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 2009-05-15 6:48 PM in reply to: #2114765 |
Champion  7546     Santa Cruz, California |  Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challengeswam - swam and then swam some more...my shoulder was a bit sore from all the tables, chairs and tents I moved around yesterday at the Latin Jazz festival. I did get in 2500m have a great weekend everyone! SWIM SWIM SWIM! we want to see hairy ...not my big one! |
gooo girls! goo!| 2009-05-15 7:21 PM in reply to: #2154166 |
Pro 4343 Olney, MD | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge LazyMarathoner - 2009-05-15 6:36 PM KathyG - 2009-05-15 5:53 PM 1stTimeTri - 2009-05-15 4:40 PM skrtrnr - 2009-05-15 2:18 PM lmscozz - 2009-05-15 12:19 PM MDHillSlug - 2009-05-15 6:35 AM LazyMarathoner - 2009-05-15 8:51 AM Hi ladies. I have a non swim related question and since this is a forum for girls, I'm hoping for a little advice. I've been searching for a new saddle. I have the Terry Damselfly and it's about as pleasant as riding on a rock. I have a century on Sunday so I'm really wanting to switch it out to spare myself some pain. In the shortness of time and availability, I have a choice of : Adamo, Profile Tri Stryke, Fizik Vitesse. The LBS says Adamo, and a lot of BTers here too, but it's very wide, even in the "nose" and I have problems with wide saddles. Plus I hear it takes awhile to acclimate so a Century sunday may not be ideal. I don't mind the firmness overall of the Damselfly, it's just not a good saddle in general. I think a bit more padding would be nice, but not all the way to squishy. I'll likely have this one as an interim and find my permanent saddle after the century. So for the future search, I'm thinking the Blackwell Flow or the V Flow. Anyone have experience with any of these at all? Thanks! I really wouldn't advise doing a century on a saddle you've never ridden. Instead of switching the saddle right now can you use shorts with more padding (although I also don't recommend trying that for the first time on a century either)? I have a metric century coming up in June and will be trying out some different saddle/shorts combos over the next few weekends. I have to agree, i wouldn't take on a new saddle for a C-ride. I have a Serfas saddle. It's my second one and I got it shortly after I bought my bike last year. I haven't tried it but some of my friends swear by the chamois butter. FWIW. Good luck in your ride. cant make a comment about the saddle, but i can SWEAR BY the chamois butter. 42 miles + chamois butter = a VERY comfortable bottom. the same exact saddle in the same exact position, same exact bike shorts.... 13.5 miles - chamois butter = a VERY uncomfortable bottom. felt like i was sitting on rocks.... might be worth a try (if you havent been in the habit of using it....) stacieb I was informed of "Assos" - it's supposed to be some pretty good schtuff. As a women I highly don't recommend Assos riding. It has a tingling menthol type feeling that is quite unpleasant on a women's private parts while bike riding. I think Chamois Butter has a touch of menthol too. I don't know why the heck they put that in there! I got the Tri Stryke and it's on the bike. I only got to ride it for about 10 minutes. The good news is that it has a similar shape as my old saddle and that was one of the few things I liked. It's more comfortable for sure, but we'll see how it works on the long rides. I usede to use Chamois Butt'r but I've started using something fairly new called Beljum Budder. It seems to work as well. |
| 2009-05-16 3:37 AM in reply to: #2154280 |
Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge MDHillSlug - 2009-05-15 8:21 PM LazyMarathoner - 2009-05-15 6:36 PM KathyG - 2009-05-15 5:53 PM 1stTimeTri - 2009-05-15 4:40 PM skrtrnr - 2009-05-15 2:18 PM lmscozz - 2009-05-15 12:19 PM MDHillSlug - 2009-05-15 6:35 AM LazyMarathoner - 2009-05-15 8:51 AM Hi ladies. I have a non swim related question and since this is a forum for girls, I'm hoping for a little advice. I've been searching for a new saddle. I have the Terry Damselfly and it's about as pleasant as riding on a rock. I have a century on Sunday so I'm really wanting to switch it out to spare myself some pain. In the shortness of time and availability, I have a choice of : Adamo, Profile Tri Stryke, Fizik Vitesse. The LBS says Adamo, and a lot of BTers here too, but it's very wide, even in the "nose" and I have problems with wide saddles. Plus I hear it takes awhile to acclimate so a Century sunday may not be ideal. I don't mind the firmness overall of the Damselfly, it's just not a good saddle in general. I think a bit more padding would be nice, but not all the way to squishy. I'll likely have this one as an interim and find my permanent saddle after the century. So for the future search, I'm thinking the Blackwell Flow or the V Flow. Anyone have experience with any of these at all? Thanks! I really wouldn't advise doing a century on a saddle you've never ridden. Instead of switching the saddle right now can you use shorts with more padding (although I also don't recommend trying that for the first time on a century either)? I have a metric century coming up in June and will be trying out some different saddle/shorts combos over the next few weekends. I have to agree, i wouldn't take on a new saddle for a C-ride. I have a Serfas saddle. It's my second one and I got it shortly after I bought my bike last year. I haven't tried it but some of my friends swear by the chamois butter. FWIW. Good luck in your ride. cant make a comment about the saddle, but i can SWEAR BY the chamois butter. 42 miles + chamois butter = a VERY comfortable bottom. the same exact saddle in the same exact position, same exact bike shorts.... 13.5 miles - chamois butter = a VERY uncomfortable bottom. felt like i was sitting on rocks.... might be worth a try (if you havent been in the habit of using it....) stacieb I was informed of "Assos" - it's supposed to be some pretty good schtuff. As a women I highly don't recommend Assos riding. It has a tingling menthol type feeling that is quite unpleasant on a women's private parts while bike riding. I think Chamois Butter has a touch of menthol too. I don't know why the heck they put that in there! I got the Tri Stryke and it's on the bike. I only got to ride it for about 10 minutes. The good news is that it has a similar shape as my old saddle and that was one of the few things I liked. It's more comfortable for sure, but we'll see how it works on the long rides. I usede to use Chamois Butt'r but I've started using something fairly new called Beljum Budder. It seems to work as well. Good luck with the saddle! I was gonna say stay AWAY from the Fizik. My P2C came with a Fizik Arione and I spent exactly 45 mins on it.....I was raw.....I think there was blood...I kid you not........ I have a Selle Italia now....not sure which model. I rode for 4 1/2 hours on Mommy's day and it was as comfy as my couch. Zero discomfort! |
| 2009-05-16 4:17 AM in reply to: #2154579 |
| On your right | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge Good idea ladies. Keep getting out on those bikes and teach us guys a lesson! |
| 2009-05-16 4:23 AM in reply to: #2154591 |
Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge Chaderbox - 2009-05-16 5:17 AM Good idea ladies. Keep getting out on those bikes and teach us guys a lesson![/Q UOTE] We are the ULTIMATE multi taskers remember?? Perfectly capable of conentrating on more than one thing at a time.....unlike silly boys........... |
| 2009-05-16 5:08 AM in reply to: #2154592 |
| On your right | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge Yeah, sure you are. Multi tasking for you is breathing while you're swimming. It's ok to admit that we're better than you, we won't mind. |
| 2009-05-16 7:19 AM in reply to: #2154600 |
Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge Chaderbox - 2009-05-16 6:08 AM Yeah, sure you are. Multi tasking for you is breathing while you're swimming. It's ok to admit that we're better than you, we won't mind. We don't NEED to breathe when swimming because we are so damn efficient!! At EVERYTHING we do......... |
| 2009-05-16 10:03 AM in reply to: #2114765 |
Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge Got my drils in today for another swim |
| 2009-05-16 2:56 PM in reply to: #2114765 |
Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge Grrrr......don't pi$$ off a girl when she is in the middle of her night shifts... I cannot seem to get into the spreadsheet....can someone add my swimmy? I did 45 min....so .75 hours added to my total. I dunno why it will not let me in.......... |
| 2009-05-16 3:27 PM in reply to: #2155116 |
Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge aquagirl - 2009-05-16 2:56 PM Grrrr......don't pi$$ off a girl when she is in the middle of her night shifts... I cannot seem to get into the spreadsheet....can someone add my swimmy? I did 45 min....so .75 hours added to my total. I dunno why it will not let me in.......... Sleepy Aquagirl's aren't fun...will fix it |
| 2009-05-16 5:40 PM in reply to: #2155138 |
Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge QueenZipp - 2009-05-16 4:27 PM aquagirl - 2009-05-16 2:56 PM Grrrr......don't pi$$ off a girl when she is in the middle of her night shifts... I cannot seem to get into the spreadsheet....can someone add my swimmy? I did 45 min....so .75 hours added to my total. I dunno why it will not let me in.......... Sleepy Aquagirl's aren't fun...will fix it Thanks Judi! Back to work I go...........grrr.......... |
| 2009-05-16 5:47 PM in reply to: #2114765 |
Expert 1007 Hattiesburg, Mississippi | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge Hey Gals, Finished my first tri today! It was great. Not that I had my best performances, just Ok in the swim, much better on the bike and decent on the run, plenty to improve upon! Always!! I learned a lot and can't wait to do another! There were 350 racers, so it was a full race and that made it even more fun, and oh yea, I got 3rd in my age group! Hardware! Waiting for final results before I do the race report. Have a great weekend! |
| 2009-05-16 5:49 PM in reply to: #2155232 |
Pro 4828 The Land of Ice and Snow | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge blujay65 - 2009-05-16 6:47 PM Hey Gals, Finished my first tri today! It was great. Not that I had my best performances, just Ok in the swim, much better on the bike and decent on the run, plenty to improve upon! Always!! I learned a lot and can't wait to do another! There were 350 racers, so it was a full race and that made it even more fun, and oh yea, I got 3rd in my age group! Hardware! Waiting for final results before I do the race report. Have a great weekend!            Glittery texts by bigoo.ws
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| 2009-05-16 6:01 PM in reply to: #2114765 |
TinkerBeth 23096 Liverpool, New York | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge Hi Girls! how's it going? I've been getting in lots of swimming.... i still need to update my goal - i'll know more after this week when i get my x-rays back |
| 2009-05-16 6:31 PM in reply to: #2155232 |
Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge blujay65 - 2009-05-16 5:47 PM Hey Gals, Finished my first tri today! It was great. Not that I had my best performances, just Ok in the swim, much better on the bike and decent on the run, plenty to improve upon! Always!! I learned a lot and can't wait to do another! There were 350 racers, so it was a full race and that made it even more fun, and oh yea, I got 3rd in my age group! Hardware! Waiting for final results before I do the race report. Have a great weekend! Podium finish on the first tri!! WOO HOO!!!!
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| 2009-05-16 6:37 PM in reply to: #2155232 |
TinkerBeth 23096 Liverpool, New York | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge blujay65 - 2009-05-16 6:47 PM Hey Gals, Finished my first tri today! It was great. Not that I had my best performances, just Ok in the swim, much better on the bike and decent on the run, plenty to improve upon! Always!! I learned a lot and can't wait to do another! There were 350 racers, so it was a full race and that made it even more fun, and oh yea, I got 3rd in my age group! Hardware! Waiting for final results before I do the race report. Have a great weekend! that's awesome!!!! Congratulations!!! |
| 2009-05-16 6:50 PM in reply to: #2155232 |
Pro 4343 Olney, MD | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge blujay65 - 2009-05-16 6:47 PM Hey Gals, Finished my first tri today! It was great. Not that I had my best performances, just Ok in the swim, much better on the bike and decent on the run, plenty to improve upon! Always!! I learned a lot and can't wait to do another! There were 350 racers, so it was a full race and that made it even more fun, and oh yea, I got 3rd in my age group! Hardware! Waiting for final results before I do the race report. Have a great weekend! Awesome! Congrats! |
| 2009-05-16 7:01 PM in reply to: #2155232 |
Master 1332 Vista, CA | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge blujay65 - 2009-05-16 3:47 PM Hey Gals, Finished my first tri today! It was great. Not that I had my best performances, just Ok in the swim, much better on the bike and decent on the run, plenty to improve upon! Always!! I learned a lot and can't wait to do another! There were 350 racers, so it was a full race and that made it even more fun, and oh yea, I got 3rd in my age group! Hardware! Waiting for final results before I do the race report. Have a great weekend! You're going to be really spoiled...your first tri and your get hardware!! Seriously, nice job and congratulations, you triathlete,you! :-) |
| 2009-05-16 7:09 PM in reply to: #2114765 |
Elite 3067 Cheesehead, WI | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge Yay Bluejay! Hardware? wow... I'm jealous! but way to go chiquita!  Can you believe we're due to get a hard frost tonight here in WI?!?!?!?!? Calling for 30 degrees as the low...so I've covered up as much as I can of plants/veggie garden but DANG! it's mid-May. WTF.... I'm still not committed to doing a tri on June 6...at this rate the water temp will be only 50. brrrrrr |
| 2009-05-16 7:17 PM in reply to: #2155307 |
TinkerBeth 23096 Liverpool, New York | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge BbMoozer - 2009-05-16 8:09 PM Yay Bluejay! Hardware? wow... I'm jealous! but way to go chiquita! Can you believe we're due to get a hard frost tonight here in WI?!?!?!?!? Calling for 30 degrees as the low...so I've covered up as much as I can of plants/veggie garden but DANG! it's mid-May. WTF.... I'm still not committed to doing a tri on June 6...at this rate the water temp will be only 50. brrrrrr frost! no way!!! WTF indeed! |
| 2009-05-16 8:54 PM in reply to: #2155232 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge blujay65 - 2009-05-16 3:47 PM Hey Gals, Finished my first tri today! It was great. Not that I had my best performances, just Ok in the swim, much better on the bike and decent on the run, plenty to improve upon! Always!! I learned a lot and can't wait to do another! There were 350 racers, so it was a full race and that made it even more fun, and oh yea, I got 3rd in my age group! Hardware! Waiting for final results before I do the race report. Have a great weekend!
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NIIIIIIICE!| 2009-05-16 8:59 PM in reply to: #2155307 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge BbMoozer - 2009-05-16 5:09 PM Yay Bluejay! Hardware? wow... I'm jealous! but way to go chiquita! Can you believe we're due to get a hard frost tonight here in WI?!?!?!?!? Calling for 30 degrees as the low...so I've covered up as much as I can of plants/veggie garden but DANG! it's mid-May. WTF.... I'm still not committed to doing a tri on June 6...at this rate the water temp will be only 50. brrrrrr and we are in the opposite direction...its may and today on our bike ride it was reading at 100 and sometimes just over! WTF INDEED!??? tomorrows supposed to be ever warmer....can it be? we dont have air condition....cuz MOST of the time you dont need it.
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Hope you fair the weather...pipes/veggies....have a great weekend! here is a little sunshine
and warm thoughts...Im sending your way| 2009-05-16 9:05 PM in reply to: #2155318 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge lastcall2003 - 2009-05-16 5:17 PM BbMoozer - 2009-05-16 8:09 PM Yay Bluejay! Hardware? wow... I'm jealous! but way to go chiquita! Can you believe we're due to get a hard frost tonight here in WI?!?!?!?!? Calling for 30 degrees as the low...so I've covered up as much as I can of plants/veggie garden but DANG! it's mid-May. WTF.... I'm still not committed to doing a tri on June 6...at this rate the water temp will be only 50. brrrrrr frost! no way!!! WTF indeed! Hey Beth....hope you had a nice mothers day!!! and your weekend is going well! I just rode and am POOOOOOOOOOOOOOPED! getting ready to make a salad to go with the amazing bbq that D is in the process of grilling! We rode just under 50 miles this afternoon...it was super windy on the way home...but NO IM NOT WHINING! AMMMM NOOOT! |
| 2009-05-16 9:13 PM in reply to: #2155248 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge lastcall2003 - 2009-05-16 4:01 PM Hi Girls! how's it going? I've been getting in lots of swimming.... i still need to update my goal - i'll know more after this week when i get my x-rays back good luck....hope things go well for you! nice job on the swimming!!! |
| 2009-05-16 9:25 PM in reply to: #2155232 |
Master 1567 Kauai, Hawaii | Subject: RE: GIRLS TEAM THREAD May Swim Challenge blujay65 - 2009-05-16 12:47 PM Hey Gals, Finished my first tri today! It was great. Not that I had my best performances, just Ok in the swim, much better on the bike and decent on the run, plenty to improve upon! Always!! I learned a lot and can't wait to do another! There were 350 racers, so it was a full race and that made it even more fun, and oh yea, I got 3rd in my age group! Hardware! Waiting for final results before I do the race report. Have a great weekend!
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