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07-26-10, 10:17 AM
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Asked a question. Got an email reply saying my access was denied. It was a pretty simple question.
07-26-10, 11:03 AM
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
07-26-10, 11:14 AM
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Hmm.. I'm going to have to think of a good question to ask. I've pestered Phil in the past, sometimes after reading his blog @ bicycling.com, and he's always been pretty good about answering.
07-26-10, 11:24 AM
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
07-27-10, 06:36 AM
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I should ask what are the best 5 types of cookies that he's had.
07-28-10, 12:10 PM
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Dear Phil,
They say that heat can take between 10-20% off from your peak performance. As you may have heard, this summer has been a brutal scorcher here in N. Central Florida, and I've noticed that my peak power output in longer efforts has dramatically suffered as a result. As a masters racer, I've noticed that this summer I have had a harder time adapting than in years past.
So I have a few questions for you...
First, do you have any suggestions for HTFU'ing up and dealing with the heat and humidity? Or would you recommend performing interval sessions early in the morning to avoid the heat (although the humidity is worse before the sun comes up)?
Second, since you have to actually race in all sorts of conditions, what do YOU do to prepare for an 80+ mile road race with a heat index of greater than 105F (similar to the conditions I raced in Ocala last month)?
Thanks in advance for your answers, and keep the rubber side down!
Ken
They say that heat can take between 10-20% off from your peak performance. As you may have heard, this summer has been a brutal scorcher here in N. Central Florida, and I've noticed that my peak power output in longer efforts has dramatically suffered as a result. As a masters racer, I've noticed that this summer I have had a harder time adapting than in years past.
So I have a few questions for you...
First, do you have any suggestions for HTFU'ing up and dealing with the heat and humidity? Or would you recommend performing interval sessions early in the morning to avoid the heat (although the humidity is worse before the sun comes up)?
Second, since you have to actually race in all sorts of conditions, what do YOU do to prepare for an 80+ mile road race with a heat index of greater than 105F (similar to the conditions I raced in Ocala last month)?
Thanks in advance for your answers, and keep the rubber side down!
Ken
07-28-10, 04:57 PM
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Just don't ask him for fashion advice. I submit, as evidence, the photo you took at Battle of Olustee with Phil rocking the pink arm warmers.
07-29-10, 09:09 AM
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Answered.
Hi Ken,
Heat can definitely slow you down. Part of it is just being out there, as the more you train in it, the better your body will get at saving water.
That said, it's my guess is that you'd experience improved power training early in the morning, or in the evening, so you don't get fried in direct sunlight. If you want a longer day, splitting the ride might be answer.
Tips for dealing with heat:
-(obviously) Drink drink drink, and don't feel guilty stopping for refills. I had two store stops in a 4-hour ride a few weeks ago.
-Pre and post hydrate. If you don't have to pee a lot, you're not drinking enough.
-Freeze your bottles before the ride. A third one in the pocket doesn't hurt, either, just to keep the cold on your back.
-Ice socks or ice stockings. I love racing with these. You can fill a sock with ice, tie a knot in the top, and put on your back. The jersey will hold it in place. Stockings work better if you have them, but they're not as reusable.
-Good clothing: real coolmax fabric like we use at SharetheDamnRoad.com will make a big difference over thicker, cheap stuff.
Say hi to everyone on the Hipp ride for me.
-Phil
Heat can definitely slow you down. Part of it is just being out there, as the more you train in it, the better your body will get at saving water.
That said, it's my guess is that you'd experience improved power training early in the morning, or in the evening, so you don't get fried in direct sunlight. If you want a longer day, splitting the ride might be answer.
Tips for dealing with heat:
-(obviously) Drink drink drink, and don't feel guilty stopping for refills. I had two store stops in a 4-hour ride a few weeks ago.
-Pre and post hydrate. If you don't have to pee a lot, you're not drinking enough.
-Freeze your bottles before the ride. A third one in the pocket doesn't hurt, either, just to keep the cold on your back.
-Ice socks or ice stockings. I love racing with these. You can fill a sock with ice, tie a knot in the top, and put on your back. The jersey will hold it in place. Stockings work better if you have them, but they're not as reusable.
-Good clothing: real coolmax fabric like we use at SharetheDamnRoad.com will make a big difference over thicker, cheap stuff.
Say hi to everyone on the Hipp ride for me.
-Phil
07-30-10, 11:28 AM
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Or yesterday (or today) for that matter. Heat index is currently 111F in our fair city...
07-30-10, 05:46 PM
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He'd really enjoy it if you ask about the worst poo he's ever seen or taken 
07-31-10, 12:36 PM
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Man, I'm glad for the frozen bottle tip today. Our heat index is 115 right now.
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