Fatman to Ironman

ChallengeGoGoGas

Nurse Ratched wrote (see)

Oh do keep up, gas.

No, I did not fall on my arse. 

I landed on the sofa on the way down.

And my knees were making some very worrying noises 

good news on landing on the sofa, if you also managed not to sulk or eat a biscuit then you're doing WAY better than Mata....

Creaky knees
Your knees pop, grind, and ache while climbing stairs or after prolonged sitting.

• The cause: Though it's commonly called "runner's knee," patellofemoral syndrome afflicts even couch potatoes. The creaking you feel is a result of a misaligned kneecap grating over the lower end of your thighbone. Women are particularly susceptible to this syndrome because our naturally wide pelvises cause our thighs to slant inward, creating a wider quadriceps, or Q, angle than men have. "This Q angle places extra force on a woman's knees," says Kathy Weber, M.D., director of women's sports medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

 

• The fix: If you regularly do high-impact workouts such as running or playing tennis, cut back (but don't stop altogether or the muscles that support your knees will weaken) and add gentler activities such as swimming and yoga to your routine. Also, buy new workout shoes when your shoes' soles are worn so that your arches and joints are adequately cushioned.

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Read more: <a style="color: #003399;" href="http://www.redbookmag.com/health-wellness/advice/health/protect-your-knees#ixzz1xmuSQDEV">Why You Must Protect Your Knees - Redbook</a>

M...eldy

Gosh he does go on doesn't he !!

Nurse Ratched

And here was me thinking it was because of my age.  Turns out it's because I'm an athlete 

Don't do sulking, and don't need an excuse to eat biscuits!

Thank you for your concern, gas, my dear.

But yes, Meldy, he is a bit of a waffler, isn't he?

ChallengeGoGoGas

right no more caring...

M...eldy

Oh yes and in case I forget ... Holgs, you are indeed correct  

ChallengeGoGoGas

M...eldy wrote (see)

Oh yes and in case I forget ... Holgs, you are indeed correct  

i'm lost again....

'cos obviously you couldn't be supporting the view that BossHolgs has of himself, since it was very non-pirate like to put oneself down, is it not...

 

 

M...eldy

Have you been on the white lightning again Gas?

ChallengeGoGoGas

M...eldy wrote (see)

Have you been on the white lightning again Gas?

who says i'm ever off it....

[Deleted User]

There's nothing wrong with sulking or biscuits.. Especially not biscuits

M...eldy

Seconded 

Nurse Ratched

I love biscuits.  Whatever happened to Gypsy Creams?

Nurse Ratched

gastank wrote (see)

right no more caring...

Oh gas, please don't stop

Rafiki

see the ladies have managed to bring our serious ironman discussions down to their level - biscuits!

ChallengeGoGoGas

Agree on biscuits ......

Surely sulking isn't very Pirate appropriate?

Although u did make me laugh last night

M...eldy

Nurse Ratched wrote (see)

I love biscuits.  Whatever happened to Gypsy Creams?

Didnt they turn into Crunch Creams ?

ChallengeGoGoGas

I like lemon creams, but I can't find them anywhere, I might have to import them...

M...eldy

..... in a truck?

ChallengeGoGoGas

if required.....

Nurse Ratched

Gas, you're not going to believe this..........................................

 

 

Thanks for your email - that was by far one of the most entertaining this week! We would love to sponsor you guys with some free Baconlube. Our only request is that you take some pictures of the transition (with Baconlube) and maybe even some video (if possible). Would 4 bottles work?

Cheers,

Kaitlyn Summerill
Customer Service
J&D's Foods, Inc.
kaitlyn@baconsalt.com

Rafiki

and so it begins..........

M...eldy

Oh. My. Goodness !!!!

ChallengeGoGoGas

OMG - LOL - Seriously LMFAO!!!

We officially have our first sponsor for IMUK 2013

RAF I guess you'll be official photographer then since you're claiming to not be available for competing

 

Nurse Ratched

Should I be at all concerned that they're asking for video of us smearing lube over our bodies?

ChallengeGoGoGas

Nurse Ratched wrote (see)

Gas, you're not going to believe this..........................................

 

 

Thanks for your email - that was by far one of the most entertaining this week! We would love to sponsor you guys with some free Baconlube. Our only request is that you take some pictures of the transition (with Baconlube) and maybe even some video (if possible). Would 4 bottles work?

Cheers,

Kaitlyn Summerill
Customer Service
J&D's Foods, Inc.
kaitlyn@baconsalt.com

It's just pure class... what did you say to them Nurse? We must report back in the coffee and cake thread, as i'm sure everyone didn't think we were being serious

Very exciting, right sponsored lube... what next?

Rafiki

should i be concerned that Gas wants me to photograph it all as well??

ChallengeGoGoGas

Can I just formally thank SD for starting out what is fast becoming one of the most entertaining forum threads, i've ever had the pleasure (with or without BaconLube) of participating in

M...eldy

I can just imagine everyone being chased by a pack of stray dogs at every given opportunity ...

Rafiki

 maybe that's the secret to a fast time!!

ChallengeGoGoGas

.... we're going to be very popular yes, and if Nurse and I stick together, the dogs could run block for us, perhaps we could win our age groups?

[Deleted User]

Lol, go back and see if they can get some baconlube tri-suits, caps etc made up.



Nurse. Used the aero bars again tonight on a 60 minute ride. Had to make some positioning adjustments after my first ride. Spaced them a bit further apart and on a slightly down angle. They were great, no wobbles, nice & comfortable. Good to get into a different position now & again, sure you will agree



Longest stint was for about 15 mins. Could have quite easily gone longer but needed to use brakes occasionally.