biking and my butt
ok, I accept that I will eventually get used to the damn saddle, and that bike shorts really help with that.
I'm sitting here today with a throbbing ache in my right butt cheek... not much different than a running type pain in the ass. But I haven't been running!
Will cycling aggravate muscles that high up? Is this a form issue or me ramping up too quickly? I don't have muscle fatigue like I've felt after starting something new, I'm not stiff, so I'm just curious.
any input is welcome! I'm trying to get into the habit of actual cross training and strengthen my legs up - not make things worse!
I'm sitting here today with a throbbing ache in my right butt cheek... not much different than a running type pain in the ass. But I haven't been running!
Will cycling aggravate muscles that high up? Is this a form issue or me ramping up too quickly? I don't have muscle fatigue like I've felt after starting something new, I'm not stiff, so I'm just curious.
any input is welcome! I'm trying to get into the habit of actual cross training and strengthen my legs up - not make things worse!
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
Oh I've definitely had glute pain from cycling, esp. after a nasty climb! Hope you have a roller, or at least can do the seated Pigeon stretch, it will help.
Keep up the hard work!
:Danni
Keep up the hard work!
:Danni
:Danni >>>AIDS/LifeCycle 10 & 11 Finisher: 545miles on the bike in 7 days <<<
HW390/SW340/CW 208/GW170
All this saddle time and running.... You need some pool time and then come do Augusta with us!
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
I'm saving up to buy my first bike this winter. It will be a nice comfy cruiser. Triathalons are not in the cards for me anytime soon, but I'm glad I'm so wanted!
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
Sue, It could be the saddle, and not just what it's made of or how cushy it is. Cushy isn't necessarily better.
It could be the angle/slope and height and distance from your handlebars.
All of those things can effect how you feel during the ride.
Have you had a bike fitting done?
You actually should feel it in the bigger muscles of the upper leg, hip, but area more than the lower leg. You want to be pushing with the big muscles.
Your knees should be tracking slightly inward not outward, and you should try to focus on pushing from the big hip/but muscles.
Scott
It could be the angle/slope and height and distance from your handlebars.
All of those things can effect how you feel during the ride.
Have you had a bike fitting done?
You actually should feel it in the bigger muscles of the upper leg, hip, but area more than the lower leg. You want to be pushing with the big muscles.
Your knees should be tracking slightly inward not outward, and you should try to focus on pushing from the big hip/but muscles.
Scott
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
This is good information. Sadly, I'm just on the stationary at the gym, so I'm obviously dealing with the "one size fits most" variety. I am trying to remember everything I've learned about bikes here and with John to make sure I adjust my seat height, but after that, nothing I can do.
I'm sure it's just my body saying "um, when did you start biking?".
I'm sure it's just my body saying "um, when did you start biking?".
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
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