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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Racing Manatees!!! Dooo Eeeetttt! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! Dooo Eeeetttt! Yay for everyone getting out. Mine is annoyingly virtual but the weather is supposed to be amazing and I plan to treat myself to some brunch afterward! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by juniperjen Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! Dooo Eeeetttt! Yay for everyone getting out. Mine is annoyingly virtual but the weather is supposed to be amazing and I plan to treat myself to some brunch afterward! It will be nice to tick that box! Enjoy it. Do we need to contact Darren to make sure that he sets up an awesome aid station for you? |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by juniperjen Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! Dooo Eeeetttt! Yay for everyone getting out. Mine is annoyingly virtual but the weather is supposed to be amazing and I plan to treat myself to some brunch afterward! It will be nice to tick that box! Enjoy it. Do we need to contact Darren to make sure that he sets up an awesome aid station for you? I think he and the kids will be my 'finish line' cheer squad down by the waterfront here in the city! The actual nice thing about doing my own thing is that i can take a bathroom break and stop the clock! lol! I always laugh to myself when people say they feel their real time at a race is something other than their chip time because of a bathroom break - that's not the way it works but for virtual ... it sure does work that way - at least for me. In this scenario. You can make your own rules. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by jmkizer Yay racers!!! Have tons of fun.Racing Manatees!!! Dooo Eeeetttt! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by juniperjen That is an advantage of virtual that I hadn't thought about! What a great finish line crew!Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by juniperjen Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! Dooo Eeeetttt! Yay for everyone getting out. Mine is annoyingly virtual but the weather is supposed to be amazing and I plan to treat myself to some brunch afterward! It will be nice to tick that box! Enjoy it. Do we need to contact Darren to make sure that he sets up an awesome aid station for you? I think he and the kids will be my 'finish line' cheer squad down by the waterfront here in the city! The actual nice thing about doing my own thing is that i can take a bathroom break and stop the clock! lol! I always laugh to myself when people say they feel their real time at a race is something other than their chip time because of a bathroom break - that's not the way it works but for virtual ... it sure does work that way - at least for me. In this scenario. You can make your own rules. |
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![]() | ![]() Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! Dooo Eeeetttt! Look at all those racers!! GOOOOOOOOOO MANATEES!!!!! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by juniperjen Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by juniperjen Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! Dooo Eeeetttt! Yay for everyone getting out. Mine is annoyingly virtual but the weather is supposed to be amazing and I plan to treat myself to some brunch afterward! It will be nice to tick that box! Enjoy it. Do we need to contact Darren to make sure that he sets up an awesome aid station for you? I think he and the kids will be my 'finish line' cheer squad down by the waterfront here in the city! The actual nice thing about doing my own thing is that i can take a bathroom break and stop the clock! lol! I always laugh to myself when people say they feel their real time at a race is something other than their chip time because of a bathroom break - that's not the way it works but for virtual ... it sure does work that way - at least for me. In this scenario. You can make your own rules. Yes! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! Dooo Eeeetttt! Look at all those racers and the sufferfester! Have fun! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Sitting in my living room, watching the news about Ukraine while planning my weekend of running and cycling, etc. and I can't believe how lucky I am to not be there . But I also feel the need to help in some small way. So, I jumped on the "rent" an Airbnb in Ukraine and send a note saying I'm not coming, this is to help train. Places are as inexpensive as $18/night and I've read airbnb has waived its fees. It's hard to believe such a small gesture can mean so much to the host |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! Dooo Eeeetttt! Good luck everyone and have a blast! Jen, I think all races should let you stop the watch for litterbox breaks! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by amd723 Sitting in my living room, watching the news about Ukraine while planning my weekend of running and cycling, etc. and I can't believe how lucky I am to not be there . But I also feel the need to help in some small way. So, I jumped on the "rent" an Airbnb in Ukraine and send a note saying I'm not coming, this is to help train. Places are as inexpensive as $18/night and I've read airbnb has waived its fees. It's hard to believe such a small gesture can mean so much to the host Thank for posting this. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by jmkizer I sis this and also bought Ukrainian goods on Etsy asking them not to ship. Just make owners of the airbnb or etsy are individuals, not a corporation.Originally posted by amd723 Sitting in my living room, watching the news about Ukraine while planning my weekend of running and cycling, etc. and I can't believe how lucky I am to not be there . But I also feel the need to help in some small way. So, I jumped on the "rent" an Airbnb in Ukraine and send a note saying I'm not coming, this is to help train. Places are as inexpensive as $18/night and I've read airbnb has waived its fees. It's hard to believe such a small gesture can mean so much to the host Thank for posting this. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by jmkizer I sis this and also bought Ukrainian goods on Etsy asking them not to ship. Just make owners of the airbnb or etsy are individuals, not a corporation. Originally posted by amd723 Sitting in my living room, watching the news about Ukraine while planning my weekend of running and cycling, etc. and I can't believe how lucky I am to not be there . But I also feel the need to help in some small way. So, I jumped on the "rent" an Airbnb in Ukraine and send a note saying I'm not coming, this is to help train. Places are as inexpensive as $18/night and I've read airbnb has waived its fees. It's hard to believe such a small gesture can mean so much to the host Thank for posting this. My host sent me this message: Dear Ann-Marie. Thank you for supporting Ukrainian people in the fight against russian aggressors. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by amd723 Read this:https://www.npr.org/2022/03/05/1084739721/airbnb-ukraine-direct-aid?utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nprOriginally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by jmkizer I sis this and also bought Ukrainian goods on Etsy asking them not to ship. Just make owners of the airbnb or etsy are individuals, not a corporation. Originally posted by amd723 Sitting in my living room, watching the news about Ukraine while planning my weekend of running and cycling, etc. and I can't believe how lucky I am to not be there . But I also feel the need to help in some small way. So, I jumped on the "rent" an Airbnb in Ukraine and send a note saying I'm not coming, this is to help train. Places are as inexpensive as $18/night and I've read airbnb has waived its fees. It's hard to believe such a small gesture can mean so much to the host Thank for posting this. My host sent me this message: Dear Ann-Marie. Thank you for supporting Ukrainian people in the fight against russian aggressors. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! Dooo Eeeetttt! I had a monster race yesterday. I finished the Marathon in 2:54:06 which was good enough for 9th overall and 1st place overall masters. That was a 20 minute PR for me. If I never PR again I can die a happy man. Next up for me is the Duathlon Nationals In Arlington, Texas in eight (8) weeks. It looks like the recommendation is a lot of swimming this week and some light cycling and to add running back to the schedule in a week or two or three. 8 weeks seems like a short window to race again after a Marathon but I am feeling great so I will be back to it soon enough and with some good recover to start things out with. 5-6 weeks is totally enough time to train for a 2 hour race right? :-) Edited by BlueBoy26 2022-03-06 9:26 PM |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by BlueBoy26 Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! Dooo Eeeetttt! I had a monster race yesterday. I finished the Marathon in 2:54:06 which was good enough for 9th overall and 1st place overall masters. That was a 20 minute PR for me. If I never PR again I can die a happy man. Congratulations! I saw that on Strava. So amazing! Next up for me is the Duathlon Nationals In Arlington, Texas in eight (8) weeks. It looks like the recommendation is a lot of swimming this week and some light cycling and to add running back to the schedule in a week or two or three. 8 weeks seems like a short window to race again after a Marathon but I am feeling great so I will be back to it soon enough and with some good recover to start things out with. 5-6 weeks is totally enough time to train for a 2 hour race right? :-) It is only 2/3 of the marathon time so you should be good Seriously, you will rock the Du! Look out Worlds! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by BlueBoy26 What a fantastic PR. Well done!Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! Dooo Eeeetttt! I had a monster race yesterday. I finished the Marathon in 2:54:06 which was good enough for 9th overall and 1st place overall masters. That was a 20 minute PR for me. If I never PR again I can die a happy man. Next up for me is the Duathlon Nationals In Arlington, Texas in eight (8) weeks. It looks like the recommendation is a lot of swimming this week and some light cycling and to add running back to the schedule in a week or two or three. 8 weeks seems like a short window to race again after a Marathon but I am feeling great so I will be back to it soon enough and with some good recover to start things out with. 5-6 weeks is totally enough time to train for a 2 hour race right? :-) |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by BlueBoy26 Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! Dooo Eeeetttt! I had a monster race yesterday. I finished the Marathon in 2:54:06 which was good enough for 9th overall and 1st place overall masters. That was a 20 minute PR for me. If I never PR again I can die a happy man. Next up for me is the Duathlon Nationals In Arlington, Texas in eight (8) weeks. It looks like the recommendation is a lot of swimming this week and some light cycling and to add running back to the schedule in a week or two or three. 8 weeks seems like a short window to race again after a Marathon but I am feeling great so I will be back to it soon enough and with some good recover to start things out with. 5-6 weeks is totally enough time to train for a 2 hour race right? :-) Wow! Congratulations, that is fantastic! |
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![]() | ![]() The Manatees are showing what awesome people they are: Ann-Marie - thank you for your support to the people in Ukraine! Robin - thank you for your support to the people in Ukraine! Curtis - Rocking PRs and kicking marathon butt! Seriously well done, your efforts are so impressive! Jen - didn't post yet but I saw on Strava she had a great virtual HM! Anne - didn't post yet but again, Strava showed a fantastic effort! Y'all rock, every single one of you - not just the ones mentioned above, but all of you. It makes me proud to be a Manatee and why I keep coming back. Edited by melbo55 2022-03-07 10:14 AM |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by melbo55 The Manatees are showing what awesome people they are: Ann-Marie - thank you for your support to the people in Ukraine! Robin - thank you for your support to the people in Ukraine! Curtis - Rocking PRs and kicking marathon butt! Seriously well done, your efforts are so impressive! Jen - didn't post yet but I saw on Strava she had a great virtual HM! Anne - didn't post yet but again, Strava showed a fantastic effort! Y'all rock, every single one of you - not just the one mentioned, but all of you. It makes me proud to be a Manatee and why I keep coming back.
I would just like to point out that I joined BT in 2015 when I was training for my first 70.3 Triathlon. I finished 7th out of 8 guys in my age group at that 70.3 race with a time that was over 7hrs. Since then, the gains have been small from year to year but with consistency, I have come a long way. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by jmkizer It is only 2/3 of the marathon time so you should be good Seriously, you will rock the Du! Look out Worlds!
One of the ladies on the Kiwami Race Team has been 4th place in her AG at Duathlon Worlds the past two years. She placed AG 2nd at Nationals last year and is preparing to complete at Duathlon Nationals in Romania this year with a goal to make top three. She got me hooked up with insider information on the Duathlon Nationals before USAT even announced the event and got me discount codes for registration to where I was signed up the day registration opened (also before the event was announced). I got to do a bike ride and run with her last week at Team Camp in Tempe, AZ. So I am getting a lot of good mentoring for Duathlon Nationals. I may not be as ready as I want to be in April but will be as ready as I can be. :-) Edited by BlueBoy26 2022-03-07 10:19 AM |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by jmkizer I sis this and also bought Ukrainian goods on Etsy asking them not to ship. Just make owners of the airbnb or etsy are individuals, not a corporation. Originally posted by amd723 Sitting in my living room, watching the news about Ukraine while planning my weekend of running and cycling, etc. and I can't believe how lucky I am to not be there . But I also feel the need to help in some small way. So, I jumped on the "rent" an Airbnb in Ukraine and send a note saying I'm not coming, this is to help train. Places are as inexpensive as $18/night and I've read airbnb has waived its fees. It's hard to believe such a small gesture can mean so much to the host Thank for posting this. My host sent me this message: Dear Ann-Marie. Thank you for supporting Ukrainian people in the fight against russian aggressors. I love this so much! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by BlueBoy26 Originally posted by jmkizer It is only 2/3 of the marathon time so you should be good Seriously, you will rock the Du! Look out Worlds!
One of the ladies on the Kiwami Race Team has been 4th place in her AG at Duathlon Worlds the past two years. She placed AG 2nd at Nationals last year and is preparing to complete at Duathlon Nationals in Romania this year with a goal to make top three. She got me hooked up with insider information on the Duathlon Nationals before USAT even announced the event and got me discount codes for registration to where I was signed up the day registration opened (also before the event was announced). I got to do a bike ride and run with her last week at Team Camp in Tempe, AZ. So I am getting a lot of good mentoring for Duathlon Nationals. I may not be as ready as I want to be in April but will be as ready as I can be. :-) This is really awesome - i love the community! And you will rock it! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I did my virtual half last weekend and i am pretty happy with it. I ran exactly where I thought i would. I mean, i wish i was fitter but always try to keep perspective on how great it is to be able to run a half marathon ... it's not a small thing. We had an unseasonably warm day and i got out early before the high wind warning started but was pretty windy for the last 5k. I am glad it's done now. And probably wouldn't choose another virtual race.
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