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What's the similarity between trial biking and the one-inch punch? Is there any similarity? I believe so. I have always enjoyed watching trial bike events on TV (check the clip, not to be mistaken with trail biking). It's fascinating to watch riders mix slow and fast on their motorcycles with exceptional balance and control, to go through courses that can simply be described as crazy. And then there's the unbelievably fascinating one-inch punch that Bruce Lee made famous. Where, a person with their fist at anywhere between 0 and 6 inches from an object, can break it. You might have seen clips of people breaking bricks with a punch that starts really close to the object. [check this one: https://lnkd.in/geviYNZv] How that is different from a regular punch is, a regular punch has the distance of the swing of the arm to build momentum and force. Picture something like Marvel's Juggernaut who just runs through walls without stopping. In contrast, the beauty of trial biking and the one-inch punch is how practitioners channel an almost exact amount of strength or power or speed and not much more. Which means they can jump to higher ground, or break bricks, but the bike or the arm does not swing much more than that. A perfect blend of excess and restraint. Of power and control. https://lnkd.in/geYXGDjg #balance

Don't post much on here but some people might be interested. In October I signed up for L'Etape du Tour de France, a chance to ride the route of stage 20 of this years Tour de France, 138km and 4600m of climbing, it's a tough challenge that requires proper preparation. The route and profile can be seen here: https://lnkd.in/eFe7TJpm One of my focuses was weight loss as Covid and some strong anti-inflamatories for a shoulder problem had pushed my weight up. It's hard to train for a 20km climb when you live in Hertfordshire so a lot of climbing has been on the indoor trainer, Rouvy has been great for this with a route that recreates the third climb of the day. I also used it when the weather was bad, my excuse being that riding through a wet January in the UK is not relevant training for Nice in July. as I train mostly on my own Strava has been usefull in tracking my progress, setting a fair few PBs for local segments, including my fastest ever 10m TT this week. At D day minus 10 my training is pretty much complete, will just keep the legs ticking over for the next week. For those who are interested, some numbers: am still 800g over my goal weight but not looking to lose anymore at the moment, but have dropped from 99kg to 86.5, total lost: 12.5kg, just under 2st. For comparison, I have lost over 1 and a half times the weight of my bike. Total distance ridden since I signed up in October: 3321km (2064miles), further than riding from Hitchin to Nice and back again. Total climbed: 42,250m (138,615ft), the same as riding from sea level to the top of Everest nearly five times. Hopefully this will be enough.

Suppose this ought to be on here. The mapping is still going well... https://lnkd.in/emVudX3s (Come to Sprint Scotland 2024 if you want to run on the latest map I've made - https://lnkd.in/e2ZxSsTE)

When #RogerBannister broke the 4-minute mile barrier in 1954, it shattered the perception of what was physically possible. Within a year, several other runners duplicated the feat, as if a #psychological barrier had been lifted. Similarly, #RohanBopanna's age-defying #GrandSlam title at 43 could usher in a new era of older athletes excelling in sports. Advances in #sportsscience have elongated peak physical #performance complementing the psychological strengths older players possess based on years of experience and #emotionalmaturity. As Bopanna showed incredible fitness sustaining long rallies with players nearly half his age, one wonders if this is a glimpse into a future where older athletes give even rising stars a run for their money at the highest level. The extensive physical conditioning, nutrition planning, recovery protocols and data-driven coaching available today enables veterans to stretch the limits of speed and endurance. When this is paired with the decision-making, situational awareness and mental tenacity gained over decades of competition, older players become formidable. Bopanna's historic title demonstrates the potential for athletes in their 40s to compete alongside those in their 20s at the pinnacle of sports. In endurance sports we already see veterans thriving, but could this become common even in intensive sports? As organizations strive for experience, wisdom and diversity along with youthful energy, sports too may see age become an asset rather than a liability. Bopanna's win could signal the golden age of the mature, grounded athlete - confident in their preparation and ready to achieve more. #AusOpen #highperformance #leadershipcoach #tennis

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I ran along the Berlin Ringbahn in a marathon attempt at the Fastest Known Time. Here's why and what happened. 🏃♂️ On paper –– or more realistically, Google Maps –– the Ringbahn is the train that winds itself around Berlin in the shape of man’s best friend –– earning it the nickname, "Hundekopf" or "Dog’s Head." This train connects the city’s multitude of core neighborhoods. Without it, Berlin would be a hodgepodge of disconnected enclaves, like neighbors you know exist but mostly ignore. And when I say “connects,” I don’t just mean in the literal sense. I’m talking symbolically or even spiritually, if that’s your jam. Simply put, the Ringbahn is the only thing that makes Neukölln, Schöneberg, and Prenzlauer Berg feel like they’re actually part of the same hedonistic, chaotic, yet strangely quiet city. It’s what makes Berlin, east and west, one. Access to trains like the Ringbahn was one of the main reasons I wanted to move to Europe, trading in the destructive highway ribbons of my native land for rails that make you feel like you’re part of the city rather than trying to avoid it. Now as much as I enjoy riding the Ringbahn, I started to wonder what it would be like to *run* the Ringbahn –– all 37-and-a-half kilometers of it. What better way to see the different patches of quilt the Ringbahn stitches together than to make like the Bahn and run around the ring myself? So I did... and while attempting to win the Fastest Known Time. Watch what happened and hear from Jonathan Whitlam how the history of the Ringbahn mirrors Berlin and German history. https://lnkd.in/eR_FtFeN #running #berlin #history #trains

The secret to making your event a success is in the mindset you take into it. Yesterday our CINCH group of all different abilities and ages successfully won their respective rides at SBT GRVL. In CINCH we have a process for aligning your event with your true goals we call Black Line Clarity. You lock into your true objectives going into the race with a clear plan to win, outside of results. What is your "why" for taking on the event? (Your purpose) What is your story going into the event? (Your perspective) What do you want to get out of the experience at the event? (Your outcome) By following this process our team was able to hit their objectives which ranged from completing a course with a plan to hitting a race plan goal. Congratulations to everyone who won their rides! Some of our successes were: 14 top ten finishes! 1st AG 60 mile - Jim Everett 2nd overall woman 100 mile - Tori Dippold 2nd AG 60 mile - Michael Brauer 2nd Overall Woman 20 mile - Airika Romsdahl 2nd AG 100 mile - Laura Henderson 2nd AG 60 mile - Jacob Winklehake 2nd AG 20 mile - Anabelle Cloutier 3rd AG 60 mile - Kristen Roskosh 4th AG 60 Mile - Carl Harmon 4th AG 100 mile - Dani Estenssoro 5th AG 100 mile - Brock Harmon 9th AG 100 mile - Kirsten Alder 9th AG 60 mile - Matt Woolley 10th AG 100 mile - John Young Ken Rose - Successfully riding his zones and finishing strongly on the 100 mile even winning a sprint to the finish! Jeff Pargas - Crushing his PR on the 60 mile course and enjoying the day riding with his coach Stephen Strayer. Stephen Maurer - Riding a strong effort in the 100 mile pacing well over all the climbs despite coming directly from New York. Zach Koelling - Crushing the 120 mile course in 22nd place in just his first year doing gravel events. Morgan Brown - Conquering the insane 120 mile course strongly following his zone pacing plan and hitting all his marks despite mechanicals. Sue Schaedle - Rocking the blue course by riding her zones well and using her mindsets to overcome the heat. Zizi ElGammel - Powering the 60 mile riding smooth and controlled on the climbs and having lots of fun on the downhills and more technical sections. Bob Kuehn - Pacing the 60 mile well and finishing strongly after heart surgery 2 months ago. John Steward - Accomplished goal of getting to a high level before this race but unfortunately got sick the day before the race. Big win was knowing to rest and support his teammates. Rob Lydic - Got in his workout around cheering for his son Andy who had a career best race finishing 13th in the Pro field!!!! Mason Nevels - Crushed the new Trek gravel bike launch and did his workouts! Mark Lodmill- Rocked his workouts around working as a volunteer helping out SBT! David Snitman - Got in all his workouts while making all the team activities and volunteering to help out SBT!

🏁 Excitement is building for the 2024 Tour de France! 🚴♂️ The Tour de France hast just started, and I can't wait to see the world's best cyclists battle it out across France's picturesque (and grueling!) landscape. Let's take a look at some fascinating data from past races and see how this year's event stacks up. 🔍 Historical Trends: The average speed of the winning cyclist has steadily increased, reflecting advancements in training and technology. Check out the upward trend in the graph! 📊 2024 Comparisons: The 2024 race edition stands out from its historical counterparts with both the last stage not concluding in Paris and the inclusion of a time trial. 🏅 Predictions: Based on current rider stats and team compositions, we might see records breaking. Will Mark Cavendish overtake the historic stage win count record from Eddy Merckx? What trends or predictions stand out to you? Share your thoughts in the comments! #data #analytics #sport #tdf #msfabric #notebooks #fastanalytics

In this week's research review, Mark from the IOPN team looked into the recent study by Gray et al (2023), which explored the effects of salty and bitter solutions on maximal sprint cycling performance in trained cyclists. Findings: There was large variability in the performance effects following both salty and bitter solutions, with some athletes demonstrating large performance improvements of 3-4% and other athletes demonstrating a 2-5% reduction in performance with the same solutions. Practical takehome: Given the wide range in responses observed in this study, it’s suggested that this type of intervention should be tested by the individual athlete during training or low-level competitions as a precaution against the potential negative performance effects. Read the research review in full within the IOPN Community or on our Blog! Visit http://https://ow.ly/9XTt50Qe2ZU

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