Protein Shake Alternative

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Been a while since my last post but hey I have been very busy with University. For this post I wanted to talk about what I do regarding after workout refueling. Now I know there are lots of protein shakes on the market for this sort of thing, but because of my studies and some of the research I have seen, I don't really trust what is in some off them and also they make a big hole in the wallet, been a student this isn't a feasible option. What I do instead is just mix together a few ingredients of which I know what nutritional value they have to me and what they will do in regards to refuel me and help growth and repair of my muscles. What I do is blend together 300ml of milk, one large egg and a banana. Now this has around an estimated total of 23.5g of protein and 259 calories, which is an adequate amount for a post work out refueling. If there is more protein need then add and other large egg giving you 37g of protein. But this is just to get some food into the body quickly to help the body to start recovering, after I get home I will usually follow this up with a good hot meal to help fully replenish nutritional stores. So that is my simple and cheap alternative to protein shakes, hope you like it. Also if you don't like bananas then you can mix it up using other fruit like strawberries or maybe just put some coco powder into to make it taste nice.

So that is my simple and cheap alternative to protein shakes, hope you like it. Also if you don't like bananas then you can mix it up using other fruit like strawberries or maybe just put some coco powder into to make it taste nice.

Thanks,

Jacob

2013 Showreel

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Here it is, this is my 2013 showreel. This is just a mashup of clips from my 2013 GoPro footage for MTB. Check it out and tell me what you think.







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Jacob

2013 Showreel is nearly here

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Happy new year everyone. Just to let you know as 2013 has come to an end I have decided to do a showreel to sum up my 2013. This will be published soon. Im just in the cutting stage of the edit so it will be finish soon. Stay tuned to see it.

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Jacob

Forest of Dean 20/12/2013

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Its been a will since my last post, sorry for this, I haven't really been up to much recently and that is why. So here is my latest video of me at the Forest of Dean with UoDCC from the 20/12/2013. All footage from GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition. Check it out.

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Jacob

UoDCC Promo

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Here is a post for University of Derby Cycling Club (UoDCC) . This is a little promo video I put together to help promote the cycling club. Check it out.




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Jacob

Aston Hill 27/10/2013

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Sorry for not making any posts for so long, had no time to get out, but here is some footage of me getting to Aston Hill on the 27th. Check it out.




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Jacob

Karting with work

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Here is a montage of clips from my time karting.

Aston Hill

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Sorry about no recent post moved back to university now so not been upto much extreme sports. Here is a short video of me at Aston Hill a few weeks back wen the double header was on. Unfortunately I was unable to film race footage from my race runs because it was a helmet cam. Anyways here it is, enjoy.



Sorry about no music, youtube denied it.

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Jacob

Lincoln Trailblazerz

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This is just a little montage of my time at Market Rasen Trailblazerz. Had a real good day and really great place lots of trails going off different lines. For all riders of all experiences with many trails to try. Some good northshore and jump lines, overall good day out.




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Jacob

MXGP Festival

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What can I say, great weekend full of some great racing. Although Tommy wasnt able to win he put in some great races in MX1.In MX2 Jake Nichols was on a charge and managed 3rd overall, Max Anstie actually finished a qualifier at Matterley in 6th but then had bad starts in the races which mean low finishes for him, Mel Pocock show some great speed and finished the sunday well with two solid races.
In the EMX 85 Conrad Mewse came out and checked out both moto's showing why he is 85cc world champion. In the EMX250 Steven Clarke came home in second, Brits also finished well in the EMX125 with Michael Eccles and in the EMX150 Albie Wilkie bought it home in first. Over the week the Brits did well, bring a few wins home to make the fans happy. Cannot wait for next year.

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Jacob

Off to the MXGP Festival

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Just to let you know I'm of to the MXGP Festival at Matterley Basin this weekend. This is a great fixture and full of lots of talent, showcasing both the the premiere classes of the MX1 and MX2 but also including the EMX250, EMX150, EMX125, EMX85, EMX65, VMX, WMX and MX3. This is an action packed weekend full of racing, in my opinion at one of the best tracks on the calendar. Last year the Brits came out in storm, showing the fans some great racing. I sure hope there is as many British winners this year. Here is some words from Tommy Searle, the man who had every British fan on their feet cheering him on last year.

Stainburn Trials 22/07/2013

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This is a movie of a few clips thrown together from my time at Stainburn trails.

Carlton Bank 23.07.2013

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Here is a few clips thrown together of my time at Carlton bank. Check it out.

Silton Woods 22/07/2013

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Here is a montage of some footage I got from Silton woods.

Red Bull Signature Series 2

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Just wanted to say, cannot wait...

 

Cannock Chase Mini Montage 13/07/3013

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This is a few clips thrown together from my time at cannock on saturday. Its nots so great as didn't get a lot of footage as it was so hot, only got a few runs in. Check it out.

Internship and Expericences

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Thought I would just give you a little insight into what I am doing at the moment. At the start of the summer I started this internship though university, the position is a research assistant. So far we have done quite a bit. We are taking a look at VO2, VCO2, RER, MIP's, MEP's temperature, lactate, heart rate and rate of perceived exhaustion ,when a subject runs a 2.4km time trial with 25kg on their back. We are seeing how different specific respiratory warm ups affect the time trial. My roll has included collecting data and inputting data as well as taking part in the time trail. I think i did quite well improving my times with every run, my best time has been 11.19 minuets to complete the 2.4km. As well as this I have also had a chance to go to St Georges Park the other day to help out with some pre season testing for a league two football team. This was a great opportunity and gave me the opportunity to work with professional athletes in a top spec facility, although only doing basics of testing power speed agility and fitness, it was still a great experience. Apart form working and my internship is the only other thing I am doing at the moment as I find I have no full days of to do anything else.

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Jacob Mann

GoPro’s WiFi Remote Vs GoPro’s Phone App

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Here is my own way of reviewing these two product that can be used as aids for your GoPro Hero 3.

The Wi-Fi remote is a simple little remote that allows you to control your GoPro it has the same buttons, a play and on button, which are used just the same as the GoPro itself. It also has a screen of the same size of the GoPro too. All it is, is an extension to the controls of your GoPro it has a reasonable range on the wifi so you don’t have to be holding the GoPro you could have it on a tripod a few metres away. It is best to be used when biking as you can attach it to your handlebars and it makes using the camera easier instead of trying to fiddle with the buttons on top of your head. It is a nice bit of kit but again like the GoPro itself the battery life is not that great.

 The GoPro phone App is a great little app for your GoPro as it has all the functional controls of your GoPro camera and more. It comes with a preview screen which means you are able to see what you are filming, which always comes in handy. But when using the preview it does have a slight lag on it of around 5 seconds. Apart from that the GoPro app is a great addition to your GoPro kit.

Putting the two together, I find that the GoPro app is best unless you have the remote strapped to your wrist or handlebars then the remote can be more useful. Both are great peaces of kit.

Thanks

Jacob Mann

GoPro Review

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I have only been using the GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition since Easter. It has been great using it, having had more use out of it than I thought that I would. I want to take it everywhere with me, but this is a little inconvenient. So far I have used it for skiing, mountain biking and a few still shots. 

When film it is relatively easy to use but only once it is set up right. If I had spent more time looking at how it works before using it. I would have maybe got more use out of it the first time I used it when I went skiing, as I only had it set up right on the last day. Also the battery life is a bit of a buzz kill when spending the whole day out skiing, it would run out in the morning. So a bit of advice would be to only have it turned on when recording to save the battery. I did find it some what hard to tell if it was on and recording, as the bleeping sounds were not as easily heard with a hat and helmet on, but once you know what the bleeps mean then you get the hang of it. To make sure I always ask someone just to make sure as I don’t trusty my self to get it right. 

The use of the wifi accessories work well, regarding the wifi remote and the smart phone app, these will have their own comparison review soon. With the GoPro having a wide angle lense it does mean that when filming someone you have to get very close to them, to get a good view, as if you are only 5 meters away it looks like you are a lot more.

When using the GoPro for stills it is not so good as it doesn’t focus very well when close up to objects like a flower, as you have to be close to get the detail with the wide angle. This may just be me not setting it up right. When using the burst mode it does lag a little to when it starts taking the photos by a few seconds. 

Overall it is a great action sports camera, just a bit annoying about the battery life. It keeps me thinking of new ways to film things and look at different types of mount to try to improve the shots. 

Thanks 

Jacob Mann

Hi there,




This is a bit of a follow on of my last post but I think it is a great examlpe again of athletes pushing there boundaries and taking there riding to the next level. It is also defiantly worth a mention. This film of Danny MacAskill is an eye opener to what he is capable of on a bike and what he imagines in his head as challenging. Check it out. For more information on the film go to Redbulls website.

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Jacob Mann