Increasing performance-strangely worried

[JasonHolder]

Hi guys.

I'm freaking out. So I've been designing houses for 18 years now, as you all know. In that time I have done nothing more than energy efficient vernacular properties and experimented with a couple of underground houses. Nothing much. No specific porch work whatsoever.

I completed some plans, sections and elevations last week, and today attempted an orthogonal sketch for a client, but my pencil broke, so abandoned that at the setting out stage, and went out and bought some more leads. An hour later, I went out to meet a client, and actually drew him a free-hand porch, 3D, perspective!!!! The vanishing points were off the page! The sprockets and exposed feet showed up beautifully, and I smashed the oak framing! It felt stupid easy, and I captured the 47.5 degree pitch and the hand-made clay plain tiles, and I was working so much less! I could easily have shown the mortise and tenon draw-bore pegs!!!

I went on to draw the 4 centred arch door head, and even put some handmade nails on the 3 boarded door!!!!! No, really!! And I didn't even use the rubber!!!

I know architects improve fast at the beginning, but I'm only behind Gaudi and Lutyens on these porches now, with simple threshold sketches. I'm worried. No, really I am. I shouldn't be this good. I've had some reassuring words in the Architects Journal, and a couple of Stirling Prize nominations, but I'd really like some broad opinion. Mr Archie-Tect??? Improvements don't come like this.

Quality read! :-D

 

[Doyleyburger]

Well not pros per say. But extremely extremely fast guys. You all know how fast the top boys are in a 300 odd man Cat4 segment.
Totally fixed, I'm 25 (thoroughly unlikable by most on here) and been riding 5 weeks. I did ride as a junior at a national level (or rather placed 4th at national RR champs) but that was over 8 years ago when I last touched a bike

Can I ask you what year you placed 4th and who was in the top 3 ?
I know somebody who has been heavily involved in junior racing for years and is struggling to remember you

 

[JasonHolder]

Can I ask you what year you placed 4th and who was in the top 3 ?
I know somebody who has been heavily involved in junior racing for years and is struggling to remember you

Not the uk so they be struggling alright

 

[vickster]

Yes, he's full of it.

As a consequence of being full of something else?

 

[vickster]

Not the uk so they be struggling alright

Is this a bit like that film about the Jamaican bobsled team?

 

[Saluki]

Ah, @JasonHolder you are up and about then.
Why can you not fill your water bottle up once emptied? Sounds a bit stupid to me. What rules are these you speak of in your opening post?

 

[Hacienda71]

Is this a bit like that film about the Jamaican bobsled team?

No the island of Sark is smaller than Jamaica.

 

[uclown2002]

Ah, @JasonHolder you are up and about then.
Why can you not fill your water bottle up once emptied? Sounds a bit stupid to me. What rules are these you speak of in your opening post?

It's the 100 mile in 5 hrs challenge :- http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/100-miles-in-5-hours-challenge.154680/
Three conditions IIRC:-
1. Solo ride
2. Start/finish same place
3. No stopping

I think Jason was taking No 3 too seriously, as it is more to do with no periods of rest.

 

[JoeyB]

I haven't seen any of your previous posts so I haven't made my own judgement on you yet lol. You obviously have a natural knack for cycling but to say you've only been riding for 5 weeks (and I guess implying you are a beginner) is a bit of a stretch don't you think? Performing at a highish level 8 years ago, that isn't THAT long ago in my opinion...in my eyes you are just rising back to your previous level. Everyone talks about muscle memory in weight lifting etc, I'm sure this is the case here too?

Just my opinion mind...

Well done on the times btw, wish they were mine!

 

[Joshua Plumtree]

Can I ask you what year you placed 4th and who was in the top 3 ?
I know somebody who has been heavily involved in junior racing for years and is struggling to remember you

Feel a song comin' on: ' there are mooooore questions than answers.'

I'll get me coat!

 

[JasonHolder]

@JoeyB yes its a stretch saying I'm a beginner. But I started from zero. Cycling muscle/blood memory I'm not sure about. What I am sure about is having ridden well before. Its easy to pick up again because you know how to
ride Pro as fark, get much more economical faster as you know what to change/what worked well for you before, and what to avoid. Namely-Too much zone 5 not enough rest for me. That said, a lot of budding cyclists would do well recovering more or reducing their HIT or rolling iut a proper base period without manic HIT thrown in because they are frustrated in being slow. Having learnt the hard way

 

[vickster]

No the island of Sark is smaller than Jamaica.

No cars on sark, must be a lovely place to cycle...taking care not to fall off the edge into the sea

 

[montage]

Jason, at first you came across as quite dislikeable. Now I just really hope you can get, or do get, the help you need.

 

[jowwy]

@JoeyB yes its a stretch saying I'm a beginner. But I started from zero. Cycling muscle/blood memory I'm not sure about. What I am sure about is having ridden well before. Its easy to pick up again because you know how to
ride Pro as fark, get much more economical faster as you know what to change/what worked well for you before, and what to avoid. Namely-Too much zone 5 not enough rest for me. That said, a lot of budding cyclists would do well recovering more or reducing their HIT or rolling iut a proper base period without manic HIT thrown in because they are frustrated in being slow. Having learnt the hard way

you dont half talk some nonsense fair play

 

[JasonHolder]

@jowwy very briefly. Don't make me bash your 29min 10TT times. Have nothing else to offer you