June 18th, 2009
Video Excerpts From Late Evening Hammer Session
Longer Video Excerpt Done By My Oldest Son
The Ski Season is over. This spring was spent doing some introspection about what needed to be changed from previous years in order to attain my ski related goals. Figuring out what the focus of my training was going to be. Getting used to the skiing treadmill in the training facility behind my house. (Area 143)
Basically over the last 3 years the main proportion of work has been aimed towards increasing the aerobic portion of the power curve. This was done at times to excess. Intensity was almost entirely below the surrogate marker of a mixed venous lactate of 4.0 mmoles/deciliter. This goal has been achieved .Now it is time to train my body to go fast and also to ignore pain and suffering. Now the goal is to ski fast and attain World Class results in the discipline of Biathlon. Considering my age, geographical handicap, responsibilities to work and family this may be improbable. Even being cognizant of all that the decision is to carry on.
If mankind did not dream and go against the odds than nothing would ever get done.
Also I am of the belief that a situation is what you make of it. Hell to you, can be Paradise to others. So along the way I hope to make people laugh, sometimes think or ponder and overall have fun.
Right now I am working at work, working on getting fast, working on improving shooting, and doing a little Bike Racing. Driving back to Lake Placid, NY And Jericho, VT to do some specific Biathlon training. Finishing up the 3 Weeks of Whiteface with the 8 mile Bike Race Up the Toll road Saturday at 17:30. Looking forward to some Biathlon rollerski races. Generally training hard and smarter to realize the outlandish standard set by me for myself.
Psyched to tryout the new version of the 100 series Rollerskis with the newest 98 series new wheels. Just received them and so far they felt awesome on the Skatemill. Have to install the speed reducers and brake on them. Just like a helmet I believe for most rollerskiing speed reducers and brakes are not optional. By most rollerskiing I mean any rollerskiing on a road where you have to modulate your speed. Although I am not a lawyer, I believe that at least in New York State that by having brakes you are really legal to travel on the roadways. Do not quote me on that to the authorities. You can take my legal opinion to Starbuck’s and get a tall cup of coffee for just under $2. That’s all it is good for.
Skatemill Awaits
June 19th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Duncan—Happy Summer—who owns the skatemill?
Have a good one!
June 19th, 2009 at 10:13 am
It is owned by JackedUp. He owns www.jackedupoldman.com. It is one of my main sponsors.
At least that is what I told my Wife.
June 19th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Dr., perhaps getting rid of the harness and clipping directly into the waistband at the back of your shorts would help you save weight, eliminate chaffing on the upper body, and through the fear of power wedgie, inspire greater effort!
Cheers!
June 19th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Rumor has it that The “jacked up old man” owns snow making equipment too. Nothing will stop the “jacked up old man” in his quest to be the George Foreman of ski racing!
I marvel at your 5th place Birkie finish this year and putting the hurt on those young lads. It was an honor to ride in Ian’s car with you that day. But then again you drank all of our beer after your 4th place finish (Konig Ludwig) when we met in Germany.
June 19th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Where do you order a Skatemill such as that from? How long till you have Vo2 testing equipment in area 143?
June 20th, 2009 at 12:58 am
Duncan, how big is that treadmill you’re skating on? Who built it? What does it cost? Thanks, Justin
June 20th, 2009 at 8:27 am
The Treadmill came from ForceLink . It is a Specialty Treadmill Company out of the Netherlands. They are a great Company. This treadmill was packaged and shipped from the Netherlands. It is a long story. The Skatemill is big probably 8ft wide and 12-14ft long, skating surface. It is powered by 2 3 phase motors. I to get a phase converter and transformer to get the correct juice to it. That’s another long story. Then I wired it up with some consultation with ForceLink and friends. Another story. The cost changes as the value of the dollar changes. My Skatemill is a used model. You will have to contact Forcelink about the particulars as of cost of purchasing one. They do business in the US and have some crazy applications for the military.
As to Scott’s question. Doug Bush has a portable analyzer and may come over at some time. Although right now VO2 is what it is. Now just have to optimize what I have.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Dear Dr Duncan,
I would like to do a Roller-ski VO2 Max test on your treadmill apparatus. Please respond to my email. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Phil Shaw
glisse-roulecom@videotron.ca