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I want to point my Personal Trainer in the direction of some specific motorcycle fitness techniques and exercises - she's come back with a load of stuff for sport and racing - which all make sense - but I wondered if anyone knew of any specific enduro training?
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First of all, I find that the longer I spend riding the bike, the less time I have to engage in unhealthy persuits such as drinking and smoking. Therefore; ride as much as possible.

Secondly, as you well know, water boils at a much lower temperature than oil. Particularly at altitude. So, to ensure your food is properly cooked, only ever eat food that's been deep fried in oil, or even better, lard.

Finally, waterborne diseases are prevelant in many parts of the world. To avoid waterborne diseases only drink water that has been filtered and boiled. Such as . Beer manufacturers take great pains to ensure that their products have only ever been infected by yeast.

So there's my tips for healthy living.

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Hi Folks,
First of all, I find that the longer I spend riding the bike, the less time I have to engage in unhealthy persuits such as drinking and smoking. Therefore; ride as much as possible.

Secondly, as you well know, water boils at a much lower temperature than oil. Particularly at altitude. So, to ensure your food is properly cooked, only ever eat food that's been deep fried in oil, or even better, lard.

Finally, waterborne diseases are prevelant in many parts of the world. To avoid waterborne diseases only drink water that has been filtered and boiled. Such as . Beer manufacturers take great pains to ensure that their products have only ever been infected by yeast.

So there's my tips for healthy living.

HTH.
Dunc.
That's the kind of 'training' I like - I shall suggest it to the trainer this afternoon when I see her for my lunch time session. I shall report back.

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Matt, I'm very impressed by your weight loss and dedication.
Last year, I started green laning for the first time in 30 yrs of biking. I began cycling to build up strength in my legs and lost 1 stone as a result. Sadly, I then tore a foot ligament whilst walking(!) and due to a mis-diagnosis, gave up biking / cycling / walking for months, lost all motivation and put all the weight (and more) back on. I started the diet again this week.
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That's the kind of 'training' I like - I shall suggest it to the trainer this afternoon when I see her for my lunch time session. I shall report back.

If you don't hear from me in 24 hours please come and rescue me.

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So now that you're a finely honed athlete will we be seeing you plodding up and down the Phoenix Trail with the rest of us then Matt?
Eight weeks till the local 10k - get your entry in early though as it's usually oversubscribed!


Actually, dangerous stuff this getting fit. The only time I've been injury free in the last four years is the two months since February. It's only a matter of time though before something else breaks.
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@pheonix - good luck with the diet dude... it's such hard work - I lost 30kg, then put 15kg back on without even trying!

@backofbeyond - I spend enough time on the bloody trail with the dog! Not doing a 10k for fun... I must admit to quite enjoying the run up Chinnor Hill from Crowell but that's only 2 miles - despite being up a massive hill! I'll leave you to do the 10k 'fun' run... I'll be on the bike!
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@pheonix - good luck with the diet dude... it's such hard work - I lost 30kg, then put 15kg back on without even trying!

@backofbeyond - I spend enough time on the bloody trail with the dog! Not doing a 10k for fun... I must admit to quite enjoying the run up Chinnor Hill from Crowell but that's only 2 miles - despite being up a massive hill! I'll leave you to do the 10k 'fun' run... I'll be on the bike!
same to Elaine, Matt, Phoenix is a dudette!

the good thing about training with water bottles Matt is that you can keep the training up whilst on the road.

I've been terrible, still exercising, but binging on all the things I cannot eat on the road. Cheddar Cheese on toast, British greasy MSG filled chinese takeaways, roast dinners. ummmmm.
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Matt,

Would be really interested in the videos that you mention making.

Hey on the cooking front. You could do some warm salads?

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Would be really interested in the videos that you mention making.

Hey on the cooking front. You could do some warm salads?

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