Thanks to DRog over at DR:Tri'ing 4 Iron I learned of a 'Virtual Reality' Ironman Lake Placid Training DVD!! Mrs. LoTC found a copy at a local bike store and I couldn't wait to get my copy. While at the store I took interest in what I could only describe as a 'Tri-saddle' that had a hook on the back for racking your bike. It was hideously ugly but the odd shape intrigued me since it looked like it could work in theory. I've been struggling with numb-nuts when riding the Kuota so I've been looking for a solution.Great service! As soon as I asked about the strange looking saddles the guy at the shop didn't hesitate one bit! He grabbed a loaner and sent me on my way to see for myself! How awesome is that? You won't get that on ChainReactionCycles.com so maybe some things are still worth getting at your local bike shop ;)
Due to the strange shape, I had to look up an installation video to ensure I am getting correct positioning on the saddle. I had to get a swim in so the initial ride would have to wait until morning. It was a short sleep, I only have the loaner for a couple days so I was up at 5:00am to get as much time as I could on the saddle. Plus I wanted to see as much of the IMLP DVD as I could.
Immediately I knew this saddle was for me. I could feel my balls!!! The weiner and beans were free to blow in the wind while my sit bones nestled against the 2 pronged edge of the saddle. I played with the angles a bit to find the sweet spot. In the end I found a spot that felt great on the bum but I was getting sore shoulders so I think I need to rethink the seat angle a bit. I can't wait to play with it tomorrow night!
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| Hideous Yellow but had a bling factor to it |
As for the DVD, I liked it. Typical spinerval layout with gear and intensity always on screen. It follows the IMLP race course so you can pick out scenery and best of all it can be played with commentary and soundtrack or JUST the commentary. The music sucks bad, so I look forward to using just-commentary and play my own music in the background. I also learned that there is an Ironman Kentucky version that we'll pick up for our planned 2012 event.
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| The only cooking tool I know how to use |
Since it was Mrs LoTC turn to go for a run, I cooked dinner. I don't know how to cook much, but I do like to barbeque! It was a bit nippley out (-10) but I got it done. We tend to eat much healther when she cooks so I much prefer those nights!
TRAINING:
Swim: 1:00hr 3000m
Bike: 1:30hr
Got bored with the camera so I took a couple shots
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| They actually cleaned the garage so the car can fit in! |
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| Pool Closed |
