by Simon C Izoard » Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:22 pm
[quote]All of a sudden races seemed to be a lot harder than normal. Last week at Palace my chest started hurting with about ten laps to go despite me having taken a complete week off the bike
Toks that doesn't sound good dude, unfortunately I'm not medically qualified but some would say
I possess the lesser discipline of being scientifically read.
You wouldn't see burnout signs if it was only your heart that wanted to give up! Not saying your chest pain
was cardio related, but you've got to be realistic under the circumstances that it could be, or most likely skeletal muscle blood deficiency (analagous to a stitch), having been off the bike for a while. I used to get it as a cross country runner when I was a kid...thought I was having a heart attack!!!
3 race pace sessions (I presume you mean above lactate threshold?) a week is a bit excessive don't you think? sorry to be critical, not that I'm an experienced elite rider or am overly qualified to deliberate on such matters.
Since being over here and racing alot, I've looked into the whole thing with alot more depth (bit bored at work), and there are definite guidelines/protocols to be followed if you want to improve performance and maintain form, not that my compliance is itself constant but just felt like you gave me the opportunity to spread the word!! I know you're always well up on these matters and are voice of experience.
I need an advantage to even have a slight chance in some of these fields, no handicaps here, only age dictates what race your in! 32 and still classed a Junior, it's not fair
The reviewers on this website in States have got it sussed when it comes to being serious about the sport
http://spokepost.com/news/?catViewAll=4 ... ff9bede92b
I think everyone new to racing should take a look at some of the articles, they're very pertinant and not heavy going, actually some of the guys are hilarious. Even if you're more seasoned it's a good refresher and could possibly put you back on track..
Anyway, thats my tuppence worth......see you for the SL handicap champs at Henfold Hill 17th September..Its actually on my birthday, so I'm looking for a good performance!!
but you'll probably kick my ass............
I wouldn't be surprised if they're doubting your previous performances then (most men liking to talk up their performances 
). Actually you must have been really down on form - what's happened? Hope to see you next tuesday though. 
