Mad Manatees 2015.4 CLOSED (or Poptart/pet pic ticket) (Page 12)

Originally posted by amd723

Brisket looks like a killer!

 

Here's my vicious German Shepherd Gunnar.

ETA: I have no idea why the pics only posted as links!!!

Originally posted by rrrunner

I'm back from the insane road trip. Had fun with DH on the drive, got to enjoy some great seafood with DS2 on his birthday, and got in a couple of amazing runs. It's soooo easy to run at sea level!!!!!!!!!! I did 12+ miles one day and it felt so effortless! Not for lack of hills either. That little coastal town had it's share of hills. I can't log my runs on Strava yet because DS1 was messing with my computer and now Garmin Connect won't open

Buuuut... yesterday my calves (mostly the right) tightened up big time. I noticed it when we walked through the airports. At first it's super tight and slows my gait but after a while it loosens up and is fine. This morning when I woke up it was the same thing. Thoughts?

Originally posted by jmkizer

Welcome back!

I'm glad that the road trip went well and that you were able to see DS2 for this birthday.

It sucks about the calves.  I had the same issue when flying after Vineman this year.  I felt good in the days after the race and then tightened up like crazy on the flight back.  ARG!  I wish I knew that to tell you.  Can you get your chiro or someone to work on them? That would probably be the most expedient solution.

Originally posted by jmkizer

Regarding coaching --

I'm staying with Maija through Boston.  She helped to get me there, she knows me well and I don't want to mess with it.  She has agreed to help me out with the transition as well.  To me, that means helping to select events for next year (I, too, could easily be a race-a-holic) and getting some of the basics done.  That being said, I need to come up with an May - September plan. 

So....

Endurance Nation?  Hands, I think that you've used them?  Anyone else?  What say you?

Also, what about the BT coaching?  Do anyone of you know folks who have used that?  That actually doesn't sound too bad.  It sounds like self coaching with a safety net?  Thoughts?

(yes, still thinking out loud)

Originally posted by rrrunner

I'm actually scheduled to see him this afternoon so I'll ask him about it.  Did yours go away after a few days? I'd planned today as a rest day anyway but don't want to irritate it tomorrow if I run.  Moab is in two weeks!

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

OhMuhGarsh!!  He's so fluffy I'm gonna die!!  

 

Originally posted by rrrunner

Oooooh, that's a three dog night kinda pup!!!!

Originally posted by jmkizer

I want to say that it was more like a week but I suspect that if your chiro works on it, magic will happen. 

Originally posted by jmkizer

Regarding coaching --

I'm staying with Maija through Boston.  She helped to get me there, she knows me well and I don't want to mess with it.  She has agreed to help me out with the transition as well.  To me, that means helping to select events for next year (I, too, could easily be a race-a-holic) and getting some of the basics done.  That being said, I need to come up with an May - September plan. 

So....

Endurance Nation?  Hands, I think that you've used them?  Anyone else?  What say you?

Also, what about the BT coaching?  Do anyone of you know folks who have used that?  That actually doesn't sound too bad.  It sounds like self coaching with a safety net?  Thoughts?

(yes, still thinking out loud)

Originally posted by jmkizer

I can tell that Gunnar and Brisket are both meanies!  I like Gunnar's portrait too!

@Chris, do you have time to do a Pet Gallery?

Originally posted by jmkizer

I can tell that Gunnar and Brisket are both meanies!  I like Gunnar's portrait too!

@Chris, do you have time to do a Pet Gallery?

Originally posted by amd723

EN is really not a hands on coaching experience.  There are 2 coaches and they do give you an individualized plan based upon your races, but most of your contact with them is through their members only web site.  I think you can call them from time to time too, but you would need to confirm that.  If you are doing a race that a lot of the members are doing there will be a pretty active group for that race where training is discussed among those members.  I think the coaches monitor that too and chime in.  I'm not 100% sure b/c the race I used them for did not have a group.  I liked the training plan, but if I ever go the coach route again it will not be with EN.  It just didn't click with me.  

Originally posted by melbo55

Mary (laffinrock) said to tell the Pod hi.  She's still on reading restrictions and feels quite ill if she looks at a computer/screen/reads.  Oddly, she said, eye restrictions are what they are mainly focusing on right now, she's allowed light physical activity and has been doing yard work and went for a short run.  Unfortunately, her doctor told her it may take months for the eye issues to resolve.  Let's hope it doesn't take that long!  Send her some inspires and love if you get the chance - she can get Alex to read them if necessary.

Originally posted by jmkizer

Regarding coaching --

I'm staying with Maija through Boston.  She helped to get me there, she knows me well and I don't want to mess with it.  She has agreed to help me out with the transition as well.  To me, that means helping to select events for next year (I, too, could easily be a race-a-holic) and getting some of the basics done.  That being said, I need to come up with an May - September plan. 

So....

Endurance Nation?  Hands, I think that you've used them?  Anyone else?  What say you?

Also, what about the BT coaching?  Do anyone of you know folks who have used that?  That actually doesn't sound too bad.  It sounds like self coaching with a safety net?  Thoughts?

(yes, still thinking out loud)

Originally posted by amd723
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Brisket looks like a killer!

 

Here's my vicious German Shepherd Gunnar.

ETA: I have no idea why the pics only posted as links!!!

Originally posted by Jet Black Just going off of my perception here, but it seems like the thing you like the most about your current coach is the close relationship and that she knows "you." It also appears to me that you've gained enough knowledge through being coached and doing all of the training that you know what to do. With those two things in mind, I don't think I'd go for a mass quantity coaching company. I think you should either get another coach that operates similar to your current coach, or go to self coached. Did you ask your current coach about her mentoring you, maybe just buying her a SBUX 2-3 times a year to go over your race schedule and base/build blocks?

Originally posted by amd723

EN is really not a hands on coaching experience.  There are 2 coaches and they do give you an individualized plan based upon your races, but most of your contact with them is through their members only web site.  I think you can call them from time to time too, but you would need to confirm that.  If you are doing a race that a lot of the members are doing there will be a pretty active group for that race where training is discussed among those members.  I think the coaches monitor that too and chime in.  I'm not 100% sure b/c the race I used them for did not have a group.  I liked the training plan, but if I ever go the coach route again it will not be with EN.  It just didn't click with me.  

Originally posted by Jet Black Just going off of my perception here, but it seems like the thing you like the most about your current coach is the close relationship and that she knows "you." It also appears to me that you've gained enough knowledge through being coached and doing all of the training that you know what to do. With those two things in mind, I don't think I'd go for a mass quantity coaching company. I think you should either get another coach that operates similar to your current coach, or go to self coached. Did you ask your current coach about her mentoring you, maybe just buying her a SBUX 2-3 times a year to go over your race schedule and base/build blocks?

Originally posted by Asalzwed

My race on Saturday was awesome. I am excited to share some of the strategical details.

Life has been incredibly busy, but in a good way! I am constantly on my toes with prioritizing running! J and I are headed to Iceland the beginning of November, which I just realized is really only a week and a half away! Story of my life lately!

Anyway, hoping to get a RR done at some point because I do really want to share. I just need to figure out how to get another hour in the day  

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

October 24-25
Janyne - Tuna Run 200 on Friday and Saturday
Sean - Houston Half Marathon on Sunday
Ann-Marie - Cocoa Beach half marathon on Sunday

Disabled List
Mary - post-concussion syndrome (on restriction until the end of October at least)
Monica - under the weather

Originally posted by Asalzwed

My race on Saturday was awesome. I am excited to share some of the strategical details.

Life has been incredibly busy, but in a good way! I am constantly on my toes with prioritizing running! J and I are headed to Iceland the beginning of November, which I just realized is really only a week and a half away! Story of my life lately!

Anyway, hoping to get a RR done at some point because I do really want to share. I just need to figure out how to get another hour in the day