Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) (Page 186)

At least you got rain, which ya'll need. I hope you get a nap in. No, not that nap, a real nap

If the owner is there and trying to do something, I'll slow or stop, maybe u-turn, until they can get the dog's attention. If no one is there, I'll just keep going. I might slow if the dog seems more excited by the running. I try NOT to give the dog any sort of attention. Even looking can give them encouragement, so as best I can, it's out the corner of my eye at most unless there seems to be a threat imminent. Basically trying to convey an attitude of indifference and they tend to calm down. Generally, dogs will have some level of a safe zone around the house. Once you're out of it they'll stop barking and go back. Sometimes it can be a few houses away, so it's a little weird to get through, wondering how far they'll go.

ETA: And I find that the smaller dog owners tend to have the least control and understanding of their dogs.

Originally posted by StaceyK

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by jmkizer

Speaking of loose dogs....

What is the etiquette if you are running and some yap yap runs out to chase you?  That happened to me last week.  I didn't feel like the dog was going to bite me but I didn't want to stop running either.  The owner was yelling for the dog.  The dog was barking and chasing me.  I was in a quiet neighborhood and I figured if I got to the busy street, I'd do something to keep the dog from getting hurt but thankfully the dog stopped giving chase shortly before that. 

What should I have done?

Usually, the dog will stop when you pass his territory; so if you don't want to stop I think it's ok. Since I'm not as dedicated as you , I stop if there is a person trying to collect the dog - just to make it easier.

You guys seem to have a lot of loose dogs. We don't get them so much here.lotsof dogs but generally well contained. Might be because if the rangers pick up a loose dog it costs a fortune to get them released.

Leashed dogs could also be getting lumped in too. I probably did in my response as that's where I'll see more of the smaller dogs. A lot of people do not really understand what it means to have control of their dog. Overpowering it isn't the same thing, the leash should just be a formality.

TOTALLY ROCKS!!!

Stacey - there is SO much awesome right there! 

Hawt-hot-hot!!!

Especially like the middle one

Very cool!!

So, do you find the new bike makes a big difference? 

My average on most of my rides went up 1 mph when I got the new bike. I also feels more comfortable and like I can find the "right gear" better. 

Originally posted by cdban66 You look really intense in Pic 1. I vote that for favorite pic

The middle one is at the end, the other two are right at the start.

Originally posted by cdban66 You look really intense in Pic 1. I vote that for favorite pic

This was my favourite too - and those are some great legs! 

Originally posted by rrrunner

Originally posted by cdban66 You look really intense in Pic 1. I vote that for favorite pic

The middle one is at the end, the other two are right at the start.

I want to see a bigger, clearer one from the start (pic 3). I'm thinking you look pretty intense there too. 

Ah heck, they are all awesome, so are you.

Alrighty,  I signed up for another azz-kickin' next week. 

I'm racing the 5000 again! Two teammates are suppose to join me.

The pressure is on because this time I don't get an Auto-PR. 

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Originally posted by cdban66 You look really intense in Pic 1. I vote that for favorite pic

This was my favourite too - and those are some great legs! 

 Thanks... too bad we're doing ab pix!

Putting aero bars on my road bike and readjusting my seat a bit got me a bit less than that. I like the comfortable statement most from you though. And your "cool bike" statement from coach in your RR is priceless.

Way cool! Hopefully you'll feel better for this one and you'll be the one doing the kickin'

I think 19:57 is doable. Much like youOH LOOK AT YOUR LAST RACE REPORT ... which I finally got around to.

I seriously read it as All-Comers T&A 5000. I need sleep.

Thanks for thinking of me re hot Speedo piglet bodies.