By:
Marini
(picture source) http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/health-six-steps-for-bottom-bliss-17449/
In
my previous entry I was writing about my new passion, cycling. However I didn’t mention at all about my bad
experience while cycling – butt sore or saddle sore. Every day I will cycle
about 20km. The longest path was 32km. So, can you imagine how I felt, cycling
with saddle sore. Within two months I have to bear with this feeling. I tried
so many ways to reduce my butt sore. I ‘googled’ a few websites on this matter
and I tried a few tips. I need to find ways to solve this problem ASAP because
I don’t want to make this as a reason for me to stop doing this activity. Lastly, I had my own solution to help me cycle
with fun. Here what I did to solve my
problem.
First try
I bought different saddle…a
bigger one. Still hurt!
Second try
I used double seat pads. Well,
again..still hurt!
Third try
I wore a short with a
well-designed pad + double seat pad. Urrgh, nothing was changed.
Fourth try
I used a flat pillow + double
seat pad. I used this method more than a month. It was ok although I felt the
pain too but at least it reduced my pain. However, I had to endure
embarrassment while cycling with this pillow. I knew that people were laughing
at me but I don’t care. I want to cycle and I will do anything to keep doing this
activity.
My last try
I removed the flat pillow and I
replaced it with a small pillow. I attached it inside the seat pad. So people
will not laughing at me anymore. I use this method now and I feel comfortable.
My pain is reduced and I cycle with enthusiasm.
So, that's what I did to reduce my saddle sore. Different people will experience different difficulty but for me, I have very the "mengada bontot"...hahaha.
I need to train harder because I
would like to enter “Fun Ride” program. The distance will be 76km. Wish me luck!
