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Week 20 -one pain problem solved

4/11/16 - 4/17/16


Swim - 3
Bike - 3
Run - 2
Strength Training - 0
Weight to lose - 19 lbs
Mileage (weekly / 2016)
  Swim - 5500 yds / 61,950 yds miles  
  Bike - 88.4 miles / 703.5 miles
  Run - 11.54 miles / 133.6 miles

In regards to the the pain I was dealing with when riding, I had reached out to Cobb Cycling for assistance.  Their website provides a contact, Rachel, for women to reach out to that are experiencing problems with their saddles.  I have a Cobb saddle so thought I would give it a try.  Honestly I was not thinking I would hear back as soon as I did but I heard back from Rachel the very next day.  She asked specifics about the pain and asked for some photos.  I sent that to her and she came back with some additional questions, which I answered and at the end of the week she indicated that the photos show that I ride with my knees turned in towards the frame of the bike and that might be adding to the pain I experience.  I had a 4 hr ride on Saturday and to my surprise the pain I was experiencing was significantly reduced.  I need to adjust my cleats a bit because now I'm experiencing some pain in my feet but that is probably because my feet position has changed so that should be an easy fix.

It made for a very different experience on the bike!

The right pinky toe pain still continues, I actually had a 2+ hr run this week and OMG I wanted to cut my toe off after the run and it has not gotten any better.  It feels MUCH better when I do not have shoes on so when I don't have to have shoes on I try to keep them off.  I've been considering getting a 2nd opinion but just don't have the time for that.  So for now I'm sucking it up!

Ironman is still figuring out the bike course.  SIGH, very frustrating as they have not released the athlete's guide which stresses me out.  

I can't believe it's 4 weeks away....I have so much stuff to do!


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