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 2016-01-05 6:56 AM in reply to: amd723 |
Master  9705     Raleigh, NC area |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by cdban66 I am ashamed to admit that Gunnar, Zoe, and I believe Smoky are all missing. Zoe is understandable since she's new-ish (she's four months old today, btw). Gunnar and Smoky though! In the last thread I managed to post a pic of Gunnar, but for some reason BT now hates all my photos! PM it to Chris. |
| 2016-01-05 7:32 AM in reply to: 0 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by StaceyK I need some help Manatees. My mum and my sisters have decided that they are going to do a HM with me at the end of August. They aren't currently runners and are all over 40. They are thinking, finish not fast, and run walk. They have asked me to do them up a training plan. The HM is 33 weeks away, so I am thinking a 30 week plan (by the time I get it done and to them). They can all walk for at least 45 minutes at a decent pace so they aren't total couch dwellers. Where do it start? I have said for now they have to be walking for at least 30 minutes a day four times a week and 45 minutes once a week. What are your thoughts from there? I'd steal from Galloway http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/half-marathon-training/ My thoughts exactly. also http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51134/Half-Marathon-Walk-Training... is font messed up ... still can't use BT with Chrome Hal Higdon's a bit more committed, but whichever one they will actually do ... go for it. P.S. I'm in Perth on the 12th. I am less trained than you for our upcoming races. By far. Edited by IndoIronYanti 2016-01-05 7:34 AM |
| 2016-01-05 7:34 AM in reply to: ceilidh |
Master 6834  Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by johnthecat So this group already exceeds the amount of total posts we had for the whole year in the 2015 mentor group I joined last year. (Where our mentor disappeared midway through) The year I had a mentor group, the mentor went missing after a month. Three of us kept it up through all of our first triathlons (two sprints and an IM). We are still friends to date. That was in 2008  I had a similar experience in 2010. It is one of the reasons I really appreciate the multi-mentor team approach that has grown here. |
| 2016-01-05 7:37 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Expert 2811 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by JBacarella I made my request to join the team on Strava. For you Texan's you will find an entry from last week. I did a lap around AT&T Stadium while I waited for my oldest Daughter's to pick up their tickets for the Cotton Bowl. On the electronics side, I have a Timex Ironman GPS watch that I hate, so I mostly use my iphone and the Strava app. The problem is battery, my iphone dies 83 miles into a century ride last year. I'm breaking the thread, but I prefer tights I have a UA pair, but I have 3 teen aged daughters and I wife (so yes, I am wrong a profound amount of time). So for winter races and when the family is home I have a pair of Nike running pants. Did someone say something about Twitter? I have a twitter list that I've added the Manatee IDs to https://twitter.com/jmkizer/lists/manatee It has a few inactive Manatees on it (Jen Drake, etc.) as well. Thanks, you got the follow. I read twitter more than tweet. Plus my older kids use it a lot, so it is an easy way to keep up with/spy on them. |
| 2016-01-05 7:41 AM in reply to: JBacarella |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by JBacarella Originally posted by jmkizer Thanks, you got the follow. I read twitter more than tweet. Plus my older kids use it a lot, so it is an easy way to keep up with/spy on them. Originally posted by JBacarella I made my request to join the team on Strava. For you Texan's you will find an entry from last week. I did a lap around AT&T Stadium while I waited for my oldest Daughter's to pick up their tickets for the Cotton Bowl. On the electronics side, I have a Timex Ironman GPS watch that I hate, so I mostly use my iphone and the Strava app. The problem is battery, my iphone dies 83 miles into a century ride last year. I'm breaking the thread, but I prefer tights I have a UA pair, but I have 3 teen aged daughters and I wife (so yes, I am wrong a profound amount of time). So for winter races and when the family is home I have a pair of Nike running pants. Did someone say something about Twitter? I have a twitter list that I've added the Manatee IDs to https://twitter.com/jmkizer/lists/manatee It has a few inactive Manatees on it (Jen Drake, etc.) as well. I'd be happy to add any new/returning Manatees to the list! |
| 2016-01-05 7:41 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by tomsimper Hi After reading all the posts I am well and truly motivated now for 2016, I had planned on doing three sprint tri's this year to get me in the swing of things but I am now thinking of doing a sprint in may and then an olympic distance in July. Do you think this is a realistic aim or should I stick with just the sprints? thanks Tom I think that it's realistic. Both are good goals. I agree with Janyne on this, although I think it is important for you to be honest with yourself on training time and expectations. You have 26+ weeks which is good. But how much of that can you commit? My question stems from my own experience. I know in March I will have a low training week due to vacation. I know I have a few weekends that are out of the question for long day training. Planning around life is part of the job, and I would say it is one of the more challenging parts. However, if you can build a plan with these types of things in mind, you are going to succeed. Plan your work. Work your plan. Oh yeah, one more thing: Have Fun!!! |
| 2016-01-05 7:42 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
Expert 2811 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by johnthecat So this group already exceeds the amount of total posts we had for the whole year in the 2015 mentor group I joined last year. (Where our mentor disappeared midway through) The year I had a mentor group, the mentor went missing after a month. Three of us kept it up through all of our first triathlons (two sprints and an IM). We are still friends to date. That was in 2008 I had a similar experience in 2010. It is one of the reasons I really appreciate the multi-mentor team approach that has grown here. I've had it happen two times. The first was the worst we had a good active group and the mentor dropped out because of work. Four of us got together and kept it alive, then reinvented it a couple of times and now the core group is gone and I am the remaining survivor. Sadly the group dynamic changed and the conversation became less interesting. |
| 2016-01-05 7:46 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by cdban66 I am ashamed to admit that Gunnar, Zoe, and I believe Smoky are all missing. Zoe is understandable since she's new-ish (she's four months old today, btw). Gunnar and Smoky though! In the last thread I managed to post a pic of Gunnar, but for some reason BT now hates all my photos! PM it to Chris. Evidently, I'll have an updated Pet gallery after lunch |
| 2016-01-05 7:50 AM in reply to: JBacarella |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by JBacarella Thanks, you got the follow. I read twitter more than tweet. Plus my older kids use it a lot, so it is an easy way to keep up with/spy on them. Mine are that way with FB, which is why I have a FB account.
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| 2016-01-05 7:54 AM in reply to: IndoIronYanti |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by IndoIronYanti Thanks Janyne and Yanti. I think I have some Galloway stuff around somewhere. Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by StaceyK I need some help Manatees. My mum and my sisters have decided that they are going to do a HM with me at the end of August. They aren't currently runners and are all over 40. They are thinking, finish not fast, and run walk. They have asked me to do them up a training plan. The HM is 33 weeks away, so I am thinking a 30 week plan (by the time I get it done and to them). They can all walk for at least 45 minutes at a decent pace so they aren't total couch dwellers. Where do it start? I have said for now they have to be walking for at least 30 minutes a day four times a week and 45 minutes once a week. What are your thoughts from there? I'd steal from Galloway http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/half-marathon-training/ My thoughts exactly. also http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51134/Half-Marathon-Walk-Training... is font messed up ... still can't use BT with Chrome Hal Higdon's a bit more committed, but whichever one they will actually do ... go for it. P.S. I'm in Perth on the 12th. I am less trained than you for our upcoming races. By far. Not sure The lack of training is true Yanti. At present I'm struggling to bend over to get runners on my feet cause of my back. Not so much sore anymore just locked up and no flexibility or much range of motion. I have another appointment with Jill the steamroller on Saturday so hopefully that gets it sorted. |
| 2016-01-05 8:05 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by IndoIronYanti Thanks Janyne and Yanti. I think I have some Galloway stuff around somewhere. Not sure The lack of training is true Yanti. At present I'm struggling to bend over to get runners on my feet cause of my back. Not so much sore anymore just locked up and no flexibility or much range of motion. I have another appointment with Jill the steamroller on Saturday so hopefully that gets it sorted. Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by StaceyK I need some help Manatees. My mum and my sisters have decided that they are going to do a HM with me at the end of August. They aren't currently runners and are all over 40. They are thinking, finish not fast, and run walk. They have asked me to do them up a training plan. The HM is 33 weeks away, so I am thinking a 30 week plan (by the time I get it done and to them). They can all walk for at least 45 minutes at a decent pace so they aren't total couch dwellers. Where do it start? I have said for now they have to be walking for at least 30 minutes a day four times a week and 45 minutes once a week. What are your thoughts from there? I'd steal from Galloway http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/half-marathon-training/ My thoughts exactly. also http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51134/Half-Marathon-Walk-Training... is font messed up ... still can't use BT with Chrome Hal Higdon's a bit more committed, but whichever one they will actually do ... go for it. P.S. I'm in Perth on the 12th. I am less trained than you for our upcoming races. By far. Was thinking something like that too. Don't know Galloway's plans, just that he's run/walk. First thought was c25k and see where it builds into, but this is likely much the same thing. |
| 2016-01-05 8:07 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by CRFTX2001 I have a few questions about Strava. 1.What is it? What does it do? 2.How do I set up an account? 3.How do I join the Manatees group? Thanks It's like facebook for exercisers. Just go to strava.com and setup an account. Chris can add you to the manatees. Follow us other manatees and you'll see our workouts pop up when we do them. You can link strava to your garmin account so that the workouts are automatically loaded into strava from garmin. Strava also has some safety/privacy features including having people request to follow you (so not everyone can see your stuff) and hiding some locations (home address/office/school) from maps. The second feature just blurs it a little bit so people might now my exact street address or whatever. These might make your parents/coach more comfortable. I use them because I usually run alone. I mean, it's right by the police station and I don't feel unsafe or anything but I don't want to invite problems! For the location hiding, I've heard some will put in a bunch of nearby addresses and block out a much bigger area with the overlapping zones. |
| 2016-01-05 8:12 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Veteran 1900 Southampton, Ontario | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 I am currently biking 6 -7 days per week and was routinely throwing in a couple of runs through out the week before I messed up my toe. I am getting close to being able to run again but also would like to add in some swimming. I work 10min from a pool but cant really stretch my lunch too long. Can anyone suggest some productive 30 - 40min swim sets? |
| 2016-01-05 8:16 AM in reply to: brigby1 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by CRFTX2001 I have a few questions about Strava. 1.What is it? What does it do? 2.How do I set up an account? 3.How do I join the Manatees group? Thanks It's like facebook for exercisers. Just go to strava.com and setup an account. Chris can add you to the manatees. Follow us other manatees and you'll see our workouts pop up when we do them. You can link strava to your garmin account so that the workouts are automatically loaded into strava from garmin. Strava also has some safety/privacy features including having people request to follow you (so not everyone can see your stuff) and hiding some locations (home address/office/school) from maps. The second feature just blurs it a little bit so people might now my exact street address or whatever. These might make your parents/coach more comfortable. I use them because I usually run alone. I mean, it's right by the police station and I don't feel unsafe or anything but I don't want to invite problems! For the location hiding, I've heard some will put in a bunch of nearby addresses and block out a much bigger area with the overlapping zones. That's an interesting idea. I wanted to point it out in case Connor's parents/coach were uncomfortable. The same holds true for the other Manatees, of course :-) |
| 2016-01-05 8:17 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
| 143 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by tomsimper Hi After reading all the posts I am well and truly motivated now for 2016, I had planned on doing three sprint tri's this year to get me in the swing of things but I am now thinking of doing a sprint in may and then an olympic distance in July. Do you think this is a realistic aim or should I stick with just the sprints? thanks Tom I think that it's realistic. Both are good goals. I agree with Janyne on this, although I think it is important for you to be honest with yourself on training time and expectations. You have 26+ weeks which is good. But how much of that can you commit? My question stems from my own experience. I know in March I will have a low training week due to vacation. I know I have a few weekends that are out of the question for long day training. Planning around life is part of the job, and I would say it is one of the more challenging parts. However, if you can build a plan with these types of things in mind, you are going to succeed. Plan your work. Work your plan. Oh yeah, one more thing: Have Fun!!! Thank you Chris and Janyne, I am aiming to be runing three times a week and work my way up from 5k currently per run to 10K + over the next two months, bike should be ok as I am working hard on a trainer at the moment whilst waiting for some decent weather to get outside. I will run with the 20 week Olympic distance plan from here and if I struggle with it will just do the sprint distance instead of Olympic as want to enjoy it and not hate having to train. |
| 2016-01-05 8:21 AM in reply to: brigby1 |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm in Dallas. Where are the other Texans in this thread from? My first 70.3 was in Austin back in November. Some of the hills down there were killers! We Canucks are taking over!! Justin - where in Texas are you? I'm such a weather wimp that I've actually suggested to Tony that if we move ANYWHERE from Austin, it'll have to be FL, because I can't handle winter anymore! Not that I ever could, but now - definite NO to winter. NO! I'm in Austin & I also did the 70.3... it wasn't a stellar day for me, but we won't talk about that right now... I *think* there's also Katy represented, and there was another Manatee in Austin, but I don't know where he went? Are there other Texas Manatees?? Where in Canada are you from?? I'm from Vancouver & miss it a LOT, but not so much during the wet winter... :D Snowed here this morning Monica I posted this for Monica cause I am in Vancouver you yahoos. She DID live in Chicago for a few years. Ha! I lasted 2 winters in Chicago and that was IT! No more polar vortex crap for this weather wimp! |
| 2016-01-05 8:24 AM in reply to: brigby1 |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by IndoIronYanti Thanks Janyne and Yanti. I think I have some Galloway stuff around somewhere. Not sure The lack of training is true Yanti. At present I'm struggling to bend over to get runners on my feet cause of my back. Not so much sore anymore just locked up and no flexibility or much range of motion. I have another appointment with Jill the steamroller on Saturday so hopefully that gets it sorted. Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by StaceyK I need some help Manatees. My mum and my sisters have decided that they are going to do a HM with me at the end of August. They aren't currently runners and are all over 40. They are thinking, finish not fast, and run walk. They have asked me to do them up a training plan. The HM is 33 weeks away, so I am thinking a 30 week plan (by the time I get it done and to them). They can all walk for at least 45 minutes at a decent pace so they aren't total couch dwellers. Where do it start? I have said for now they have to be walking for at least 30 minutes a day four times a week and 45 minutes once a week. What are your thoughts from there? I'd steal from Galloway http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/half-marathon-training/ My thoughts exactly. also http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51134/Half-Marathon-Walk-Training... is font messed up ... still can't use BT with Chrome Hal Higdon's a bit more committed, but whichever one they will actually do ... go for it. P.S. I'm in Perth on the 12th. I am less trained than you for our upcoming races. By far. Was thinking something like that too. Don't know Galloway's plans, just that he's run/walk. First thought was c25k and see where it builds into, but this is likely much the same thing. At least you have time on your side. One thought that works for me (up to a point) is that more is better. So, start slow, build frequency and volume, rest where necessary and since the objective is finishing, than you should be good. Consistency will be your best friend. |
| 2016-01-05 8:30 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by cdban66 I am ashamed to admit that Gunnar, Zoe, and I believe Smoky are all missing. Zoe is understandable since she's new-ish (she's four months old today, btw). Gunnar and Smoky though! In the last thread I managed to post a pic of Gunnar, but for some reason BT now hates all my photos! PM it to Chris. Evidently, I'll have an updated Pet gallery after lunch I'll do that! But really, I need to figure out why BT hates me lately!! |
| 2016-01-05 8:36 AM in reply to: tomsimper |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by tomsimper Originally posted by cdban66 Thank you Chris and Janyne, I am aiming to be runing three times a week and work my way up from 5k currently per run to 10K + over the next two months, bike should be ok as I am working hard on a trainer at the moment whilst waiting for some decent weather to get outside. I will run with the 20 week Olympic distance plan from here and if I struggle with it will just do the sprint distance instead of Olympic as want to enjoy it and not hate having to train. Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by tomsimper Hi After reading all the posts I am well and truly motivated now for 2016, I had planned on doing three sprint tri's this year to get me in the swing of things but I am now thinking of doing a sprint in may and then an olympic distance in July. Do you think this is a realistic aim or should I stick with just the sprints? thanks Tom I think that it's realistic. Both are good goals. I agree with Janyne on this, although I think it is important for you to be honest with yourself on training time and expectations. You have 26+ weeks which is good. But how much of that can you commit? My question stems from my own experience. I know in March I will have a low training week due to vacation. I know I have a few weekends that are out of the question for long day training. Planning around life is part of the job, and I would say it is one of the more challenging parts. However, if you can build a plan with these types of things in mind, you are going to succeed. Plan your work. Work your plan. Oh yeah, one more thing: Have Fun!!! Sounds great! |
| 2016-01-05 8:36 AM in reply to: 0 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by cdban66 I am ashamed to admit that Gunnar, Zoe, and I believe Smoky are all missing. Zoe is understandable since she's new-ish (she's four months old today, btw). Gunnar and Smoky though! In the last thread I managed to post a pic of Gunnar, but for some reason BT now hates all my photos! PM it to Chris. Evidently, I'll have an updated Pet gallery after lunch I'll do that! But really, I need to figure out why BT hates me lately!! At least WE like you! (edited to fix formatting) Edited by jmkizer 2016-01-05 8:37 AM |
| 2016-01-05 8:39 AM in reply to: JBacarella |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by JBacarella I made my request to join the team on Strava. For you Texan's you will find an entry from last week. I did a lap around AT&T Stadium while I waited for my oldest Daughter's to pick up their tickets for the Cotton Bowl. On the electronics side, I have a Timex Ironman GPS watch that I hate, so I mostly use my iphone and the Strava app. The problem is battery, my iphone dies 83 miles into a century ride last year. I'm breaking the thread, but I prefer tights I have a UA pair, but I have 3 teen aged daughters and I wife (so yes, I am wrong a profound amount of time). So for winter races and when the family is home I have a pair of Nike running pants. Did someone say something about Twitter? Funny, I liked my Timex, it had a better display and I felt more intuitive button/screen configuration. However, it had file upload issues. Not really issues, it just wasn't simple. It was a pain to upload to Strava/BT. The Garmin syncs up automagically. |
| 2016-01-05 8:56 AM in reply to: 0 |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by cdban66 I am ashamed to admit that Gunnar, Zoe, and I believe Smoky are all missing. Somehow Coco and Dobie are absent as well. I'll post a pic in my blog for you to grab, unless you'd prefer to have it another place/way. Edited to add: or maybe not. TinyPic seems to be possessed. I uploaded their pic and I get back an image of a Japanese teen leaning against a table... Edited by melbo55 2016-01-05 9:22 AM |
| 2016-01-05 9:11 AM in reply to: Jet Black |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm in Dallas. Where are the other Texans in this thread from? My first 70.3 was in Austin back in November. Some of the hills down there were killers! We Canucks are taking over!! Justin - where in Texas are you? I'm such a weather wimp that I've actually suggested to Tony that if we move ANYWHERE from Austin, it'll have to be FL, because I can't handle winter anymore! Not that I ever could, but now - definite NO to winter. NO! I'm in Austin & I also did the 70.3... it wasn't a stellar day for me, but we won't talk about that right now... I *think* there's also Katy represented, and there was another Manatee in Austin, but I don't know where he went? Are there other Texas Manatees?? Where in Canada are you from?? I'm from Vancouver & miss it a LOT, but not so much during the wet winter... :D Snowed here this morning Monica Snowed some here too, Monica. Here too It's cold here too. I actually had to swim inside this morning. Pizzed me off. #texascold Welcome to the club :/ |
| 2016-01-05 9:12 AM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm in Dallas. Where are the other Texans in this thread from? My first 70.3 was in Austin back in November. Some of the hills down there were killers! We Canucks are taking over!! Justin - where in Texas are you? I'm such a weather wimp that I've actually suggested to Tony that if we move ANYWHERE from Austin, it'll have to be FL, because I can't handle winter anymore! Not that I ever could, but now - definite NO to winter. NO! I'm in Austin & I also did the 70.3... it wasn't a stellar day for me, but we won't talk about that right now... I *think* there's also Katy represented, and there was another Manatee in Austin, but I don't know where he went? Are there other Texas Manatees?? Where in Canada are you from?? I'm from Vancouver & miss it a LOT, but not so much during the wet winter... :D Snowed here this morning Monica Snowed some here too, Monica. Lol - I miss Chicago in the spring/summer/fall, but definitely NOT in the winter!! Four Seasons of Chicago: Almost like winter Winter Still like winter Road construction Although, lately the constructions take place all year round.... |
| 2016-01-05 9:14 AM in reply to: johnthecat |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by johnthecat Here are a few pictures of our latest family addition Toby. Some friends rescued him off a freeway after an 18-wheeler literally drove over him without hitting him. What a cutie!!! |
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