jogging and motivation thread

[HirotoXeno]

Anybody run to CBD to work?

 

[xllms]

Pretty good pricing actually.. almost as same as buying from Taobao w tax and shipping.

good to know SG now has physical store to try size and fitting and pricing similar to CN

 

[WussRedXLi]

They might not feel it when awake but at night it might affect their sleep. Maybe they hardly get into deep sleep.

Yeah that could be possible. That is why i try not to rely on caffeine for any performance boost during training, coz i focus a lot on the best recovery i can get.
Coz if that is the case, that means night training cannot do already. And early morning also limited length of time for weekdays unless if body/schedule can adapt to waking up at 4.30-5am with proper recovery (7 to 7.5hrs sleep).

 

[xllms]

I scare too fast and aggressive for me. So I chose flyyyyy

carbon 3 turbo even at low pace, eg. 7min/km is very comfortable.

 

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carbon 3 turbo even at low pace, eg. 7min/km is very comfortable.

Wah seems like I bought wrong pair liao hhahahahahah

 

[sales69]

Next time I try your method of using the scissors to pre cut for my remaining SIS isogel.

Speaking of pocari, for experiment, I just placed an order two X 80 packets of electrolytes on PDD platform. China branded. Recommendation is 1 packet for 500ml of water. Less than 50 yuan for 160 packets. very cheap.
https://mobile.yangkeduo.com/goods1.html?ps=m8oO2uGUhv

Wow that's cheap. OK I go look see since still have a pending shipment in warehouse.

Thanks for recommendation!

 

[sales69]

Wah seems like I bought wrong pair liao hhahahahahah

Exchange if unused.

 

[WussRedXLi]

i was a frequent red bull drinker in my teens and uni period, as coffee had no effect on me. Now i am avoiding it totally due to the side effects.

What side effects did you have with Redbull? For me no side effects, coz basically i use it predominantly on weekends when cycling with my kid nia, and even then is we share a 250ml can. Weekdays is only when early morning go out and only for a harder session and not those zone 2, but quite rare.
If dont drink RB then is hoot instant noodles and minimal soup/powder intake, still not say very healthy. lol.
I used to do Soba noodles, but it got expensive, and nowadays i also try to save (I kena retrenched = game over liao can retire)

Seriously i only hooted 1 full can before I started for T100 standard duathlon (a 2hr race)......was drinking it when cycling to the F1 building which luckily is just 3km away and was also munching gummies at home. Coz difficult to fuel proper with a decent meal 2hrs prior (still would need to wake up very early, despite the race being ard 6-6.10am start for men masters and women starting first at 5.45....those 4.30 FM/HM no need to say liao, crazy how to eat man)

 

[WussRedXLi]

I wonder how many here have issue tearing off the gel packets? I find SIS and most brands I tried like KODA, high 5, they don't tear off easily. Especially worst when I have sweaty palms.
The Maction(迈胜)brand is the first time I was able to tear off easily and consumed it on the go without stopping.

Just cut a bit first. Same goes for Snickers/Mars bars if anyone is using that during training (for cycling need to use teeth liao if one cares about safety and does not want to release 2 hands). For energy bars the cyclists just pop it hard with one hand against the handlebar and can liao. lol
I guess for runners also can, since have 2 hands.

 

[WussRedXLi]

Anybody run to CBD to work?

I live and run to my office in CBD, ~ 1k distance. Also go home for lunch.

 

[WussRedXLi]

I think the only daily trainer that you can find with 150bucks without major discount is the Adidas SL2

Yeah that would be the only decent trainer. Of coz if got discount on say Zalora or Amazon.sg then also possible la, but need to know what kind of sizing/cutting for that particular pair/model.

 

[WussRedXLi]

Dont know which group.



42 years old singaporean cyclist on a $20k sworks bicycle fell after hitting a pothole & got ran over quoted A 42-year-old Singaporean male cyclist died in Johor on June 14 after he hit a pothole, fell and got run over by a gravel-laden lorry. Kulai OCPD Asst Comm Tan Seng Lee said the incident occurred along Jalan Gunung Pulai. “The victim, who was with three other cyclists, suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene,” he said in a statement, adding that the 41-year-old lorry driver was unhurt. ACP Tan said the deceased was sent to Hospital Temenggong Seri Maharaja Tun Ibrahim in Kulai for a post-mortem examination. He added that the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act, causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Earlier, a video clip of the incident, believed to have been recorded by the lorry driver, was widely shared on social media.





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What side effects did you have with Redbull? For me no side effects, coz basically i use it predominantly on weekends when cycling with my kid nia, and even then is we share a 250ml can. Weekdays is only when early morning go out and only for a harder session and not those zone 2, but quite rare.
If dont drink RB then is hoot instant noodles and minimal soup/powder intake, still not say very healthy. lol.
I used to do Soba noodles, but it got expensive, and nowadays i also try to save (I kena retrenched = game over liao can retire)

Seriously i only hooted 1 full can before I started for T100 standard duathlon (a 2hr race)......was drinking it when cycling to the F1 building which luckily is just 3km away and was also munching gummies at home. Coz difficult to fuel proper with a decent meal 2hrs prior (still would need to wake up very early, despite the race being ard 6-6.10am start for men masters and women starting first at 5.45....those 4.30 FM/HM no need to say liao, crazy how to eat man)

redbull to me utilises one's energy reserve in advance. when young one can replenish easily, but as one grows older, the recovery takes longer.
I have a few episodes in life when i experienced utter drainage of my energy and took a week to recover.
i could be wrong but i no longer see the need/enjoyment nor long term benefit.

 

[xllms]

Wah seems like I bought wrong pair liao hhahahahahah

you never know until you try them. looking forward to your feedback on the pair you purchased.

 

[lls0101]

Cheap daily trainer. Currently china brand most talked about "万金油" shoes is the Li Ning Red Hare 8 Pro and this QD Strong Wind 3TR. And they are cheap, I ordered my QD Strong Wind 3TR for less that 200 yuan GST included and shipped.
Finally China branded shoes can start releasing decent daily trainers. It will be goodbye to western brand soon., I have no western branded shoes on my radar. Except for the Nike VPfly 4 and only if they appear in the outlet at less than $150.

Read a few posts here about QD 3TR so decide to give it a try since it's really affordable (compared to the western brands). I got it for 243 RMB inclusive for air shipment and took 5 days to reach my doorstep. Bought on the 6th evening and arrived on the 11th.

So far, had 2 runs with the shoes. Mostly similar to what the video had said. Soft, some energy return (very little), a smooth ride. The narrow mid sole means the stability may be a tad lesser and I can feel it since my stability isn't the best. Toe box is big enough for me and you may want to buy half a size bigger.

Very reasonable daily trainer at this price point (200-240 RMB). Was surprised that the video mentioned the shoes cost 130 AUD on AliExpress. They have a bad deal...

 

[Ender]

Dont know which group.



42 years old singaporean cyclist on a $20k sworks bicycle fell after hitting a pothole & got ran over quoted A 42-year-old Singaporean male cyclist died in Johor on June 14 after he hit a pothole, fell and got run over by a gravel-laden lorry. Kulai OCPD Asst Comm Tan Seng Lee said the incident occurred along Jalan Gunung Pulai. “The victim, who was with three other cyclists, suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene,” he said in a statement, adding that the 41-year-old lorry driver was unhurt. ACP Tan said the deceased was sent to Hospital Temenggong Seri Maharaja Tun Ibrahim in Kulai for a post-mortem examination. He added that the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act, causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Earlier, a video clip of the incident, believed to have been recorded by the lorry driver, was widely shared on social media.





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Those federal roads are full of heavy vehicles and some will try to overtake by cutting into adjacent oncoming lane.
Sad for the cyclist.

 

[xllms]

Read a few posts here about QD 3TR so decide to give it a try since it's really affordable (compared to the western brands). I got it for 243 RMB inclusive for air shipment and took 5 days to reach my doorstep. Bought on the 6th evening and arrived on the 11th.

So far, had 2 runs with the shoes. Mostly similar to what the video had said. Soft, some energy return (very little), a smooth ride. The narrow mid sole means the stability may be a tad lesser and I can feel it since my stability isn't the best. Toe box is big enough for me and you may want to buy half a size bigger.

Very reasonable daily trainer at this price point (200-240 RMB). Was surprised that the video mentioned the shoes cost 130 AUD on AliExpress. They have a bad deal...

130AUD (approx 600rmb) can buy a pair of Jingtan 3 Turbo here in China

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[WussRedXLi]

Those federal roads are full of heavy vehicles and some will try to overtake by cutting into adjacent oncoming lane.
Sad for the cyclist.

Trunk roads scary. The only memory i have is that 3 times i was in a tour bus to Genting, many decades ago. (think that time before NSH time).
Even car i also dont dare to drive in, much less cycle.

Also full of !@#!@# potholes. Whenever i cycle on unfamiliar roads/routes here i never exceed 25kmh coz only after like 5 times then would you remember what holes what condtiions @ which stretch. Plus at night i have rather powerful (high lux) lights with vertical cut off so that i can best illum the road surface.

 

[WussRedXLi]

High chance also did not see the fella and just split attention/focus on the other front rider and for a moment missed this rear rider. Full on center makan. Either that or super reckless and just gave a few metres space to the rear rider.

Also no thanks to the clothings. You know the usual dull colours of PNS etc. Camouflaged against the black asphalt / greenery/muddy etc

Daytime visible rear lights would have helped heaps, of coz not 100% but helps a lot. Esp crucial when the sun is really out and shining into the drivers' eyes, eg on some parts of West Coast Highway towards city 7.30-9am esp during the Q4/Q1 of the year when it is shining directly into the drivers' eyes. Actually Alexander Rd / Ganges Ave towards city also.
Of coz there are some cyclists (even other groups) who hate this and you might get some hate esp at the lights, but that's another story.