Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) (Page 136)

Originally posted by Asalzwed

So, after that track workout on Saturday, I am very aware of how difficult the 3K is going to be. I seriously think that something I need to work on is having a bit more of a competitive attitude and pushing myself a little harder. If that hike was any kind of indicator on what kind of pain I can tolerate when forced to.

Anyway, one of my teammates is also running the 3K. She is more experienced than me and races a touch faster than I, and trains MUCH faster than I do (if that makes sense.)

She said she thinks I am capable of keeping up with her in the 3K. She was planning on running it faster than I was. But her comments have me thinking maybe I should just tuck in behind her and try and hang on and push myself way out of my comfort zone. I mean, it's a 3K and means nothing other than it's something new I want to try. So who cares if I "fail"?

Originally posted by switch

Power nap?  Is there any other kind

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

I'm seriously going to start adding any "nap" to my work out log - I guess that would go under the tab of "sport"? 

DH and I keep talking about moving to Austin in a couple of years... maybe.  Depends on if he would be able to get a transfer with his job as the last one wasn't the best situation. Regardless, I think a trip to Austin is going to be on the books for next year to go check it out! 

Originally posted by 4agoodlife "power nap" and "hot yoga"... along the same lines I think

Originally posted by rrrunner

What does that say for endurance "swimming"?

Originally posted by melbo55

Hi manatees, and welcome Switch/Elesa, who will be known as Switch to me as well.  Sorry I've been a bit AWOL lately, but my life is a bit crazy in many different ways and from many different directions.  Boy, a lot happens in the pod when one falls something like 10 pages behind, and I hate not being able to comment on so much that could/should/would be commented on.  Please accept my humble apologies.

My craziness in a nutshell: a personal issue which has been going on since autumn will be reaching the pinnacle soon and will make my life extra challenging and stressful for a while but after 'the pinnacle' passes, things will improve a fair amount (sorry, a bit too personal to share in a public forum - very few of my closest friends even know).  It's been quite the roller coaster ride.  I have two Team Fight fundraising events happening in the next two weeks to which I've been devoting a lot of time and energy, wanting to get good results.  Best friend is going through an upheaval/relocation/needing to find a new job.  My sister is going through divorce which involves an upheaval/relocation and new living arrangements in PA rather than DE.

So these are the reasons/excuses my training has been lax lately.  I will try to do better, as workouts prove to be little islands of sanity.  My sister likes to joke when I tell her I was running.  She says, "What were you running from?"  I reply, "Life, but it always seems to catch back up to me when I stop."  Ha!

Originally posted by switch Our pod is single-handily redefining multisport right now.  Is there a race this weekend?

Originally posted by switch

I bet your competitiveness is in there, oh yes, it's in there.

How much faster was your friend planning on running?  Tucking in behind her is, IMHO, a brilliant strategy, and one that very experienced runners would use.  So there.  Look at you Even if you could easily lead the pack, you don't want to, not until the very end.

At the end of the 3K if your legs feel like they're detached from your lower body and your running feels completely uncoordinated for the last 150m, you've run a good race.

I'm excited for you

*Edited because spending so much time on the internet is making me a terrible writer.  I swear I'm educated, but I keep effing up my your/you're and their/there/they'res.  Be patient with me pod.

Originally posted by switch Our pod is single-handily redefining multisport right now.  Is there a race this weekend?

Originally posted by 4agoodlife Sport or Strength? heheDH mentioned Austin 70.3 in Oct, and one of his best friend's parents live there. Looks like a "racation" might be in the works.

Originally posted by rrrunner

I just got this email for a race up in Utah (Green River is about an hour north of Moab) and IT. SOUNDS. AWESOME!

Here is the skinny on the race and why you should join us!

1. The City of Green River loves this event and is excited to have you in town!
2. FAST downriver swim in the Green River! We spoke to the division of Natural Resources this week and the river is maintaing a high flow vs 2012, because of a release of water from Flaming Gorge.  What does this mean? - speedy swims!
3. Scenic Bike Course with stunning views of the Book Cliffs during the bike course
4. Fast, Flat run on the Green River Golf Course
5. Killer Post race Food and Party with tons of giveaways, including a chance to win a trip to Kona in October. 
6. Proceeds of your entry are going to support Green River High School athletic department!
7. Sweet Custom Gender specific shirts, sweet Age Group Awards, and uniquely designed finisher medals for everyone.   
8. Bragging rights about conquering the Green! 

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Hehe - I think it could realistically be entered as both!  ;)

I've already taken a look at the Austin 70.3, but for next year (already signed up for B2B 140.6 in October)... as almost all of our races are mini race-cations, I don't see why we can't have this one on the list too!  :)

Originally posted by rrrunner

I just got this email for a race up in Utah (Green River is about an hour north of Moab) and IT. SOUNDS. AWESOME!

Here is the skinny on the race and why you should join us!

1. The City of Green River loves this event and is excited to have you in town!
2. FAST downriver swim in the Green River! We spoke to the division of Natural Resources this week and the river is maintaing a high flow vs 2012, because of a release of water from Flaming Gorge.  What does this mean? - speedy swims!
3. Scenic Bike Course with stunning views of the Book Cliffs during the bike course
4. Fast, Flat run on the Green River Golf Course
5. Killer Post race Food and Party with tons of giveaways, including a chance to win a trip to Kona in October. 
6. Proceeds of your entry are going to support Green River High School athletic department!
7. Sweet Custom Gender specific shirts, sweet Age Group Awards, and uniquely designed finisher medals for everyone.   
8. Bragging rights about conquering the Green! 

Originally posted by cdban66

I smell a Manatee Meetup!!!!

Originally posted by 4agoodlife Geez... how can you say no to that description???? That sounds saaaaweeet!

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Ooooh - that sounds FABULOUS!!!  I say DOOOOOO EEEEEEEEEET!! 

Originally posted by QueenZippGeez, even I want to DOOOOOOO EEEEEEET!!

Originally posted by Asalzwed How many hands? Better consult Ann-marie

Originally posted by QueenZipp Hey Yanti....swim question for you.  I was paddling about in my back yard pool and wondered about your swim cords.  I know that they can give a hellacious workout-- my question is  Will the use of cords with less than pristine form only reinforce that same less than pristine form?  Can you hurt yourself using them with so-so swim form?  I just wondered if I should consider them at some point to use in my back yard.

Originally posted by jobaxas

Judi I told Brenton you're a fan he was chuffed!

Did you check out my swim video - here it is again if you missed it

And his notes.

Jo Notes:

Body position - Bending at the hips/waist a bit. Instead push your hips forward and squeeze your bum muscles a bit. Be tall in the water.

Head position - Looking a little too far forward. Extend neck and tuck chin back, have the back of your head out of the water. Imagine you're being measured how tall you are against a wall. Looking down or slightly forward.

Kick - Small, tight kick with your heels breaking the surface every few kicks. Not too much knee bend.

Pull - Right arm is pushing out wide.  Enter, lower hand slightly to  get into a strong catch position then pull through. Just need to make that slight change with your arm as you pull, the one where we made your inside part of your elbow hace more down than up to the sky.

Recovery and entry - Coming across head as you enter. In the recovery keep the movement going forward rather than swinging around

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_i_yK1grIiSaFJnTEp3VmYzZEk/edit?usp=sharing&pli=1