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 2010-05-05 2:59 PM in reply to: #2838546 |
Extreme Veteran  643    metro DC |  Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Fullonevette80 - 2010-05-05 12:11 PM Do you guys ever feel burnt out? My ultimate goal is an IM, but my wife is already hinting that im spending too much time training. This, on top of the fact that Im lazy is really making me bumed/burned out! You guys ever get to this place? Interesting to read everyone's comments. I really wish my DH would join me for some training time - but ain't happening, and he's OK with it all. I definitely get burnt out - bored, actually. I try to take it a day or week at a time, and if I've been working out really hard, I give myself permission to skip things, like a Tuesday night swim...often the guilt of skipping it pushes me harder the next day. The scale's a huge motivator, too, with the last 10 pounds clinging desperately to me, and I really like to eat. Training with nice people helps me, too. For a while, I did a few classes a week - that scheduled commitment was good. I'm trying to hook up with group rides & swims as often as I can - the social piece makes it more fun. I also have to wonder if more regular days off would be more helpful, too, in preventing - or mitigating - burn out.... I try to rotate what I do a lot, though, to avoid over-training, but sometimes need the veg time more..... I also try to keep my goals smallish so that they're more easily attainable & less daunting, and that helps keep the laziness at bay; that is, easier to get off my butt when the goal I've set for a given day (not to mention my first races) don't seem as intimidating. HTH |
| 2010-05-05 3:41 PM in reply to: #2770589 |
Champion 14677   Bronze member | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full I will not be around tomorrow. I have to leave at the crack of stupid to go teach a class all day. Then go to Charlotte to help my friend celebrate her graduation from Nursing School. Then drive home for work at 7:00 on Friday. Looks like no training tomorrow so I better not slack off on my ride tonight, eh? Have wonderful days all. |
| 2010-05-05 6:51 PM in reply to: #2770589 |
Master 2484 St. Louis | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full Hey everyone. Just got back from the chiropractor and my back is sore, plus I'm starving. Fell sound asleep at the chiropractor. He put heat on my back for a while. I woke up after I had been drooling for a while :-). Got home and the wife made spaghetti so I'm pigging out and skipping my swim. |
| 2010-05-05 6:56 PM in reply to: #2838546 |
Master 2484 St. Louis | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full onevette80 - 2010-05-05 11:11 AM Do you guys ever feel burnt out? My ultimate goal is an IM, but my wife is already hinting that im spending too much time training. This, on top of the fact that Im lazy is really making me bumed/burned out! You guys ever get to this place? Yep. Sometimes I get burnt out. When I do, I take a few days off. It is supposed to be fun after all. My wife makes comments some times and I take the hint and take her out to dinner or a movie. I also try to go to lunch with her every Saturday or Sunday. I surprised her with flowers the other day. She thought I must have done something wrong :-) |
| 2010-05-05 9:53 PM in reply to: #2839545 |
Extreme Veteran 643 metro DC | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ceilidh - 2010-05-05 4:41 PM I will not be around tomorrow. I have to leave at the crack of stupid to go teach a class all day. Then go to Charlotte to help my friend celebrate her graduation from Nursing School. Then drive home for work at 7:00 on Friday. Looks like no training tomorrow so I better not slack off on my ride tonight, eh? Have wonderful days all. Charlotte NC? My hometown! Enjoy a Cheerwine for me... |
| 2010-05-05 9:59 PM in reply to: #2770589 |
Extreme Veteran 643 metro DC | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full Any opinions about good WSD bike saddles, and/or breaking in a new one? Had the standard trek saddle that came with my bike, but was desperate to cut a hole out of the center to relieve the pressure there. Opted for new saddle instead - Terry Butterfly. Feels more padded in the back - like someone's fists are trying to punch up through the seat, which isn't a good thing (thought the padding / contour of the back of the old saddle was just fine), and was wishing the cutout was maybe a half inch wider on either side.... Just sat on it for about 90 minutes during soccer practice tonight, wondering how long it might take to break it in or if first impressions should count. Would welcome the usual advice, pearls of wisdom whatever..... thanks! Marla |
| 2010-05-05 10:20 PM in reply to: #2840265 |
Master 2484 St. Louis | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full MarlaS - 2010-05-05 9:59 PM Any opinions about good WSD bike saddles, and/or breaking in a new one? Had the standard trek saddle that came with my bike, but was desperate to cut a hole out of the center to relieve the pressure there. Opted for new saddle instead - Terry Butterfly. Feels more padded in the back - like someone's fists are trying to punch up through the seat, which isn't a good thing (thought the padding / contour of the back of the old saddle was just fine), and was wishing the cutout was maybe a half inch wider on either side.... Just sat on it for about 90 minutes during soccer practice tonight, wondering how long it might take to break it in or if first impressions should count. Would welcome the usual advice, pearls of wisdom whatever..... thanks! Marla I would give it a couple weeks. I switched to an Adamo saddle after I had serious problems with my stock saddle. My new saddle put pressure on a different part of my butt (instead of where it really hurts). Once you build up tolerance in the new area, you should be fine. If you do check out the Adamo, go to bikeisland.com. I got my Adamo road for $90 there, they are $140 just about everywhere else. They have a pretty wide cut out but the nose is short so I don't have any inside leg chaffing issues. |
| 2010-05-05 10:23 PM in reply to: #2840286 |
Extreme Veteran 643 metro DC | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ransick - 2010-05-05 11:20 PM MarlaS - 2010-05-05 9:59 PM Any opinions about good WSD bike saddles, and/or breaking in a new one? Had the standard trek saddle that came with my bike, but was desperate to cut a hole out of the center to relieve the pressure there. Opted for new saddle instead - Terry Butterfly. Feels more padded in the back - like someone's fists are trying to punch up through the seat, which isn't a good thing (thought the padding / contour of the back of the old saddle was just fine), and was wishing the cutout was maybe a half inch wider on either side.... Just sat on it for about 90 minutes during soccer practice tonight, wondering how long it might take to break it in or if first impressions should count. Would welcome the usual advice, pearls of wisdom whatever..... thanks! Marla I would give it a couple weeks. I switched to an Adamo saddle after I had serious problems with my stock saddle. My new saddle put pressure on a different part of my butt (instead of where it really hurts). Once you build up tolerance in the new area, you should be fine. If you do check out the Adamo, go to bikeisland.com. I got my Adamo road for $90 there, they are $140 just about everywhere else. They have a pretty wide cut out but the nose is short so I don't have any inside leg chaffing issues. thanks. Even if it's the same pain in the same place, give it that long? I figured I'd probably need more time to get used to the padding in the back, but the other - original - pain/pressure is the same. |
| 2010-05-05 10:32 PM in reply to: #2840292 |
Master 2484 St. Louis | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full MarlaS - 2010-05-05 10:23 PM ransick - 2010-05-05 11:20 PM MarlaS - 2010-05-05 9:59 PM Any opinions about good WSD bike saddles, and/or breaking in a new one? Had the standard trek saddle that came with my bike, but was desperate to cut a hole out of the center to relieve the pressure there. Opted for new saddle instead - Terry Butterfly. Feels more padded in the back - like someone's fists are trying to punch up through the seat, which isn't a good thing (thought the padding / contour of the back of the old saddle was just fine), and was wishing the cutout was maybe a half inch wider on either side.... Just sat on it for about 90 minutes during soccer practice tonight, wondering how long it might take to break it in or if first impressions should count. Would welcome the usual advice, pearls of wisdom whatever..... thanks! Marla I would give it a couple weeks. I switched to an Adamo saddle after I had serious problems with my stock saddle. My new saddle put pressure on a different part of my butt (instead of where it really hurts). Once you build up tolerance in the new area, you should be fine. If you do check out the Adamo, go to bikeisland.com. I got my Adamo road for $90 there, they are $140 just about everywhere else. They have a pretty wide cut out but the nose is short so I don't have any inside leg chaffing issues. thanks. Even if it's the same pain in the same place, give it that long? I figured I'd probably need more time to get used to the padding in the back, but the other - original - pain/pressure is the same. Sry, missed the same "pain in the same place" part. I would switch seats, pain in the problem area should cease immediately. It might take several saddles before you find YOUR seat. |
| 2010-05-06 5:54 AM in reply to: #2840286 |
Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ransick - 2010-05-05 11:20 PM MarlaS - 2010-05-05 9:59 PM Any opinions about good WSD bike saddles, and/or breaking in a new one? Had the standard trek saddle that came with my bike, but was desperate to cut a hole out of the center to relieve the pressure there. Opted for new saddle instead - Terry Butterfly. Feels more padded in the back - like someone's fists are trying to punch up through the seat, which isn't a good thing (thought the padding / contour of the back of the old saddle was just fine), and was wishing the cutout was maybe a half inch wider on either side.... Just sat on it for about 90 minutes during soccer practice tonight, wondering how long it might take to break it in or if first impressions should count. Would welcome the usual advice, pearls of wisdom whatever..... thanks! Marla I would give it a couple weeks. I switched to an Adamo saddle after I had serious problems with my stock saddle. My new saddle put pressure on a different part of my butt (instead of where it really hurts). Once you build up tolerance in the new area, you should be fine. If you do check out the Adamo, go to bikeisland.com. I got my Adamo road for $90 there, they are $140 just about everywhere else. They have a pretty wide cut out but the nose is short so I don't have any inside leg chaffing issues. I tried out 4 other saddles before I got an Adamo. Other saddles, even with the small cutouts, put too much pressure on my girl bits. I love my Adamo. It is a bit wider, but I haven't had any problems. |
| 2010-05-06 5:56 AM in reply to: #2839398 |
Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full MarlaS - 2010-05-05 3:59 PM onevette80 - 2010-05-05 12:11 PM Do you guys ever feel burnt out? My ultimate goal is an IM, but my wife is already hinting that im spending too much time training. This, on top of the fact that Im lazy is really making me bumed/burned out! You guys ever get to this place? Interesting to read everyone's comments. I really wish my DH would join me for some training time - but ain't happening, and he's OK with it all. I definitely get burnt out - bored, actually. I try to take it a day or week at a time, and if I've been working out really hard, I give myself permission to skip things, like a Tuesday night swim...often the guilt of skipping it pushes me harder the next day. The scale's a huge motivator, too, with the last 10 pounds clinging desperately to me, and I really like to eat. Training with nice people helps me, too. For a while, I did a few classes a week - that scheduled commitment was good. I'm trying to hook up with group rides & swims as often as I can - the social piece makes it more fun. I also have to wonder if more regular days off would be more helpful, too, in preventing - or mitigating - burn out.... I try to rotate what I do a lot, though, to avoid over-training, but sometimes need the veg time more..... I also try to keep my goals smallish so that they're more easily attainable & less daunting, and that helps keep the laziness at bay; that is, easier to get off my butt when the goal I've set for a given day (not to mention my first races) don't seem as intimidating. HTH You can't motivate someone to do something they don't want to do. Keep on keeping on yourself and maybe eventually he'll join you. This IS supposed to be fun! Step back, relax, and enjoy yourself. If you're pushing too hard, or doing too much too fast you could easily burn out. Better to take it slow and stick with it, than to go full force until you burn out and quit. |
 2010-05-06 7:17 AM in reply to: #2838546 |
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| Regular 90 cabot, Arkansas | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full wgraves7582 - 2010-05-06 7:17 AM onevette80 - 2010-05-05 12:11 PM Do you guys ever feel burnt out? My ultimate goal is an IM, but my wife is already hinting that im spending too much time training. This, on top of the fact that Im lazy is really making me bumed/burned out! You guys ever get to this place? I doubt you are lazy - look at the picture of that vette! First of all!!! You need to discuss with the wife before it gets resentful (speaking from experience)! Second of all!!! Lastly (I did it backwards I know  ) - I generally don't feel burnt out but I know when I need to cut back and sometimes it is a longer period than other - but I always want to workout - whether it is relaxing or hard - just to keep the blood flowing.I don't think this makes much sense - but I hope it helps! She has gotten jelous of the car thing before, but then Itll get me some side work$$$ and she forgets all about it. Plus I usually work on my cars while shes asleep. Its easier to work on a car when your so tired your eyes are crossing than trying to do anything physical at that point. I have literaly fallen asleep laying under a car! Plus, when your getting paid. Wait, I fell asleep in the pool the other day too........ For anyone else into cars, or is sentimental, this is my next project. My great grandpa(Sticky Rickett) bought this '22 willys touring car new, then later took it apart and built a saw mill out of it. I found it last year on some land I enherited. Im going to build a roadster pickup out of it and paint "Sticky's Rod Shop" on the doors. I never met him or his son sticky Jr(my grandpa).  |
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| 2010-05-06 8:33 AM in reply to: #2840663 |
| Expert 1067 Douglaston, NY | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full wgraves7582 - 2010-05-06 8:59 AM onevette80 - 2010-05-06 8:40 AM wgraves7582 - 2010-05-06 7:17 AM onevette80 - 2010-05-05 12:11 PM Do you guys ever feel burnt out? My ultimate goal is an IM, but my wife is already hinting that im spending too much time training. This, on top of the fact that Im lazy is really making me bumed/burned out! You guys ever get to this place? I doubt you are lazy - look at the picture of that vette! First of all!!! You need to discuss with the wife before it gets resentful (speaking from experience)! Second of all!!! Lastly (I did it backwards I know ) - I generally don't feel burnt out but I know when I need to cut back and sometimes it is a longer period than other - but I always want to workout - whether it is relaxing or hard - just to keep the blood flowing.I don't think this makes much sense - but I hope it helps! She has gotten jelous of the car thing before, but then Itll get me some side work$$$ and she forgets all about it. Plus I usually work on my cars while shes asleep. Its easier to work on a car when your so tired your eyes are crossing than trying to do anything physical at that point. I have literaly fallen asleep laying under a car! Plus, when your getting paid. Wait, I fell asleep in the pool the other day too........ For anyone else into cars, or is sentimental, this is my next project. My great grandpa(Sticky Rickett) bought this '22 willys touring car new, then later took it apart and built a saw mill out of it. I found it last year on some land I enherited. Im going to build a roadster pickup out of it and paint "Sticky's Rod Shop" on the doors. I never met him or his son sticky Jr(my grandpa). Dude - that is awesome! ^---- What he said! |
| 2010-05-06 8:42 AM in reply to: #2840466 |
| Expert 1067 Douglaston, NY | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ironannekidd - 2010-05-06 6:54 AM ransick - 2010-05-05 11:20 PM MarlaS - 2010-05-05 9:59 PM Any opinions about good WSD bike saddles, and/or breaking in a new one? Had the standard trek saddle that came with my bike, but was desperate to cut a hole out of the center to relieve the pressure there. Opted for new saddle instead - Terry Butterfly. Feels more padded in the back - like someone's fists are trying to punch up through the seat, which isn't a good thing (thought the padding / contour of the back of the old saddle was just fine), and was wishing the cutout was maybe a half inch wider on either side.... Just sat on it for about 90 minutes during soccer practice tonight, wondering how long it might take to break it in or if first impressions should count. Would welcome the usual advice, pearls of wisdom whatever..... thanks! Marla I would give it a couple weeks. I switched to an Adamo saddle after I had serious problems with my stock saddle. My new saddle put pressure on a different part of my butt (instead of where it really hurts). Once you build up tolerance in the new area, you should be fine. If you do check out the Adamo, go to bikeisland.com. I got my Adamo road for $90 there, they are $140 just about everywhere else. They have a pretty wide cut out but the nose is short so I don't have any inside leg chaffing issues. I tried out 4 other saddles before I got an Adamo. Other saddles, even with the small cutouts, put too much pressure on my girl bits. I love my Adamo. It is a bit wider, but I haven't had any problems. As a bigger guy, I can completely commiserate with your pain. My pressure points on my bike's original saddle were so bad that I thought I would be able to race without losing a ton of weight or the ability to pee ever again. I emailed the people at Cobb Cycling with my problem and some questions about what saddle might be best. John Cobb's wife responded within 12 hours or so with an answer. The saddle she suggested has worked like a charm (I finally felt what people meant by "needing to adjust to a seat" versus PAIN) and their installation video was a lifesaver for my mechanically-disinclined brain. They also have a 180 day no-questions asked return policy, which I liked but happily haven't needed to use. Just another option... |
| 2010-05-06 9:15 PM in reply to: #2770589 |
| Master 2484 St. Louis | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full Heading back to Brazil for a couple days. Looking for Ann's song list so I can update my ipod for the trip. At least the trip is short. I leave Sunday and get back Friday. First tri next Sunday. So I got my last bike/run brick before the race in. It felt good. |
| 2010-05-06 9:21 PM in reply to: #2814800 |
| Master 2484 St. Louis | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ironannekidd - 2010-04-25 9:03 AM ransick - 2010-04-23 11:15 PM I'm looking for some new music for my ipod for running. Any suggestions for good running music? Kryptonite 4:14 3 Doors Down Fire Woman 5:11 The Cult Harder to Breathe 2:54 Maroon 5 Holding Out for a Hero 5:50 Bonnie Tyler I Run for Life 4:24 Melissa Etheridge Hang In There Superman 4:41 Hal Ketchum Express Yourself (Mocean Worker Remix) 4:32 Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band Tuff Enuff 3:23 The Fabulous Thunderbirds A Little Less Conversation (JXL Radio Edit Remix) 3:33 Elvis Presley A Little Less Conversation 2:12 Elvis Presley If Today Was Your Last Day 4:08 Nickelback No Boundaries 3:48 Adam Lambert Party In the U.S.A. 3:23 Miley Cyrus I Gotta Feeling 4:49 Black Eyed Peas 4 Minutes (feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland) 4:05 Justin Timberlake Bring Me to Life 3:56 Evanescence No Surprise 4:10 Daughtry Move Along 3:59 The All-American Rejects Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) 3:20 Big & Rich Pump It 3:33 Black Eyed Peas Driven By You 4:10 Brian May Lose Yourself 5:20 Eminem 'Till I Collapse 4:58 Eminem & Nate Dogg Remember the Name 3:47 Fort Minor featuring Styles of Beyond Crazy Gnarls Barkley Crazy - Single Alternative Twilight Zone 7:54 Golden Earring Feel Good Inc. 3:41 Gorillaz SexyBack 4:03 Justin Timberlake Vogue 5:17 Madonna Paradise By The Dashboard Light 8:29 Meat Loaf I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) 12:00 Meat Loaf Like the Way I Do 5:26 Melissa Etheridge I Want To Come Over 5:25 Melissa Etheridge #1 3:19 Nelly Gotta Be Somebody 4:13 Nickelback I'd Come for You 4:23 Nickelback Smells Like Teen Spirit 5:01 Nirvana Here It Goes Again 3:00 Ok Go Buttons 3:53 The Pussycat Dolls featuring Big Snoop Dogg Buttons - Single We Weren't Born to Follow 4:03 Bon Jovi Uprising 5:05 Muse Second Chance 3:40 Shinedown Hey, Soul Sister 3:37 Train Bad Romance 4:55 Lady GaGa Don't Trust Me 3:13 3OH!3 All These Things That I've Done 5:02 The Killers song list bump so I can find it easier |
| 2010-05-07 6:00 AM in reply to: #2842702 |
| Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ransick - 2010-05-06 10:15 PM Heading back to Brazil for a couple days. Looking for Ann's song list so I can update my ipod for the trip. At least the trip is short. I leave Sunday and get back Friday. First tri next Sunday. So I got my last bike/run brick before the race in. It felt good. Have fun, but be safe. I hope you aren't too tired from your travels for your tri. |
| 2010-05-07 6:00 AM in reply to: #2770589 |
| Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full Good morning everyone! Who has good stuff going on this weekend? |
| 2010-05-07 6:47 AM in reply to: #2840258 |
| Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full MarlaS - 2010-05-05 10:53 PM ceilidh - 2010-05-05 4:41 PM I will not be around tomorrow. I have to leave at the crack of stupid to go teach a class all day. Then go to Charlotte to help my friend celebrate her graduation from Nursing School. Then drive home for work at 7:00 on Friday. Looks like no training tomorrow so I better not slack off on my ride tonight, eh? Have wonderful days all. Charlotte NC? My hometown! Enjoy a Cheerwine for me... Yep, the queen city. My DH grew up there and still has family there. Love me a Cheerwine! |
| 2010-05-07 6:49 AM in reply to: #2840755 |
| Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full Sulcus - 2010-05-06 9:33 AM wgraves7582 - 2010-05-06 8:59 AM onevette80 - 2010-05-06 8:40 AM wgraves7582 - 2010-05-06 7:17 AM onevette80 - 2010-05-05 12:11 PM Do you guys ever feel burnt out? My ultimate goal is an IM, but my wife is already hinting that im spending too much time training. This, on top of the fact that Im lazy is really making me bumed/burned out! You guys ever get to this place? I doubt you are lazy - look at the picture of that vette! First of all!!! You need to discuss with the wife before it gets resentful (speaking from experience)! Second of all!!! Lastly (I did it backwards I know ) - I generally don't feel burnt out but I know when I need to cut back and sometimes it is a longer period than other - but I always want to workout - whether it is relaxing or hard - just to keep the blood flowing.I don't think this makes much sense - but I hope it helps! She has gotten jelous of the car thing before, but then Itll get me some side work$$$ and she forgets all about it. Plus I usually work on my cars while shes asleep. Its easier to work on a car when your so tired your eyes are crossing than trying to do anything physical at that point. I have literaly fallen asleep laying under a car! Plus, when your getting paid. Wait, I fell asleep in the pool the other day too........ For anyone else into cars, or is sentimental, this is my next project. My great grandpa(Sticky Rickett) bought this '22 willys touring car new, then later took it apart and built a saw mill out of it. I found it last year on some land I enherited. Im going to build a roadster pickup out of it and paint "Sticky's Rod Shop" on the doors. I never met him or his son sticky Jr(my grandpa). Dude - that is awesome! ^---- What he said! That is one heck of a find! Very cool to be able to connect to him that way. Now I wish I could restore my 1948 five window chevy pick up. It mopes in the garage! |
| 2010-05-07 6:49 AM in reply to: #2842965 |
| Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ironannekidd - 2010-05-07 7:00 AM ransick - 2010-05-06 10:15 PM Heading back to Brazil for a couple days. Looking for Ann's song list so I can update my ipod for the trip. At least the trip is short. I leave Sunday and get back Friday. First tri next Sunday. So I got my last bike/run brick before the race in. It felt good. Have fun, but be safe. I hope you aren't too tired from your travels for your tri. X2 on both. Are you getting excited for your race? |
| 2010-05-07 6:51 AM in reply to: #2840796 |
| Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full Sulcus - 2010-05-06 9:42 AM ironannekidd - 2010-05-06 6:54 AM ransick - 2010-05-05 11:20 PM MarlaS - 2010-05-05 9:59 PM Any opinions about good WSD bike saddles, and/or breaking in a new one? Had the standard trek saddle that came with my bike, but was desperate to cut a hole out of the center to relieve the pressure there. Opted for new saddle instead - Terry Butterfly. Feels more padded in the back - like someone's fists are trying to punch up through the seat, which isn't a good thing (thought the padding / contour of the back of the old saddle was just fine), and was wishing the cutout was maybe a half inch wider on either side.... Just sat on it for about 90 minutes during soccer practice tonight, wondering how long it might take to break it in or if first impressions should count. Would welcome the usual advice, pearls of wisdom whatever..... thanks! Marla I would give it a couple weeks. I switched to an Adamo saddle after I had serious problems with my stock saddle. My new saddle put pressure on a different part of my butt (instead of where it really hurts). Once you build up tolerance in the new area, you should be fine. If you do check out the Adamo, go to bikeisland.com. I got my Adamo road for $90 there, they are $140 just about everywhere else. They have a pretty wide cut out but the nose is short so I don't have any inside leg chaffing issues. I tried out 4 other saddles before I got an Adamo. Other saddles, even with the small cutouts, put too much pressure on my girl bits. I love my Adamo. It is a bit wider, but I haven't had any problems. As a bigger guy, I can completely commiserate with your pain. My pressure points on my bike's original saddle were so bad that I thought I would be able to race without losing a ton of weight or the ability to pee ever again. I emailed the people at Cobb Cycling with my problem and some questions about what saddle might be best. John Cobb's wife responded within 12 hours or so with an answer. The saddle she suggested has worked like a charm (I finally felt what people meant by "needing to adjust to a seat" versus PAIN) and their installation video was a lifesaver for my mechanically-disinclined brain. They also have a 180 day no-questions asked return policy, which I liked but happily haven't needed to use. Just another option... Very good point. If you are still having PAIN, you probably need a different seat. |
| 2010-05-07 7:05 AM in reply to: #2842965 |
| Extreme Veteran 643 metro DC | Subject: RE: The Ghoulie Mentor Group - Full ironannekidd - 2010-05-07 7:00 AM ransick - 2010-05-06 10:15 PM Heading back to Brazil for a couple days. Looking for Ann's song list so I can update my ipod for the trip. At least the trip is short. I leave Sunday and get back Friday. First tri next Sunday. So I got my last bike/run brick before the race in. It felt good. Have fun, but be safe. I hope you aren't too tired from your travels for your tri. THAT TOO! |
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