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Re: [RC] RC:President's Cup - John TeeterI think the Abu Dhabi course has both more sand and more elevation (although it's still very moderate elevation). But there are two factors - sand and heat/humidity. The early lameness pulls are likely both aggravation of pre-existing conditions and (I agree with Robin:) the effects of excessively rapid cooling on the muscles systems. From gate 3 and 4 there are many more metabolic pulls. elevated CRIs, hydration, etc. The heat/humidity interacting with the speed they are pushing. I've also seen hold times which are, IMO, extremely short for the effort expected. a total of 3 hours. with 30 minute holds (a 40 minute hold with a required exit evaluation is pretty much a 30 minute hold from the point of view of rest and recovery). I think we'd see fewer metabolic pulls with longer hold times (we like to see 50-60 minutes at our rides). But then it can become a series of 25km sprints seperated by long rest/recovery periods. The lameness issues will occur (often because of too-Much-too-Soon effects). The metabolic issues though, should be of much more concern. jt. (p.s. the leaders are just out on the last loop. You can see what's up at: http://www.uaeequafed.ae/live/presidentcup05/prsgate503.php and at: http://www.eiev.org There is furious typing going on around me!:) I've been playing:) http://www.endurance.net/2005PresidentsCup/gallery/pCupv1.wmv (it's 800kb) Ahmed tells me the gate 5 updates are in: http://www.uaeequafed.ae/live/presidentcup05/prsgate503.php =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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