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 2014-04-14 11:06 AM in reply to: 0 |
Champion  10550    Austin, Texas |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2Man, I need to start reading BT on the weekend - I miss too much and then have to catch up... Races and riding bikes and rattle snakes... OH MY! Some fantastic photos from this weekend too, so I'll add mine! Almost 30 miles of riding into the wind (we NEVER seemed to get the tail wind) and trying to out-run a thunder and lightning storm. We got a little wet as we got back to the house and within minutes of us getting back, this happened:
Edited by blueyedbikergirl 2014-04-14 11:07 AM |
| 2014-04-14 11:25 AM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Man, I need to start reading BT on the weekend - I miss too much and then have to catch up... Races and riding bikes and rattle snakes... OH MY! Some fantastic photos from this weekend too, so I'll add mine! Almost 30 miles of riding into the wind (we NEVER seemed to get the tail wind) and trying to out-run a thunder and lightning storm. We got a little wet as we got back to the house and within minutes of us getting back, this happened: And that's why I stayed inside! Would have been caught well out in the middle of it all. Lots of electrical activity by me and it looked like the sun had mostly gone down by late morning. |
| 2014-04-14 11:39 AM in reply to: brigby1 |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Man, I need to start reading BT on the weekend - I miss too much and then have to catch up... Races and riding bikes and rattle snakes... OH MY! Some fantastic photos from this weekend too, so I'll add mine! Almost 30 miles of riding into the wind (we NEVER seemed to get the tail wind) and trying to out-run a thunder and lightning storm. We got a little wet as we got back to the house and within minutes of us getting back, this happened: And that's why I stayed inside! Would have been caught well out in the middle of it all. Lots of electrical activity by me and it looked like the sun had mostly gone down by late morning. It was CRAZY! I'm glad I got to finally ride outside, but it was dangerous out there really quickly. We probably should have gone to brunch instead. |
| 2014-04-14 11:45 AM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Man, I need to start reading BT on the weekend - I miss too much and then have to catch up... Races and riding bikes and rattle snakes... OH MY! Some fantastic photos from this weekend too, so I'll add mine! Almost 30 miles of riding into the wind (we NEVER seemed to get the tail wind) and trying to out-run a thunder and lightning storm. We got a little wet as we got back to the house and within minutes of us getting back, this happened:
Holy Hail!! Hope your bike didn't get dinged! |
| 2014-04-14 11:55 AM in reply to: amd723 |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Man, I need to start reading BT on the weekend - I miss too much and then have to catch up... Races and riding bikes and rattle snakes... OH MY! Some fantastic photos from this weekend too, so I'll add mine! Almost 30 miles of riding into the wind (we NEVER seemed to get the tail wind) and trying to out-run a thunder and lightning storm. We got a little wet as we got back to the house and within minutes of us getting back, this happened:
Holy Hail!! Hope your bike didn't get dinged! As for dings to the car, who cares? It's the bike that really counts! Glad you made it home safely. |
| 2014-04-14 12:02 PM in reply to: laffinrock |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Man, I need to start reading BT on the weekend - I miss too much and then have to catch up... Races and riding bikes and rattle snakes... OH MY! Some fantastic photos from this weekend too, so I'll add mine! Almost 30 miles of riding into the wind (we NEVER seemed to get the tail wind) and trying to out-run a thunder and lightning storm. We got a little wet as we got back to the house and within minutes of us getting back, this happened:
Holy Hail!! Hope your bike didn't get dinged! As for dings to the car, who cares? It's the bike that really counts! Glad you made it home safely. Hahaha! The bikes seemed okay other than completely soaked elbow pads. Laura's car was just fine too - but Scotty's police cruiser had about 5-6 dings in it... the bikes are tougher than the police car! |
| 2014-04-14 12:28 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 |
| 2014-04-14 1:27 PM in reply to: laffinrock |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by laffinrock Monica, How's your friend after her surgery? Mary - thanks so much for remembering! It was actually delayed until this week as the surgeon was sick. She's now scheduled for Wednesday - so please keep her in your thoughts! |
| 2014-04-14 1:46 PM in reply to: JJ- |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by JJ- Ok so I know I'm the only one that gets totally humbled every once in a while right??  My plan today was for a nice open water swim today followed by a 80 mile ride at ironman effort. Well I bit off more than I should. I'm not fully recovered from my 70.3 yet. 60 miles into the ride I started cramping bad. 66 miles in couldn't go any further. Legs are toast. I'm now sitting on the side of the road waiting on my training partner to finish the ride and come get me. Very humbled. I knew yesterday on my run I wasn't recovered yet. Lesson learned. Respect the 70.3 distance Respect all the distances! If you put in a race effort, your body needs to recover. (This is probably even true for Adrienne!) |
| 2014-04-14 1:49 PM in reply to: jbwills |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by jbwills As you all know I recently got back to running and slowly back to my tri training and "stuff". So far this deployment my cigar smoking was crazy, several days I was smoking 2-6 cigars a day to help deal with things. Since I started getting back to my training my cigar smoking and stress level has greatly reduced. The actual level of stupid and stress here is the same, but running/working out is by far a better way to deal with the stupid. Hopefully as the heat increases I can keep the motivation up and keep going so I can keep dealing with the stupid in better ways. Plus, my body hurts less from flying, now just muscle soreness from working out. Thanks for the motivation and accountability. I am so glad that the training has been working as a stress reducer. How is your internet connection there? At my brother's location, he pays through the nose and get's dial up speed. Hopefully you have better than that! I don't want the Manatees to become a source of frustration with all of the chatter than can go on! |
| 2014-04-14 1:51 PM in reply to: laffinrock |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by laffinrock Okay, one last post. Thanks for all the birthday wishes, everybody. It's been a great weekend: 90 min. "relaxation" massage, swim and lunch with a dear friend, totally decadent dinner with my DH, 60 min. sports massage on my shoulders, and a Garmin 310xt in the mail from another BT'er. Yay!! Relaxation massage? Sign me up! That sounds like a great weekend :-) |
| 2014-04-14 1:53 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Man, I need to start reading BT on the weekend - I miss too much and then have to catch up... Races and riding bikes and rattle snakes... OH MY! Some fantastic photos from this weekend too, so I'll add mine! Almost 30 miles of riding into the wind (we NEVER seemed to get the tail wind) and trying to out-run a thunder and lightning storm. We got a little wet as we got back to the house and within minutes of us getting back, this happened: And that's why I stayed inside! Would have been caught well out in the middle of it all. Lots of electrical activity by me and it looked like the sun had mostly gone down by late morning. It was CRAZY! I'm glad I got to finally ride outside, but it was dangerous out there really quickly. We probably should have gone to brunch instead. Brunch, the safe option :-) Glad that you made it through OK. At first I thought it was flowers all over the place. Like the petals had been blown of in the wind. Then I saw it was hail! YIKES! |
| 2014-04-14 3:12 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Veteran 416 Cleveland, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by jbwills As you all know I recently got back to running and slowly back to my tri training and "stuff". So far this deployment my cigar smoking was crazy, several days I was smoking 2-6 cigars a day to help deal with things. Since I started getting back to my training my cigar smoking and stress level has greatly reduced. The actual level of stupid and stress here is the same, but running/working out is by far a better way to deal with the stupid. Hopefully as the heat increases I can keep the motivation up and keep going so I can keep dealing with the stupid in better ways. Plus, my body hurts less from flying, now just muscle soreness from working out. Thanks for the motivation and accountability. I am so glad that the training has been working as a stress reducer. How is your internet connection there? At my brother's location, he pays through the nose and get's dial up speed. Hopefully you have better than that! I don't want the Manatees to become a source of frustration with all of the chatter than can go on! The internet in my room is slow and expensive. I use the computers in the office or at the MWR to catch up on the Manatees. No frustration from this group, just the gorup I work with. |
| 2014-04-14 3:25 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Man, I need to start reading BT on the weekend - I miss too much and then have to catch up... Races and riding bikes and rattle snakes... OH MY! Some fantastic photos from this weekend too, so I'll add mine! Almost 30 miles of riding into the wind (we NEVER seemed to get the tail wind) and trying to out-run a thunder and lightning storm. We got a little wet as we got back to the house and within minutes of us getting back, this happened: And that's why I stayed inside! Would have been caught well out in the middle of it all. Lots of electrical activity by me and it looked like the sun had mostly gone down by late morning. It was CRAZY! I'm glad I got to finally ride outside, but it was dangerous out there really quickly. We probably should have gone to brunch instead. Brunch, the safe option :-) Glad that you made it through OK. At first I thought it was flowers all over the place. Like the petals had been blown of in the wind. Then I saw it was hail! YIKES! Ha! I'm sooooooo glad we missed that all together, but flower petals wouldn't have hurt nearly as much if we got caught out in those falling from the skies... yeah, we should have just gone for brunch. |
| 2014-04-14 3:26 PM in reply to: jbwills |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by jbwills Originally posted by jmkizer The internet in my room is slow and expensive. I use the computers in the office or at the MWR to catch up on the Manatees. No frustration from this group, just the group I work with. Originally posted by jbwills As you all know I recently got back to running and slowly back to my tri training and "stuff". So far this deployment my cigar smoking was crazy, several days I was smoking 2-6 cigars a day to help deal with things. Since I started getting back to my training my cigar smoking and stress level has greatly reduced. The actual level of stupid and stress here is the same, but running/working out is by far a better way to deal with the stupid. Hopefully as the heat increases I can keep the motivation up and keep going so I can keep dealing with the stupid in better ways. Plus, my body hurts less from flying, now just muscle soreness from working out. Thanks for the motivation and accountability. I am so glad that the training has been working as a stress reducer. How is your internet connection there? At my brother's location, he pays through the nose and get's dial up speed. Hopefully you have better than that! I don't want the Manatees to become a source of frustration with all of the chatter than can go on! Wait... we work at the same place??? |
| 2014-04-14 3:31 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by jbwills Originally posted by jmkizer The internet in my room is slow and expensive. I use the computers in the office or at the MWR to catch up on the Manatees. No frustration from this group, just the group I work with. Originally posted by jbwills As you all know I recently got back to running and slowly back to my tri training and "stuff". So far this deployment my cigar smoking was crazy, several days I was smoking 2-6 cigars a day to help deal with things. Since I started getting back to my training my cigar smoking and stress level has greatly reduced. The actual level of stupid and stress here is the same, but running/working out is by far a better way to deal with the stupid. Hopefully as the heat increases I can keep the motivation up and keep going so I can keep dealing with the stupid in better ways. Plus, my body hurts less from flying, now just muscle soreness from working out. Thanks for the motivation and accountability. I am so glad that the training has been working as a stress reducer. How is your internet connection there? At my brother's location, he pays through the nose and get's dial up speed. Hopefully you have better than that! I don't want the Manatees to become a source of frustration with all of the chatter than can go on! Wait... we work at the same place??? Bahahahahahaha. Don't think that no one noticed that you spell checked Jonathan's post! |
| 2014-04-14 3:42 PM in reply to: bcraht |
Veteran 416 Cleveland, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by bcraht Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by jbwills Originally posted by jmkizer The internet in my room is slow and expensive. I use the computers in the office or at the MWR to catch up on the Manatees. No frustration from this group, just the group I work with. Originally posted by jbwills As you all know I recently got back to running and slowly back to my tri training and "stuff". So far this deployment my cigar smoking was crazy, several days I was smoking 2-6 cigars a day to help deal with things. Since I started getting back to my training my cigar smoking and stress level has greatly reduced. The actual level of stupid and stress here is the same, but running/working out is by far a better way to deal with the stupid. Hopefully as the heat increases I can keep the motivation up and keep going so I can keep dealing with the stupid in better ways. Plus, my body hurts less from flying, now just muscle soreness from working out. Thanks for the motivation and accountability. I am so glad that the training has been working as a stress reducer. How is your internet connection there? At my brother's location, he pays through the nose and get's dial up speed. Hopefully you have better than that! I don't want the Manatees to become a source of frustration with all of the chatter than can go on! Wait... we work at the same place???  Bahahahahahaha.  Don't think that no one noticed that you spell checked Jonathan's post! I am not normally bad at missing spelling errors, I can not believe I missed that one. I was suddenly asked to get off the computer because someone "needed" to do some work, he is now on Facebook and I am on a diferent computer. |
| 2014-04-14 3:42 PM in reply to: bcraht |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 How was your race, Janyne?? |
| 2014-04-14 3:52 PM in reply to: IndoIronYanti |
Veteran 416 Cleveland, Tennessee | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 I know what the Manatee response is going to be, but sometimes you just have to hear it again. I am about to register for the Beach to Battleship (B2B) Half. I am slightly worried that my swim will not be 100% for it, the bike and run should not be an issue. I am being told that I should be home by mid-Sept which will give me about 4-6 weeks in the pool/OWS, time on my actual bike and time for some hill training. Besides...DO IT!!!! Do the Manatees think if I maintain my training and increase my dryland swim that I would be able to get back in the pool and be at or close to being able to do the swim distance? (It is wetsuit required which I already have one.) Will the lack of hills here in Afghanistan have a big impact on my running/biking? Not sure what the course is like. Will training only on an indoor exercise bike be an inhibiting factor for the bike? (Planning to do the Sufferfest Videos for my workouts.) |
| 2014-04-14 3:53 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by Asalzwed How was your race, Janyne?? It was good! I had fun and I was happy with the result. It helped the Kevin met me and was all impressed with my time -- he was all "You did great! You finished in x:yy:zz!" :-) The course was scenic but hilly. Just past mile 10 I thought to myself, "I am never doing this race again!" Then, after the race, we passed the sign up for 2015 at a deep discount booth and I had to restrain myself. The only reason that I didn't is that I have no idea what else I have going on next year/ However, there was a damper on things. I saw four people receiving medical attention from EMS workers. I later learned that two people died during the event. It was not hot -- it got to 70 by noon and the humidity was not bad. Not California low but definitely not summer in the south high. |
| 2014-04-14 3:54 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by laffinrock Monica, How's your friend after her surgery? Mary - thanks so much for remembering! It was actually delayed until this week as the surgeon was sick. She's now scheduled for Wednesday - so please keep her in your thoughts! Will do. And keeping you in my thoughts as well. ((hugs)) |
| 2014-04-14 3:56 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by Asalzwed How was your race, Janyne?? It was good! I had fun and I was happy with the result. It helped the Kevin met me and was all impressed with my time -- he was all "You did great! You finished in x:yy:zz!" :-) The course was scenic but hilly. Just past mile 10 I thought to myself, "I am never doing this race again!" Then, after the race, we passed the sign up for 2015 at a deep discount booth and I had to restrain myself. The only reason that I didn't is that I have no idea what else I have going on next year/ However, there was a damper on things. I saw four people receiving medical attention from EMS workers. I later learned that two people died during the event. It was not hot -- it got to 70 by noon and the humidity was not bad. Not California low but definitely not summer in the south high. Every pic he posted had you smiling like crazy. It looked like you really loved the race and when I saw your time and the hill factor, well, I was really happy for you! |
| 2014-04-14 3:58 PM in reply to: jbwills |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by jbwills Originally posted by bcraht I am not normally bad at missing spelling errors, I can not believe I missed that one. I was suddenly asked to get off the computer because someone "needed" to do some work, he is now on Facebook and I am on a diferent computer. Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by jbwills Originally posted by jmkizer The internet in my room is slow and expensive. I use the computers in the office or at the MWR to catch up on the Manatees. No frustration from this group, just the group I work with. Originally posted by jbwills As you all know I recently got back to running and slowly back to my tri training and "stuff". So far this deployment my cigar smoking was crazy, several days I was smoking 2-6 cigars a day to help deal with things. Since I started getting back to my training my cigar smoking and stress level has greatly reduced. The actual level of stupid and stress here is the same, but running/working out is by far a better way to deal with the stupid. Hopefully as the heat increases I can keep the motivation up and keep going so I can keep dealing with the stupid in better ways. Plus, my body hurts less from flying, now just muscle soreness from working out. Thanks for the motivation and accountability. I am so glad that the training has been working as a stress reducer. How is your internet connection there? At my brother's location, he pays through the nose and get's dial up speed. Hopefully you have better than that! I don't want the Manatees to become a source of frustration with all of the chatter than can go on! Wait... we work at the same place??? Bahahahahahaha. Don't think that no one noticed that you spell checked Jonathan's post! I'm sorry - I couldn't help it!! My mum has instilled the fear of her wrath as both a mother and an English teacher - it's all her fault! (that and the red squggly underlining gave it away)
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| 2014-04-14 3:58 PM in reply to: jbwills |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by jbwills I know what the Manatee response is going to be, but sometimes you just have to hear it again. I am about to register for the Beach to Battleship (B2B) Half. I am slightly worried that my swim will not be 100% for it, the bike and run should not be an issue. I am being told that I should be home by mid-Sept which will give me about 4-6 weeks in the pool/OWS, time on my actual bike and time for some hill training. Besides...DO IT!!!! Do you have a wetsuit? Are you experienced using it? In other words, this won't be your first race using it, will it? How are you with wind on the bike? |
| 2014-04-14 3:59 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2014 CLOSED Thread 2 Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by Asalzwed How was your race, Janyne?? It was good! I had fun and I was happy with the result. It helped the Kevin met me and was all impressed with my time -- he was all "You did great! You finished in x:yy:zz!" :-) The course was scenic but hilly. Just past mile 10 I thought to myself, "I am never doing this race again!" Then, after the race, we passed the sign up for 2015 at a deep discount booth and I had to restrain myself. The only reason that I didn't is that I have no idea what else I have going on next year/ However, there was a damper on things. I saw four people receiving medical attention from EMS workers. I later learned that two people died during the event. It was not hot -- it got to 70 by noon and the humidity was not bad. Not California low but definitely not summer in the south high. Every pic he posted had you smiling like crazy. It looked like you really loved the race and when I saw your time and the hill factor, well, I was really happy for you! Thanks Chris! |
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