Ahhh! after 3 weeks of poor to no training through injury/illness I finally felt good and had a semi decent skate with the British Squad today! just a simple "hour continuous skating" session but I have learnt to treasure any time in my skates at the moment! (and speaking of them, I think i'm overdue a new pair!)
So aside from a minor knee ache (due to an inadequete warm up) I felt strong! and it has motivated me to get back into hard training now, something which I am really looking forward to over the next few weeks!
Jon
Minggu, 27 November 2011
Selasa, 22 November 2011
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Lightweight Concept Exposed
What makes the Sesto Elemento Concept so impressive is the widespread use of carbon fiber in places that carbon fiber components usually aren’t found. For example, the major suspension components such as the control arms are made from carbon fiber, and are 30 percent lighter than its aluminum counterparts. The wheels are also made using the lightweight and durable material. Even the propeller shaft, a component that is subjected to tremendous amounts of stress and torque, is made from CFRP. The Concept also uses a high-strength and lightweight carbon fiber monocoque cell made using Forged Composite Technology, while the front frame, exterior panels, and crash boxes are made from CFRP.
Carbon fiber wasn’t the only technology that Lamborghini used to cut weight. The exhaust is made from an advanced glass-ceramic matrix composite called Pyrosic, and is able to withstand temperatures of 900° Celsius. Even the brake discs are made of carbon-ceramic, which reduces weight and improves braking performance. The extensive use of lightweight technology results in a curb weight of only 2,202 lbs. For comparison, the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera weighs in at 2,948 lbs.
Powering the featherweight is the same V-10 engine from the Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera through a permanent all-wheel drive system. Mounted “longitudinale posteriore”, the 5.2-liter V-10 produces 570 hp at 8,000 RPM and 398 lb-ft. of torque at 6,500 RPM, propelling the Sesto Elemento to 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds and to a top speed well over 186 mph. Although performance is astonishing, fuel consumption drops due to the concept’s light weight. Carbon fiber never looked so green, did it?
Although the main focus of the Sesto Elemento Concept was the widespread use of carbon fiber and lightweight materials, the new design was also a point of emphasis. The overall design is unmistakably that of Lamborghini with a wedge-shaped profile, and pure in-your-face insanity. One of the main design themes is the use of the triangles. The door handles, air outlets in the hood, and character lines all use this element to display power. The Sesto Elemento Concept also wears a unique skin of matte-shimmer clear coat, while the carbon fiber is made using Nano-technology, which adds fine crystals and create a red glow.
Winter Training (and myself) takes a turn for the worst...
My blog has been a bit inactive lately, mainly due to my returning illness... injury or whatever you want to call it.
Well "it" as my Doctor diagnosed last night, is a suspected infected abscess, which if it doesn't heal/reduce in size by Thursday, I need to go to A&E to get it surgically removed.
Then it could be time spent in hospital, which could be a few days to a few weeks. Fantastic! Merry Christmas Jon! as soon as I'm better, its back to training for the 2012 season on the Bike & Skates.
Stay positive Jon.... Stay Positive.
Jon
Well "it" as my Doctor diagnosed last night, is a suspected infected abscess, which if it doesn't heal/reduce in size by Thursday, I need to go to A&E to get it surgically removed.
Then it could be time spent in hospital, which could be a few days to a few weeks. Fantastic! Merry Christmas Jon! as soon as I'm better, its back to training for the 2012 season on the Bike & Skates.
Stay positive Jon.... Stay Positive.
Jon
Sabtu, 19 November 2011
Jumat, 18 November 2011
1938 Phantom Corsair
The Phantom Corsair was designed by Rust Heinz of the Heinz 57 Ketchup fame, and Maurice Schwartz of Pasadena, California. Schwartz was one of the primary individuals in the Bohman & Schwartz Coachbuilding Company. The resulting design was amazing, aerodynamic and certainly bred from unconventional thinking. Its smooth surface was void of running boards and separate fenders allowing for the curvaceous body to gracefully flow undisturbed from front to back.
The chassis was from a Cord 810 and large enough to seat six individuals. To propel this rather large vehicle, a Lycoming V8 engine was fitted that displaced 289 cubic-inches and provided 190 horsepower allowing the Phantom to reach 115 miles per hour. Drum brakes on all four corners were necessary to slow the vehicle and keep it in the drivers control.
This was meant as a production vehicle. Heinz had hoped to sell these for $12,500, which was a very large fortune to most individuals at the time. Unfortunately, Heinz passed away in 1938 and the plans for production died with him. Only one example was ever produced.
Kamis, 17 November 2011
Selasa, 15 November 2011
Senin, 14 November 2011
A good few days!
Well I seem to be back on track with training! (whoopie!)
Friday morning, I managed a plyometric/off skate session - followed up with an hours cycle on the Wattbike after work!
Saturday, featured some MUCH needed rest, before hopping on the bike, and getting 18miles in the legs on Sunday!
This morning I just did a light half hour on the Wattbike, with possibly a slideboard session after PGCE tonight! (maybe...)
Jon
Friday morning, I managed a plyometric/off skate session - followed up with an hours cycle on the Wattbike after work!
Saturday, featured some MUCH needed rest, before hopping on the bike, and getting 18miles in the legs on Sunday!
This morning I just did a light half hour on the Wattbike, with possibly a slideboard session after PGCE tonight! (maybe...)
Jon
Sabtu, 12 November 2011
Porsche 918 Spyder Concept
Porsche 918 Spyder Concept
It took me a long time to pull the trigger and put this car on my blog. I am 100% against hybrid technology and electric cars. Just call me old fashioned. If it can't make power with a internal combustion engine, don't put it on the car. But this car is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! And I had to overlook the electical/hybrid tech to put this up here. Enjoy.
The Supercar of Tomorrow
Moving in the same direction as Ferrari with its 599 Hybrid concept, Porsche is laying its cards on the table with this dual-purpose supercar plug-in hybrid. Said to “combine high-tech racing features with electric mobility to offer a fascinating range of qualities,” the 918 Spyder concept borrows the mid-mounted 3.4-liter V-8 engine from the RS Spyder race car, singing a symphony of 500 hp up to a 9200-rpm redline. That covers the race portion of the equation, while electric motors found at both the front and rear axles that combine for an output of 218 hp handle the electric mobility. These motors, able to move the car on electric power alone, make the 918 a full hybrid, which Porsche claims has a range of 16 miles using the liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery found behind the passenger compartment. Porsche claims the concept is capable of hitting 62 mph in under 3.2 seconds, topping out at 198 mph, lapping the Nürburgring in 7 minutes and 30 seconds (faster than a Carrera GT), and achieving fuel economy of up to 78 mpg, but certainly not while laying down those figures.
Frankenstein Looks Good
Using just about every exotic lightweight material to keep the concept’s weight to a mere 3285 pounds, Porsche has also given the 918 Spyder a futuristic style that only vaguely resembles past models. Slung low with huge wheels that we don’t even know how to begin to describe, the roadster more directly hints at cues from other sports cars of today. The overall profile is reminiscent of the Lotus Elise, the front fascia has hints of Ferrari 360, and it’s capped off by a Carrera-GT-got-busy-with-a-Bugatti-Veyron rear end—the result is decidedly un-Porsche. That said, the interior is right out of the GT’s design book, featuring a steeply sloped center console that Porsche says will serve as a potential interior architecture on future models.
Kamis, 10 November 2011
Training is going well again!
Right, after a bit of a "messy" few weeks, i'm beginning to get some momentum back with training!
Monday: 30 Minute WattBike Cycle
Tuesday: Slideboard + Leg Freee Weights
Wednesday: Chest, Biceps and Core
Today: 30 Minute WattBike Cycle (planned 4 - 5 mile run later!)
And tomorrow, hopefully I'll do either: Plyometrics and/or Interval Sprints.
Saturday: Rest/light skate
Sunday: Slideboard/Cycle
Also bear with the design changes of the blogg! just trying for a more "slick" look!
Jon
Monday: 30 Minute WattBike Cycle
Tuesday: Slideboard + Leg Freee Weights
Wednesday: Chest, Biceps and Core
Today: 30 Minute WattBike Cycle (planned 4 - 5 mile run later!)
And tomorrow, hopefully I'll do either: Plyometrics and/or Interval Sprints.
Saturday: Rest/light skate
Sunday: Slideboard/Cycle
Also bear with the design changes of the blogg! just trying for a more "slick" look!
Jon
Selasa, 08 November 2011
Senin, 07 November 2011
Jumat, 04 November 2011
Selasa, 01 November 2011
I'm back! (kinda...)
Well its been over a week since my last post, mostly out of frustration, but a little because I haven't had much to say!
To put it out there (as this blog should document the truth) my Haemorrhoid's returned last Monday and have complete messed up all my training (because I couldn't do any...)
I've had to deal with these annoying things for the past 3 years, they come and go... sometimes not too bad, but sometimes, last weekend included, they are unbearable. So enough is enough! I was Lucky they struck off season, god knows what I would have done if it was the week before a championships! so I have booked a consultation with a specialist regarding surgery under the advice of my Doctor, it would mean a further week off post surgery, but it might mean that I'll be better off in the future!
In other, and more positive news, is I have been entrusted with the marketing/sponsorship side of South Woodham, and although early doors at the moment, I have already established a link with a very reputable company and now sponsor for 2012 (all will be revealed before Christmas!) and I'm hopeful that a few more will come on board to help support the club into the future!
Really looking forward to 2012! (for soooooooo many reasons!)
Jon
To put it out there (as this blog should document the truth) my Haemorrhoid's returned last Monday and have complete messed up all my training (because I couldn't do any...)
I've had to deal with these annoying things for the past 3 years, they come and go... sometimes not too bad, but sometimes, last weekend included, they are unbearable. So enough is enough! I was Lucky they struck off season, god knows what I would have done if it was the week before a championships! so I have booked a consultation with a specialist regarding surgery under the advice of my Doctor, it would mean a further week off post surgery, but it might mean that I'll be better off in the future!
In other, and more positive news, is I have been entrusted with the marketing/sponsorship side of South Woodham, and although early doors at the moment, I have already established a link with a very reputable company and now sponsor for 2012 (all will be revealed before Christmas!) and I'm hopeful that a few more will come on board to help support the club into the future!
Really looking forward to 2012! (for soooooooo many reasons!)
Jon
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