Members Kenny MacDonald Posted February 18, 2004 Members Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Well done to all who braved the torture machine last night. Everyone gave a good account of themselves ,despite various impediments to some riders preparations. A long night meant Mark left clubrooms just before 11:00pm, he will bring print outs on Friday night. Next session this Friday with a final test on Tuesday to complete the round one of testing. I will discuss a second series of tests with Mark next Tuesday. Possibility of arranging a saturday ( when no races are on ) to facilitate a whole day rather than late nights. Once again well done to you all, and yes I will be undertaking the test at some point soon. I believe in the old saying " dont ask anyone to do something you wont do yourself" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Blom Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Heard it kenny, by the time you put yourself to that test im sure you will have burried yer sell on that turbo o' yours in the hoos over many sessions. Johan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted February 18, 2004 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Could one of you post a brief description of what this test involves please. If you're paying good money and the test is hard, it might be a waste of money to red-line it on Thursday night (Glengarnock or in the hoos on the Turbo ) thanks Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted February 18, 2004 Author Members Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Darryl definetly not a good idea to do anything strenous between now and test, it was evident from last nights results that some people hadnt recovered fully from weekends exertions. This test is a maximal test and you are put under an ever increasing load till you cant maintain a steady pace. The world certainly spun for the majority of riders last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott D Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Hi guys / gals I imagine the test is similar to the maxpower ramptest described by Ric Stern in this article. Hope this helps. Especially if anyone has been ill in the last month or so. The discussion of using the MAP values in your training is interesting too (perhaps part of the aftercare service Mark provides ) Scott http://www.cyclingnews.com/fitness/?id=powerstern Ric has a few words of fatherly advice... Prior to the Test The test is similar to a ramped test to exhaustion/VO2 max test/stress test, and although relatively short in duration, does require you to push yourself to exhaustion - it is, therefore, very demanding. Accordingly, you should be certain of the following: You are not currently suffering from any viral or bacterial infection, or any other illness You have not had a viral or bacterial infection, or any other illness, within the last four weeks You do not have any injuries or recent injuries Because of the intensity involved, I would caution against eating within two hours of the test, with most people consuming a high carbohydrate meal about hours before the test. In the final twohours prior to testing you should continue to sip on an energy drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted February 19, 2004 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Thanks Scott that's certainly made me think twice about the test. I had my last antibiotic yesterday. And although I've been riding the bike, I've tried not to over exert my self. Testing to exhaustion though...I don't know. Does anyone else have a view on this: will it be ok to do this test if you've just gotten over a sinus/chest infection? Actually, put like that it sounds obvious that I shouldn't bother this time Maybe I should just dip out... cheers Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted February 19, 2004 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Thanks Scott that's certainly made me think twice about the test. I had my last antibiotic yesterday. And although I've been riding the bike, I've tried not to over exert my self. Testing to exhaustion though...I don't know. Does anyone else have a view on this: will it be ok to do this test if you've just gotten over a sinus/chest infection? Actually, put like that it sounds obvious that I shouldn't bother this time Maybe I should just dip out... cheers Darryl I've had a word with Andy Young and he advises against it. So, there is a spare slot if anyone needs it. cheers Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott D Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 no prob darryl. I was thinking of you when i put in that comment, though you seemed on the way to recovery on sunday Dont worry, as Kenny said, Mark will be coming back in 6 weeks or so to do follow ups. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted February 20, 2004 Author Members Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Mark askes everyone health questions before they do the test and wont let anyone take risks. Kenny MacD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted February 20, 2004 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Thanks Scott that's certainly made me think twice about the test. I had my last antibiotic yesterday. And although I've been riding the bike, I've tried not to over exert my self. Testing to exhaustion though...I don't know. Does anyone else have a view on this: will it be ok to do this test if you've just gotten over a sinus/chest infection? Actually, put like that it sounds obvious that I shouldn't bother this time Maybe I should just dip out... cheers Darryl I've had a word with Andy Young and he advises against it. So, there is a spare slot if anyone needs it. cheers Darryl Did I say Andy Young??? I did, of course, mean Mark. hope you all get the data you're hoping for cheers Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 sorry people for letting you down but my daughter isn't hasn't been well and i'm looking after her for a while tonight so i can't make it sorry stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kenny MacDonald Posted February 22, 2004 Author Members Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 I have a couple of spaces for testing on Tuesday night, let me know if interested. This is last of the first round of tests. Kenny MacDonald ps plan to have a coaching night soon to give a feedback and what to do now session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 Hi Kenny, Please put me done for a slot on Tuesday night. Many Thanks, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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