IM Wisconsin Training Begins

I did Florida in November, took 2 weeks off, and have been in crusier mode ever since.  Usually about 10-11 hours per week of training.  I will be focusing on running for the next month or so, then will begin the slow progression of training for Florida.

Just picked up my new bike to ride the course in Wisconsin....

One of Our Latest Innovations ... ISM Seats

Blackwell research is very proud to bring you the ISM seat line. The "Ideal Saddle Modification" was developed by Steve Toll out of Tampa Fl.  Steve was another longtime cyclist that had recurring seat "issues" and decided to give a shot at finding a better solution. Through much trial and error, Steve hit on a shape that delivered the comfort and support he was looking for. During a meeting with John Cobb at a triathlon, Steve decided he would bring his designs and prototypes to our labs for development help. With information gained from our TekScan systems and further research which included seat evaluations at the famous European seat lab of Dr. Frank Sommers of the University of Cologne, the first in a series of ISM seats was developed.

This first seat was designed for the Comfort bike market, with a Sport seat and racing/triathlon specific seat next in line. The Comfort seat is ideal for Hybrid bike riders, Mountain bikers and Industrial applications. Police bikes are an area of special concern; Steve Toll is a former police officer and is very aware of the special needs of these riders.

The Sport seat is a little Narrower and is ideal for Spin Bikes at the gym, Mountain bikes and road bikers with a more upright rider position. These seats offer instant relief from numbness and associated crotch pressures.

The new racing seat has been specifically designed to work with riders using aero bars and doing long distance races. With extensive input from John Cobb on the shape of the sides and the sit bone support areas, ISM developed a seat that will give you all day comfort. The racing seat has special Gel areas for spreading out load impact along with a very special designed base plate to help build the "cradling " needed to relieve neck and shoulder strain. All ISM seats come with complete instructions with proven techniques to help you get the initial setup done correctly. Sure, these seats look different; they have to, because to make an advance in cycling comfort you have to be willing to think outside the box.
 

 http://blackwellresearch.com/ism_seats.htm

BadgerIronMan - 2006-03-14 9:42 AM I was supposed to ride the course on Saturday, but I had a case of food poisoning Very lame... Hopefully, the weather will clear in the next few weeks Good Luck to all...see you in Madison!

Hey Mike....I want to ride that with you.  I'll be able to ride the course at the end of April after a quick recovery after IMAZ.

Shoot me an e-mail and we can coordinate a day.  A couple loops would be perfect.

There are 157 days until IMWI, so that works out to around 22.5 weeks.  What are your KEY races leading up to IMWI?

Mine are:

April-Boston Marthon

June-Honu 70.3

July-Vineman 70.3

I'll be sprinkling in a few Century Rides, and Olympic distance Tri's as well...  What are you other guys/gals doing?

BadgerIronMan - 2006-04-04 11:50 AM

Steve- - 2006-04-03 9:16 PM

Hey Mike....I want to ride that with you. I'll be able to ride the course at the end of April after a quick recovery after IMAZ.

Shoot me an e-mail and we can coordinate a day. A couple loops would be perfect.

 

Couple of Loops???? Maybe in June, MR. Six hour Trainer ride I could do it, but definitely not at a pace you are accustomed to. I'll drop you an email and we'll see...

 yeah, or one loop...that's cool.  i just love riding the course so any chance i get I'm game.

talk to you later bro.

Steve- - 2006-04-05 10:42 AM

BadgerIronMan - 2006-04-04 11:50 AM

Steve- - 2006-04-03 9:16 PM

Hey Mike....I want to ride that with you. I'll be able to ride the course at the end of April after a quick recovery after IMAZ.

Shoot me an e-mail and we can coordinate a day. A couple loops would be perfect.

 

Couple of Loops???? Maybe in June, MR. Six hour Trainer ride I could do it, but definitely not at a pace you are accustomed to. I'll drop you an email and we'll see...

 yeah, or one loop...that's cool.  i just love riding the course so any chance i get I'm game.

 

talk to you later bro.

 

I am in for riding a loop if you would be willing to take me along for the ride.  Good luck in AZ, I just got back from their Sunday, I rode part of the course, it looks nice (I just hope the run a street sweeper over it a few times). 

Only 152 more training days to get ready to roll at Wisco!