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@MrJhockley Күн бұрын
I think most people should do strength mobility work and assessment before a bike fit. You can't put a price on comfort but comford shouldn't be reserved for the rich.
@willreuben671 19 күн бұрын
amazing lew! love to see it
@pedromagnani1053 23 күн бұрын
Hej Lewis, impressive job! I checked your Vivobf review and I'm considering to use them in an future IM... What made your mind to not use vivo while running the IM?
@io-rj6sk 29 күн бұрын
do u still do ur races in vivos and if so wats the furthest u ran in them and what pace usually?
@arikdeguzman8194 29 күн бұрын
How about sizing? I have a escalante racer and looking into buying a tempo for long runs. Whats your size in racer vs the tempo?
@localcrew5042 Ай бұрын
big up Lew proud of you bro!!
@michaelvrbanac6923 Ай бұрын
More aero doesn't always mean faster. You have to be able to make power and hold the position. Kinda useless. Sorry.
@LewisFordham Ай бұрын
It’s not useless, wind tunnels aren’t useless and they test what position is faster without putting out power. Always good to know what position makes you faster, would be silly not to test it really
@simonhallgbduathlete Ай бұрын
Awesome result. Raced the standard distance duathlon myself. Great race recap and hopefully see you on the start line for GB again.
@LewisFordham Ай бұрын
Thank you mate, appreciate it!! 👊🏼 How did you get on with your race?
@simonhallgbduathlete Ай бұрын
@@LewisFordham 4th in my race 20-seconds off the podium but pretty pleased overall with the result. Lovely place to race.
@nagarjunareddych Ай бұрын
Are you from Worthing ?
@AdrienFauvarque Ай бұрын
Well done mate! Smashed it. I remember racking next to you on the day. Very impressive times, keep it up 👍
@LewisFordham Ай бұрын
Thank you so much mate, really appreciate it! How did you get on in the race?? Hope you had a good one mate!
@ezgains Ай бұрын
Great result thanks for rocking the EZDisc
@LewisFordham Ай бұрын
No thank you for creating an awesome product! 💪🏼
@clintonbutcher3898 Ай бұрын
Well done Lewis 🎯
@LewisFordham Ай бұрын
Thank you dude!! 👊🏼👊🏼
@TriathlonDan Ай бұрын
Awesome performance Lewis!
@LewisFordham Ай бұрын
Thank you mate!! 👊🏼👊🏼
@ampgb223 Ай бұрын
Congrats on your silver and second overall and on your first race for GB. The Europeans are usually a Brit fest unfortunately, but the whole experience is usually worth it. Worlds are more competitive from a multi nation uptake.
@LewisFordham Ай бұрын
Thanks mate! Yeah I was quite surprised at how many brits were there, it was insane! I can imagine worlds have a bit more competition, maybe I’ll try that next haha
@Krilin84 Ай бұрын
Awesome achievement, congrats! Sorry to hear you're still not feeling motivated. Have you thought about looking for other types of athletic challenges? I'm thinking of ultra running, gravel riding etc? No harm in exploring different kind of adventures and then return to triathlon once you've got the itch back for it!
@LewisFordham Ай бұрын
Thank you dude, and yeah I have thought quite a lot about it to be honest, mainly about running endurance events or something. I’ve got an Ironman already booked and paid for in a few weeks so I think I’m going to get that done and then I might have a bit more of a think about I reckon!
@SwimBikeRunStu Ай бұрын
Awesome on the PB. Smashed it 👌
@LewisFordham Ай бұрын
Thank you dude, really appreciate it!! 👊🏼👊🏼
@ChrisKeelingTri 2 ай бұрын
Well - how has that 2nd place at EU champs helped your motivation? 😂
@Krilin84 2 ай бұрын
Yeah I second the comment about over thinking, and I say that from a place of understanding. Try to get your head straight about why you actually enjoy training and being fit af. It's not rocket science. It doesn't require the level of analysis you go into. It's simply about being a fing warrior and feeling awesome. If you can enter that mindset, like the stuff David goggins talks about, then the issues that arise from over thinking just disappeares. There's a great yt ch called fuel the mind, with a great playlist of goggins motivational speeches. Try it and see if you get back in the groove. 🤘
@trisi1048 2 ай бұрын
Best of luck to you!! Just saw you running across the bridge in Coimbra but didn’t get a chance to shout out. Be strong 💪!!
@AnyDayKnow 2 ай бұрын
Hey Mate, from a random dude on the internet. Completely understand what your going through, this is normal in the cruel mistress that is triathlon. Don't let this get you down, this is just a small bump in the road of a already very successful tri journey. I've had some similar issues in the past and my advice to you would be, to take a step back from the sport. Go out for a run without a plan or a HR Monitor, go for a ride to a cafe and eat good cake, swim in the sea and just enjoy it. While you're doing this seek out physio's and bike fit specialists, but remember always stay positive. Trying to still smash in the sessions when your heads just not in it wont work. They will be other euros and big IM events to attend and smash mate. When I had a pretty low spell in the sport I took a massive step back and just surfed loads, I know you do as well so don't forget that. Give yourself a mental break by doing things like surfing and not being so focused on why sessions aren't going as you've planned. Hope this helps fella, keep your chin up and one day I'd love to race/train with you. 🤙
@LewisFordham Ай бұрын
Thank so much for this comment dude, I really really appreciate it! Sometimes I think it’s so easy to get wrapped up in performance and you forget why you do it in the first place! I’m definitely going to take your advice mate, get back into surfing a bit more like you say for a bit, I haven’t got into the sea in way to long haha. Thanks again dude!! 👊🏼👊🏼
@jg2213 2 ай бұрын
You're putting out great power and times so maybe you're overthinking it man. Progress over perfection, the pros are constantly changing their bike fit etc.
@gainde1137 2 ай бұрын
What about barefoot shoes for races (10k, marathons)?
@Angelstealth 3 ай бұрын
I bought a pair of Altra Torin 7 and both shoes did break up un the upper, just by walking
@SwimBikeRunStu 3 ай бұрын
Good effort. I used to get alot of stictches. I had to up my salt intake and it helped massively. I eat plenty of salt in the weeks lead up and then a few salt tablets on race day. Im a huge sweater 🙈
@LewisFordham 3 ай бұрын
Thank you dude!! Yeah I think that’s the most likely cause of the issue, some sort of dehydration/lack of salt! I can tell because it gets worse the more dehydrated I seem to get, I’ve started doing some testing so fingers crossed I get it sorted! 😂
@triathlondebs 3 ай бұрын
Brilliant effort. Everyone is different who suffers from stitch. I suffered for 10 years & got to the point where I couldn't eat or drink for 90mins pre race. I then started taking antacids at the end of the bike, which made me burp & helped a lot 😂. I've also found I'm better with a bit of solid nutrition in me. Basically fluid sloshing causes wind & stitch for me 🤷
@LewisFordham 3 ай бұрын
That’s something I’ve not really considered actually! I always use fluids/gels for nutrition, might have to try using some more solids and see if that helps! Seems to be a bit of a guessing game haha!
@simonhallgbduathlete 3 ай бұрын
Great video. First one I’ve watched. I’m racing in Portugal but the duathlon.
@LewisFordham 3 ай бұрын
Thank you dude, appreciate it! See you out in Portugal 👊🏼
@matthewchard6779 3 ай бұрын
Well done mate great effort, i seen you last year talk about calf guards, what ones are you using now and have you seen a difference?
@LewisFordham 3 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! I’ve got the nopinz ones, if I’m completely honest, I can’t really tell a difference but the difference if it is making one is likely so small it would be hard to tell without a wind tunnel! They do feel nice to wear though, makes getting my wetsuit on/off easier and keeps my legs a little warmer 😂
@TriathlonDan 3 ай бұрын
Awesome performance mate!
@LewisFordham 3 ай бұрын
Thank you dude!! 👊🏼👊🏼
@christianesteves2301 3 ай бұрын
What's your saddle?
@LewisFordham 3 ай бұрын
It’s the fizik aeris long distance saddle
@keelanpywell 3 ай бұрын
I get the same issue with a stitch/stomach cramps on brick runs. Sometimes I’m fine sometimes it’s really bad just can’t seem to figure it out.
@LewisFordham 3 ай бұрын
Yeah it is really weird, I find it weird that I only get it on brick runs, never on normal runs. I have found that it’s worse the harder I run off the bike as well. I’ve got a feeling it could be dehydration causing it as I’m terrible at staying hydrated at the best of times let alone running off of a bike! Plus if it gets worse the harder I run off the bike I can only assume it’s my body struggling to cope with something when I push it, going to experiment with it a bit I think and see if I can find out!
@keelanpywell 3 ай бұрын
Yes mines exactly the same the harder the effort the worse it is! Maybe dehydration as I did get it bad in mile 24 of a marathon and that’s the only time I’ve had it not on a brick run but I was probably dehydrated then too. Someone said it could be down to core strength too so I’ve been trying to add more core workouts in too. Just got to keep experimenting. Love the channel btw!
@xXTheXboxProXx 3 ай бұрын
But are you still landing on youre forefoot with the altra?
@maxbucky24 3 ай бұрын
You smashed it! Well done, great seeing you out on course.
@LewisFordham 3 ай бұрын
Thank you dude, so did you mate! Another age group win for you wasn’t it!? 🤯
@maxbucky24 3 ай бұрын
@@LewisFordham yea, 3 years 3 podiums
@BurleySubsea 3 ай бұрын
Hope you had fun, look forward to seeing the recap and what's next?
@LewisFordham 3 ай бұрын
It was great fun thank you, had an awesome time! I always do at Outlaw events! Next up is European Middle Distance champs and then Outlaw Half Holkham! 👊🏼
@2ndTri 3 ай бұрын
looking froward to the recap! Keep up the good work man. Great vid
@LewisFordham 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much mate, really appreciate it! I’ll hopefully have the race recap out in the next few days!
@TriathlonDan 3 ай бұрын
You smashed the interview mate! Looking forward to the race video :D
@LewisFordham 3 ай бұрын
Ahh thank you dude! Really appreciate that, I was more nervous to do the interview than the race! 😂
@Richard-wz9uh 3 ай бұрын
Great summary. God made our feet to work beautifully just the way they are. With that said, there was no concrete or asphalt in the Garden of Eden so the extra bit of cushion from the Altra's helps. I run in both Vivo's and Altra's and use them as you have described. My observations are identical. One thing I will say is that if you buy the trail style runners from Vivo like the Primus Trail's (I have the SG sole on mine), the extra tread depth acts as extra cushioning and can be a hybrid between the Vivo Primus Lite and the Altra Escalante.
@SwimBikeRunStu 3 ай бұрын
No idea about it but hope it doesnt hold you back 🙈
@ryancross2513 3 ай бұрын
The region looks like a tibalis posterior tendon region. Get an urgent physio appointment, some hands on, consider taping and keep them fingers crossed. I will be at outlaw so hope you make it mate Will need to work on your S and C after
@tomecin 3 ай бұрын
MTSS injury - overuse. I might be wrong. That'd be my guess. Id recommend a physio. Use a bread scraper to massage the muscle, reduce load. Strengthen with some heal lifts.
@joemoya9743 3 ай бұрын
Your likely describing a tear with inflammation - at least for now. It could easily become a rupture without recovery and treatment. You're looking at 2-6 weeks recovery from a tear compared to 2-6 months recovery from a rupture.
@LewisFordham 3 ай бұрын
That’s what I was really hoping it wouldn’t be! 😫 sounds like it’s probably best to keep it easy/not do anything for a few weeks… hopefully can get to a doctor asap to confirm it!
@joemoya9743 3 ай бұрын
@@LewisFordham If there is one thing I would tell my younger self, it is this: "The body will heal when it heals and no amount of wishful thinking or planned schedule will change that fact." The psychological impact of an injury to an athlete is sometimes the most difficult part of an injury. An important fact that most doctors fail to understand. As a result, many athletes feel isolated and ignored when it comes to "down-time" and its emotional impact. Psychologist called this the "denial stage". The sooner an athlete jumps from denial to acceptance, the faster the recovery. This is also where obsessive compulsive behavior or commitment (< take your pick) (of which, athletes have a heavy dose) becomes either an asset or a liability. The obsessive behavior and commitment it takes to be a successful athlete is what makes an athlete perform better but is also an athletes downfall when injured ... UNLESS ... the athlete flips the obsessiveness toward compulsive recovery rather than simply compulsive training. Good Luck... and, I hope it is only a minor niggle. Fingers Crossed.
@craighenry7915 4 ай бұрын
TT bike is well worth the money , road it is not so much. Are bike fits in colorado are in the price range 250-400 dollars ,high end fit for racing is well worth it.
@mordechaidome6085 4 ай бұрын
500 quid, and your foot still goes numb! Not worth it at all! I got mine for 150 on guru and after an hour worked really well!
@mordechaidome6085 4 ай бұрын
Plus, you always leave a bike fit with more gear. Eg changed handlebar or different saddle. You'd leave the fit with another mortgage!
@LewisFordham 4 ай бұрын
Yeah I sort of agree to be honest, I know my body had some limitations and whilst I do feel better on the bike, leaving with some small issues still for that sort of cost is a bit worrying!
@TriathlonDan 4 ай бұрын
Great video Lewis, I think you're right, £500 seems crazy money for a bike fit. I try and look at it like this "how much would you pay to cycle pain free" and that's probably more than £500. See you at Outlaw!
@LewisFordham 4 ай бұрын
Thanks dude! The annoying pain that I’ve been getting in my hip I’d quite happily pay a lot more than that to get rid of it, so you’re definitely right! 😂 See you at outlaw mate! 👊🏼
@christianesteves2301 4 ай бұрын
I do my road bike bike fit with them but when it comes to TT, I found either George Fox or MB were much more knowledgeable and had more specific experience.
@LewisFordham 4 ай бұрын
Yeah they were definitely options, they’re both quite a bit further away so I thought I’d start here! Think if I still have issues on the TT I might have to give one of them a visit!
@SwimBikeRunStu 4 ай бұрын
A bike fit is always worth it. Amazing how good i feel on my bikes after being fitted.
@LewisFordham 4 ай бұрын
Yeah I agree! A bike fit is definitely worth investing in, I was surprised how little differences can have such a big impact on a bike!
@hannahstewart8299 4 ай бұрын
You have some of the same symptoms as me but I'm hesitant to spend the money on a bike fit even though I know it'll be worth it!
@LewisFordham 4 ай бұрын
I know, I was the exact same hence why I spent months trying to figure it out myself! After getting a fit myself, the best place to start I think is getting the saddle height correct, and if in any doubt, go on the low side rather than high! Moving the saddle forward helped a lot for me as well, but I’m no bike fitter so my advice might not be best haha!
@iFlarsky 4 ай бұрын
@@LewisFordham Hey, I am pretty sure this problem stems from lack of mobility in the hips and instability. Look for PAILs and RAILs for hip rotation. And also do Glute Medius exercises, which helps with the stability. After that, your "longer leg" should be in a proper place and the imbalances should go away. Good luck.
@SantoroBrazil 4 ай бұрын
hi. from Brazil here. do u think I can rent a road bike to take part this event in december?
@ocean5769 4 ай бұрын
What's the name of the music you're using in the vid? And will be interested in how the bike fit goes, I sometimes get hip issues on the bike which I'm trying to figure out.
@JK-vc7ie 4 ай бұрын
mara-FON lol
@JK-vc7ie 4 ай бұрын
Running on concrete / sidewalks with zero cushion doesn't work for me. If you think about it, it's not really a "natural" surface for humans.