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The Road Less Traveled: IM 2012

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    #722
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Gorgeous day today. Out early on the bike, in summer kit for the first time this year. It was blissful for the first couple of hours but after that it got really hot. It was a boring solo slog today and I did find it a bit of a headfcuk. Musta drank about 3l of water and juice and ate everything I could. By the end of this ride I was sick of the bike, but the main problem was ass discomfort. The legs were holding up well, but aldi shorts were a bad, BAD idea.

    151.5k in a slow 6.27 hours.


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    #723
    big mce
    Registered Users Posts: 428 ✭✭big mce


    Oryx wrote: »
    Gorgeous day today. Out early on the bike, in summer kit for the first time this year. It was blissful for the first couple of hours but after that it got really hot. It was a boring solo slog today and I did find it a bit of a headfcuk. Musta drank about 3l of water and juice and ate everything I could. By the end of this ride I was sick of the bike, but the main problem was ass discomfort. The legs were holding up well, but aldi shorts were a bad, BAD idea.

    151.5k in a slow 6.27 hours.

    Just a suggestion. My wife had awful problems with back side discomfort during long bikes until she bought these. She tried every type until settling on these. Now she swears by them,

    http://www.slanecycles.com/assos-h-fi-lady-s5-shorts-black-p-4075.html


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    #724
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Thanks. I've been trying to htfu but tis only getting worse. I'd love to get something good like that but in all honesty my ass aint worth that kind of dollars. :)


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    #725
    Bally8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭Bally8


    I hear ya on the ass pain. Im feeling the exact same right now.


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    #726
    Brick Session
    Closed Accounts Posts: 455 ✭✭Brick Session


    Oryx wrote: »
    Gorgeous day today. Out early on the bike, in summer kit for the first time this year. It was blissful for the first couple of hours but after that it got really hot. It was a boring solo slog today and I did find it a bit of a headfcuk. Musta drank about 3l of water and juice and ate everything I could. By the end of this ride I was sick of the bike, but the main problem was ass discomfort. The legs were holding up well, but aldi shorts were a bad, BAD idea.

    151.5k in a slow 6.27 hours.

    Oryx, well done on all you are managing so far. I am just finishing week 17 today and finding it very easy to wander off the training plan over the past couple of weeks. However hard it is for me, but you have to run a house as well, respect.

    Maybe try double shorts for the long spins, a decent pair under the Aldi ones even.


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    #727
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Oddly enough heavier padding often makes it worse. I'll be doing the race at the weekend in a trisuit to see how that goes, so I can decide what to do for the big one. I think tho, this week I will invest in some anti chafe cream. :) I'm disappointed in how slow the bike still is, but I know this bloody pain issue is part of the problem. Either way, come race day I'm gonna have to just ignore the discomfort and just get it done. Tis only pain, right?


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    #728
    hf4z6sqo7vjngi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,454 ✭✭✭hf4z6sqo7vjngi


    Oryx wrote: »
    Oddly enough heavier padding often makes it worse.

    I actually find this myself, the less padding the better for me. Try the tri suit on some of your bikes. Its right about now you need to get the your race gear/nutrition/hydration nailed down and put into practice on the longer sessions.


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    #729
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,364 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    I'm usually fine with just tri shorts or running capris. Found it fairly painful yesterday though so stuck undershorts on today and had no issues. Can't be wearing padded undershorts in a tri though unless you like running in nappies or stick them over your tri shorts.


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    #730
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Wells Delicious Gazelle wrote: »
    I actually find this myself, the less padding the better for me. Try the tri suit on some of your bikes. Its right about now you need to get the your race gear/nutrition/hydration nailed down and put into practice on the longer sessions.
    Yeah. Thats what I'm trying to figure out this last few weeks. Just a few more things to test over the next two weeks, but I'm beginning to form a pretty ok plan on what to eat and drink on the bike.


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    #731
    griffin100
    Registered Users Posts: 4,766 ✭✭✭griffin100


    Wells Delicious Gazelle wrote: »
    I actually find this myself, the less padding the better for me. Try the tri suit on some of your bikes. Its right about now you need to get the your race gear/nutrition/hydration nailed down and put into practice on the longer sessions.

    I usually wear tri shorts under bib shorts for long rides, but then again I expect I have more to protect than JB. :)

    Seriously though, fit is as important as padding. I find that tri shorts due to their tight fitting are very comfortable. JB is right though, you need to get your final set up sorted now. 7hrs in the saddle is hard enough without having your rear end singing to you.


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    #732
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    I never thought I would be discussing the finer details of my ar5e with strangers on the internet. :)


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    #733
    BennyMul
    Registered Users Posts: 1,171 ✭✭✭BennyMul


    Hi
    Have you looked into changing your saddle, some types just dont suit. it took me a while to find one I can sit on for hours,

    also congrats on the training,


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    #734
    griffin100
    Registered Users Posts: 4,766 ✭✭✭griffin100


    Oryx wrote: »
    I never thought I would be discussing the finer details of my ar5e with strangers on the internet. :)

    You're obviously not posting on the right websites :)


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    #735
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    I tried a few other saddles last year. Most felt like bricks so I stuck to what I knew. Changing the angle helped a lot, this has only flared up now because of the huge jump in distance for me. I don't want to change the seat now at this late stage. Will try some other strategies to deal with it.


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    #736
    handangeo
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭handangeo


    All set for Saturday? - Weather looks to be warm , a good testing session for Austria.


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    #737
    griffin100
    Registered Users Posts: 4,766 ✭✭✭griffin100


    Oryx wrote: »
    I tried a few other saddles last year. Most felt like bricks so I stuck to what I knew. Changing the angle helped a lot, this has only flared up now because of the huge jump in distance for me. I don't want to change the seat now at this late stage. Will try some other strategies to deal with it.

    Did you get out of the saddle much on the long ride? I find that if I do a long bike on a flat course where I can stay in the TT position without getting out of the saddle for a couple of hours I can get 'affected' by this. On longer flat rides I make myself get out of the saddle to give the ass a rest and allow some blood flow into the lower regions at least a couple of times per hr.


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    #738
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Ready as I'll ever be. Which means not very. I'm feeling very slow these days, I think it comes from looking at all the uber fast guys on here.


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    #739
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    griffin100 wrote: »
    Did you get out of the saddle much on the long ride? I find that if I do a long bike on a flat course where I can stay in the TT position without getting out of the saddle for a couple of hours I can get 'affected' by this. On longer flat rides I make myself get out of the saddle to give the ass a rest and allow some blood flow into the lower regions at least a couple of times per hr.
    Don't have tt bars because I never developed enough skill to use them (that same old long story again). I go from hoods to drops and ride out of the saddle now and again. Maybe not enough though.


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    #740
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Last night I did the usual ow swim. I have no idea what distance I covered, but I was swimming for 50 minutes. Must have been around 1800-1900m. We were supposed to swim parallel to shore, but on one long stretch along the strand, I think I sighted a bit wonky because all of a sudden I was MILES from shore. Ooops. Need to work on that! Although in Athy the worst can happen is I swim into the bank....

    This morning yet again found me sitting on the turbo. Or should I say, standing on the turbo. Given the delicate condition of my rear end right now, I thought a session of 'out of the saddle' reps would be a good call. Started at one, worked up to six minutes. It was very humid and sweaty, even at 7am. But felt like a good hours work.


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    #741
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    I just pranged someones car, expensively. Gawdammit. Bye, bye, new wetsuit.


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    #742
    elvis jones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    Oryx wrote: »
    I just pranged someones car, expensively. Gawdammit. Bye, bye, new wetsuit.

    Ah poo what happened:(


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    #743
    Dory Dory
    Registered Users Posts: 6,888 ✭✭✭Dory Dory


    Two ideas....
    Can you rent a wetsuit?
    Or, I can unearth mine, make sure it's in good order (did not wear it all last year), and if it's okay I can mail it to you. Might take a week to get to you.


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    #744
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    elvis jones wrote: »
    Ah poo what happened:(
    My stupidity happened. Not only am I a crap cyclist, I cant drive a bleedin car, either. :(
    Dory Dory wrote: »
    Two ideas....
    Can you rent a wetsuit?
    Or, I can unearth mine, make sure it's in good order (did not wear it all last year), and if it's okay I can mail it to you. Might take a week to get to you.
    Ah, thanks thats very kind. But I will be ok in my old reliable orca s2. Really appreciate the offer, though.


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    #745
    Dory Dory
    Registered Users Posts: 6,888 ✭✭✭Dory Dory


    Well, do really take note the next time you swim in it just how much water is in there with you. Too much will cause weight and drag, which you don't need, especially at the distances you are going....and, PLUS, especially for the commitment you've put into this massive undertaking.


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    #746
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Kettlebells. Angry, 'I've had a bad day' kettlebells. They're the best kind. One hour session, all the usual stuff. Very doable but god was it hot and sticky. Not complaining tho! I'd rather melt than freeze!


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    #747
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Turbo this morning. Unbelievably, it is still really difficult to sit comfortably on the bike. I did a right job on myself! This was a short session because unlike the more diligent IMers this week, I did NOT get up at 5 am, I only jumped on the bike at 7. (This is a step back week because of the race and boy am I enjoying it.) 45 mins of high cad sweating.


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    #748
    Izoard
    Registered Users Posts: 2,436 ✭✭✭Izoard


    Enjoy the race - I think you will surprise yourself - all those grinding solo bike rides and runs will seriously pay off for you.


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    #749
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Pool swim last night. Bit of a half hearted effort, because I had to drop my long swim set on account of the race on Saturday.

    2 x 400, 300, 200, 100. With 100 either side to w/u and s/d.

    Tried to concentrate on form, and get a steady strong rhythm going. I tend to shorten my stroke and speed it up when I lose concentration, and Ive realised that slowing it down and making it more effective tends to speed me up.

    Missed my early run today because himself had to head out early. So that will have to be done later. Only planning an hour, again, the long run will be Saturday.


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    #750
    Dory Dory
    Registered Users Posts: 6,888 ✭✭✭Dory Dory


    I believe you have a race tomorrow - so best of luck to you. Get all the kinks worked out - this is a dress rehersal for 4 weeks from now!!! :)


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    #751
    griffin100
    Registered Users Posts: 4,766 ✭✭✭griffin100


    Best of luck tomorrow, I'm expecting great things!!!!!!!


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