Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) (Page 195)

Hey, just checking in for a moment. I love the animal pictures, although I don't need anymore snake pictures. Thank you. Or rats. (Although that was a sad, but also heart warming story.)

I'm still recovering emotionally. Thank you all so much for the kindness in your comments on my race report. I have been in a really dark spot lately, not desperate, or anything, just dark. But I still got my swim workout in for today. I'm behind in my TdF challenge, but I think I can make that up once hubby gets back out on the road.

Anyway, I'm still hanging in there. I'm just coming to terms with aging, I guess. I could just blame it on menopause, I guess.

Thanks for the heal-up wishes   It would've almost been worth it had there been midnight shenanigans involved.

I did a short swim tonight and my core stuff, but refrained from doing much on my foot and knee. I'm really looking forward to my Sunday morning ride, so I don't want to screw it up!

Erin, I'm glad you are being smart after your run in with the stairs. Don't add more to the injury by pushing it too much.

Felicia - You are tough, you are strong! Keep after it and remember that the race is with ourselves. 

Kate - I have to agree with others, your job rocks! 

I have a brick on tap for this morning, and a long run tomorrow morning.  What is on tap for everyone that isn't racing this weekend? Enjoy whatever is on the schedule for you!

I did a zone 2 90min run today, so tough to stay in the zone!  But by the last 40mins I think I really got the pace right.

Tomorrow I'm on the trainer for over two hours I think.  Best watch something good.

I just watched live the ITU race from Kitzbuhel Austria - if you get a chance watch it.  Firstly for Alistair Brownlee blowing away the opposition like they were standing still.  Secondly I've not seen climbs like that EVER.  I wouldn't drive up those hills.

I FINALLY see it! It was the same one as before until this morning.

Blech!!!! Made me want to puke just reading it

We went to the 50m pool yesterday and were going to take turns doing laps and watching kids...the weather had other plans.  A monsoon/haboob started to whip itself up so I didn't even take time to get in. Kids swam for a bit and DH did a few laps.

THE BEST part was my son diving off the board for the first time. He just walked up to me and said, "I'm going to dive now, mom."  After walking out, he didn't even hesitate or act worried. Did about 10 times without any flops or flip-overs. I was just a weeeeee bit the proud mama

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To be fair, it's particularly bad this summer.  You're going to rock, though!!

Just got back from our 5k.  It was really fun! Very hot and humid, but we had a good time anyway.

You have my sympathy. We had humidity today, and it was miserable. (We are usually very dry.) Hubby signed up for a gym membership, and I think I just might take advantage of the treadmills and spin bikes for a while. It's so comfy in there, and their music is better than the music in my head.

Agree.

Beautiful family and a very sweet picture. You and E look darling in your tutus.

Thanks! I re-used my Wonder Woman tutu (seemed appropriate for 4th of July weekend); my mom made E's.  I've been getting lots of questions about why A (DH) isn't wearing one, so she offered to make one for him too.  

We had lots of fun! E didn't want to have her picture taken, so she looks a little grumpy, but she loved the run and the glow sticks we got.  

Awesome!  Love E's pink shoes