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Getting to know... pgibbo
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07-01-2014 12:25pm#1Previous threads of this series are:
Kurt Godel
littlemsfickle
BTH
Green&Red
Catzweazle
Dory
Oryx
RQ
Fazz
Bambaata
So pgibbo, let's get movin'!- What are you main goals/races for 2014?
- What kind of work are you putting down these days - hours wise/session split?
- Are you going skiing this year!! (Ive my fingers crossed i can manage a 2nd trip on the cheap!!)
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- What other hobbies do you have?
- Who on boards has a target on their back in 2014?
- When are you going to man up and suffer on the bike
?? - How does the moderator power feel? Did it go to your head initially and how come you haven't banned Tunney?
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Previous threads of this series are:
Kurt Godel
littlemsfickle
BTH
Green&Red
Catzweazle
Dory
Oryx
RQ
Fazz
Bambaata
So pgibbo, let's get movin'!- What are you main goals/races for 2014?
- What kind of work are you putting down these days - hours wise/session split?
- Are you going skiing this year!! (Ive my fingers crossed i can manage a 2nd trip on the cheap!!)
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- What other hobbies do you have?
- Who on boards has a target on their back in 2014?
- When are you going to man up and suffer on the bike ??
- How does the moderator power feel? Did it go to your head initially and how come you haven't banned Tunney?
Cheers Ed
For 2014, I still haven't had a good look at the calendar. So from a races point of view I'm unsure which ones I'll be targeting. However I do have a few goals for 2014 - swim 20x100 off 1:45, suffer on the bike (not pretend suffering) & drive up my FTP and break 27:30 for an 8k.
The last 8 weeks have been pretty crap from a training point of view. Yesterday was my second run since I came off the bike 8 weeks ago. My available hours are very similar to last year so the plan will be 3 swims (1 hour each), 3 bikes (2x1hour turbo during the week and 2 to 2.5hr at the weekend) and 4 runs ranging from 30 minutes to 1:30 max at the weekend. I do little to no core work so since the injury I've started to incorporate that again - 20mins a few times a week.
Skiing - don't mention the war The crew I go with are in Tignes at the moment and conditions are awesome. I'm hoping to go in March though - fingers crossed!
In 5 years I'll probably be busy taxiing the young lad to training sessions but I'd like to think I'll still be training and racing. I'd also like to be helping out with coaching at club sessions.
From a hobbies point of view Karate is my first love. I love watching winter sports on TV - Downhill, Super G, GS, etc and Biathlon. Eating out is popular in our house too. Since Finn arrived I have little time for anything else.
I don't tend to put targets on people but I'd say El D and BTH if I can sort my swim.
I'm manning up this year.
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What has been the biggest lesson you learnt over the last few years?
Hard call between 2
1. You have to listen to your body and don't go chasing sessions.
2. It's a hobby and life is a lot more important - family life in particular
All my injuries have come as a result of doing too much too fast or doing stupid things - e.g. increasing distance and intensity at the same time OR squeezing a long run in at 11pm and then doing a hard bike session at 7am the next morning
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Ahhh I will enjoy this one
1. What made you take up Karate - is it something you will encourage the young lad to do - are you still practicing it?
2. Have you ever listened to music that was not from the 90's
3. Did you know that all the rest of us hated ye rowers in school?
4. Have you negotiated permission to go long in 2015?
5. If so will it be a sub 10 attempt?
6. Will Sean go under 1.45 in Connemara
1. My Dad used to do Karate and brought me along with him to watch from around the age of 4. I soon got sick of watching and before long I was training and enjoying it. I still do a bit on my own in the garage but as much as I'd like. I'm hoping to get more actively involved in the club in 2014 - even if it's just one night a week. Yes, Finn will be brought along when he's older. If he likes it well and good. If not, I won't be forcing it on him.
2. Of course but there's a lot of 90s music in my collection but that's probably because I stopped buying music after the 90s I love Friday night 80s when I'm driving on a Friday night.
3. I did and it didn't bother me in the slightest.
4. I might be going long in 2014 but not sure I want to step up as I think I'd like to nail OLY & HIM first.
5. I don't think I have the time available to me to attempt a sub 10. I'll consult with a few people when I do go long to see what is realistic for me given my time constraints for training. A lot of good people have tried and failed and I'm not sure I have the natural talent for it. That would mean a lot of work is required and I don't have those hours available to me just now.
6. Not unless he gets off his ar$e and does 2 things - start training properly & clean up his diet0 -
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Wonderland Avenue by Danny SugermanAnnie Bewildered Busboy wrote: »Fav book?
A tough one but I'd say Enter the Dragon as it was the first DVD I boughtAnnie Bewildered Busboy wrote: »Fav film?
This one is a lot tougher than it soundsAnnie Bewildered Busboy wrote: »4 people you could have around for dinner and why? If you asked me tomorrow it would probably be a different 4
Bruce Lee - I was always a huge fan and I believe he had some very interesting thoughts and concepts around martial arts
Charlie Sheen - I'd say he has some wild stories and I was a big fan of Two and a Half Men
Helle Fredericksen - token triathlete and eye candy
Ali of the 70s - I'd love to meet him around the time of the Rumble in the Jungle as his interviews always amused me
I think winning the All Irelands in Karate on a team with my 2 instructors. That was a very good day for me.Annie Bewildered Busboy wrote: »Best sporting achievement so far?
Finishing Challenge Barcelona is well up there too.
I'd like to think I will be. It's not like I'm uber competitive or at the pointy end so I'm doing triathlon because I enjoy it and the training. Unless that changes I'll be in it for the long haulAnnie Bewildered Busboy wrote: »Do you see yourself in the sport in 5,10 years time?
I've done very few road races. The only PB that is current is my 8k of 28:41 from August.Annie Bewildered Busboy wrote: »You seem to be a very capable runner, pbs for 5,10k,HM, Marathon?
5k is 18:11 I think
10k is 39:59 from the only 10k I ran 4 years ago or so
I've never ran a half or full marathon
I hardly have time to keep my own notes around sessions up to date never mind keeping a logAnnie Bewildered Busboy wrote: »Are we ever likely to see a log from you or are you going to stay "underground"
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Trying to keep away from this thread because it is so damn time consuming and enjoyable! Anyway...
P...
1. You mentioned your performance goals already. What are your progress goals i.e what 2/3 things will you focus on to improve each discipline? Especially the swimming.
2. What is the session you love to see on the menu for the week?
3. What is the session you hate to see?
4. What is the hardest session you have ever done?
5. Most satisfying session?
6. Most satisfying race?
7. Do you do any strength/core work?
8. You are a believer in the Low Carb/High Fat way of eating. Have you any tips for those trying that way of eating.
9. Favourite meal?
10. Pre/During/Post training foods?
11. Now that I know I have a target on my back - where will we first race off this season? Ballinrobe duathlon 8th Feb? Taking the swim out of it altogether should help you 0 -
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Hey there, P.
You say you might go long this year, which indicates to me that you are toying with the idea of doing a full iron distance tri, but you've never done a half marathon nor marathon? Which begs the question, what tri distances have you done in the past? And which distance of those tris did you enjoy the most and why?
Based on what I've read here, I would guess that swimming is your weakest discipline....so which is your strongest?
How many bikes do you own? Do you name them? And if so, then what are their names?
Most embarrassing moment at either a race or while training?
Most aggravating moment at either a race or while training?
Do you wear a one piece or two piece trisuit?
If it's not too rude, what is your age, height, weight and hair color?
Do you have any pre-race/race rituals or superstitions?
Have you any tattoos?
Which do you prefer the most breakfast, lunch or dinner?
How do you get the quote you are replying to in your response to breakup so each of your responses is below that particular part of the quote you are responding to?0 -
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Hey P
How long can you hold a plank for after reading this?
What was your 2k erg PB back in the day?
Why did you give up rowing?
How much sleep do you get?
Describe Catweazle in 3 words?
What are you most looking forward to watching at the winter Olympics in Feb?
10:30 and AG win or 9:59 at 4th in AG?0 -
For swimming I have a few key limiters - I don't exhale, I lift my head way too high when breathing and I have very poor thoracic mobility. I need to work on these initially coupled with some CSS work and endurance sets.El Director wrote: »1. You mentioned your performance goals already. What are your progress goals i.e what 2/3 things will you focus on to improve each discipline? Especially the swimming.
For biking I just need to HTFU and embrace the pain. This means plenty of sweet spot and threshold sets. I also need to start riding longer than 2 hours at the weekend.
For running, I just need to push myself out of my comfort zone especially on intervals. I don't think any additional volume is required but it probably wouldn't hurt.
I have a love/hate relationship with the hour of power - 20x(2:45 at 90%, 15s at 120%). I love the session but the last 3 or 4 reps are a killer.El Director wrote: »2. What is the session you love to see on the menu for the week?
I also really like progression runs - 15easy, 15steady, 5mod and 5easy type of runs.
I hate fast 50s in the pool and work efforts at 110-120% on the bike. The bike more so than the swim though as I really struggle with these types of sessions.El Director wrote: »3. What is the session you hate to see?
It would have to be an FTP test from last year. I nearly fell off the turbo after. I need to start having more sessions like that if my bike is to improve.El Director wrote: »4. What is the hardest session you have ever done?
Tough one this as there are a couple but top ones would be cruising 3:30km repeats the day before the Streets of Galway last year or running below 4:00km pace on easy runs.El Director wrote: »5. Most satisfying session?
I'd say Lough Key last season or Challenge BarcelonaEl Director wrote: »6. Most satisfying race?
I used to but I totally neglected it last year. I'm back doing some now as part of the rehab for my hip injury. Now that I'm in the habit of doing it I plan to stick with it for the season. I try not to neglect foam rolling though and try to roll at least 4 times a week when training.El Director wrote: »7. Do you do any strength/core work?
I really focused on my diet whilst training for Barcelona and it really helped. I had a one-to-one consultation with Barry Murray and took a lot of his advice on board. I find that eliminating junk food gradually worked well for me - biscuits go on week 1, crisps on week 2 and chocolate on week 3. By the end of the 4th week it's pretty easy to stay off the junk if you are organised. I limited white carbs to recovery after long or hard sessions. I ate protein with every meal and tried to eat as many greens as possible. A lot of it is cop on and avoiding processed foods will go a long way. Planning your meals around training is key but that's hard if your cooking for othersEl Director wrote: »8. You are a believer in the Low Carb/High Fat way of eating. Have you any tips for those trying that way of eating.
Warm chicken salad starter from a beautiful little restaurant in LanzaEl Director wrote: »9. Favourite meal?
Sunday roast beef dinner that my Gran used to cook for mains
Chocolate fondant for dessert - Martines in Galway used t do a cracking one and I recently had a very nice one in Thomastown
There are a lot of variables here - session type, time of day, etcEl Director wrote: »10. Pre/During/Post training foods?
I always swim on empty and just sip water throughout the session
For lunch time or evening sessions I tend to have oatcakes with peanut butter an hour an a half or two hours before the session. If it's a bike I just take on water during the session. If it's a run I don't take on anything unless it's longer than 1:30. If it's longer then I'll take an Iso Gel after an hour and one every 20mins after that generally.
I rarely eat on the bike as my longest spin is usually less than 3 hours. I carry food just in case but rarely need it even if riding on empty. I usually just sip water.
After a hard or long session I'll have OJ with protein in it straight away and a handful of raisins or some dark chilli chocolate. I'll have my recovery meal within an hour of that - generally chicken or eggs for protein with pasta/spuds and some greens.
A lot of this has slipped over the last while so I need to get back to healthy eating.
LOL....depends on my run progress as I've only ran twice in the last 8 weeks. I'll keep you posted on itEl Director wrote: »11. Now that I know I have a target on my back - where will we first race off this season? Ballinrobe duathlon 8th Feb? Taking the swim out of it altogether should help you
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LOL....much and all as I'd love to I don't see it happening. If anything I might invest in a set of deep rim clinchers. I never did reward myself after last season so thanks for the reminderKurt Godel wrote: »Do you deserve Ultegra Di2 shifters?
Not at the moment but I have done in the pastKurt Godel wrote: »Can you swim 26m underwater on one breath?
I love uphill but unfortunately there isn't a whole lot of climbing around GalwayKurt Godel wrote: »Do you prefer uphill or downhill biking?
I'd love to get some of the old guard on here engaged more and perhaps have some more threads along the lines of what zico did a few years ago for the sub 10 IM. There are a lot of very knowlegable people on here and I believe they have a lot of good and differing ideas. We all know that everyone responds differently to load, intensity, etc so I think it would be good to have some performance and training related discussions.Kurt Godel wrote: »What (if any) improvements would you like to see on this forum?
I think it was either Loughrea 2012 or Lough Key 2014. Lough Key this year made me realise that I don't really push myself in to the red zone at races. I pushed hard there and really enjoyed it. The run was a killer for me but it was a good painKurt Godel wrote: »What was your best ever tri?0 -
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Hi Dory
I've completed all 4 standard distances - multiple sprint and olympic distance, two 70.3 and 1 full distance IM.You say you might go long this year, which indicates to me that you are toying with the idea of doing a full iron distance tri, but you've never done a half marathon nor marathon? Which begs the question, what tri distances have you done in the past? And which distance of those tris did you enjoy the most and why?
I have to say I really enjoyed the full distance IM. I had a smile on my face from start to finish and loved every minute of it. It was an amazing experience. It was just 3 months after Finn was born too so getting through it after lots of sleep deprivation was a good confidence boost for me. Meeting my OH and my family at the finish line was special too.
Correct, my swim is the weakest. The run is definitely my strongest of the three.Based on what I've read here, I would guess that swimming is your weakest discipline....so which is your strongest?
I own 2 bikes - a TT bike and a road bike. I have never named them.How many bikes do you own? Do you name them? And if so, then what are their names?
Time to go collect the little man. I'll get to the rest of your questions later 0 -
Legging it out of T2 with my helmet still on and having to throw it at a clubmate who told me I still had it onMost embarrassing moment at either a race or while training?
The swim in Kilkee this year. It was mayhem. I got more punches and kicks than I did in most Karate competitions. I also had some numpty drafting off me for a while on the bike in Kilkee this year and that aggravated me quite a bit too.Most aggravating moment at either a race or while training?
I wear a one piece. However, for full distance I went two piece and would go two piece for long course again.Do you wear a one piece or two piece trisuit?
Not rude at all - 39, 5'10.5", 72kg and brown hair (what I have left)If it's not too rude, what is your age, height, weight and hair color?
I ike to arrive early to get a bike and run warm-up before a race. I also like to have some oatcakes with peanut butter 2 hours before the start. A gel around 10 minutes before entering the water and I'm good to go. No superstitions.Do you have any pre-race/race rituals or superstitions?
Just the one. I have my name in Japanese on my upper back.Have you any tattoos?
Dinner. Breakfast and lunch are usually wolfed down at my deskWhich do you prefer the most breakfast, lunch or dinner?
I copy the original QUOTE block and just remove everything except the question I'm answering. Rinse and repeat. Hope that makes sense. Example below.How do you get the quote you are replying to in your response to breakup so each of your responses is below that particular part of the quote you are responding to?Do you wear a one piece or two piece trisuit?
If it's not too rude, what is your age, height, weight and hair color?
Do you have any pre-race/race rituals or superstitions?
Have you any tattoos?
Which do you prefer the most breakfast, lunch or dinner?
How do you get the quote you are replying to in your response to breakup so each of your responses is below that particular part of the quote you are responding to?If it's not too rude, what is your age, height, weight and hair color?
Do you have any pre-race/race rituals or superstitions?
Have you any tattoos?
Which do you prefer the most breakfast, lunch or dinner?
How do you get the quote you are replying to in your response to breakup so each of your responses is below that particular part of the quote you are responding to?0 -
Hey Fazz. How goes it?
I really like the feel of my BMC so I'm tempted to say the BMC 01. However, I really like the look of the Shiv. So I'd go with the Shiv colour scheme that Hoffman is on here with Dura Ace Di2, Mavic CXR 80 T wheels and an SRM for good measure. :pac:1 - Money no object - Dream Bike & Spec please...?
Nothing in mind really. Problem is most are sold out. Ideally it would be a late August or September race if I do. I like the sounds of Mallorca. I need to get the finger out and decide one way or the other. Worst case there's always Nirvana.2 - You mention possibly going long this year... Any race in mind if you do?
Kona, Norseman & Embrunman3 - Top 3 races you'd love to do?
1. Race a Sub 10/9:30 Ironman4 - Rank these in order of preference for your top 3 only....
- Race a Sub 10/9:30 Ironman
- Win a Local triathlon (apologies if already done)
- Top 5 at NS Race
- Top 10 at NC Race
- Run a 36min 10k
- Run a Sub 3 marathon
- Sub 4:30 70.3 honest course
- Other (personal ideal goal in race/distance of choice?)
2. Sub 4:30 70.3 honest course
3. Black t-shirt at Norseman
Bike like a beast :cool: Hasn't done BMC or LCD any harm5 - If you could do one of the following.... which would it be???
- Swim with the fish and exit the water with the leaders?
- Bike like a Beast and well.... Bryan McCrystal esque?
- Run like a man possessed - talking 35min 10k off the bike or similar?
Crowie - seems to be the ultimate #pro and always comes across well in interviews6 - Favourite/top 3 Male Pro's?
Macca - I just love his arrogance and the way he calls people out.
Torn between Gomez and Andreas Raelert
Now that's tough one - competitive, witty & helpful7 - Describe your personality in 3 words...?
Was going to say chocolate ice-cream - Phish Food :cool: but the reality is I have 16 bars of Lindt Excellence chocolate in the press that I bought over the last couple of weeks - Chilli flavour and A touch of sea salt flavour8 - Marshmallows, Ice Cream or Chocolate?
If it was limited to just one of them EVER for me then it would have to be Kona. Initial thought was sub 9 as that would mean Kona at some stage but if one or the other then it would be Kona.9 - Qualify for Kona or race a Sub 9 ironman (no qualy), which would you prefer?
I don't really follow LCHF. I try to eat healthy which I'm not doing very well at the moment. Some interesting replies from coaches and athletes to the Neil Scholes twitter poll and many are saying that avoiding processed foods is key.10 - I read above you follow the LCHF approach to nutrition...
What extent is the Low Carb element? i.e. strictly 20%?, no carbs in evening bar fruit/veggies?, etc?
Presuming your a big coconut oil eater also then?
Personally I try to limit my gluten intake, only have white carbs for recovery, eat nuts & seeds for snacks, cut out the crap food except for chocolate as a treat/reward after long/hard sessions. I may try full on LCHF but I like my treats/rewards too much to completely remove them. It's also importnat that your way of eating is sustainable, so for that reason a balanced healthy diet without gluten and minimal sugar is probably more realistic. I know this is achievable for me as I've done it for months on end in the past.
This coming season will be my 6th. First season was when I learned to swim and I just did 2 sprints that year with little to no bike training.11 - How many years in triathlon are you?
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Hey Mike.
Pi$$ poor at 3mins 11secsshotgunmcos wrote: »How long can you hold a plank for after reading this?
I honestly haven't a clue, that was over 20 years ago for me :eek: It was nothing special though and a good bit off the squad times at the time.shotgunmcos wrote: »What was your 2k erg PB back in the day?
I didn't make the first crew at the start of the term in my junior year and I didn't bother fighting for my place. I didn't get on with the coach so decided to row second crew for my final year. A few weeks before the pot my best mate got wrongly dropped from the first crew and I just stopped after that. I never went back to rowing after that but regularly got on the ergo and went to races. When I went back to Karate I didn't give it a second thought. In recent years I've often had thoughts of getting back in a boat to see what it would be like.shotgunmcos wrote: »Why did you give up rowing?
Usually round 7 hours but recently Finn has been unsettled at night. Monday night was 10:30 to 2am, 2:20 to 3:30 and 3:50 to 6:20shotgunmcos wrote: »How much sleep do you get?
Tuesday night was 12:20am to 5am and 5:30 to 8am
I'm hoping he has a good night tonight
Funny, genuine and under-thumbshotgunmcos wrote: »Describe Catweazle in 3 words?
I was really looking forward to seeing how Lindsay and Bode get on. Gutted to hear she won't be defending her downhill title. The downhill race is where it's at :cool: Ted Ligety in the GS will be good tooshotgunmcos wrote: »What are you most looking forward to watching at the winter Olympics in Feb?
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Under the thumb......me :eek:.......are any of your mates skiing without you this week
I got a hiding from her last night when she saw that so I will start off with her question.
1. After hours of training per week, sometimes close to 6 hours on the bike at weekends with runs after it. How can you look yourself in the mirror when you hire someone to cut your lawn
2. Now back to me, sipping coffee in your house one evening I had to listen to Orlas heart breaking story about how difficult it is for you to do the grass with just a push mower, I couldnt believe how sorry she was for you. Can you advice me how you persuaded Orla that cutting the lawn yourself was such an arduous task as I will give it a go this year
3. You don't drink but were you ever drunk in your life
4. Favourite TV character
5. I remember you mentioning you worked in Singapore years ago, did you do any traveling around that area while you were over there
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Under the thumb......me :eek:.......are any of your mates skiing without you this week
I got a hiding from her last night when she saw that so I will start off with her question.
1. After hours of training per week, sometimes close to 6 hours on the bike at weekends with runs after it. How can you look yourself in the mirror when you hire someone to cut your lawn
I sense a girlfriend/wife inflated figure there for purposes of the "what until I tell you how bad a deal I have gotten, wait till I tell you what he does at the weekend?"0 -
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Most of them. However the reason I'm not there is mine and not because I'm under the thumbUnder the thumb......me
.......are any of your mates skiing without you this week
If only what you were saying was true. My longest bike last year was 2:30 and most weekends was a 2 hour bike. That makes it even worse but I just had no will or desire to cut the lawn. Getting someone in to do it was an easy out for me. Orla doesn't care who cuts it once it's cut and it's not impacting her financially1. After hours of training per week, sometimes close to 6 hours on the bike at weekends with runs after it. How can you look yourself in the mirror when you hire someone to cut your lawn
I'd say she was oozing sarcasm2. Now back to me, sipping coffee in your house one evening I had to listen to Orlas heart breaking story about how difficult it is for you to do the grass with just a push mower, I couldnt believe how sorry she was for you. Can you advice me how you persuaded Orla that cutting the lawn yourself was such an arduous task as I will give it a go this year I'd say I'll be back cutting it myself this year.
Never. I just never liked the taste of alcohol and a lot of bar work made me realise that my decision not to drink was a wise one.3. You don't drink but were you ever drunk in your life
Tony Soprano. I loved that show. It was one of the few TV shows that I went out of my way to see.4. Favourite TV character
It was Kuala Lumpur and I did a bit of traveling whilst there. I traveled around Malaysia quite a bit which is a beautiful country. I also did three and a half weeks with Orla in Thailand. Another amazing country. However, the highlight for me was Vietnam. I only got to see Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and the surrounding areas but it left a big impression. The Cu Chi tunnels, the thousands of mopeds everywhere, the history, the amazing food and the very friendly people it's a must see country. I'd love to go back. I would highly recommend a visit. Hard to believe that was 11 years ago.5. I remember you mentioning you worked in Singapore years ago, did you do any traveling around that area while you were over there
Talent helps but as with most sports hard work will get you there. That being said, there are a lot of lazy and untalented black belts out there. Politics plays a significant role in a lot of martial arts6. Do you need talent to become a black belt or is it just a matter of hard work
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