ASPHALT JUNKIES Summer Bronzing Crew - CLOSED (Page 9)

Originally posted by JeffY

Originally posted by trigal38 Jenn your race sounds brutal! I have a hard enough time trying not to hurt myself running along the sidewalk, I don't know how you managed with all of that other stuff going on. Congratulations! Looking for some input about my flat yesterday. I found the hole in the tube. There was no recognizable puncture in the tire when I matched it up and the hole was just a tiny one right in the seam of the tube. I found it by putting air in the tube then putting the tube in the sink filled with water and even after I knew where the hole was I still couldn't see it. I could see the bubbles of air in the water and then feel where the air was coming out of the tube but I couldn't see the hole at all it was so tiny. So I'm wondering if this was maybe just an old tube that has seen better days or is there something else I should be aware of? I've had these tubes and tires on the bike ever since I bought it (January 2011). I pumped the tires up to about 95 PSI on race day. Dirk as far as putting on the wetsuit - I went through a lot to make sure I had it on to the best possible fit. I mean I sprayed myself with cooking spray one section at a time (below the knee, thighs, left arm then right arm) AND used plastic bags over my feet and hands to get it on. It actually went on better than it ever has and I felt pretty good warming up. I don't know how to explain it other than it just makes my arms tired! Maybe I've still got a bad fit or I just need a sleeveless. My attitude is actually better since the race than it was before! I did not even decide that I was going to go until Saturday afternoon so I really had zero expectations other than hoping this would help my race motivation. Obviously flatting out just leaves you wanting more . And it was really great to catch up with all of my local racing friends.

I think your flat might just have been a manufacturing defect. It really sounds like the vulcanization of the rubber at that seem let go. Your arms getting tired was due to the suit restricting circulation and allowing buildup of lactic acid. It could be that it is too tight in the upper arms or shoulder area (arm pits?). It could be that you focused on getting the lower part of the suit on right, but not the upper part. Did you work the sleeves up your arm to the point that you had wrinkles at the shoulders? You should. Also, when you got in the water did you pull open the neck of the suit and let a bunch of water run in to your suit there? Then did you hold open the sleeves of each arm and let water in to the arms of the suit? That step is important in relaxing the neoprene. And final step when putting it on is to leave the back of the suit tight. When you have someone zip you up, you should have to pinch your shoulder blades together in the back for the zipper to zip up. The feel will be one of having your shoulders pulled back by a rubber band. This actually gives you an assist in lifting the arms out of the water for the recovery with each stroke.

Yes to all of that about the wetsuit EXCEPT the zipping. I got in, let the water in through my neck, pulled at the wrists and let water in, swam a warm up, got out, let it all drain and repeated it all again. It was the best this particular suit has ever felt but that is not saying much because it usually feels like I can't move at all! I'll remember the tip about zipping it for next time and see if that helps.

YIKES!!! You had something pop up last year that you had to have tests for too if I remember correctly? Keep us posted. Hate to read about any of the Junkies struggling with health problems. You know I'm a bit of a worrier.

I wondered how things were going after reading your FB post from the race.  This report seems to shed a little better light on just how long you suffered through the race but, obviously, leaves many questions unanswered.

Frankly, the pic of you on the cot is a little disconcerting. 

Besides the medic punching the IV, I noticed your toes pointing at your knees, which supports your cramping problems.  Your face is flushed and makes me wonder about heat exhaustion.  Did the medics have any problems getting a vein?  If so that would seem to indicate severe dehydration.  You've not given any indication of HR during the race or after or if you were had rapid breathing patterns.

Obviously, I hope things are going alright right now but, more importantly, I hope they figure out what happened and you can begin to address the issue.

It will depend on what you're looking to get out of the helmet.  Are you looking to get the most aerodynamic benefits or would you like to have a helmet that can be used on a day to day basis and provide some aerodynamic qualities?

If you are looking for a race helmet to provide the possible time trialing benefits, I would venture to say the Giro Selector would be the better choice.  It will provide a better aerodynamic posture but will have limited use aspects unless you choose to use it on a daily basis (which I suggest you not do).

If you're looking for something to provide a more highly useful, day to day usage helmet than the Air Shield would be the choice for you.  The easily removable visor looks like a great option for race day while providing a slightly more aerodynamic benefit. while using the visor.

Oh, my, Jeff - just read your race report.  How in the world did you finish after a face-plant second crash?  I'm amazed at your perseverance to finish.  My oh My....  Praying the docs figure out what's up so you can get back to your beastly self.

Derek - I have no advice for you, but trust Tony and Dirk

Will -  I don't take supplements so I don't have anything helpful to you either.  I'm worthless today. 

I wasn't able to leave a comment on Jeff's race report.  I didn't see a "Reply" button.  Did I just miss something?

Weirdest thing, you all remember that cyst I have had for the last year below my ankle? Well it was swelling more and more and especially after I wore my Hoka's. After Sundays race it was absolutely huge and you could not even tell I had an ankle because this cyst dwarfed it. I have not run in the Hoka's all week and the swelling has gone down, down, down until now it is only slightly soft and I can't even feel the cyst. Do you think maybe this thing finally burst? The strange thing is the more the swelling goes down the more discomfort I have. It is not super painful or anything but I just notice some soreness. Planning a run for later, now I'm curious what is going to happen next with this thing LOL.

Checking out the new BT friends features this morning and I just realized how easy it is to add friends now - just one click!

I've not tried either of those supplements.  But I have tried calf compression sleeves.  I use the sleeves as an example because of many people call it a placebo effect.  The research on the sleeves appears to be non conclusive as does the research for items such as these supplements.  I would say you should give them a try and see what your body tells you.  It could be something that works well for you but others don't seem to see the promised results.

Another perspective is each of us is different and our body's response is different for any given supplement.  Maybe you will see something from one or the other of these products that would be unseen by me because of our biological make up.  (Although I would venture to say your make up is is more clown like.)  The real questions and answers can be given by those experienced athletes who've tried the product.  Maybe post in the Ironman training forums and see what they have to say.