SWBKRUN Mentor Group-"Off Season?" What is that?!! (Page 162)

SSMinnow - 2009-07-14 1:47 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?

fattyfatfat - 2009-07-14 2:01 PM

x2 on the Chamois Butter for long rides. 

I felt like I had to have it for the HIM so I bought a new tube a couple days before.  Thinking of Ryan's awesome words of wisdom about take your time in transition, I figured I might lose 15 seconds in transition but will be happier on the bike. 

So I get out of the water head into transition. I reach for the tube and nothing comes out.  The first hint of trouble shows so I squeeze the heck out of the bottle.  The entire contents blow out the back end all over my stomach and chest.  I forgot to take the silver seal off the cap.  Dude next to me was laughing his a$$ off.  I just swiped a handful off my tri top, shoved it down smy shorts and off I went.  Worked out well. 

ashort33 - 2009-07-14 1:19 PM

LMAO!  I think a camera crew should just follow you around...  Guaranteed must see TV!

TrevorC - 2009-07-14 12:25 PM And the show would be called ,"Did that just happen?"

DougRob - 2009-07-14 2:15 PM FYI: Hey everyone, Izzy is moving to Mexico and selling his tri-bike! What is up with that?

Doug

fattyfatfat - 2009-07-14 12:01 PM

x2 on the Chamois Butter for long rides. 

I felt like I had to have it for the HIM so I bought a new tube a couple days before.  Thinking of Ryan's awesome words of wisdom about take your time in transition, I figured I might lose 15 seconds in transition but will be happier on the bike. 

So I get out of the water head into transition. I reach for the tube and nothing comes out.  The first hint of trouble shows so I squeeze the heck out of the bottle.  The entire contents blow out the back end all over my stomach and chest.  I forgot to take the silver seal off the cap.  Dude next to me was laughing his a$$ off.  I just swiped a handful off my tri top, shoved it down smy shorts and off I went.  Worked out well. 

gadgetlaw - 2009-07-14 2:14 PM The tracking is showing that my wetsuit rental is sitting on my porch!  I'm excited to try it, but bummed that I have a bike scheduled for after work.  It is, however, my last long workout before my race next weekend - so I am glad about that!!  I just want to try the wetsuit on!!  And probably laugh at myself in the process!!  Any tips for getting it on?  I'll let you know how it goes!

Karen

gadgetlaw - 2009-07-14 3:14 PM The tracking is showing that my wetsuit rental is sitting on my porch!  I'm excited to try it, but bummed that I have a bike scheduled for after work.  It is, however, my last long workout before my race next weekend - so I am glad about that!!  I just want to try the wetsuit on!!  And probably laugh at myself in the process!!  Any tips for getting it on?  I'll let you know how it goes!

Karen

SSMinnow - 2009-07-14 6:07 PM

Hey Karen

Have you OWS in a wetsuit before?  If not, I highly recommend you give it a whirl at least a couple of times before the big day.  I usually leave my socks to get the wetsuit on.  You might also consider using Playtex Living Gloves if you have nails.  It is easy to rip them. I used to do that and now I just cut my nails down to nothing.  Finally,  get all wrinkles out of it behind your knees and pull the arms up really well around the shoulders.  It will give you greater mobility.  Have fun and enjoy your ride tonight.

And for whoever said that one of the brands contains aquaphor that doesn't sount at all exciting to me!  Way to close to stuff and not something i need to experience during a race.  And I simply cannot see myself sticking my hands down my pants to rub .....well never mind! 

SSMinnow - 2009-07-14 3:07 PM

Hey Karen

Have you OWS in a wetsuit before?  If not, I highly recommend you give it a whirl at least a couple of times before the big day.  I usually leave my socks to get the wetsuit on.  You might also consider using Playtex Living Gloves if you have nails.  It is easy to rip them. I used to do that and now I just cut my nails down to nothing.  Finally,  get all wrinkles out of it behind your knees and pull the arms up really well around the shoulders.  It will give you greater mobility.  Have fun and enjoy your ride tonight.

And for whoever said that one of the brands contains aquaphor that doesn't sount at all exciting to me!  Way to close to stuff and not something i need to experience during a race.  And I simply cannot see myself sticking my hands down my pants to rub .....well never mind! 

kt65 - 2009-07-14 5:20 PM

I like the Assos cream which i think has Aquaphor...it's kind of tingly.  But I have used the one with the cow on it ( udder budder???)  I just put it on there before my tri shorts (AT HOME, not T1!!!) and put the wetsuit over, I think it was fine in my olympic). 

Oh, w/ respect to the profile aerodrink, I think I am going to try duct taping the top so there is no splashing.  I will keep the ability to open the top black ring when refilling my Infinit...the splashing made me crazy this weekend...and that way maybe I can fit more fluid in without the yellow spongy thing. 

DougRob - 2009-07-14 7:35 PM As far as your derailleur goes it sound like the cage may be misaligned. The adjustments control the range of movement of the cage and therefore usually affect the largest and/or smallest gears. If more than one intermediate gear is giving you problems then the cage may be pulling the chain out of alignment. Have an LBS look at it. It is a quick fix.

fattyfatfat - 2009-07-14 2:01 PM

x2 on the Chamois Butter for long rides. 

I felt like I had to have it for the HIM so I bought a new tube a couple days before.  Thinking of Ryan's awesome words of wisdom about take your time in transition, I figured I might lose 15 seconds in transition but will be happier on the bike. 

So I get out of the water head into transition. I reach for the tube and nothing comes out.  The first hint of trouble shows so I squeeze the heck out of the bottle.  The entire contents blow out the back end all over my stomach and chest.  I forgot to take the silver seal off the cap.  Dude next to me was laughing his a$$ off.  I just swiped a handful off my tri top, shoved it down smy shorts and off I went.  Worked out well. 

dalessit - 2009-07-14 6:18 PM

Karen, which suit did you get if you went with wetsuitrental.com and they sent you the Synergy, the one I got seemed to be the thickest wetsuit I have seen, also very easy to get on and to move it around to where you need it.

Suzy, you have to read the labels on the various creams, each seem to contain something different. Chamois Butter seems to be very benign.  I use it libreally on long rides and no issues to speak of....

Writing this from hotel in Omaha, Nebraska today.  Will be back in town tomorrow, have to push off my 6 mile run, heading out here in a few to a good steak dinner and a few drinks.

Up to 27 miles this week, not much for superwoman Suzy but it's a lot more than I have done before.

DougRob - 2009-07-15 8:38 AM Sam:

Instead of focusing on weight alone, take your body measurements, e.g., waist hips, thighs, etc. As I am sure you know, muscle is denser than fat. If you have only lost 5 lbs, I am willing to bet that your body composition has changed over the past to years to the point where your actual volume has decreased significantly.

One other thing is that it is hard to balance the nutrition you need to train and compete with a diet paln intended to lose weight.

Does this help?

Oh, BTW: the family and I are heading to the greater DC area 8/16-? I am doing a tri (probably 8/15 on the way up so I will have my bike and gear with me.) Do you and Tony want to go for a training ride? I know the area having lived there for 13 years. Let me know.

Doug

sdalessio - 2009-07-15 7:19 AM Good morning group - It's Weds.  I hope everyone's training is going well.  I have been such a slug this month.  I think mentally I knew I had a break b/t my HIM in June and my marathon in Nov.  I start that plan in 2 weeks and can't wait.  I have been coasting and I probably wouldn't care except I want to do well at my next tri July 26.

Ok I hope you all don't mind if I whine for a moment but I have been trying to trim down a bit and drop some pounds before I start my fall plan.  Has anyone struggled to get weight off even with the high level of activity and keeping calories in check.  I have certainly gotten in better shape and changed a clothes size since I started all of this 2 years ago but it has been painfully slow and nothing dramatic.  I don't think I've lost more than 5 lbs. on the scale. 

It is incredibly frustrating esp. being female (ie men seem to be able to drop weight much easier).  No offense Tony but I'm going to use you as an example.  He gets off his butt after a few years of online gaming and geta on the tri bandwagon.  We work out about the same and we both eat well.  He's lost about 40lbs. and looks great over the past year.  I have the same weight still clinging to me.  I'm trying the nutrition coaching thru BT.  I tweaked a few things and tried to rebalance my meals but I haven't had to make big changes in my diet.  So what now?  I feel like I'm banging my head against the wall.  Is there anyone else in the same boat?