LoseItOnce2008's blog

MFT, sorry for being MIA... I have been driving all over the midwest training and racing... I have a local race coming up (reprsenting MFT) that I have been training for... it will be 16 miles of pure dirt singletrack, goal is to always "finish" the race to avoid a DNF and then second goal is to place in the top 3 for my age class (30-34)... will be back on here once the race season is over as I will be switching to muscle development during the cold months...cheers!

I have seen some crazy claims about these products along with claims that it is an all natural product... anyone heard of, used or have any experience with these products... i am not really considering trying them but more so curious about the validity of the claims. Thanks!

Ok team, just learned about this and am very interested....Whole Grain Sprouted Brown Rice Protein. I am a huge fan of Ezekiel Sprouted Grain breads so this seems like it would be very beneficial but am interested if anyone here on MFT has heard of Brown Rice Protein or has direct experience with any of the Jay Robb "proteins" as they are WAY more expensive than most.

http://www.jayrobb.com/jayRobbProtein.asp

Thanks!

Ok, so I have been struggling with "pull ups" for as long as I can remember. Jamo was gracious enough to post a video regarding the proper form and technique to complete pull ups. It really helped and the biggest piece of advice that stood out was something he said and something Sagi said...Jamo = the day before and of your back day workout> visualize doing the pull ups and the back muscles that are involved... Sagi = said don't stress about the number of reps, do what you can and then next shoot for at least 1 rep above what you achieved last time.

Training Update... in preparation for a 16 mile single track mountain bike race (goal is to increase muscle strength AND increase my endurance). I need to be able to sustain at least 60 minutes of "race day" heart rate pace... the muscle strength is needed for maneuvering the bike around the course, bunny hop 2 foot log piles, blast through creeks, etc.. Here is what I have been doing this week> thinking I am going to repeat this idea of AM Hard Ride with PM Weight training 3x week for the 3 weeks. Any advice, comments, tips, criticism, etc is always welcomed!

Monday

Afternoon Fellow Tribers!!!

Bonking occurs when your body runs out of energy required to sustain normal body functions. You may get a "dopey" or "punch drunk" feeling during your ride, usually near the middle or end of your ride. Other symptoms are feeling faint, dizzy, nauseous, fatigued, or just worn out. The bonk is caused by prolonged overexertion, or simply running out of sufficient energy necessary to keep going. You can usually feel the bonk coming on, but by this time it may be too late to adequately reverse it. The key is to prevent the bonk by awareness and proper nutrition ahead of time.

Just my 2 cents... I have been noticing a few adverts here on MFT which I think is AWESOME, a great way for this site to generate revenue and hopefully even profit. However, I am speaking only for myself but I have to say that in order for the ads to be effective, they need to be tailored or at least in alignment with the website the are on. This Advert, IMO, doesn't belong on MFT;
http://www.bobizzo.com/combined-brands/dissizit

Hello Fellow Tribers!!! It has been several months since I have posted any progress pics and now that my racing season is over for the year, I have a little more time. Any comments, suggestions, areas of improvement/focus are always greatly appreciated!

Is this old saying true and if so and I have a cold then "starving it" means I don't have the proper nutrition to train. I have had a cold for about a week and a half and I haven't had any energy to workout... I also have noticed that I am not as "hungry" as I was before the cold but am wondering if my metabolism has now changed... I use to eat 6-7 small meals everyday easily... now I can barely get 3-4 small meals in and I am not "enjoying" the foods anymore>>> I already switched up what I have been eating so variety isn't the issue.

Ok, so I had a nice head on collision Friday night while riding the multipurpose trails trying to get in the "miles" and I was clocking about 18MPH coming around a left hand curve and I took the "inside" line well to my surprise I met another rider head on and flipped over the hand bars and knocked the other guy off his bike> I however was still "clipped" in to my right pedal and all my weight and bike went down hard on my right knee...

Ok, our Resident MFT Doc said this to me and it didn't quite sink in until just now. My goal is not to become a body builder nor to compete on that level nor to become a fitness model> maybe personal trainer down the road but for now my goals are to "lose it (the fat) once" and to achieve "functional muscle strength". I am still struggling with this question that is bouncing around my head... can I achieve that functional muscle strength AND achieve the endurance needed to rock out 2 hour plus HIT rides/races????

Hello Team MFT/JamCore Training... I posted a few blogs a few weeks back announcing an upcoming race and I was soliciting feedback for tips on training, etc. I didn't get any responses but none the less, I have the results from the race. It was a 16 mile race on strictly "single track" trails consisting of 2 8 mile laps. There were 225 racers from all sorts of ages and backgrounds (road racers, MTB racers, first time racers, etc). I completed the race in 1:48:40.09 (Lap 1 = 48:26.95 and Lap 2 = 1:00:13.95) and placed 155 out of 225.

MFT, I have a XC style mountain bike race coming up and I need to focus my training to get in the best condition. I have a goal and it is to finish in the Top 3... it will be a 15 mile Sport race and most last year finished it just under 2 hours. So, what I need help with is improving my "explosive strength"... my endurance is good as a 2 hour ride at an intense pace doesn't rattle me at all... what I need help with is this... what is the best way to improve my explosive strength??

Jamo,

I have a mountain bike race coming up on September 7, 2008 and would love to use MFT as my "team" affliation> as you know I am a solo rider and I repp'ed MFT back in April at that race. I would like your permission to list MFT/JamCore as my "team affliation" AND if there is any chance you could send me (let me purchase?) one of those fancy shirts you are always wearing, I would wear it loud and proud at the race and of course to spread the word about MFT. Thoughts??

Second blog to come about preparing for this race... Jarah, would love your insight brother!

-SixShooterShane-