SWBKRUN Mentor Group-"Off Season?" What is that?!! (Page 85)

SSMinnow - 2009-06-01 7:21 PM

Plainsman AU - 2009-06-01 6:14 PM HOLY COW...I AM NOT A RUNNER!  And I already knew that, but just went out to try to get a TT in.  First off, who am I to think that I can pace 7.5 minute miles.  Well, I did for about 2 miles  Got my first two miles in about 15 minutes, and got my last mile in about 15 minutes.  Totally blew an engine!  How in the HE!l do you people run like that?

I will post a time for team DEUCE at 28.6 which includes walking all the hills in the last mile and stopping at the water fountain at the tennis courts  I will try to give it another go before the deadline, but I have a race on the 13th, so I don't want to blow a gasket before.  I guess that is why they call it race PACE...knowing damnned well I can't run 8 minute miles.

Lesson learned.

Welcome to the world of going anaerobic and then trying to hold on for dear life.  We all have made that mistake.  Last year, I did a 6:55 for my 1st mile and it went downhill fast from there.  If you think this is the only time you will learn this lesson, think again.  It isn't bad to continue to test the speed waters.

Another good pool day for me.

PS.  My husband accused me of having more digital friends (that's you guys) than real ones.  I looked at him and said "they are real and they're fun!"  What was he thinking?

digital my pixel butt. I would be upset if the computer had emotions

Hey Sarah. welcome to the team. It's going to be great to have someone who can break a 6 minute swim, 30 minute bike and 15 minute run Seriously.. good to have you with us.

Trevor,
Just go buy the Look Keo's... You won't have that problem......

One problem that hasn't been identified with Speedplays is the springs in the cleat. Because the springs are in the cleat, and not the pedal, it's possible to constrain the springs' movement by overtightening the cleats to the shoes. Similarly, the springs tend to not snap back all the way closed after you've had them on a pair of shoes for some time (probably exacerbated by riding or walking in dirty confines). In fact, Speedplay explicitly addresses this problem with a small note in the box of new pedals that warns you not to overtighten the cleats for fear of constricting the springs. And this runs counter to the cyclist's intuition to tighten parts on the bike with a great deal of force to ensure their safety.

Unfortunately for me, I found out the hard way about this problem by standing up to close a gap in a group ride and literally launching myself over the bars and landing on my face. I suffered pretty severe injuries but fortunately, the kind folks at the local emergency room did an exceptional job of putting Humpty Dumpty back together again, and I've even gotten back into pretty good shape. And to be clear, I'm a 34 year old cat 2 in southern California with several years of experience on the bike.

I felt like it was my fault for not adequately checking and making sure the cleats were well attached to my new Northwave shoes, and I still ride Speedplays, only now with the cleats on properly. I've ridden them for five years and would never go back to the Times and Looks I used to ride. They're light, great on the knees, easy in/out, and great for cornering.

One problem that hasn't been identified with Speedplays is the springs in the cleat. Because the springs are in the cleat, and not the pedal, it's possible to constrain the springs' movement by overtightening the cleats to the shoes. Similarly, the springs tend to not snap back all the way closed after you've had them on a pair of shoes for some time (probably exacerbated by riding or walking in dirty confines). In fact, Speedplay explicitly addresses this problem with a small note in the box of new pedals that warns you not to overtighten the cleats for fear of constricting the springs. And this runs counter to the cyclist's intuition to tighten parts on the bike with a great deal of force to ensure their safety.

Unfortunately for me, I found out the hard way about this problem by standing up to close a gap in a group ride and literally launching myself over the bars and landing on my face. I suffered pretty severe injuries but fortunately, the kind folks at the local emergency room did an exceptional job of putting Humpty Dumpty back together again, and I've even gotten back into pretty good shape. And to be clear, I'm a 34 year old cat 2 in southern California with several years of experience on the bike.

I felt like it was my fault for not adequately checking and making sure the cleats were well attached to my new Northwave shoes, and I still ride Speedplays, only now with the cleats on properly. I've ridden them for five years and would never go back to the Times and Looks I used to ride. They're light, great on the knees, easy in/out, and great for cornering.

Steve - kind of you to post it twice, Trevor and Tony are a little slow on the uptake.