Fred D and Queen Zipp's SWIM, BIKE RUN consistency thread.... CLOSED (Page 62)

Have you tested any of the ISM saddles?  I got the Road two years ago after having loads of problems finding a suitable saddle on my road bike to ride in the aero position.  I still had pain after long rides, but it was a lot better than any of the alternatives I'd tried.  When I tested my tri bike at the shop (before I bought it) they had the Road test saddle on it (which has green detail to show it's a test saddle, and matches my bike beautifully), and I specified that I wanted that saddle when I bought it.  When I went to pick it up they said they'd sold the Road test saddle, so had put the Breakaway on instead.  I was initially unimpressed that they'd put the "wrong" saddle on, so they agreed to order in the Road for me but suggested that I keep the Breakaway until it came in, so that I had something to use.  And of course (to my embarrassment after making such a fuss) I've found that the Breakaway is MUCH more comfortable.  When they called to say that the Road saddle was in the shop I asked if I could keep the one I had, and fortunately they agreed.  Worked out pretty well actually, because not only is it more comfortable but having just looked at the website, the saddle I've got is also $40 more expensive!

So the moral of my story is that it really is worth testing them.  When I got the Road very few bike shops around here had the ISM saddles, and the only test saddles any of them had was the Road, so it never occurred to me that a slightly different build would make so much difference to comfort.

On the other hand my husband hates the ISM saddles and loves his Selle Italia flow, which has a cutout, but joins at the front.  Goes to show how personal saddles are.

My road bike has a Sella Italia.  I like it when I'm outside but not so much if I am stuck on the trainer.  I have an Adamo on the Blue that will be moved over to the new frame when I get it.  Love that saddle.

enders_shadow - 2013-04-30 10:23 AM

Sulcus - 2013-04-30 8:37 AM I have a Cobb saddle on both of my bikes and love them.  Due to my size, a traditional saddle just wasn't in the cards for me. If you have any questions, Cobb was exceptionally helpful when I contacted them to learn which saddle would fit me best.

Hee hee - I first read this as that you have a Cobb SALAD on both of your bikes...that's pretty awesome refueling on the ride.

Heh, that would make it a challenge to eat on the bike.  Funny though   but I'll stick to pretzels, bananas or fig newtons for long rides.

I tested a Cobb and hated it.  I think we've all perfectly illustrated my previous point 

Run: 5h 27m 06s  - 23.04 Mi

Swim: 3h 45m 35s  - 8281.17 Yd

Strength: 20m

Aerobics: 54m

Hiking: 2h 00m

Some room for improvement, but I feel pretty good with these numbers given the traveling this month. Do wish bike was higher, but alas...

Edited by drfoodlove 2013-04-30 8:17 PM

Bummed about the totals this month.  The strange issues with my peroneal have had me super cautious on the run which is playing a mental game with me since I need to start the marathon build late June.

April's totals:

I'm fairly happy with that.  My bike miles are a little low because there have been a couple of long rides on the mountain bike, which are never as long, but it'll all be road and tri bike from here.  I think this may be my biggest run month ever, which I'm really pleased about, as it's not felt like I was pushing it.  Swim has been in maintenance mode, which I could do with changing, but not bad.

And most importantly, all the indications are that my training is taking me in the right direction.  The HM PB is the most obvious indication so far, but it looks like whatever it is I'm doing differently this year is working.  I have two races in May, so that'll give an even better picture.

April had several busy family weekends so unable to really have any long bike rides or runs....barely able to keep up with my oly training program. I had a 5 day stretch with no training due to a ski trip and recovery. Great family times though and will need to keep that in mind as I plan to train more in the future. May is busy too but summer should free up some training time.

I have a fun local HM this weekend that I will be doing for distance and training...third race in the series so will qualify for a nifty challengers medal =)  First oly tri in 2.5 weeks, bit concerned but should be a blast. Diet has improved the past few weeks and have dropped about 5 pounds this past month.

iRun: 15h 26m 44s - 93.19 Mi.

Swim: 5h 45m 20s - 12474.89 Yd.

. TRX3h 00m

Most of the biking was on a trainer and I since I broke my sensor, I only have times for the rides logged. When I start HIM training the end of June, these numbers will increase; but until then I'm taking things relatively easy.

Edited by amd723 2013-05-01 10:01 AM

Great to see you getting on the bike and enjoying your training again.  I know the last 2 years or so have been rough for you training/racing wise, but we do this for fun, and I'm glad you've kept that perspective.