TriAya's Group: SHUT like dog on steak, sorry! (Page 20)

 It's a sprint.  The exact distances are 500m swim/15 mile bike/5K run.  It's supposed to be a fast, flat course, but I've also heard that it's usually freezing and very windy. 

I arrived in Orlando today for a five day conference.  My husband and oldest son (3) are coming down tomorrow so that we can go to Disney on Saturday and Sunday.  I haven't been to Disney since I was 10, so I'm REALLY excited!

I just got done with a 58 minute bike ride in the hotel gym...I think I'm officially tri training obsessed!!  I could have gone to bed at 8:00 for the first time in YEARS, but instead I'm working out in the land of Mickey! 

I could probably find one - LOL! 

either way it sounds awesome!

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MrsUSMC - 2008-01-03 9:14 PM Hey mentor/ees. Tonight was my first night clipped into the saddle. I only lasted 5 minutes. Besides getting in the saddle more, any advice on how to, ummmm Harden(?) up my soft parts? Owwww I plan on getting on that bike everynight for as long as I can stand it. Nothing else bothered me, which was great, since I was expecting it to bother my knees.

Hey Terri!  nicely done

well, the only thing I've found that helps is either more time or more padding - if anyone has any other advice I'm definitely all ears!

There's a type of body butter stuff you can rub in the chamois of your bike shorts that is said to increase the amount of time you can be comfortable in the saddle.  I don't know if I'd do that for a short ride, for the clean up factor involved.....but it's something to consider.  I have a sample pack of it somewhere, I will see if I can find the name.  You can also alternate sitting and standing to allow blood to flow back into the area....and be sure to shift around to see if there's a more comfortable position...finally, you may want to seek out a comfier seat.  I have a fat gel seat on my mountain bike and when I get on that after usually riding my road bike, it feels like sitting in an easy chair!  And yes, time in the saddle is time in the saddle!!!

 My sister is in Orlando right now, and she's really mad about the weather--it's colder there than it is here in Seattle!!  Still, you are in Disneyworld, whee!!!!

Beth, thanks for the swimming info, I am taking it all to heart!!  I'd love to hear a bit more about paddles, fins and other accessories when you have the time.

Shawn, I am watching.

Oh, Oh, Oh................

I found Dee's whip - now you should be VERY afraid!

I must admit it's mostly for me and my husband.   We would have waited a few more years to come with the boys if not for the conference. We left the baby behind so that we could get around easier.  I can't wait!!!!

MrsUSMC - 2008-01-03 8:14 PM Hey mentor/ees. Tonight was my first night clipped into the saddle. I only lasted 5 minutes. Besides getting in the saddle more, any advice on how to, ummmm Harden(?) up my soft parts? Owwww I plan on getting on that bike everynight for as long as I can stand it. Nothing else bothered me, which was great, since I was expecting it to bother my knees.

Terri, you are awesome! Five minutes is great, and congrats on your newfound cycling abilities. (Don't forget to practice clipping in/out until it's second nature, as well).

Have hubby do a rudimentary bike fit for you, unless you have already had a pro fit done. (Ask about bike fit details if you like).

More padding as Bethie said is also a good idea. If you don't want to buy new/dif bike shorts, apply chamois butter (Butt Butt'r, etc.) to the tender bits.

What kind of saddle are you riding on?

[Cool, Leslie and a bunch of others posted while I was AFK eating dinner ] Yep, all that's good advice.

Shawn, you now officially have a bunch of women with whips circling you. I understand that's how you like it, but if I were you, I'd be afraid ... be very afraid ... so afraid that you keep training ...

ohhh, let the games begin!  LOL

we will surely motivate each other into greatness!

Well I think I'm regressing again in the sickness department. The stuff coming from my lungs doesn't look to healthy. I think I'm force to hit the doc this weekend when I return home. Hence I will be lowering my goal requirements for the week and maybe avoid the pool altogether due to the temp in the evenings.

With that said I probably shouldn't have gone out last night. I must be getting old, I had a hang over from just three beers. Coffee is my friend this morning.

MrsUSMC - 2008-01-03 7:14 PM Hey mentor/ees. Tonight was my first night clipped into the saddle. I only lasted 5 minutes. Besides getting in the saddle more, any advice on how to, ummmm Harden(?) up my soft parts? Owwww I plan on getting on that bike everynight for as long as I can stand it. Nothing else bothered me, which was great, since I was expecting it to bother my knees.

I agree with a few here on this subject. A case of butt butter should do per ride. If it doesn't work at least it would make for a funny story. LOL

Here's a link to a product that has a lot of info and user reviews of their chamois butter....

http://www.pacelineproducts.com/products/chamois.html

Poor Hector. BELIEVE ME, I am feeling your pain right now ... two hot dates for the weekend, housemate is out of town, storm front moving in ... and I had to cancel it all! Hack, hack, rumble, cough.

Erin, strength exercises are probably a good idea for your shoulder in terms of injury prevention ... but you might want to hold off until your shoulder is way past all better. Ease back into the swimming first and continue to build up; if you have problems, better to address your form first. If you don't have problems, then is the time to work some strength training in.

Putting strength exercises on structures that are not 100% healed can cause some damage. Now if you were able to work with a skilled and knowledgeable physical therapist, that's a different story, because they know the fine art of building the surrounding and/or opposing musculature to actually facilitate healing, and then progressing the exercises.

Wow, we all have some healing to do. Yeah I think I will be staying home this weekend, especially if it rains.

LOL ... not really ... I just have a long history of not listening to very good and concerned coaches/mentors/friends/training partners/self and then paying the price. As my coach says (and I've said it enough now it's my line too!) "I've already done everything wrong so that you can do everything right."