Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered) (Page 43)

Originally posted by Richardsdrr Have a look at what we have to put up with... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_east/4794753.stm

Originally posted by Richardsdrr This scares me

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!

A listing of Manatee Races, Rides and Runs and other events

June 14-15
Randee - Patriot Half on Saturday
Judi - Rev3 Williamsburg - Olympic Rev on Sunday
Monica - Lake in the Hills on Sunday
Tom - Camp Meeting 5k on Sunday
Tom - Speedy Feet Wed Night Tri #2 on Wednesday

June 20 is Yanit's Bali wedding

Originally posted by bcraht

Added photos to my RR if anyone wants to see

Originally posted by JJ- YOGA UPDATE Ok wow, actually loved it. I wore my Ironman finisher's shirt because I knew I would be humbled and I though that would make me feel like I've at least done something...lol I think Ironman is easier Actually the instructor is a friend of mine and I had told her that I was nervous and so she did a one-on-one session. All my fears went away instantly. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and it did some amazing things for my hips and IT band which have been very tight. I highly recommend it. I will be adding at least one yoga session per week to my schedule. On the Friday 13th topic, I didn't really say this yesterday but I guess Yoga would be one of my fears but yesterday on Friday 13th I gave in and did it. Glad I did.

Originally posted by laffinrock

Have had such an amazing day today, I just have to share.  I did my first OWS ever and it went beautifully.  Water was calm, weather was nice, I got to swim by myself (other people were there, just not around me), wetsuit fit well, and I didn't panic once.  I can't wait to go again!! 

Then I went to a LBS I just discovered to talk about what to look for when shopping for a used steel frame to build out.  Got some details, then went to a local non-profit that takes donated bikes and resells them, as well as having fix-it classes, a earn-a-bike program for kids, and a workshop that's open for public use.  Found a frame there that fit all the parameters I had just discussed at the other shop.  Paid $25 for a steel Trek 900 frame built in Taiwan and should be able to get it set up with mid-grade components for $500-600.  I had been budgeting $1,500 for a new bike as a step up from my junker so to be able to get a decent bike for that kind of price thrills me to pieces!!  Plus I probably won't have to pay the $175 for a professional fit because the owner of the shop builds custom steel bikes and really believes that "optimal" fit is "comfort" and will do whatever is needed to get the bike comfortable as part of the build-out price.  I totally wasn't expecting to find a frame today.  I was thinking it would take a couple of months of haunting the non-profit shop and Craig's List but I hit the jackpot the first time!! To say that I'm excited is a complete understatement!! (if you can't tell by all my exclamation points )

Originally posted by brigby1

Also at LITH tri this morning. 2nd AG, 5th overall. Met Monica, Tony, Whizzzz and coredump. Mon's hair is certainly the right color. 

Originally posted by QueenZipp

Came solidly MOP for my AG at Rev3 today.  PR the SWIM!!!!!!!  Meh about the bike & run.  My legs were not playing nicely and I worked with what I had.

 

RR is up.

Originally posted by amd723

Congratulations!

Originally posted by amd723

Congratulations!

Originally posted by laffinrock

Have had such an amazing day today, I just have to share.  I did my first OWS ever and it went beautifully.  Water was calm, weather was nice, I got to swim by myself (other people were there, just not around me), wetsuit fit well, and I didn't panic once.  I can't wait to go again!! 

Then I went to a LBS I just discovered to talk about what to look for when shopping for a used steel frame to build out.  Got some details, then went to a local non-profit that takes donated bikes and resells them, as well as having fix-it classes, a earn-a-bike program for kids, and a workshop that's open for public use.  Found a frame there that fit all the parameters I had just discussed at the other shop.  Paid $25 for a steel Trek 900 frame built in Taiwan and should be able to get it set up with mid-grade components for $500-600.  I had been budgeting $1,500 for a new bike as a step up from my junker so to be able to get a decent bike for that kind of price thrills me to pieces!!  Plus I probably won't have to pay the $175 for a professional fit because the owner of the shop builds custom steel bikes and really believes that "optimal" fit is "comfort" and will do whatever is needed to get the bike comfortable as part of the build-out price.  I totally wasn't expecting to find a frame today.  I was thinking it would take a couple of months of haunting the non-profit shop and Craig's List but I hit the jackpot the first time!! To say that I'm excited is a complete understatement!! (if you can't tell by all my exclamation points )

Originally posted by brigby1

Also at LITH tri this morning. 2nd AG, 5th overall. Met Monica, Tony, Whizzzz and coredump. Mon's hair is certainly the right color. 

Originally posted by QueenZipp

Came solidly MOP for my AG at Rev3 today.  PR the SWIM!!!!!!!  Meh about the bike & run.  My legs were not playing nicely and I worked with what I had.

RR is up.

Originally posted by bcraht

X2!!  ON the race and on the Monica dig...

Originally posted by brigby1

Just a straightforward observation. Like how she seems to be preemptively adapting a little western accent.

Originally posted by bcraht

WTF did I get myself into???  We went and rode part of the Whistler bike course today.  Holy shizzle.  We rode the first 93 km of the route, then the last 32km.  1953m of elevation gain (That is 5859 ft for you 'Muricans).  Which, on it's own, I have problem with.  What I do take issue with, however, is the wind.  Like going up hills at 7km/hr due to wind.  Or getting ready to enjoy the downhill, and getting hit with a headwind that slows you to 20km/hr (when you might've gotten up to 40ish).  No likey!!!!  I think it was the hardest ride I have ever done (not that I am a lifelong cyclist or anything, but still).  It also couldn't decide if it wanted to be sunny, or rainy, or sunny, or rainy, or sunny....  Ah well, guess we'll be ready for anything on race day... we are going up at least 4 more times, 2 long rides and 2 medium, so hopefully that will help.  I see much walking of the 42.2

ETA:  Forgot to mention that a couple weeks ago, we rode 4:54 for 125km.  Today we rode 125km in 5:48.  Wind.

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

It would seem to be so funny, but that's a completely normal thing and sight here! Many of my friends (and some who I coach) keep their head and bodies covered for religious reasons (and interestingly enough, some of the men too race in full-body suits).

In fact I think I have a picture of me a in a burkini here somewhere (pretty much looks like what you posted except mine is all colors of awful pink and neon stripes, of course) ... they are great to wear for anti-jellyfish / stingers.

In addition to the other full-time jobs and 2 full-time responsibilities/hobbies I also have, I'm going into the modest-athlete clothing business. While the main clients are Muslim women, there are also Muslim men who want them, and many women here who for personal or body or whatever reason would prefer more coverage.

The current stuff is usable, but is certainly not optimal, and for example the burkini material wears *really* quickly on the bike seat, not to mention being uncomfortable, and a lot of the material is simply stretchy stuff but not great as a tech or cooling material.

Originally posted by brigby1

Just a straightforward observation. Like how she seems to be preemptively adapting a little western accent.