John Howard

The ISM Adamo Saddle

"Call it aging, but after about a half a million miles of cycling, I’m no longer comfortable on any of the vast array of traditional “horned” saddles available today.  My theory is that the traditional saddle, even with a measured nose drop, still places a substantial amount of pressure on the perineum, which in turn compresses and blocks the gluteus medius, an important stabilizer of the low back.  The ISM, with its open front and horse shoe shape is different from any other saddle I’ve tried.  After using the Racing model for the past 8 months, I have found it relieves this pressure and greatly reduces the dull ache in the low back region. This constant pain has always been viewed by me as a concession to my age and a result of my cycling experience  -  500K miles, crashes and general wear and tear.  With the improved support for my low back, power remains constant…far more constant, and comfort has returned.  Verdict:  This may be the only saddle that I can ride."  

HOME: Encinitas, CA
NICKNAME: Howie
MUSIC: Classical & Jazz
FAVORITE FOOD:

PMexican
HOW YOU RELAX: Good music & wine
HOW YOU PREPARE
FOR AN EVENT:		 Focus on mind, body & spirit.
RECENT ACHIEVEMENT: Top 10 overall, age group record, Gran Fondo San Diego, CA
FAVORITE QUOTE: If I appear taller than my contemporaries, it is because I stand on the shoulder of giants. Sir Isaac Newton
WHAT'S IN YOUR TRANSITION
BAG YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT:		 Acid Zappers
WHERE YOU SEE
YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS:		 Still COmpetitive
YOUR WEBSITE: www.johnhowardsports.com

ABOUT “YOU”

I’m trying to balance my competitive “therapy” in racing with my coaching, using my own body as a test case for the programs I give my athletes.  Since `82 we’ve had a 178 national champions, 17 world champions and 2 Olympic gold medalists, and that’s just the beginning.   For a detailed JH bio see www.johnhowardsports.com