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  • RE: IRON HEART WAYWT - 2024 EDITION

    Stetson
    295 GAH
    666
    Wesco custom

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    posted in What Are You Wearing Today (WAYWT)
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    Dmart
    24 Oct 2024, 06:15
  • RE: IRON HEART WAYWT - 2024 EDITION

    246-NIN
    6634
    Custom Wesco
    Goodart

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    posted in What Are You Wearing Today (WAYWT)
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    Dmart
    3 Feb 2024, 21:02
  • RE: IRON HEART WAYWT - 2024 EDITION

    Cross post
    My daily driver currently on safari.

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    posted in What Are You Wearing Today (WAYWT)
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    Dmart
    20 Nov 2024, 10:12
  • RE: WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY (PICS)

    Mr. & Mrs. 💒

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    posted in General Chat
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    Dmart
    29 May 2024, 15:37
  • RE: IRON HEART WAYWT - 2024 EDITION

    246
    Schaefer outfitter
    634
    Wesco

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    posted in What Are You Wearing Today (WAYWT)
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    Dmart
    19 Mar 2024, 20:48
  • RE: IRON HEART WAYWT - 2023 EDITION

    Schott perfecto
    Merz B Schwanen T
    666-14oz
    Wesco Custom

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    posted in What Are You Wearing Today (WAYWT)
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    Dmart
    28 Jul 2023, 18:17
  • RE: IRON HEART WAYWT - 2023 EDITION

    Cross post fit check of the jacket?
    Paired with an older 666 and a random grey T tucked/untucked)

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    posted in What Are You Wearing Today (WAYWT)
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    Dmart
    18 Aug 2023, 13:25
  • RE: Motorcycles

    @Denimhead-0 they would look great next to each other.

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    posted in Hobbies and Pastimes
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    Dmart
    16 Jul 2024, 04:33
  • RE: Show us your boots

    Sloppy one paired with 634 UHR. Shifter stains included 😂

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    posted in Footwear
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    Dmart
    9 Dec 2023, 13:36
  • RE: Triathlon

    Moving over from the runners thread for a quick race report of yesterday’s Triathlon.

    Yesterday I finished my first Triathlon of 2024 and my first one ever. So far I have only run for two years and finished several half marathons with a PB of 94mins.

    The Triathlon took place close to Zurich, Switzerland, about an hour by car from where I live. It was a sort of sprint distance, 500m indoor swim, 15k bike, 4K run. Short but intense.

    I have been training for Triathlons since my last half marathon, November 2023. worth mentioning that I do have a coach for now 2 years since I started running who happens to actually be a triathlon coach. That is a huge plus as I don’t need to worry about planning and structuring training and can leave it to a professional. If you are willing to spend some money, I believe it’s well invested in a coach.

    Main focus of that block was on swimming as I am an adult onset swimmer. I could swim breaststroke easily but never learned any other stroke and never really spent time in water.
    I had several lessons with coach on deck, starting with relaxation drills in the water, breathing technique, streamlining. Not a single stroke was made during my first two lessons.
    We slowly progressed using equipment like a snorkel, fins, pull buoy. It took me about a month to understand the basics and keep my legs from sinking. I was literally every single day in the pool, about 6 hours per week.
    I started with swimming 25m being totally gassed from overkicking, panic attacks due to oxygen hunger (in hindsight more a CO2 issue) to now 500m continuous freestyle. Not that it’s easy but I made my piece with the water and accepted that it is just way more technical than the bike or run.
    You are not swimming faster with brute force or mental grind, it’s about feeling the water and getting a rhythm.

    The rest of the training was split into the bike with usually one long ride between 3-5h, one ride at threshold and a VO2max ride.
    I did two runs a week as this is my best sport and I feel most comfortable with. Usually one long run of about 90-120min and a threshold session on track.
    Additionally I went once or twice into the gym and included a yoga and blackroll routine. Remember, I am 40+ so recovery and injury prevention is huge.
    I totalled on average 13hours/week of training with a peak of 20hours🥵

    Now back to race week and race day.
    I only tapered for about three days as it was a short race and more of a familiarisation event than an all out race.

    I did a course recon the day before which was huge in hindsight as I knew where all the potholes and hills were to make my gameplan.

    Race day I started with my usual oatmeal, as the race started at 2:30pm I had plenty of time to digest, double check the kit and bike and prepare my nutrition. Check-in for the race was at 1pm.
    I arrived at the location, picked up my bib and stickers and put them on the helmet and bike.
    Check-in arrived where they inspected my helmet and bike and I was looking for my tail to hang the bike and setup my transition. The setup was inside a gym with sufficient space.

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    After having set up everything I got changed into my Trisuit and headed to the pool. There was a small pool where one could warm up, so I took some strokes.
    Shortly after, the fun went off. It was a staggered start, every 10seconds and the participants were split into fast, medium and beginner swimmers. I was in the medium category.
    My plan was just to relax and swim like I did in training, not caring about time or anything. Well, that immediately went into the wrong direction. Nerves started and I somehow felt like I need to turn the first 50m into an all out swim… I couldn’t relax, panicked with my breathing to only find myself swimming breaststroke after 100m and getting overtaken by several athletes. I relaxed a bit and continued to crawl again and got into a rhythm.
    Finished the swim in 11:42 official. I wanted to stay under 12mins, so it was ok. However, I was gassed. I jump out of the pool, around 200m into the gym to find my bike (I had a good spot that was easy to remember). I dried myself a bit, took a sip from my water, put on the helmet, cleats and shades. Took the bike off the rack and ran to the mounting point.
    I clipped in and went on.
    The course started with a hill, so I was patient to not overdo it and let others pass. I felt amazing on the bike and was simply just sending it, passing one after another, finishing in 27:06. I could have gotten even faster, I never felt at the limit and was riding close to my FTP. I was however concerned about the run afterwards, not knowing if I have enough energy left if I go all out.
    So I finished the bike and went back to the transition area. Lost a couple of seconds orienting myself where I need to rack the bike again. Quickly grabbed my hat and running shoes and went off for the run.
    I have some experience in running so I felt comfortable. I had enough energy and was quickly overtaking other athletes, running at around my threshold pace. After 2k I felt great I went a little faster, finishing in 18:18. I could have ran faster but was happy to finish and grateful for that experience.
    I learned a lot and know now where to improve. Firstly swimming. I need to find a way to relax and get faster. Secondly transitions. Optimise the setup to not lose too much time. I was one of the slowest in transition.

    Anyways, I am happy and enjoyed it a lot. It is such a great sport and community and I am hungry for more. Next up, Ironman 70.3. and yes, I will finish!

    Some pictures that my coach took, more to follow when I get the official ones.

    And as we speak, sitting on the indoor trainer writing this, to get a 2h recovery ride in before work.

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    posted in Hobbies and Pastimes
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    Dmart
    15 Apr 2024, 05:29
  • RE: Runners

    Congrats @Nik
    I am bit disappointed, finished in 1:39:27. The engine could go faster, but my legs were stiff and hard as well from the cold and started hurting after 4K 🙈
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    posted in Sport
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    Dmart
    2 Apr 2023, 15:19
  • RE: Show us your boots

    Shifter stains in the making 😂 Don’t tell the wife that I wear boots in the house 🙈
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    posted in Footwear
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    Dmart
    28 May 2023, 14:38
  • RE: Hats and Beanies

    Open Road. What do you think? Can I pull it off?

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    posted in Accessories
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    Dmart
    25 Aug 2023, 13:40
  • RE: Our Cars (dream or actual)

    Saw this one walking the dog today. First time I saw it in person. What a beauty 🥰

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    posted in General Chat
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    Dmart
    21 Jun 2023, 17:03
  • RE: Pictures of your Wescos!

    Brand spanking new. After 24 months my olive wax flesh custom Boss arrived 🙏🙌

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    posted in Footwear
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    Dmart
    31 Oct 2023, 10:35
  • RE: Iron Heart spotted on celebrities

    Maybe not a celebrity celebrity but saw Andrew Huberman, podcaster/neuroscientist in Stanford wearing an IH shirt.

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    posted in General Chat
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    Dmart
    19 Aug 2023, 20:11
  • RE: Show us your boots

    I just got my holy grail…

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    posted in Footwear
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    Dmart
    17 Feb 2024, 13:45
  • RE: IH-666S-142 - 14oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo

    Cross post saying it again and again, my favorite pair. Love this denim.

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    posted in Bottoms
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    Dmart
    24 Oct 2024, 06:39
  • RE: Runners

    Just some pics from the race! We need IH singlets and split shorts, but preferably in a light denim 😂

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    posted in Sport
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    Dmart
    15 May 2023, 08:27
  • RE: Bicycles

    New bike day. Set up in the pain cave 🥰

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    posted in Hobbies and Pastimes
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    Dmart
    19 Dec 2023, 20:43
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