tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26099261.post5792782461361440438..comments2023-10-30T07:05:55.567-05:00Comments on Iron Pol: Dress RehearsalIron Polhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15491605781681633405noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26099261.post-42109742398540905762007-08-18T21:01:00.001-05:002007-08-18T21:01:00.001-05:00Oh, and about the toes. i've found that flexing m...Oh, and about the toes. i've found that flexing my toes backwards in my shoes, so that i'm pressing down with the ball of my feel, helps.Herself, the GeekGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26099261.post-90738624810161633602007-08-18T21:01:00.000-05:002007-08-18T21:01:00.000-05:00Have you considered Nuun? you can drop it in any ...Have you considered Nuun? you can drop it in any drink and it only adds a tiny hint of flavor. It's got sodium, potassium, and the other important e-'s.Herself, the GeekGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26099261.post-5110010553563789532007-08-17T15:08:00.000-05:002007-08-17T15:08:00.000-05:00Oh, another P.S. I do have the Specialized footbe...Oh, another P.S. I do have the Specialized footbeds too, so maybe that will help. It has been worth the extra money right from the start. Transfers into a better run too.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302710072433158197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26099261.post-13118499904699473452007-08-17T15:07:00.000-05:002007-08-17T15:07:00.000-05:00Oh, I forgot, the toe thing. Until I got new shoe...Oh, I forgot, the toe thing. Until I got new shoes and fitted for a bike fit and they changed the placement of my clips in relation to the position on the shoe, my feet went numb relatively quick. Now they don't. Maybe the clip location on your shoes has something to do with where the pressure is when you are pedaling. I suspect that it was something like that for me.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302710072433158197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26099261.post-66692581710131253962007-08-17T15:05:00.000-05:002007-08-17T15:05:00.000-05:00I suspect things will work themselves out the day ...I suspect things will work themselves out the day of the big show. This will all be a learning experience, so whatever you learn can be applied later too.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302710072433158197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26099261.post-15402619741667507572007-08-16T21:42:00.000-05:002007-08-16T21:42:00.000-05:009 days...no number?9 days...no number?Tri-Dummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02989268553482180126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26099261.post-66080384277712576582007-08-16T17:02:00.000-05:002007-08-16T17:02:00.000-05:00As for feet hurting, first you need to stop using ...As for feet hurting, first you need to stop using ten speed pedals, those teeth will eat your feet up. <BR/><BR/>No really get fit correctly at a legit shop. I also will make fists with my toes (a tip from Die Hard) every so often and will ride with my big toe pointed up to take pressure off the ball of the foot.<BR/><BR/>Good shoes also help. Maybe a wider pedal like a Look Keo instead of a Speedplay (if that what your using)Comm'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351781836311483147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26099261.post-57020847710246858422007-08-14T17:34:00.000-05:002007-08-14T17:34:00.000-05:00hot foot = tight shoe. I took out the liners in m...hot foot = tight shoe. I took out the liners in my shoes and can get another 10 - 20 miles before the pain starts. No socks nets me even more time. A great trick for INSTANT relief - take your feet out and pedal on top of your shoes for a few miles. Works like a charm, makes me want to go get those sandle bike shoes. Good luck!Bigunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101189927170393085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26099261.post-25352121552719576582007-08-13T15:31:00.000-05:002007-08-13T15:31:00.000-05:00Try the Endurolytes Powder. I don't know about IM...Try the Endurolytes Powder. I don't know about IM Louisville, but IM Florida last year advertised Gatorade Endurance, yet I'm 99.9% sure it wasn't Gatorade Endurance (which I trained with for several months), but either straight Gatorade or watered down Gatorade Endurance. Plan to be self-sufficient except for water.TriDaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517163516478919600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26099261.post-57759002922637473692007-08-12T17:06:00.000-05:002007-08-12T17:06:00.000-05:00I've been adding Lava Salts to perpetuem and haven...I've been adding Lava Salts to perpetuem and haven't had any taste issues....FunFitandHappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00983990124917386971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26099261.post-5762909490654854282007-08-12T11:23:00.000-05:002007-08-12T11:23:00.000-05:00Al's solution to the foot issue looks like he's on...Al's solution to the foot issue looks like he's on to something. <BR/><BR/>I used to get numb toes in my left foot. My cycling shoe was the "correct" size according to the experts and sizing charts. Rock climbing shoes are also meant to fit snug, albeit snugger than a cycling shoe. According to experts in both sports, I was supposed to wear a size 43. I had foot problems start up anytime I wore those shoes for more than 30-45 minutes. <BR/><BR/>Eventually, I wised up and got a 45. It's a bit looser, but with some room for my feet to spread out in the shoe, I haven't had any foot issues.<BR/><BR/>Regarding the electrolyte issue: Have you tried the product whose ads you run here? (Hint: nuun)<BR/><BR/>hakhakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08896324510960012602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26099261.post-9219669026057466322007-08-11T22:51:00.000-05:002007-08-11T22:51:00.000-05:00I fought hot foot issues for the past couple of ye...I fought hot foot issues for the past couple of years. Whenever the temps would start to rise just a bit after about 30 miles my right foot would start burning and then later my left foot would kick in as well. I had to stop and take off my shoes to fix the problem. It was a circulation problem and the metatarsal button support was what I needed. That keeps your metatarsal bones separated and prevents loss of circulation.<BR/><BR/>I solved the problem by going to a Specialized bike shop and getting fit for their Body Geometry High Performance Footbed ( http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqSection.jsp?sid=EquipShoesRoad ). I rode on a very, very hot century within a week of using it with no more hot foot issues and have not had that problem since.<BR/><BR/>Concerning your sodium issues you may want to try Hammer's Endurolytes Powder. I add a couple of scoops and they are tasteless.<BR/><BR/>I hope this helps you. Good luck.Spokane Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322733412232169837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26099261.post-64139021977948292862007-08-11T21:05:00.000-05:002007-08-11T21:05:00.000-05:00i get the same thing with my toes when i go around...i get the same thing with my toes when i go around 20+ miles or so. if you find out how to fix it.. lemme know. so far, everyone just seems to think its because i'm gripping the shoe with my toes, if that makes sense. <BR/><BR/>maybe i am, maybe i'm not, but either way.. i feel your pain. <BR/><BR/>other than that though, nice work on the dress. i didn't realize louisville was in 2 weeks, thats awesome!! you're so money.<BR/><BR/>you're so money, you don't even know it!a.mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854668437789278911noreply@blogger.com