the opportunity for a heads up for anyone interested in doing a 100km event this autumn - you know, Capital Punishment or Convict 100. Anyone interested in doing a good, solid training ride for one of these two events, I'll be going to do several reconnaissance rides on the GNR once the course direction is finalized where I'll be practicing the course as well as rides in the Blue Mtns.
Training advice
So, after a few years of disappointing race results I've finally managed to negotiate some time for training, with conditions of course, with the minister for fun and finance.
Having 2 very young kids, 20 months and 5 months, there is very little time available to pursue our own interests. I really enjoy events but hate being underprepared and getting physically smashed (kinda takes the fun out of it). The final straw was The Highland Fling, which I won't delve into other than it took me to breaking point and beyond.
What I'd be super keen to learn is how best to spend my limited time on the bike? So, what did I get approved?
A few nights a week, small children sleeping dependent (so not always guaranteed), for half an hour to an hour riding around our local streets (I'll be using the MTB with fast rolling tyres). Riding at the weekend isn't garuanteed but I'll be pushing for it most weeks. Even then it'll be limited to a couple of hours.
So, what training would get me fitter and enable me to be more competitive, still at the not so pointy end of the race mind you.
I was thinking intervals but not entirely sure how to build an interval program, how to know when to increase the load, when to rest etc. Any advice or pointers to training literature greatly received!!
Now I need to get some night lights and pray the kids sleep at night 
Back Treatment Specialist Recommendations
I have been suffering lately from lower back pain from disc bulge or degeneration. I had a laminectomy in the same spot in 2000. The back has been good till Sept 2013, but started to go downhill. I can hardly bend forwards and can't sit for a long time. I have been doing some core work, but pain persists and gets worse as the day progresses. I can still ride up to 2 hours, but am not so great afterwards.
Enjoy your fitness.
A good friend of mine once said to me: "most people will never know what it feels like to be truly fit". This statement had a profound effect on me - it's a staggering fact when you think about it. I was reasonably fit at the time, but I had certainly spent the majority of my 30s being quite unfit. Of course there are degrees of fitness, but if you're reading this post, chances are you're way fitter than the majority of people your age.
Training for 100km
Has anyone got any tips or training regimes they wouldn't mind sharing for someone who is really trying to get their fitness levels to the right standards to complete a 100km race. I only really have time for 1 ride a week as I normally work 6-7 days a week. Most of my fitness comes from the gym and exercise bikes which I understand is not ideal but am willingly to take any tips...
Determination I have in abundance...
First Time Race Tips
Hey everyone,
Next sunday I am participating in my first ever race. "The Kings School MtB Classic", It's a 2 hour race with a partner, where you each do a lap and then that's your lap time.
I was wondering if anyone had any tips for a first-time racer including things to go over on my bike? I generally just like riding with my friends so I'm not too serious 
Cheers
Chris
Tips on racing using heart rate monitor
Hi
Have been riding a few years now and aiming to race a bit more. My efforts so far have all had a general theme of fading badly and/or cramping at the end of races (examples include half fling, 4 hour enduro type races, 3 man 24hr teams).
Clearly a large part of this is training (increased and more effective) and nutrition during the event (and flexibility, core etc..), but i have recently started using a heart rate monitor and am interested in:
1. Do people race using heart rate monitors? If not, how do you pace beyond 3 hours?
2. If you do, at what level/metric do you use?
Highland Fling Training Weekend (28/29th Sept)
Hi everyone.
Firstly - I thought about putting this in the 'non-race paid event', but then could get the venue details up, nor the fact that it lasted for 2 days. If I'm wrong and need to move it I shall - apologies.
The Highland Fling is coming, and people are starting to think about training and preparation. I have noticed a fair few messages coming to me recently about coaching, and although I am flattered, I just don't have any time at the moment to take on more athletes than I currently have.