Concept2 Forum

Consider using the treadmill (or bike) for zone 2. Easier to maintain the correct HR range through the 2 variables of speed and elevation than on the erg. Also, if you are doing anaerobic work in the same session make sure you do your zone 2 first.

My 'bottom line'; I use a hand towel, does it for me. Problem is not technique but a lack of gluts ie natural padding. Working on that but it'll take a while. Meantime the towel addresses mostly the discomfort element, and let's face it, there are other pain factors for the brain to focus on when er...