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 2016-06-13 7:07 PM in reply to: marysia83 |
Master  8250      Eugene, Oregon Bronze member |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux(For Marysia) No, have never used Base Salts or similar products. My coach suggested I try them for Vietnam 70.3, but I didn't as I was unable to find it locally in Oregon (I think as it's normally so cool that people don't need such things, even in summer here), in Saigon, or, oddly, Singapore. So all my tropical races have been without any sodium supplementation. What I rely on is a combination of sports drink (Nuun has one of the highest concentrations of sodium among the various drinks, and is sugar-free and has a very light taste so you can get a lot of it down), gels with sodium (Power Bar tangerine and a couple of their other flavors have 200 mg of sodium per packet), and (only for HIM and long rides) rolling my bike chocolate in sea salt. So I would say that using a dedicated product like Base Salt is not essential, even in pretty extreme conditions; you do need to pay attention to balancing fluid and electrolyte intake, though. That could be done with drinks, gels, natural foods, or other DIY solutions. I've personally never had serious issues like cramping, vomiting, etc. that are typical of sodium depletion in a race. May have had a few problems in the last miles of this year's IM Vietnam, but that was really due to drinking more water than normal to keep cool (as the aid stations didn't have ice) and not balancing it with additional gu or electrolytes. The symptoms (light-headedness ,tingling in hands, some nausea after finishing) resolved after I drank some more concentrated electrolyte drink. Also possible it could have been due to overheating or low blood sugar (I tend to under-fuel a bit in hot conditions), not a sodium issue at all, and was actually resolved by stopping, cooling, and taking in some calories. Others' needs may vary. I sweat a lot, and need a lot of hydration for someone my size, at least in tropical conditions, but am not a very salty sweater. That is probably to come extent an adaptation to training in those conditions most of the year for several years. You really need to experiment in training to find out what works for you. |
| 2016-06-13 7:32 PM in reply to: Atlantia |
Extreme Veteran 368 Lamar | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux ankle locks up like there is door stop when walking forward. doesn't really hurt there just shortens up my stride. the side of my foot hurst worse almost directly between the heal and the pinky toe. |
| 2016-06-13 8:05 PM in reply to: Bryce Hiigel |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Still pondering Orlando. Struggling to accept the labels and categories we put ourselves into. Gay, lesbian, queer, straight, asexual. Muslim, Christian, Hindi, Jewish, Buddhist, Sikh. Love who you want to, worship how you want to. I don't have to stop you from doing yours to have mine. A friend has recently come out as transgendered. I asked her wife if they are staying together, as she married a man. "I don't know for sure" she says "but I didn't fall in love with a gender, I fell in love with the person". Brilliant. To quote Depeche Mode "I can't understand what makes a man hate another man, help me understand." |
| 2016-06-13 9:41 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux How did I not know that we had a pinterest board! It looks like there is some great stuff there to keep me occupied during my afternoon meeting  |
| 2016-06-14 9:03 AM in reply to: Bryce Hiigel |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by Bryce Hiigelankle locks up like there is door stop when walking forward. doesn't really hurt there just shortens up my stride. the side of my foot hurst worse almost directly between the heal and the pinky toe. The side of the foot sounds like what I get after a few hours in the saddle. I think it's from where I don't push down with a flat foot but push with the outer edge of my foot instead. I was wondering if I should try and put a shim or a washer on the outer cleat bolts. I get it more on my spd sl than my spd pedals. I tend to walk Charlie Chaplin-esque, so perhaps that is causing me to lean more on the outer edge of my feet.Perhaps you should change your signature to "Not so happy feet". |
| 2016-06-14 9:09 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux I was planning on going on a 250 mile ride yesterday to test a few things but, as some of you are aware, I had the sad news that my Father passed away. Having really been able to do much for the past 36 hours. Decided to occupy myself with repacking my bike and to do a few adjustments to take my mind off things. I don't think I've posted a pic of my Transcontinental bike packed yet. There's a couple of things I need to change but it's pretty much ready now. (20160614_141643.jpg) (20160614_141746.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20160614_141643.jpg (3229KB - 12 downloads) 20160614_141746.jpg (4225KB - 7 downloads) |
| 2016-06-14 9:11 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by Richardsdrr I was planning on going on a 250 mile ride yesterday to test a few things but, as some of you are aware, I had the sad news that my Father passed away. Having really been able to do much for the past 36 hours. Decided to occupy myself with repacking my bike and to do a few adjustments to take my mind off things. I don't think I've posted a pic of my Transcontinental bike packed yet. There's a couple of things I need to change but it's pretty much ready now. Darren, I am extremely sorry for your loss... Thinking of you and your family!  |
| 2016-06-14 9:14 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by Richardsdrr I was planning on going on a 250 mile ride yesterday to test a few things but, as some of you are aware, I had the sad news that my Father passed away. Having really been able to do much for the past 36 hours. Decided to occupy myself with repacking my bike and to do a few adjustments to take my mind off things. I don't think I've posted a pic of my Transcontinental bike packed yet. There's a couple of things I need to change but it's pretty much ready now. I'm so sorry for your loss. |
| 2016-06-14 9:17 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by Richardsdrr I was planning on going on a 250 mile ride yesterday to test a few things but, as some of you are aware, I had the sad news that my Father passed away. Having really been able to do much for the past 36 hours. Decided to occupy myself with repacking my bike and to do a few adjustments to take my mind off things. I don't think I've posted a pic of my Transcontinental bike packed yet. There's a couple of things I need to change but it's pretty much ready now. Oh!!! I am so very sorry. |
| 2016-06-14 9:22 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux So sorry for you and yours, Darren. |
| 2016-06-14 9:24 AM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by Asalzwed I had an excellent marathon on Sunday! I am really excited to write about it and will as soon as I can. The short of it, I ran a 3:08-something and an 8th place finish on the women's side. It was a PR by a couple minutes as well. Great Job, Salty!!!! |
| 2016-06-14 9:27 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by jmkizer I added it to our Pinterest board How did I not know that we had a pinterest board! It looks like there is some great stuff there to keep me occupied during my afternoon meeting If you have an ID, we can add you (or any Manatee) as a contributor. |
| 2016-06-14 9:29 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by Richardsdrr I was planning on going on a 250 mile ride yesterday to test a few things but, as some of you are aware, I had the sad news that my Father passed away. Having really been able to do much for the past 36 hours. Decided to occupy myself with repacking my bike and to do a few adjustments to take my mind off things. I don't think I've posted a pic of my Transcontinental bike packed yet. There's a couple of things I need to change but it's pretty much ready now. {{hugs}} I've been thinking of you and your family. |
| 2016-06-14 9:29 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Master 2429 Falls Church, Virginia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Darren, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you! |
| 2016-06-14 9:51 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Veteran 2842 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by Richardsdrr I was planning on going on a 250 mile ride yesterday to test a few things but, as some of you are aware, I had the sad news that my Father passed away. Having really been able to do much for the past 36 hours. Decided to occupy myself with repacking my bike and to do a few adjustments to take my mind off things. I don't think I've posted a pic of my Transcontinental bike packed yet. There's a couple of things I need to change but it's pretty much ready now. So sorry to hear this Darren. I hope you and yours are doing as well as possible during a very hard time. Matt |
| 2016-06-14 9:52 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
Veteran 2842 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by Asalzwed I had an excellent marathon on Sunday! I am really excited to write about it and will as soon as I can. The short of it, I ran a 3:08-something and an 8th place finish on the women's side. It was a PR by a couple minutes as well. Great Job, Salty!!!! Dang, Salty - some FAST racing right there! Congrats on the PR and a terrific race! Matt |
| 2016-06-14 10:39 AM in reply to: mcmanusclan5 |
| 436 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Darren, to echo everyone's comments, I'm very sorry for your loss. That looks like quite the bike setup. What kind of seat is that? Are you planning on tent camping? I can't tell if that's a tent or dry bag on the back. I love camping but unfortunately those days are few and far between and generally entail my motorcycle, not a bicycle. That's too hardcore for me! |
| 2016-06-14 10:39 AM in reply to: 0 |
Veteran 2842 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by IronOx Still pondering Orlando. Struggling to accept the labels and categories we put ourselves into. Gay, lesbian, queer, straight, asexual. Muslim, Christian, Hindi, Jewish, Buddhist, Sikh. Love who you want to, worship how you want to. I don't have to stop you from doing yours to have mine. A friend has recently come out as transgendered. I asked her wife if they are staying together, as she married a man. "I don't know for sure" she says "but I didn't fall in love with a gender, I fell in love with the person". Brilliant. To quote Depeche Mode "I can't understand what makes a man hate another man, help me understand." I haven't posted much about this, as it's still kind of tough for me and mine, and I try to keep my on-the-line stuff more thoughtful than reactive, but I really loved the above (so, thank you for it). Brother, son, aunt... whatever - we love them for the people they are, not which "definitional sliver" might describe them (but never fully can - how do you put the whole of a person into any set of words... Even as an English major, that's way too limiting). Matt ETA an extra "o" so that no one wonders if I really can speak English... Edited by mcmanusclan5 2016-06-14 10:44 AM |
| 2016-06-14 10:58 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by Richardsdrr I was planning on going on a 250 mile ride yesterday to test a few things but, as some of you are aware, I had the sad news that my Father passed away. Having really been able to do much for the past 36 hours. Decided to occupy myself with repacking my bike and to do a few adjustments to take my mind off things. I don't think I've posted a pic of my Transcontinental bike packed yet. There's a couple of things I need to change but it's pretty much ready now. Condolences on your loss Darren. Thinking of you and yours. |
| 2016-06-14 11:05 AM in reply to: marysia83 |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by Richardsdrr I was planning on going on a 250 mile ride yesterday to test a few things but, as some of you are aware, I had the sad news that my Father passed away. Having really been able to do much for the past 36 hours. Decided to occupy myself with repacking my bike and to do a few adjustments to take my mind off things. I don't think I've posted a pic of my Transcontinental bike packed yet. There's a couple of things I need to change but it's pretty much ready now. Darren, I am extremely sorry for your loss... Thinking of you and your family! Sorry for your loss, Richard. |
| 2016-06-14 11:19 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
| 93 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by Richardsdrr I was planning on going on a 250 mile ride yesterday to test a few things but, as some of you are aware, I had the sad news that my Father passed away. Having really been able to do much for the past 36 hours. Decided to occupy myself with repacking my bike and to do a few adjustments to take my mind off things. I don't think I've posted a pic of my Transcontinental bike packed yet. There's a couple of things I need to change but it's pretty much ready now. Really sorry for your loss, that is a difficult thing to go through. |
| 2016-06-14 11:31 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by Richardsdrr I was planning on going on a 250 mile ride yesterday to test a few things but, as some of you are aware, I had the sad news that my Father passed away. Having really been able to do much for the past 36 hours. Decided to occupy myself with repacking my bike and to do a few adjustments to take my mind off things. I don't think I've posted a pic of my Transcontinental bike packed yet. There's a couple of things I need to change but it's pretty much ready now. So sorry to hear that Darren. That is really, really tough. The bike looks so badass!!!! |
| 2016-06-14 12:33 PM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
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| 2016-06-14 1:23 PM in reply to: TXTriRook |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by TXTriRook Darren, to echo everyone's comments, I'm very sorry for your loss. That looks like quite the bike setup. What kind of seat is that? Are you planning on tent camping? I can't tell if that's a tent or dry bag on the back. I love camping but unfortunately those days are few and far between and generally entail my motorcycle, not a bicycle. That's too hardcore for me!
That's a dry bag on the back with a down jacket and dry sleeping clothes/spare clothes/warm clothes etc. Up front attached to the aero bars is another dry bag with my sleeping system, which consists off a mat, bivvy bag and a tarp. The saddle is a Selle SMP X Ray. Had to get it because it matched the colour scheme :D
Thank you everyone for your condolences. (selle saddle.jpg) Attachments ---------------- selle saddle.jpg (23KB - 11 downloads) |
| 2016-06-14 2:17 PM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Darren, I'm so sorry for your loss - you and your family are in my thoughts |
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