MAD MANATEE Mentor Group (TriAya & lmscozz)--CLOSED! (Page 11)

New Years:  Got my girls over and we already have our bubbly grape juice.  Also having my lady Jan coming over with her boys and we are going to have a game night, watch the ball drop and some movies.  Probably have some marg's too.  Also have a long ride on Friday and a long run on Saturday.

If I get up for it today, do long ride today (well - long for winter) and run on either eve or day.  Got in trouble for not working out this AM by Jan since she did her 30 minutes and I took a "recovery" day and slept until 10.  Tough to get motivated to get up when on vacation.

If I run any slower, it will technically be walking. Seriously. I run 5.1 mph then walk 3.6mph, alternating between the two. That's pretty darn slow. I'm open to suggestions on how everyone else got over the running "hump." I have found that losing 35lbs has helped a lot, but I'm still significantly overweight, and don't want to injure myself.....it's hard carrying any extra weight in triathlon, esp the running part. 

Regarding my extra weight: I'm treating it as an important component of my triathlon training. I log onto WW at least three times a day to log my food. Then I log my training. I've also added weight training to my training plan in an attempt at building some muscle and speeding-up my metabolism. Seems to be working? 

Ushering 2010 out with a 10 mile run, celebrating the start of 2011 with a 11 miler.

Do you by chance have space to squeeeeze one more in?

If not, that's ok. I thought I would just ask.

Lovey

Hi there!!!
As an ex-manatee I just thought I would just say hi   I'm re-entering the triathlon world, (had to change careers to fit it in though!) and would love to be a manatee again, no worries if you can't fit me in though.

Hope all is well

Melyssa

90% Feel  Perceived Exertion (PE)

I have about 4 speeds:
Easy 50%
A little uncomfortable 75%
Uncomfortable 90%
Slobbering, spitting, gasping for breath. 100%

On Yantis suggestion of running slower....

x1,000,000

I trained slower this year than last.
1. Fewer Training-Ending Injuries
2. Enjoyed runs more
3. PR's at every distance

If you are running as slowly as you can, and it is not working, add in more/longer walk breaks.  My current run plan for my IM Marathon is 2:15 Run / :45 Walk for at least the first 13.1.  This is as as decent 50:xx 10k runner. (8 minute miles)

Edited by pga_mike 2010-12-31 6:39 AM

Hello again all,

Just just back from a trip to Ireland. It was soooo cold - the phone and internet were down but at least we had running water, unlike some neighbours. Worse than that though, I've been stricken with man-flu so I may not survive into 2011 - it's touch and go right now.

I do know the Tatton Tri SteveyD! It's where I lost my triathlon virginity this year. A bit pricey for a repeat next year though methinks.  I'm going to do the Trafford Triathlon in April (if it ever opens for entry) and then hopefully a few around the northwest later in the summer. All dependent on surviving this man-flu of course.

Niall

My big plan for the day is to end the year with a swim!! Yes.. this manatee is going to waddle over to the pool and her freind will likely have to push her in (and lets all pray I don't sink to the bottom!!)  I haven't been in the pool since October I think - so I guess I should end the year with a little swimmy! 

And while I'm there.... I am soooo excited by this one... I have been given the ok to try a 2 -3 min run!! woohoo... stop the pressess!!   So I will walk the track for 20 - 25 min and end with a 2 - 3 min run.  I am a very slow runner as it is... but I will heed everyone's advise and force myself to keep it slow as  I tend to get impatient.

As for the new year... nothing will be open tomorrow and since it is -28C outside with a windchill of close to -40C... I think I will keep it inside... so probly a nice long trainer ride.

... and Trina... re the foam roller.... I have the black one... and have a love/hate relationship with it!  I love it because it works soooo well (when I use it) and hate it because it hurts.... which means I really really really should be using it much more... this will be a goal for the new year to help keep me injury free.

I wanted to share an inspiring video that was sent to me a little while ago with all of you.  It was sent to a freind of mine, by someone who said it reminded him of his story.  This friend has now done two ironmans (along with many other races)  and is training for his third, has helped train me (and has helped me lose almost 100lbs) and keeps me inspired and motivated to keep wanting more!  When I start to question myself .... I play this....

http://www.wimp.com/beinspired/

HAPPY NEW YEAR  everyone!  May it be the best one ever!!

Thank you for sharing this video!! So inspirational!!  Hope you are staying warm in SK.

As for New Years, we are recovering from the Christmas that never wanted to end and our daughters 1st birthday party yesterday!  My husband would like to stay up and watch movies all night but I'm more inclined to be in bed by 9!! Boo!  Enjoy all your swims/bikes/runs!  Happy 2011!! 

Edited by burnettbunch 2010-12-31 10:23 AM

GREAT VIDEO - love this kind of thing.  Always get choked up watching the end of ironman - the regular people finishing.

It is going to be a super 2011 and I hope you all make your own inspirational video this year.  What are you afraid of and how will you overcome it?  Make your own successes and may all your dreams become real through your hard work.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Oh no no. I'm afraid you'll never understand :P This link may help though:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EElqrgk4N0



Edited by Galwegian 2010-12-31 11:32 AM

Hi folks,

I'm still catching up on posts. A bad cold and some traveling are keeping me busy. I just wanted to say Happy New Year and let you know I'm still a proud, mad manatee.

I am now the proud new owner of a pair of running shoes - from a real running store.  I'm a total introvert and have to say I was always scared of the idea of going to a shoe store where I'd have to interact with someone.  But, I did it and actually enjoyed it and now have shoes that fit!  I broke them in with a little run and am happy to be starting the year off in comfort.  Up next - tackling my super slow swimming... 

I love this video.  That Coldplay song gets me every time.  Very inspiring.  Wow Kalico, 100lbs weight loss is awesome!!  Inspiration is contagious.  You are an inspiration too for your commitment to exercise and health that is so very difficult for many. 

I'm completely  new at this - just started running a few months ago.  But, at the start I was running slower than 5.1 mph.  I'm not sure how much slower because I was running outside and didn't want to use a watch, just tracked distance (on www.gmap-pedometer.com).  I could have walked faster than I was running at times  And even now, I frequently run around 5.1 mph.  Again, I'm newbie so I'll let the more experienced weight in, but my two cents is that you could run a touch slower to see if it feels a little better.  Good luck!

Nope.. no one I know at least.. just a guy in video that was sent to me. I cried to.