Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) (Page 111)

My jogo tonight: 30 minutes on the bike towing E!  I feel like it should count double.  The calorie counter in my long definitely does not take into consideration how much work I did! Also, Strava says I climbed 117 feet.  It felt like sooooo much more!  E loved it though.  She was great about wearing her helmet.  If this doesn't make me a stronger rider, nothing will.  

Correct. 

Stop reading after the highlighted section.  How old will you be on December 31?  That's your USAT age.

I'm a Christmas baby.  I'm always racing older than my actual age. 

Holy shyte, qualifying for Worlds will be based on your performance in the 30-34 age group? I better step up your training plan pronto

Well, I will be racing @ my age but competing for a qual spot with the 30-34, right?

No.  Your age group is also based on your age on December 31. 

3.2 Age Group Competition.

a. All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete’s age on December 31 of the year of the event.

I was surprised to find out that they had slower times than the 24-29. Probably because they have moved up in distances I am guessing?

Yes, the year of the event is 2013, I am 29 right now, in 2013.

Now Qual is for the year of the event I am trying to Qual for, 2014. 

I should clarify, when  you race at Nationals, in 2013 you are vying for a qual spot for worlds, 2014. At least that is how I understand it. Am I wrong?

C'mon, it's basic math

The late 20s still have killer speed. Once you get into long course, you start seeing the 30s and now even 40s being more competitive because a) they have enough money to have both time and means to do long course, b) much larger base and experience, which evens out the speed factor.

Speaking of which, were you able to watch any of the Pre Classic? Holy shyte, Mary Cain at 17 taking her place on the world stage ... and many other amazing events and some surprises.

You know how sometimes people use a phrase that sticks with you?  Like "Fachmie, it's Whopper time?"

Ann-Marie has one that make me smile every time that she uses it, "all powdered and puffed for work."  

When I see that I think of an agility friend of mine who used to always say that it was time to "hunt and gather" which means go grocery shopping ;-)  Dudley had a few others but that was my favorite.

Yanti, I am an idiot, can you please send me my swim for tonight? I know it starts with something ridiculous like 20 x 50 just for a warm up.

Additionally, in my little world I have some various news.

1. Unfortunately we lost our friend to ALS yesterday. We will now be doing the bike ride in July in her memory, unlike the years before. 

2. I will be racing as Blanche from the Golden girls tomorrow, in her debut 1000 meter

3. I will be competing in the Milk Mile (glass of milk every quarter) July 14th. 

4. I can hardly walk today from yesterdays workout.

Yanti, I am an idiot, can you please send me my swim for tonight? I know it starts with something ridiculous like 20 x 50 just for a warm up.

Additionally, in my little world I have some various news.

1. Unfortunately we lost our friend to ALS yesterday. We will now be doing the bike ride in July in her memory, unlike the years before. 

2. I will be racing as Blanche from the Golden girls tomorrow, in her debut 1000 meter

3. I will be competing in the Milk Mile (glass of milk every quarter) July 14th. 

4. I can hardly walk today from yesterdays workout.

1. Unfortunately we lost our friend to ALS yesterday. We will now be doing the bike ride in July in her memory, unlike the years before. 

Soooo want to comment on all the cool stuff in here--love browsing through the posts--just can't stay awake. Let's all snuggle snooze in a {MANATEE MELON PILE}

Woo hoo!  The parts came in and you got to use the trailer!

Yanti, I am an idiot, can you please send me my swim for tonight? I know it starts with something ridiculous like 20 x 50 just for a warm up.

Additionally, in my little world I have some various news.

1. Unfortunately we lost our friend to ALS yesterday. We will now be doing the bike ride in July in her memory, unlike the years before. 

2. I will be racing as Blanche from the Golden girls tomorrow, in her debut 1000 meter

3. I will be competing in the Milk Mile (glass of milk every quarter) July 14th. 

4. I can hardly walk today from yesterdays workout.

Good job on the workout and STOP THE CUTE!

When I move in next door, and many of your belongings (including, possibly, a cat) magically migrate to my place, can the kid come too? Thanks.

Yanti, I am an idiot, can you please send me my swim for tonight? I know it starts with something ridiculous like 20 x 50 just for a warm up.

Additionally, in my little world I have some various news.

1. Unfortunately we lost our friend to ALS yesterday. We will now be doing the bike ride in July in her memory, unlike the years before. 

2. I will be racing as Blanche from the Golden girls tomorrow, in her debut 1000 meter

3. I will be competing in the Milk Mile (glass of milk every quarter) July 14th. 

4. I can hardly walk today from yesterdays workout.

Yanti, I am an idiot, can you please send me my swim for tonight? I know it starts with something ridiculous like 20 x 50 just for a warm up.

Additionally, in my little world I have some various news.

1. Unfortunately we lost our friend to ALS yesterday. We will now be doing the bike ride in July in her memory, unlike the years before. 

2. I will be racing as Blanche from the Golden girls tomorrow, in her debut 1000 meter

3. I will be competing in the Milk Mile (glass of milk every quarter) July 14th. 

4. I can hardly walk today from yesterdays workout.

You know how sometimes people use a phrase that sticks with you?  Like "Fachmie, it's Whopper time?"

Ann-Marie has one that make me smile every time that she uses it, "all powdered and puffed for work."  

When I see that I think of an agility friend of mine who used to always say that it was time to "hunt and gather" which means go grocery shopping ;-)  Dudley had a few others but that was my favorite.