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Well, Sh!tballs!
DH splurged and got me a gorgeous road bike for my birthday. I have been so excited to really start training for tris, and so I had grand visions of taking it out for a great ride tomorrow morning.
I decided to take it around the block tonight to practice clipping in/out, as I was sure it would be different than in spin class (lol). Within 5 minutes I fell twice & bled through my socks & jacket. Now I'm sitting on the couch popping ibuprofen & sulking about how lame I am. My ankle is so sore I may not even be able to run tomorrow. Aaaugh!!
2012 Races: 3/18 Shamrock Shuffle 5k; 4/14 E.R. Race for Autism 5k (PR! 25:58); 6/9 Riudoso Sprint Triathlon; 6/24 Chunky Monkey 10K; 7/29 Cochiti Lake Olympic Triathlon; 9/16 Chips & Salsa 1/2 Marathon; 10/21 Duke City 1/2 Marathon; 12/2 Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon in Vegas!
Re: Well, Sh!tballs!
Thats great advice, thank you. I actually asked them to loosen it during my fitting, but it was still (obviously) kind of tough for me. I smacked my ankle into the side of the pedal, which left me with quite the gash. Ouch! I feel like I'm more mentally scarred than anything though, dang it.
2012 Races: 3/18 Shamrock Shuffle 5k; 4/14 E.R. Race for Autism 5k (PR! 25:58); 6/9 Riudoso Sprint Triathlon; 6/24 Chunky Monkey 10K; 7/29 Cochiti Lake Olympic Triathlon; 9/16 Chips & Salsa 1/2 Marathon; 10/21 Duke City 1/2 Marathon; 12/2 Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon in Vegas!
Joenali has good advice about trying it in a grassy field. If you have a stationary trainer, try practice clipping in and out on it a few times before going outside. Your pedal tension or cleats may need to be adjusted.
What kind of bike did you get?
Southeastern Cycling
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Thank you! Today I'm just go to stay safe & sound swimming laps
2012 Races: 3/18 Shamrock Shuffle 5k; 4/14 E.R. Race for Autism 5k (PR! 25:58); 6/9 Riudoso Sprint Triathlon; 6/24 Chunky Monkey 10K; 7/29 Cochiti Lake Olympic Triathlon; 9/16 Chips & Salsa 1/2 Marathon; 10/21 Duke City 1/2 Marathon; 12/2 Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon in Vegas!
Yes, thanks. I'm going to practice a bit more, and then maybe go in for an adjustment.
Its a Cannondale Synapse Alloy 5 105.
2012 Races: 3/18 Shamrock Shuffle 5k; 4/14 E.R. Race for Autism 5k (PR! 25:58); 6/9 Riudoso Sprint Triathlon; 6/24 Chunky Monkey 10K; 7/29 Cochiti Lake Olympic Triathlon; 9/16 Chips & Salsa 1/2 Marathon; 10/21 Duke City 1/2 Marathon; 12/2 Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon in Vegas!
lots and lots and lots of practice. I clipped in for the first time in years and promptly fell over. Then promptly gave thanks I was in the grass!
It does get easier though!
j+k+m+e | running with needles
Ouch!
ETA: Yay for the new bike though.