Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) (Page 173)

Originally posted by Richardsdrr

Originally posted by rrrunner

Originally posted by Richardsdrr Had an Aquathlon of two halves. The good, and the bad. Swim was a complete nightmare, but then went on to smash not only my tri 5km time by 3:09, but my standalone 5km time by 1:29 also. So well chuffed with that, but am getting really worried about the swim in a few weeks. Not far off sub 20 min, my target for this year

Congrats on the run! Why/how was the swim bad? Did you struggle in the water?

We've had a bit of warm weather, so the plants have had a growth spurt. Couldn't get a proper stroke going on, we were swimming through the plants and getting tangled in them. I had a major panic attack and couldn't calm myself down again, swam about 85% breast stroke. It was really tough going. 4 people got pulled out of the swim, including my bro in law. Not fun.

I have a real issue with flora in the water!  I hate seaweed and the like.  I also hate jelly fish - here in silly Australia those things can kill ya.  And then there's the sharks.  I wonder actually why I love OWS at all!

Well done, you got through it.  It's probably the worst you'll deal with so next time will be awesome.  My trick of late when I get those panicky moments (yes I still get them) is to count 100 freestyle strokes and then I'm allowed 25 breaststroke if I need it.  If I don't take it I have to wait for the next 100.  It really focusses your mind on something other than the panic and plantlife etc.

Originally posted by Richardsdrr Had an Aquathlon of two halves. The good, and the bad. Swim was a complete nightmare, but then went on to smash not only my tri 5km time by 3:09, but my standalone 5km time by 1:29 also. So well chuffed with that, but am getting really worried about the swim in a few weeks. Not far off sub 20 min, my target for this year

Smashing times is just, well, smashing!  Great job, wooooo!  Sorry the swim wasn't quite what you wanted, but battling seaweed and such isn't an easy task.

How'd I miss this Mutti story???? I wanna say that a drunk Mutti is so Fachmie funny...wrong? And her pastor has to help watch her booze intake? Hilarious!

Jo- I judge a good SO in a similar fashion...especially now that I have long hair.

Yay! So you're back in racing form? (knock on wood/fingers crossed/rabbit's foot in pocket)

Cool!!  Who else will be in the racing Manatee section this weekend?

Chris--Happy late birthday.  I think I just made it, although you may already be asleep.

Mon--Cool, your dad refs CFL!

Jo--sorry about the fall, but way to HTFU and get back on there!

Darren--nice work on the aqua.  I too get ickied out on plants...

Yanti--I'm sorry, but I giggled at drunk Mutti too.  So many of the pics you show of her have that huge smile--I can imagine it is only bigger when she is tipsy.  Sorry about the puking tho'....

Judi--AWESOME pic, I love it!

Mel--gonna read your RR.

Tom--glad to hear you are racing this weekend!  Good luck!

feeling below average today - started last night did my trainer ride in zone 2 kind of struggled.  Had dinner went to bed and started to feel very light headed, nauseous and dizzy.  Every time I dropped off to sleep I awoke with a start, heart racing.

Anyway it went away as suddenly as it came and now today I just feel out of sorts.  Not even hungry...that means I'm sick.  I'm also very tired.

I will listen to this tired body and take it to bed very early tonight or at least lie on the couch with the blanket.  No run for me.

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Originally posted by jobaxas

feeling below average today - started last night did my trainer ride in zone 2 kind of struggled.  Had dinner went to bed and started to feel very light headed, nauseous and dizzy.  Every time I dropped off to sleep I awoke with a start, heart racing.

Anyway it went away as suddenly as it came and now today I just feel out of sorts.  Not even hungry...that means I'm sick.  I'm also very tired.

I will listen to this tired body and take it to bed very early tonight or at least lie on the couch with the blanket.  No run for me.

awwww, man Hate that feeling! Like not totally sick, but run down and tired enough to be sick within the next hour. Blech! Take care, rest and hope you feel back to yourself quickly.

Yeah it's annoying coz it's not tangible, at least if you're throwing up you know how to deal with it.  I feel hungover the one night I have no wine!

Anyway - I finish in an hour and a half, I'm going home into my pyjamas and hit the couch with the dog.

Originally posted by jogo 1st day of marathon training, 1st badge of honor.  I am graceful.  Fell on the treadmill during my personal training session with new trainer man. 

Poor young piglet,  I was his 1st injury.  If there is no bone showing, keep going!!! Isn't that what we Manatees do?  Well it is what I did, at least. 

So how is the young piglet working out?

Well I'm in Oregon now - The race in in 3 days - can't fricking wait.  

Was sitting here killing time with my little sister and remembered about Mac Lethal.  If you have never heard this guy rap - check this out (even if you don't like rap).  

This link is one of my favorites he does, just because it's so creative, and the song has a message.  Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziRMehYY7TE&list=TLXms-rjZAqGI

Originally posted by jogo 1st day of marathon training, 1st badge of honor.  I am graceful.  Fell on the treadmill during my personal training session with new trainer man. 

Poor young piglet,  I was his 1st injury.  If there is no bone showing, keep going!!! Isn't that what we Manatees do?  Well it is what I did, at least. 

Good on you to keep going.  Hope they don't hurt too much.

Originally posted by switch

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Originally posted by jogo1st day of marathon training, 1st badge of honor.  I am graceful.  Fell on the treadmill during my personal training session with new trainer man. 

Poor young piglet,  I was his 1st injury.  If there is no bone showing, keep going!!! Isn't that what we Manatees do?  Well it is what I did, at least. 

Ouch! ouch! ouch! but way to HTFU and show the new boy what a manatee is made of! :D

Wow. Damn, that looks like it hurts Are those like treadmill burns? Fachmie. That makes my skin hurt just looking at it. Supr

Yes, treadmill burns.  So this is the story:  "we are going to finish our session with some speed work.  I am going to set the treadmill at 7mph and you are going to jump on for 100m then jump to the side for 50m and take total rest then repeat.  1st jump on did not go well.  When I fell, I grabbed the top of the treadmill not to get launched but the mill was still turning.  He was yelling at me to let go and I yelled at him to press the stop button.  I let go because he was not stopping so the bloody one is the result of the launch on to the rug.  The others are just treadmill burns.  My DNA is definitely on that belt.  I couldn't find a comfortable sleeping spot last night but other than the sting of the burn, it won't stop me!!   I am a MANATEE!!!  Fachmie!

Good Morning (or afternoon, evening, night, or whatever you have) Manatees! I hope everyone is ready for an awesome weekend.

JoGo - YOWOUCH, that looks rough. And your description of how it happened sounded even worse. Heal quickly.

Jo - I hope your dizzy head feeling gets better soon. It seems like this happens on a monthly basis for you. Have you seen anyone about it?

Darren - nice observation on the swim. It seems like you are making progress, good on ya!

Tom - Race well, race smart. Top on for the swim.

I know I left folks out, sorry for that. You can blame (s)witch for the fact that I can't think straight. My abs hurt and I may cry

I leave you with this: "There are two ways to face the future. One way is with apprehension; the other is with anticipation." I hope you are anticipating yours.

Originally posted by jogo

Originally posted by switch

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Originally posted by jogo1st day of marathon training, 1st badge of honor.  I am graceful.  Fell on the treadmill during my personal training session with new trainer man. 

Poor young piglet,  I was his 1st injury.  If there is no bone showing, keep going!!! Isn't that what we Manatees do?  Well it is what I did, at least. 

Ouch! ouch! ouch! but way to HTFU and show the new boy what a manatee is made of! :D

Wow. Damn, that looks like it hurts :( Are those like treadmill burns? Fachmie. That makes my skin hurt just looking at it. Supr

Yes, treadmill burns.  So this is the story:  "we are going to finish our session with some speed work.  I am going to set the treadmill at 7mph and you are going to jump on for 100m then jump to the side for 50m and take total rest then repeat.  1st jump on did not go well.  When I fell, I grabbed the top of the treadmill not to get launched but the mill was still turning.  He was yelling at me to let go and I yelled at him to press the stop button.  I let go because he was not stopping so the bloody one is the result of the launch on to the rug.  The others are just treadmill burns.  My DNA is definitely on that belt.  I couldn't find a comfortable sleeping spot last night but other than the sting of the burn, it won't stop me!!   I am a MANATEE!!!  Fachmie!

If you ever want to try the jumping to the side of the moving treadmill thing again--which, quite frankly, I wouldn't blame you ONE BIT for not wanting to ever do again--I put my hands on the rails while getting on and off and I keep my hands on the rails (suspending a bit of my weight with my arms) while I take the first five or six strides back into the run. 

That looks like it FACHING HURTS.  I'm sorry you had bad sleep last night:/ I'm glad that it's "merely" a flesh wound, and you don't have torn ligaments or anything.  Cripes!  Take care of you.  Hugs.

So glad you're doing the challenge!