Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) (Page 13)

Richardsdrr - 2013-05-07 6:18 AM Quick question for the male manatees. I'm about to go on my long bike ride, what do you guys do with your......um........tackle? In past rides ( no comments Yanti/Salty/Joe) I have taken the skin off the meat, of the meat and two veg combo, through rubbing. I have tried tucking it down the left leg and the right leg, but the old one eyed python still gets rubbed. I have tried scrunching it up, aka codpiece type, but too uncomfortable for the baby's arm. Just wondered if you'd have any suggestions. My wife suggested to tuck the purple headed warrior in a sock. I said have we got any knee length socks, she said no, but we've got a babies ankle sock that would fit the love truncheon perfectly. The nerve.... Apologies for the blatant excuse to get in as many euphemisms for that part of the male anatomy, but it was fun

Without getting into too much detail , several things come to mind:

• Bike fit?
• Wrong shorts?
• Do you use a chamois softener/lubricant like Chamois Butt'r?  (I use it for every ride over an hour or so)

To be honest, I just scrunch everything up and hop out of the saddle to climb once in a while to keep everything from going numb. 

I think the sock would be hilarious, though. 

Richardsdrr - 2013-05-07 6:18 AM Quick question for the male manatees. I'm about to go on my long bike ride, what do you guys do with your......um........tackle? In past rides ( no comments Yanti/Salty/Joe) I have taken the skin off the meat, of the meat and two veg combo, through rubbing. I have tried tucking it down the left leg and the right leg, but the old one eyed python still gets rubbed. I have tried scrunching it up, aka codpiece type, but too uncomfortable for the baby's arm. Just wondered if you'd have any suggestions. My wife suggested to tuck the purple headed warrior in a sock. I said have we got any knee length socks, she said no, but we've got a babies ankle sock that would fit the love truncheon perfectly. The nerve.... Apologies for the blatant excuse to get in as many euphemisms for that part of the male anatomy, but it was fun

If I get to the end of the ride and haven't lost all feeling, I consider it a success.  It's good to get out of the seat every once in a while and let the blood flow return.  Maybe get a more accommodating saddle?  You can always get tighter spandex for less rubbing, I guess.

Richardsdrr - 2013-05-07 6:18 AM Quick question for the male manatees. I'm about to go on my long bike ride, what do you guys do with your......um........tackle? In past rides ( no comments Yanti/Salty/Joe) I have taken the skin off the meat, of the meat and two veg combo, through rubbing. I have tried tucking it down the left leg and the right leg, but the old one eyed python still gets rubbed. I have tried scrunching it up, aka codpiece type, but too uncomfortable for the baby's arm. Just wondered if you'd have any suggestions. My wife suggested to tuck the purple headed warrior in a sock. I said have we got any knee length socks, she said no, but we've got a babies ankle sock that would fit the love truncheon perfectly. The nerve.... Apologies for the blatant excuse to get in as many euphemisms for that part of the male anatomy, but it was fun

Quality shorts/bibs go a long way for me. And I use Anti Monkey Butt Powder, probably because it makes me laugh when I read the label. Longer rides of up to 40 miles have not resulted in a lot of numbness. I have built up mileage slowly and still am not regularly going more than 30-35 miles.

Cool, take it nice, slow, and easy (says the old man).

OK Jo, you opened yourself up to this, now I take it I have an open invite to check daily that the foam roller is in use????

Felicia, if I ever do long course, it will be with Rev3. I think the organization goes a bit further to make the athlete happy. I have heard that Branson is a tough course though.

I didn't know that you had gall bladder surgery. I think there are a few of us in here that have done so.  BTW, that AG podium you are after is yours!!!!! I can't wait to see you dooooo eeeeet!!!!

I love this guide!  Thank you for sharing it!

Let us know how it goes!

I'll add you as a foam rolling streaker.

jmhpsu93 - 2013-05-07 7:31 AM

Richardsdrr - 2013-05-07 6:18 AM Quick question for the male manatees. I'm about to go on my long bike ride, what do you guys do with your......um........tackle? In past rides ( no comments Yanti/Salty/Joe) I have taken the skin off the meat, of the meat and two veg combo, through rubbing. I have tried tucking it down the left leg and the right leg, but the old one eyed python still gets rubbed. I have tried scrunching it up, aka codpiece type, but too uncomfortable for the baby's arm. Just wondered if you'd have any suggestions. My wife suggested to tuck the purple headed warrior in a sock. I said have we got any knee length socks, she said no, but we've got a babies ankle sock that would fit the love truncheon perfectly. The nerve.... Apologies for the blatant excuse to get in as many euphemisms for that part of the male anatomy, but it was fun

Without getting into too much detail , several things come to mind:

• Bike fit?
• Wrong shorts?
• Do you use a chamois softener/lubricant like Chamois Butt'r?  (I use it for every ride over an hour or so)

To be honest, I just scrunch everything up and hop out of the saddle to climb once in a while to keep everything from going numb. 

I think the sock would be hilarious, though. 

I see that Mike is fitting right into the pod!

Darren,

While I cannot speak to your issues specifically, I will say that I have found that there are saddles and shorts that are good for an hour or a little bit more and then there are good saddles/shorts.  When you start to ride more than about 90 minutes regularly, I don't think that it's unusual to need to upgrade shorts (or saddle or both).

P.S.  I am glad that I was not drinking my coffee when I read your post.  I would definitely have snorted it!

Richardsdrr - 2013-05-07 5:18 AM Quick question for the male manatees. I'm about to go on my long bike ride, what do you guys do with your......um........tackle? In past rides ( no comments Yanti/Salty/Joe) I have taken the skin off the meat, of the meat and two veg combo, through rubbing. I have tried tucking it down the left leg and the right leg, but the old one eyed python still gets rubbed. I have tried scrunching it up, aka codpiece type, but too uncomfortable for the baby's arm. Just wondered if you'd have any suggestions. My wife suggested to tuck the purple headed warrior in a sock. I said have we got any knee length socks, she said no, but we've got a babies ankle sock that would fit the love truncheon perfectly. The nerve.... Apologies for the blatant excuse to get in as many euphemisms for that part of the male anatomy, but it was fun

Can't help you with your problem, but I do appreciate the attempt at the Guinness world record for the most male anatomy euphemisms in under 10 sentences :0

When I was getting ready for my first wetsuit swim, I was nervous about using it.  I took it to a lake a few times and did some very short swims in it but I was still way nervous.  Someone told me to practice with the pull buoy.  That the sensation of having your butt held up and the tippy feeling that can come with it is similar to the buoyancy that a wetsuit provides.  I'm sure that Yanti and some of our other experienced swimmers will have comments on it but I thought that I'd toss that out there for further discussion.

Richardsdrr - 2013-05-07 5:18 PM Quick question for the male manatees. I'm about to go on my long bike ride, what do you guys do with your......um........tackle? In past rides ( no comments Yanti/Salty/Joe) I have taken the skin off the meat, of the meat and two veg combo, through rubbing. I have tried tucking it down the left leg and the right leg, but the old one eyed python still gets rubbed. I have tried scrunching it up, aka codpiece type, but too uncomfortable for the baby's arm. Just wondered if you'd have any suggestions. My wife suggested to tuck the purple headed warrior in a sock. I said have we got any knee length socks, she said no, but we've got a babies ankle sock that would fit the love truncheon perfectly. The nerve.... Apologies for the blatant excuse to get in as many euphemisms for that part of the male anatomy, but it was fun

Clearly you haven't read my race reports :D

You gotta take care of that shyte! I'm assuming you still want it working condition for future endeavours?

If you're having snake shedding issues, remember that snakes are reptiles and don't do well with fur. Keep it tidy. Less stuff to rub together and against skin.

High quality shorts with indiscernible seams really help. TIGHT. Really snug up in that whole area.

Like all high friction activities regarding the works, good lube is essential.

And yes. Saddle. Some saddles have you sitting more on the sitz bones; some more so on the taint. Sounds like you might be better served with a more sitz-bones focused saddle, possibly with a split nose.

Richardsdrr - 2013-05-07 5:18 PM Quick question for the male manatees. I'm about to go on my long bike ride, what do you guys do with your......um........tackle? In past rides ( no comments Yanti/Salty/Joe) I have taken the skin off the meat, of the meat and two veg combo, through rubbing. I have tried tucking it down the left leg and the right leg, but the old one eyed python still gets rubbed. I have tried scrunching it up, aka codpiece type, but too uncomfortable for the baby's arm. Just wondered if you'd have any suggestions. My wife suggested to tuck the purple headed warrior in a sock. I said have we got any knee length socks, she said no, but we've got a babies ankle sock that would fit the love truncheon perfectly. The nerve.... Apologies for the blatant excuse to get in as many euphemisms for that part of the male anatomy, but it was fun

I just wear a properly fitting pair of tightey whiteys and it works for me.  I regulary ride 2-3 hours in the summer time, no problems.  Probalby becuase I get out of the saddle every 30 minutes or so.  I'm a sweaty, stinky mess when I get home, but the canoli and meatballs are none the worse for wear.

jmkizer - 2013-05-07 7:18 AM

jmhpsu93 - 2013-05-07 7:31 AM

Richardsdrr - 2013-05-07 6:18 AM Quick question for the male manatees. I'm about to go on my long bike ride, what do you guys do with your......um........tackle? In past rides ( no comments Yanti/Salty/Joe) I have taken the skin off the meat, of the meat and two veg combo, through rubbing. I have tried tucking it down the left leg and the right leg, but the old one eyed python still gets rubbed. I have tried scrunching it up, aka codpiece type, but too uncomfortable for the baby's arm. Just wondered if you'd have any suggestions. My wife suggested to tuck the purple headed warrior in a sock. I said have we got any knee length socks, she said no, but we've got a babies ankle sock that would fit the love truncheon perfectly. The nerve.... Apologies for the blatant excuse to get in as many euphemisms for that part of the male anatomy, but it was fun

Without getting into too much detail , several things come to mind:

• Bike fit?
• Wrong shorts?
• Do you use a chamois softener/lubricant like Chamois Butt'r?  (I use it for every ride over an hour or so)

To be honest, I just scrunch everything up and hop out of the saddle to climb once in a while to keep everything from going numb. 

I think the sock would be hilarious, though. 

I see that Mike is fitting right into the pod!

I think Darren's wife would fit in nicely too!

Richardsdrr - 2013-05-07 5:18 AM Quick question for the male manatees. I'm about to go on my long bike ride, what do you guys do with your......um........tackle? In past rides ( no comments Yanti/Salty/Joe) I have taken the skin off the meat, of the meat and two veg combo, through rubbing. I have tried tucking it down the left leg and the right leg, but the old one eyed python still gets rubbed. I have tried scrunching it up, aka codpiece type, but too uncomfortable for the baby's arm. Just wondered if you'd have any suggestions. My wife suggested to tuck the purple headed warrior in a sock. I said have we got any knee length socks, she said no, but we've got a babies ankle sock that would fit the love truncheon perfectly. The nerve.... Apologies for the blatant excuse to get in as many euphemisms for that part of the male anatomy, but it was fun

LOL I'm so sorry. But this was beautiful.

Hey! It's been a whole thread since I posted a pic of myself in my underwear, so here you go. Of course I wanted to post the pic that made me look thinner but I guess this one's more honest. Just at a worse angle. I know you REALLY wanted to see up my nostrils!

I need to strip another layer or two of insulation before you can see my guns really are like Salty's. No, really, they are.

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KansasMom - 2013-05-07 9:49 PM

Richardsdrr - 2013-05-07 5:18 AM Quick question for the male manatees. I'm about to go on my long bike ride, what do you guys do with your......um........tackle? In past rides ( no comments Yanti/Salty/Joe) I have taken the skin off the meat, of the meat and two veg combo, through rubbing. I have tried tucking it down the left leg and the right leg, but the old one eyed python still gets rubbed. I have tried scrunching it up, aka codpiece type, but too uncomfortable for the baby's arm. Just wondered if you'd have any suggestions. My wife suggested to tuck the purple headed warrior in a sock. I said have we got any knee length socks, she said no, but we've got a babies ankle sock that would fit the love truncheon perfectly. The nerve.... Apologies for the blatant excuse to get in as many euphemisms for that part of the male anatomy, but it was fun

LOL I'm so sorry. But this was beautiful.

I think my favorite is love truncheon. Also because if you smoosh the two words together, it sounds like lunch.

Not that I'm suggesting anything.

I wondered about that. I may pull the pb out this morning for my swim. I don't use it every session, but maybe I need to swim a few hundred with it every day I swim for the next 10 days to get more used to the feeling.

If we have a swim. :/ The water is not warming up. It is cloudy and cool today with rain, which is not helping. It's hard to believe that a few months ago Reece and I were chatting about doing this race sans wetsuit for me and just bottoms for him. I broke down and bought the sleeveless suit a couple weeks ago because I knew the water was going to be a little chilly, but it is getting downright ridiculous now. It's no one's fault, obviously. But I hate this "spring" weather we've been having. [/RANT]

I believe it! Look at your abs!!! You look hawt.

Yes, please!! I would love if someone kept me accountable to that torture tool. 

YAY!!  Let's get this done!! I have training to do.  Not letting this ITB thing get in the way!!

Wow!!!!  Totally HOT!!!  

Since Yanti is posting pics of herself in her under britches, I'm motivated to finally post my bio.  

I know you all are just DYING to know all about me...LOL.

NAME: Carla

 STORY: I have been active most of my life with team sports.  Work has always involved water - teaching scuba diving, lifeguard, swimming, etc.  Got the tri bug in the my early 30s.  (Now 36).

 FAMILY STATUS:   Married to my DH for 10 years, one 8 year old boy, 1 fat weimaraner, and 1 mean cat.

CURRENT TRAINING: It's pretty much non-existent.  I try to get in rides where I can.  Spring is just too busy.  Hoping that work and the boys' baseball and softball slow down soon so I can get back on my bike.  I've slacked on going to yoga as well.  More a.m. runs should start soon with the sun shining and weather warming up.  Refuse to swim laps in the pool, so I will start OWS in the next month or so as well.

THIS YEAR'S RACES: Hoping for a couple of sprints and 5k's.  

BODY COMPOSITION: It has definitely changed over the last year.  Two Christmases ago, I got a wake up call from the doc.  Weight, BP, cholesterol and sugars were all way way way too high.  He suggested weight loss, better diet or lots of pills.  I took the better diet route and lost 45 pounds in the process.  I've since found 10 of those pounds, so I would like to get back to better eating habits and back to a healthier weight.