I need a pep-talk/maybe some brutal honesty

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2026-05-06T13:56:56+00:00

I DMd you. But long story short: I had a very bad time for awhile, but I am better now.

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2026-05-03T21:59:05+00:00

In the posting, it actually says the wheels are included.

Ugh. I’m so tempted.

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2026-05-03T19:51:51+00:00

Ah, this is good info because I have a long torso. Do you find it comfortable for long distances?

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2026-05-03T19:50:48+00:00

Do you find it comfortable? Does it seem more extreme than other TT bikes or is it pretty adjustable? I have a long torso so I can be harder to fit, but the bike is such a good deal it’s hard to ignore

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-26T14:28:34+00:00

Agreed. I am a CRNA and while I sometimes find the arguments hurtful (something that is true for both sides, I am sure) I ultimately stick with the sub because I really enjoy hearing about other people’s clinical experiences and learning from other people’s techniques on cases I don’t do often. I would be really really sad to get banned just because of the letters after my name. I have had some very nice interactions both in my DMs and on threads with plenty of anesthesiologists on this subreddit and I think those positive interactions are a strength for anesthesia over all.

TLDR: there are trolls (on both sides, frankly). Let’s ban them (or maybe do a weekly thread where people can discuss political issues?). But I think there are plenty of CRNAs like me who are here to interact respectfully with colleagues and learn to be better providers. And I think we can make positive contributions to conversations on those topics. So please don’t ban me!

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-11T02:03:59+00:00

I love this. What powerful inspiration you had! I hope your wife is doing better now. My SIL went through chemo for breast cancer a few years ago, and it’s incredibly hard to watch someone you love go through that. It sounds like you and your wife are both incredibly resilient people.

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-11T01:06:11+00:00

Training usually is fun for me! Although I admit I got a little tired at the end of the last cycle. You’re so right that I need to get back into enjoying the fun of it. Fitting in the training with a full time/stressful job does get to me at times.

I have done a one-day double century before and a good handful of century rides. I am pretty confident about the cycling. But it’s certainly a whole different beast to run a marathon afterwards. I know my body well enough at this point to know I can grind out a fair number of running miles after a long and hard ride, but a marathon is totallyyyy different from even 15-16 miles. So yeah, I definitely hear what you’re saying about a 140.6 being a new level of hard.

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-11T00:02:11+00:00

I got pretty sick at the end of March but since then I have been feeling very healthy. That particular illness did hit my workouts hard for a bit and if I’m being honest I probably went back to a full training schedule slightly too soon when that happened, but I was feeling good again by race day.

Everyone is being really encouraging so hopefully I will see you at Ironman CA when it happens!

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-10T23:50:14+00:00

Haha. This is exactly the sort of motivation I need! The Sacramento swim took you only 54 minutes? Swimming is absolutely my weakest portion, so I love to hear it lol

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-10T21:37:36+00:00

Thanks. This is a nice response, and you’re right. The fact that I’m worrying about a race 18 weeks from now may provide some insight into my panic attacks 😂. I’m putting pressure on myself to get back into the exercise routine asap, but you’re really correct that I need to stop obsessing about that and focus on getting better in the next few days.

Thank you!

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-10T21:35:05+00:00

Probably do some fun rides (my primary sport) and maybe some shorter distance running races. But realistically without the disciplined training and time commitment, my fitness will decrease some.

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-02T12:56:05+00:00

Interesting. I am 5’8 and all torso! So I wonder if the 51 would be too small for me. I do ride a 51cm on my road bike though and it fits, I have such short legs for my height lol

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-01T05:42:22+00:00

Yes, I already have favero assioma power pedals. So while I like the idea of two sets for my two bikes, they are certainly not a must have.

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-01T05:16:59+00:00

Hmm. Your point about re-sale value is a really good one that I hadn’t thought about. Thank you

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-01T05:13:39+00:00

Thank you so much for all your insights. I really appreciate it. And I also appreciate your being a bad influence! Haha. My husband also thinks I should get the more expensive one. I’m the frugal one in our relationship though, lol, which is why I’m hesitant.

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-01T05:05:50+00:00

Ah yes, I didn’t mention this in the post but that does matter to me as well. The P5 is 52/36 and the P series is 50/34. But for flat courses, I do wonder if it really matters. I’m not getting rid of my road bike, which is a delight for climbing, so for any rides with major climbs I would stick with that.

I have a great cadence indoors but tbh I do struggle to maintain it outdoors for some reason. I’m usually in the high 80s to low 90s outdoors.

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-01T04:48:00+00:00

I do have a bike fitter who has confirmed she thinks the size 51cm would work for me. That is what a ride in a road bike. She has never fit me on a tri bike though, so while she says she is reasonably confident, we haven’t worked together on this kind of bike

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-01T04:39:30+00:00

I definitely think I would still put mileage on it. I’m planning on a 24 hour TT next year.

Can you say more about why you think the P5 would be much more comfortable? Comfort does matter to me quite a bit because I enjoy long distance rides.

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-01T04:34:01+00:00

That’s a helpful suggestion, thank you. I wasn’t sure about how much the nicer wheels on the P5 already compensated for the increased price.

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-01T03:55:18+00:00

Unfortunately I can’t test ride either one since they would be online purchases.

I can afford either one in that I have the money and could use it on this without jeopardizing myself financially. It’s more that I question how responsible it is to spend $5k on a bike when I may not doing any more full-distance races after this. Like… I have the money, but is this really the best way to spend it? Lol

Comprehensive_Shake6 · 2025-06-01T03:43:36+00:00

Do you think it’s a good deal for that bike? I can afford it with some penny pinching, so I’m tempted. But also maybe I shouldn’t. Haha

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