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Getting to know... It's now time to Bombard Bambaata with a Bamboozle of Questions..
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29-12-2013 4:49pmPrevious threads in case yee want to torture anyone with more questions when they thought they were off the hook now!
Kurt Godel
littlemsfickle
BTH
Green&Red
Catzweazle
Dory
Oryx
RQ
Fazz
So Bambaata, let's get this show on the road:
1 - How many hours per week are you training and what split on average?
2 - Will you do a log for 2014?
3 - What is the main goals/races for 2014?
4 - Are we going to have our first battle in 2014 as it's well overdue...
- Kilkee or Lost Sheep on the cards for you at all to start this off?
5 - What is the most run volume you got up to when running your best?
6 - What are your weaknesses regarding training?
7 - What are your vices/dietary weaknesses?5
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Bambaata!! So lovely meeting you at the post-DCM festivities.
But I must've been so rattled sitting next to you (or had my best manners about me
) that I didn't even get to discuss your legendary flying mount that all the girls swoon over...so....
How did you learn your flying mount technique? Is your graceful precision move something you were born with, or were there hours of practice involved to master it? Anyone whose flying mount you aspire to emulate? How would you describe your flying mount in one word?
Have you ever completed an iron distance event? If so, when? How many? Best time?
How many half iron distance events have you completed? Best time and at which event?
Which tri distance do you like the best? Which tri distance do you think you are the best at?
Rank swim, bike, run in order of your strength....then rank them in order of which you enjoy the most....then rank them in the order of the most potential for you to continue to improve.
Any pre-race or race superstitions or rituals?
Are you tougher mentally or physically?
What is your secret weopon in a race?
Do you prefer chasing or being chased? And why?
How is therapy going since Oryx carelessly announced that you were not her type?
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1 - How many hours per week are you training and what split on average?2 - Will you do a log for 2014?3 - What is the main goals/races for 2014?4 - Are we going to have our first battle in 2014 as it's well overdue...
- Kilkee or Lost Sheep on the cards for you at all to start this off?5 - What is the most run volume you got up to when running your best?6 - What are your weaknesses regarding training?I had others in 2011 and 2012 (self sabotage!). Funnily i reckon i got best bang for buck this year! I didnt race competitive races but i feel that in the races I did do I got as much out of myself as i could have expected.
7 - What are your vices/dietary weaknesses?
I also cant stop eating once i start, i'll clear a plate no matter how hungry i am and if there are leftovers ill have them too. People are amazed how much i eat sometimes. I just love food, all of it!!
I wouldnt have a massive sweet tooth but will never refuse it if offered! If i didnt train id definitely be about 3 or 4 stone heavier!0 -
So, you qualified for the World 70.3 Championships in Canada? With which race? (well done!)0
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Bambaata!! So lovely meeting you at the post-DCM festivities.
But I must've been so rattled sitting next to you (or had my best manners about me
) that I didn't even get to discuss your legendary flying mount that all the girls swoon over...so....
How did you learn your flying mount technique? Is your graceful precision move something you were born with, or were there hours of practice involved to master it? Anyone whose flying mount you aspire to emulate? How would you describe your flying mount in one word?
I never practiced either (and really should practice the mount) but i find a dismount at 20km/hr+ pretty easy. Fortunately ive never creamed myself doing it but have come close (a few skids barefoot come to mind!). Unfortunately though i think i caused an injury this year from the dismount at the Wexford race. Ive been plagued with a niggle since then and even after 40+days of no running up to mid December i can still feel it! I managed to see through to Lanza this year with ongoing treatment/massages but ive not yet completely solved the root of it!Have you ever completed an iron distance event? If so, when? How many? Best time?How many half iron distance events have you completed? Best time and at which event?Which tri distance do you like the best? Which tri distance do you think you are the best at?Rank swim, bike, run in order of your strength....then rank them in order of which you enjoy the most....then rank them in the order of the most potential for you to continue to improve.Any pre-race or race superstitions or rituals?Are you tougher mentally or physically?What is your secret weopon in a race?Do you prefer chasing or being chased? And why?How is therapy going since Oryx carelessly announced that you were not her type?Is it true you've been in Tunney's shed?0 -
Mwahahaha now I get to ask the questions I really want answers to! (though your talk of bepanthen had me momentarily distracted...)
Blondes or brunettes? *stares down Dory*
Lifetime sporting ambition?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Best quality?
Worst quality?
Do you snore?
Can you do a handstand?
Most unusual place you've ever woken up?
How do you deal with all the fan mail and constant adulation?
How many non stop pressups can you do after reading this?
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Assuming you are not spent doing press ups to fail, how long can you hold a wall squat for after reading this?
Are you now holding a wall squat replying to this?
How long do you think you can hold a plank for after the squat?
What would Leisha say your dream goal is?
You vs the hobbit in a staring contest with Ms Fredrickson doing pre swim stretches beside you. Loser has to hand over their tri bike. Who wins?
How did you get into mixing and being a DJ?
What would be your claim to gluttony fame?
What training session do you dread?
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Sorry am up in Leitrim/Bundoran the past two days with limited internet so just getting back to this now0
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Mwahahaha now I get to ask the questions I really want answers to! (though your talk of bepanthen had me momentarily distracted...)
Blondes or brunettes? *stares down Dory*Lifetime sporting ambition?Where do you see yourself in five years?Im not one for change, i enjoy where i work, it allows me time to train but a lot can change in 5 years!! Id have said something similar in my dj'n years but i dont even go out anymore!!
Best quality?Worst quality?Do you snore?Can you do a handstand?Most unusual place you've ever woken up?How do you deal with all the fan mail and constant adulation?How many non stop pressups can you do after reading this?How does it feel, being a sex object?0 -
shotgunmcos wrote: »Assuming you are not spent doing press ups to fail, how long can you hold a wall squat for after reading this?
Noty long id sa, again the cafe im in might not be the best place to try! I'll give it a go when im home tomorrow
shotgunmcos wrote: »Are you now holding a wall squat replying to this?shotgunmcos wrote: »How long do you think you can hold a plank for after the squat?shotgunmcos wrote: »What would Leisha say your dream goal is?shotgunmcos wrote: »You vs the hobbit in a staring contest with Ms Fredrickson doing pre swim stretches beside you. Loser has to hand over their tri bike. Who wins?shotgunmcos wrote: »How did you get into mixing and being a DJ?shotgunmcos wrote: »What would be your claim to gluttony fame?shotgunmcos wrote: »What training session do you dread?shotgunmcos wrote: »What are your pet hates?
I hate people eating with their mouth open!
I hate hate hate people slurping drinks and will actually get up and walk away from them!
I hate diets!
I hate trying to lose weight! I never reach my goal!
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What are your heart rate zones, including your vo2max?0
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What are your heart rate zones, including your vo2max?
These are 2013 levels (when i was training)
Run (HR):
Easy 133 - 144
Steady 145 - 152
Mod 153 - 162
Hard >162
Bike (Power):
Easy - 175 - 239W
Steady - 240 - 287W
Mod - 288 - 335W
Hard - >335W
I reckon my FTP is about 300/310W now which brings those down. I am supposed to be back training two weeks now and probably should have been testing in 2 or 3 weeks but I had a disaster of a week to start back, then did ok up to last weekend but have now managed to come down with a cold. Hence im resting up so itll probably be mid February before i get to test to check. From the few sessions i did so far on the bike im pretty sure FTP is around 300-310 now
I haven't a clue what my V02 is. Ive never had it tested but I do have some other info from a study i did in trinity college a few years ago. From that i know that i have massive gains to get from EPO(i've lowish HCT, something like 41/42)
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Low HCT? Hematocrit?? Is that what you mean?? If so, do you take an iron supplement? And do not try this at home, kids...but....I've often wondered if training with a slightly low red cell count would be similar to training at high altitude.0
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Yes hematocrit, i was told i was perfectly healthy and i take the readings with a pinch of salt as they were done about 4 years ago, before i got into structured training. At least i know that if i ever do sign up for a race that Fazz is doing i could have a way of trying to keep up ;-)0
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What day should i start the new one?0
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What day should i start the new one?
Ages from today anyways...
Questions:
1. What is the hardest session you've ever done in the pool?
2. Ever had a race sprint finish with someone who never gave up?
3. I'm surprized that so many from here can only swim 25m underwater on one breath...how far can you go?
4. Favourite pre-20th Century composer?
5. Can you play the bongo's?
6. Ever fall from a tree?
7. Do you run fartlek in training?
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Hey Ed,
Perfect training leading up to your first IM on a fast course, what do you think you are capable of doing on S/B/R splits?
What other hobbies do you have apart from music, triathlon and eating?
Favourite tune?
Who is the better cook, you or Leisha?
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Kurt Godel wrote: »Ages from today anyways...
Questions:
1. What is the hardest session you've ever done in the pool?Kurt Godel wrote: »2. Ever had a race sprint finish with someone who never gave up?Kurt Godel wrote: »3. I'm surprized that so many from here can only swim 25m underwater on one breath...how far can you go?Kurt Godel wrote: »4. Favourite pre-20th Century composer?Kurt Godel wrote: »5. Can you play the bongo's?Kurt Godel wrote: »6. Ever fall from a tree?Kurt Godel wrote: »7. Do you run fartlek in training?Kurt Godel wrote: »8. Ever do any IMRA/hill races?0 -
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Yes hematocrit, i was told i was perfectly healthy and i take the readings with a pinch of salt as they were done about 4 years ago, before i got into structured training. At least i know that if i ever do sign up for a race that Fazz is doing i could have a way of trying to keep up ;-)
Hct is massively impacted by training. Trained I've been 51, untrained 40.0 -
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Cynthia Helpless Legume wrote: »Hey Ed,
Perfect training leading up to your first IM on a fast course, what do you think you are capable of doing on S/B/R splits?
Swim <60mins
Bike 5 to 5:15
Run 3:10 - 3:30
Transitions 10mins
So anywhere between 09:20 to 09:55. I reckon someday, given a few years of IMs i could go sub 09:15 but who knows if i ever survive that far.Cynthia Helpless Legume wrote: »What other hobbies do you have apart from music, triathlon and eating?Cynthia Helpless Legume wrote: »Favourite tune?
Shed - Another Wedged Chicken http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4yM4RAmaTc
Charlie - Spacer Woman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgBzF9_CQhY
The Orb - Little Fluffy Clouds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHixChYgGRI
Aphex Twin - Ageispolis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw7TY-zPaas
Jeff Mills - If (We) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYLNm1Ifbfo
Depends on the moodCynthia Helpless Legume wrote: »Who is the better cook, you or Leisha?Cynthia Helpless Legume wrote: »How many crackers can you eat in 5mins, you have to try this with no water/fluids.0 -
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What is the highest altitude you have reached under your own power?
What has been your worst/most frustrating injury?
If you were told you could only ever do one of swim, bike or run for the rest of your days, which would you pick?
Which is a more untrustworthy person- a man with a moustache, or a someone who claims their favourite album is a "Best of..." compilation.Hct is massively impacted by training. Trained I've been 51, untrained 40.
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MrCreosote wrote: »What is the highest altitude you have reached under your own power?MrCreosote wrote: »What has been your worst/most frustrating injury?MrCreosote wrote: »If you were told you could only ever do one of swim, bike or run for the rest of your days, which would you pick?MrCreosote wrote: »Which is a more untrustworthy person- a man with a moustache, or a someone who claims their favourite album is a "Best of..." compilation.0
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Seen as you were a DJ in a past life, how do you feel about Paris Hilton saying she is one of the top 5 paid DJ's in the world??
All things going well (The weather) I should be out with Dublin Wheelers too tomorrow, do you know what group you will be going with?0 -
Seen as you were a DJ in a past life, how do you feel about Paris Hilton saying she is one of the top 5 paid DJ's in the world??All things going well (The weather) I should be out with Dublin Wheelers too tomorrow, do you know what group you will be going with?0
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Up to now I've been heading out with the touring A spin, usually do around 100km but I'd say the pace would be bit slow for you. Haven't been out with them the last few weeks so will ease myself back into it.0
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Hi Bambaata.
And happy new year. Are you enjoying your time in the sun answering all these questions? Hope so, because I'm guessing you've got this gig until Wednesday at midnight.
<clears throat> I have a few more things I'd like to know, if you don't mind.
So, you've taken a roll down slot for Worlds. Was there any hesitation to taking a roll down? Or not in the least? If you ever qualify for Kona via a roll down, would you or would you not take it, and why?
When will you start your Worlds training cycle in earnest? And what will it look like?
Will you buy a new tri suit to wear at Worlds?
If you've one piece of advice for someone getting ready to do their first ever half iron distance tri, what would it be?
Do you have any tattoos?
If you could put together a killer tri relay, which boards' peeps would be on it with you? And who would do which leg and why?
Who's got the biggest target on their back?
Is it true that your nickname in school was Boom-Boom-Bambaata, but you had to drop the "Boom-Boom" when you joined boards because it exceeded the maximum number of letters allowed for a user name, leaving you with just "Bambaata"?
Did you have any other nicknames in school you'd like to share with us?
What was the best gift you received for Christmas this year?0
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