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21 Jan 2008, 23:53 (Ref:2110918) | #1 | ||
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Dont eat too many deep fried mars bars
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Gordon thats a weegian thing not Alloan. The deep fried cream egg is more local for him, Sam it was developed in Dollar.
Anyway back to the subject in hand, I am fat, no doubt about it, I get hot and sweaty over a race distance, even at Knockhill you get sweaty at the coldest race of the season, but I am fairly fit for a fat man, been playing rugby for the past 15 years. Depends what class you're going in for really, the faster cars take it out of you due to the grip and aero. My sportscar isn't too bad is fairly easy on the body, the acceleration is breath taking but you get used to that. Of course they always talk about F1 drivers being very fit and they are all muscle, the 1st time I met DC I was amazed how muscular he is, Allan McNish has a very firm handshake, so draw your own conclusions. |
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Fit power steering and power brakes and only enter 10 lap races :-)
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I dont think a firm handshake is a sign of fitness,more of sincerity than anything else.
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Well I race karts, but I need to kinda get into shape
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A good diet, and I would reccomend non-impact excercise. Unfortunately I don't do enough of that, too busy earning money and working on cars! |
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Keke Rosberg....Plenty of Marlboro
Mario Andretti...Just driving the cars My fitness regime is two large glasses of red wine per night, one good Cuban cigar (Monte Cristo No 4) a week and plenty of red meat. Sadly in order to counteract the above I have to run 6K twice a week and three visits to the gym per week. I have never felt better though, so it works for me. |
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And of all people !!!
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24 Jan 2008, 23:32 (Ref:2113012) | #15 | ||
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[quote=Sam-KK24]Anyone got any tips on Driver Fitness?
Danica Patrick, she's quite fit and Michelle Mouton was in her time. Going way back Helle Nice certainly had a toned body - way before the times. ....oh, maybe I misunderstood the question? |
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25 Jan 2008, 00:13 (Ref:2113039) | #16 | ||
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excellent off topic Dave - Vanina Ickx, say no more.
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I'ii try a sensible reply I found riding a motorbike with helmet prepared me for the helmet in the car, which others took longer to get used to. A simple start is three walking sessions of 30 mins a time, increasing the pace. You should walk fast enough to be incapable of holding a conversation in sentances and feel out of breath. Free and you don't have to go to a gym. Walking a dog or with a like minded friend helps it feel less of an ordeal! With money to burn get a fitness trainer. Eat healthy foods and ease up on the alcohol - everything in moderation
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Cycling. I do 10 & 25 mile TTs, take 30 - 90 minutes, about the same length as the car race stints. Using the gym to get fit for it, and when the sun comes out again I'll do about 20 miles on the bike 3 - 4 evenings a week.
Plenty of fit riders there, too, Dave. |
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I walk 5 - 7 miles a day with dog and wife. Pracitce Tai - Chi an hour a day. But those deep fried mars bars look VERY appealing. I raced bicycles for over 20 years, so I got burned out on that. But still have the old bikes down in the basement. |
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A balanced diet is the key.
A pint in each hand. It all depends on what you do for a job. I have an active job. Al just answers the phone, keeps an eye on the people walking past his shop, and plays with his plinkty plonkty all day long doing graphicky things. And as for DaveGT6, well really. I have to agree though.... Plenty of Pasta is good as an energy source, however, too much and you'll look like Marlon Brando and need an XXXXXL suit. Just walk more, not a leisurely stroll, a bit more of a march. Or choose to take walks in very muddy areas with your wellies on. The mud clogs your boots, making them weigh a ton! It takes 4 times the effort to walk across a muddy field as it does to walk on a nice clean path. Don't jog, it'll screw your knee cartilages in time due to shock. Cycle if it takes your fancy. Rowing machines (the ones based on a fan type thingy) are good for building you up, and building fitness levels without having to leave the area in front of the telly, or going to far from a fridge full of beer. |
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26 Jan 2008, 21:08 (Ref:2114310) | #22 | ||
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How serious are you?
I started a serious training programme & controlled diet at the tail end of last season, which goes as follows: - 4 or 5 gym sessions a week, each roughly comprising of: - 20 minute run (constantly varying speed and difficulty) - 40 minute cycle (again varying speed and difficulty) - 2000m row at full-pelt - 15 mins stair climber - 1 hour of various muscle-endurance building exercises - 40 lengths of a 1/2 size swimming pool I also have a cycle which I'll be using in between once we get some more sunlight in the evenings. For my diet, I'm mostly on ultra low fat foods. Lots of pasta, bread, white fish. Don't eat red meat (didn't ever anyway) and drink a lot of H20. I think about 3L a day. ..Now, granted that sounds hardcore, but it can only reflect on how seriously I'm taking it |
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It is excellent, and has a very good insight into why you may not need to be fit for motorsport, but you will be better equipped to do well (note, I DIDN'T say faster!) if you are. A great book on both the technical side, and the practical side of training. Besides, if being fitter only means you live longer and get to enjoy more races, or don't fall asleap while trailering the car home 'cos your knackered, it has to be worth it, right? Cheers Rob P.S. Miss Sabina Schmit for me, every time. |
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