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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() All day long - I have been thinking about going out for a bike ride. It's a beautiful day here and I am dying to go. But.... my knee started to ache and while I don't think anything is really wrong, I'm going to take the day off with the hopes of avoiding serious injury. Last year, I spent serious time on the DL and I am determined to stay healthy this year. Plus, tomorrow is my long run day and I'd hate to miss that... Tonight I'm hoping that a beer I brewed a few weeks ago is ready... Its a hoppy wheat ale... It looked like pee but tasted like gold... |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Ok I guess it is my turn to join all the folks with knee problems ![]() ![]() |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() jlangene - 2013-05-02 6:55 AM Ok I guess it is my turn to join all the folks with knee problems ![]() ![]() My rule of thumb is 2 days after it feels 100%. I would also look at your cleats / pedals / seat position / seat height, since the bike shouldn't put any significant strain on the knees. What cleat system do you use? |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Rain rain go away Alex wants to swim today! Mother nature is flexing those muscles and it hasn't stopped raining in 2 days. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() mirthfuldragon - 2013-05-02 8:31 AM jlangene - 2013-05-02 6:55 AM Ok I guess it is my turn to join all the folks with knee problems ![]() ![]() My rule of thumb is 2 days after it feels 100%. I would also look at your cleats / pedals / seat position / seat height, since the bike shouldn't put any significant strain on the knees. What cleat system do you use? x2 make sure you are doing strength training for your lower legs/hips/glutes |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Add me to the knee thing...Mile three the other day the knee started hurting. To help I tried adjusting my stride and land mid foot instead of on the ball of my foot. Seemed to help during the run and it has been getting better....of course I have not done any training for the past three days. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() mirthfuldragon - 2013-05-02 7:31 AM jlangene - 2013-05-02 6:55 AM Ok I guess it is my turn to join all the folks with knee problems ![]() ![]() My rule of thumb is 2 days after it feels 100%. I would also look at your cleats / pedals / seat position / seat height, since the bike shouldn't put any significant strain on the knees. What cleat system do you use? I just have basic pedals with no cleats. I did raise the seat height a bit as I have read that that may be a factor. And the really strange thing is that when I am riding they do not hurt so much as when I am just sitting at my desk or stationary. 2 days after 100%????? but I have plans to ride and run this weekend |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() jlangene - 2013-05-02 2:04 PM mirthfuldragon - 2013-05-02 7:31 AM jlangene - 2013-05-02 6:55 AM Ok I guess it is my turn to join all the folks with knee problems ![]() ![]() My rule of thumb is 2 days after it feels 100%. I would also look at your cleats / pedals / seat position / seat height, since the bike shouldn't put any significant strain on the knees. What cleat system do you use? I just have basic pedals with no cleats. I did raise the seat height a bit as I have read that that may be a factor. And the really strange thing is that when I am riding they do not hurt so much as when I am just sitting at my desk or stationary. 2 days after 100%????? but I have plans to ride and run this weekend Seat height is pretty standard; there should be a slight bend (from straight) in the knee at the bottom of the stroke, and some ankle flex.. It is easy to tell if it's too high, since there will be a kink in your stroke and movement in your hips - if you ride with anyone, they should spot it almost instantly. More importantly, it should feel wrong, like you're having to over-extend your leg to hit the bottom of the stroke. Since you aren't using cleats, that isn't a factor - but cleats and cleat systems have a huge variety of float options, and depending on who you are, a specific cleat may or may not work for you. My road bike runs Look-style cleats, and I use 4.5 degree cleats, which I have been happy with. My cross bike uses SPD cleats, which have about the same amount of float. As for rest, I stand by it - 2 days after 100%. Otherwise, you run the risk of re-injury, which could sideline you longer. Time to work on your stroke with some pull buoy drills |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() 2 things... First - David I see the mentor group is open for applications....get us rocking again. I would love to stay with this group since it has helped so much. Second - It's my birthday and the sun came out so the pool is open! I'm sure it will be cold but I'll keep thinking of you northerners and the snow. That should make the water feel like a bath. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Burd - 2013-05-03 7:00 AM 2 things... First - David I see the mentor group is open for applications....get us rocking again. I would love to stay with this group since it has helped so much. Second - It's my birthday and the sun came out so the pool is open! I'm sure it will be cold but I'll keep thinking of you northerners and the snow. That should make the water feel like a bath. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Hope you have a great day and enjoy it! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I was able to get out on an early morning ride this morning. It was 50 degrees and sunny. I was going to do 2 loops, but stopped at one. Looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. |
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![]() | ![]() Burd - 2013-05-03 9:00 AM Happy birthday! 2 things... First - David I see the mentor group is open for applications....get us rocking again. Â I would love to stay with this group since it has helped so much. Second - It's my birthday and the sun came out so the pool is open! Â I'm sure it will be cold but I'll keep thinking of you northerners and the snow. Â That should make the water feel like a bath. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Burd - 2013-05-03 8:00 AM 2 things... First - David I see the mentor group is open for applications....get us rocking again. I would love to stay with this group since it has helped so much. Second - It's my birthday and the sun came out so the pool is open! I'm sure it will be cold but I'll keep thinking of you northerners and the snow. That should make the water feel like a bath. Damn Alex - You don't miss a beat! I am in the process of applying for a mentor group as we speak. They've already moved a bunch of groups into the area and there are about 7 other groups in the staging area. Keep your fingers crossed. Happy birthday Alex!!! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I just posted to the Mentor Staging Area - its could be a week before the page goes live. Feel free to jump ship if you want but I'm pretty sure we will go live (sorry it took me so long!). I will keep you updated. And no matter what - it's been a pleasure getting to know you all. First beer is on me! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() First outdoor bike of the season...even better, with my wife! 21 miles out and back with a stop at a small town bakery at the 1/2 way point! hmm fresh donuts are like crack to me! Felt great to get outside biking! Neck...was a pain, hand numb but who cares it was fun to get out there! Had a Phillips Indian session ale and a brewsters wild horse ipa, both decent beers. Also had a massive plate of nachos, they were great! Have a great weekend everyone! Go hawks! |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Burd - 2013-05-03 7:00 AM 2 things... First - David I see the mentor group is open for applications....get us rocking again. I would love to stay with this group since it has helped so much. Second - It's my birthday and the sun came out so the pool is open! I'm sure it will be cold but I'll keep thinking of you northerners and the snow. That should make the water feel like a bath. Happy belated birthday! Just about time to hit the gulf for some OWS... |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hi All - They still having moved our group from the staging area to the forum - but maybe if a bunch of us sign up - we might have a better chance of going live sooner. Here is the the link: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=486826&posts=1&start=1 |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Qua17 - 2013-05-04 10:22 PM Hi All - They still having moved our group from the staging area to the forum - but maybe if a bunch of us sign up - we might have a better chance of going live sooner. Here is the the link: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=486826&posts=1&start=1 Well I'll be sure to do it first thing in the morning when I can see better |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Burd - 2013-05-04 10:14 PM Qua17 - 2013-05-04 10:22 PM Hi All - They still having moved our group from the staging area to the forum - but maybe if a bunch of us sign up - we might have a better chance of going live sooner. Here is the the link: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=486826&posts=1&start=1 Well I'll be sure to do it first thing in the morning when I can see better Alex - it's your birthday - you can do what ever you want! It sounds like you had a great time and after all the hard work that you have out in - you DESERVE IT! Think of how far you have come and how different you are in comparison to your last birthday. Plus - you've got to take advantage of not having kids whenever you can. What type of beers did you drink? Thanks for signing up. I'm a little worried about whether they will make us active - and every post we can make in the new thread will help us. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Take some time today to think of your goals for the week/month. We're close to race season for y'all. Think of what you can do in the next few weeks to insure that you're ready come race day.
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() kevinbe - 2013-05-03 9:44 AM I was able to get out on an early morning ride this morning. It was 50 degrees and sunny. I was going to do 2 loops, but stopped at one. Looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. Really glad to see you back at it! Onward my friend. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I have a non-tri question for you. I'm a total Newbie when it comes to buying a home. My wife and I live at a boarding school and we are only now wrapping our head around buying a home. We;ve saved about $50,000 and feel like we can start the process. Here is what I want to know - What is my next step? I'd like to bring someone in to help me. Should I hire an accountant? Do I go to my bank? What's my next move? |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Qua17 - 2013-05-05 5:42 AM I have a non-tri question for you. I'm a total Newbie when it comes to buying a home. My wife and I live at a boarding school and we are only now wrapping our head around buying a home. We;ve saved about $50,000 and feel like we can start the process. Here is what I want to know - What is my next step? I'd like to bring someone in to help me. Should I hire an accountant? Do I go to my bank? What's my next move? Contact the show "house hunters" so I can watch....I would figure out where you want to live and what you want then contact real estate agent. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() thor67 - 2013-05-05 6:01 AM Word of mouth references for a good agent. This is where you rely on your good friends in your community to point you towards a good agent that will help you in seeking your home. Hope the search goes well. That's exciting.Qua17 - 2013-05-05 5:42 AM I have a non-tri question for you. I'm a total Newbie when it comes to buying a home. My wife and I live at a boarding school and we are only now wrapping our head around buying a home. We;ve saved about $50,000 and feel like we can start the process. Here is what I want to know - What is my next step? I'd like to bring someone in to help me. Should I hire an accountant? Do I go to my bank? What's my next move? Contact the show "house hunters" so I can watch....I would figure out where you want to live and what you want then contact real estate agent. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Qua17 - 2013-05-05 4:02 AM Take some time today to think of your goals for the week/month. We're close to race season for y'all. Think of what you can do in the next few weeks to insure that you're ready come race day.
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