SWBKRUN Mentor Group-"Off Season?" What is that?!! (Page 161)

Do you do any actual work?

Andy, sorry to hear about the road rash on the palms.  Cuts on the hands have to be the most painful things. And good for you for keeping up the challenge on John this weekend.  I fully expect you to drag his mouth around for 100 miles. 

Suzy, I think the volume you loose from the sponge being in the bottle is comporable the amount that would be splashed out without it.  Looks good.

I did my fastest mile ever last night. My Doug (not the BT MG DOUG) went with me on my run and helped me pick up the pace. For the last mile we pushed it and I discovered that if I increase my cadance, not lengthen my stride, I can last much longer at a higher speed.  But after a while I felt like one of those windup toys that stutter accross the table with feet going a million miles a minute.  Guess it is just a new feeling to get use to. But to be honest, I would run backwards on my hands if it meant I could go faster, regardless of how it looked 

WOW, I think John is getting called out...

BTW - did you beat Doug (MG Doug) on the swim???

Havin'Fun - 2009-07-14 7:50 AM Finally catching up with all the race reports from the weekend....man you guys were awesome!

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Janet....I can't find your race 

Hope I didn't miss anyone.   

OK, going to try to get caught up with some RR's from the weekend - work has slowed down a little today so I have some time to catch up.
Janet

DougRob - 2009-07-14 8:30 AM

soccermom15 - 2009-07-14 10:18 AM

Havin'Fun - 2009-07-14 7:50 AM Finally catching up with all the race reports from the weekend....man you guys were awesome!

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Janet....I can't find your race 

Hope I didn't miss anyone.   

Yeah, I haven't had a chance to put up a RR yet.  Our internet connection at home went on the fritz this weekend and yesterday was crazy-busy at work.  Hopefully I can get it up this afternoon.  I was hoping to get my official time also - they haven't posted them yet.  It was a fun race, but crowded and hot. 

Question for you guys - do you wear biking gloves?  I'm wondering if it would be worth it for me to buy a pair.  I don't do long distances (I can see how they might help for long rides), but my hands, especially my palms, bother me even on short rides.  Is it just a matter of me getting used to having my hands in a different position or would the gloves help? 

OK, going to try to get caught up with some RR's from the weekend - work has slowed down a little today so I have some time to catch up .
Janet

Janet:

For short rides gloves are not necessary. If your hands are hurting on these rides it may mean you need to ride more to get used to your position, or it may mean that your bike fit needs adjusting. Too much weight on your hands can cause excess wear and/or numbness.

Hi Janet,  I noticed my hands stopped hurting after I started going to a spin class that had 10 minutes of dedicated core work.  As my core got stronger, I didn't need to prop myself up on the bike as much, so my hand did not hurt.

TrevorC - 2009-07-14 10:59 AM

soccermom15 - 2009-07-14 9:18 AM

Havin'Fun - 2009-07-14 7:50 AM Finally catching up with all the race reports from the weekend....man you guys were awesome!

...

Janet....I can't find your race 

Hope I didn't miss anyone.   

Yeah, I haven't had a chance to put up a RR yet.  Our internet connection at home went on the fritz this weekend and yesterday was crazy-busy at work.  Hopefully I can get it up this afternoon.  I was hoping to get my official time also - they haven't posted them yet.  It was a fun race, but crowded and hot. 

Question for you guys - do you wear biking gloves?  I'm wondering if it would be worth it for me to buy a pair.  I don't do long distances (I can see how they might help for long rides), but my hands, especially my palms, bother me even on short rides.  Is it just a matter of me getting used to having my hands in a different position or would the gloves help? 

OK, going to try to get caught up with some RR's from the weekend - work has slowed down a little today so I have some time to catch up.
Janet

I'm going to take the other side...They do help. You can buy a pair for quite cheap I bet as well. I say if you need 'em, buy 'em.  Doug & Matt are hardcore boys, you are a dainty lady. You don't want calluses wrecking those pretty hands of yours!!

Two things - there is a gel pad that is contoured to your handlebars that you put on under your handlebar tape - that might help some.  Several different companies make them.  I have them on my bike and the help.  Second - if it works for you to use them, then by all means use them.  i would just practice some without them because you are not going to want to spend time in transition fooling with getting them on an off.

SSMinnow - 2009-07-13 8:12 PM Warning, stupid girl question coming.  In my quest for perfect hydration, I am trying yet another bottle design.  Did I hook it on right?  It came with NO directions.

As long as it stays on and you can drink from it it's OK.

Tracy congrats on the new PB for your run. I agree with you aon increasing cadaence. Over the last couple of weeks I have found that my knees don't hurt if I increase cadence instead of trying to extend my stride. I amy have been trying for too long a stide and putting too much pr4essure on the kness in landing.

Suzy keep the yellow thingy in the bottle. It helps stops splashiing when riding or leaking out when the bike is laying on its side when fixing a flat

TrevorC - 2009-07-14 1:50 PM

SSMinnow - 2009-07-14 12:47 PM I hesitated writing this earlier, but then I rationalized we all have thighs and groins so I am putting this question out in all seriousness.  I need a solution to eliminate chafing in that area.  I use BodyGlide and on longer rides it is not cutting the mustard.  Does anyone have this issue? how in the heck do you deal with it?

I think Its called Chamois Butter. Supposed to work great. See I can be serious. 

Use the same stuff on Tony's advice.  Works great!  No rubbing, no chaffing!  There are several other brands.  I think some even use aquaphor...