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Why are you taking Warfarin?
I know this group is more about those who have had strokes, but I am different I had a PE (Pulmonary Embolism - Blood clot on the lung) at the age of 32 (3 years ago), and have been found to have a genetic disorder called Factor V Leiden, which means I am more susceptible to clots. This came out of the blue completely, no…
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Strava Premium
Is it worth it? I know the answer would begin with 'depends....' But what are the depends criteria you would see that you'd get value out of paying $59 per year?
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Road Cycling..... how do you do yours...
Since getting right into road cycling I've realised that you can't just get on the bike and go when you like - like when you was 13 years old, chuck on some trainers and just go.... My routine for an evening ride: 1. Make sure its been at least an hour since I have eaten 2. Make sure I've mixed and consumed some High5 Zero…
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Help me - bike choice
I currently have a full carbon Marin Highway one Hybrid bike - love it to pieces but I am seriously thinking of going for a carbon full on road bike. So, open to the floor if you had say up to £3,000 to spend on a bike (would prefer to keep the cost to £2,500 but will go to £3,000 if the benefit is there) - what would be…
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UK-ers - SIS Gel's Cheap
Heads-up: Tesco's have the 6 pack of 60ml gel packs from Science in Sport for £4, basically 66p each, instead of the usual £1.29 for one gel or nearly £7 for the 6 pack -various flavours
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Gels, Protein Bars etc
Hi, Are there any brands people recommend for those extra boosts during longer rides and for recovery after? Looking to avoid any products with cranberries in due to medication I am on. I currently use High5 Zero as a drink during the rides but wondered if gels/bars etc are worth it for the helping hand too. Any tips etc…
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Pre Ride Food.
Planning on going out for a 50 miler (first time) at the weekend during the day (starting mid morning) and looking for good ideas for a good breakfast to have before hand. Cereals? Eggs? Toast? What do people find the best thing that would tide them over for a good few hours. I am guessing this ride is going to be around…
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My Success: Results of quitting smoking
Firstly, sorry if you are looking for pictures of a body after quitting smoking, you won't find one here.... I've now been smoke free for 40 weeks, every week I have been putting £50 into a clear jar, as motivation to keep going and show me just how much money I used to throw away (or should I say burn). Well here is the…
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UK-ers - London to Brighton 2013
Anyone doing it this year? I've just registered - my first go at any bike ride of this kind of length !
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What is a "cup of water"
I guess its an American term but what measurement is a cup of water? It's only so I log my water intake more accurately to something I can relate to. Would most say 250ml is a cup?
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My Progress
I am a first time poster and this year I've decided to make some changes but unfortunately I only found this web site a week ago - but the changes have started to be felt and show already. Some background of me, 35 year old male, who works in IT so spends 99% of the working day behind a desk, only drink rarely (i.e. at…
