Today was my first race. A Duathlon 2.5r/23b/2r. I have been sick for two weeks and could only ride a little an swim. I have a history of ITB problems too.
Well today I open with a 19:30 run. I am cool with that...It was off road and I am not fast anyway. Well I knew my knee felt a little tight, but I never stretch my ITB before activity, it seems to make it worse. So I hop on my bike and start to ride. I had planned to ride in the small ring and spin due to the cold temp and little ride time. I was riding in a small gear, spinning at 17-19 mph and by mile 4 I couldn't stand on the pedals or straighten out my right leg. It was like my ITB was cramping. Well I soft pedaled for a 1/2 mile and started riding again. I finished riding using my left leg for power. Needless to say I couldn't run my last leg. I walked and shuffled for a 25 min 2 miles.
I live in Indianapolis, IN. Does anyone know of a good bike fit person/ who works with position and shoe cleats?
Or is it not my ITB? Any thoughts
Well today I open with a 19:30 run. I am cool with that...It was off road and I am not fast anyway. Well I knew my knee felt a little tight, but I never stretch my ITB before activity, it seems to make it worse. So I hop on my bike and start to ride. I had planned to ride in the small ring and spin due to the cold temp and little ride time. I was riding in a small gear, spinning at 17-19 mph and by mile 4 I couldn't stand on the pedals or straighten out my right leg. It was like my ITB was cramping. Well I soft pedaled for a 1/2 mile and started riding again. I finished riding using my left leg for power. Needless to say I couldn't run my last leg. I walked and shuffled for a 25 min 2 miles.
I live in Indianapolis, IN. Does anyone know of a good bike fit person/ who works with position and shoe cleats?
Or is it not my ITB? Any thoughts