Beth and Yanti's New Manatees - FULL! :-) (Page 20)

Atta Girl...you are the BOMB...(little chilly, was it?) 

That is true.  We will be in Augusta Ga for the Augusta 70.3.  I would any of the other Manatees that are looking for a late season sprint to look at the Wilmington (N.C.) YMCA Race.  The race is super (about 1200 people I think), the course is very cool and the area is beautiful...and John will be there...how much better can it get    It really is a great race that I will do again.

Steve

Joel,

Leveraging others' experience is a great way to make shortcuts and save pain, frustration and time. Keep looking at yourself while training and always ask questions. It actually helps a lot.

To all,

My question today is, how would you know that you need  a bike fit? What is the criteria? time you can spend on the aero-bars? Total time you can ride?

Thanks in advance.

The surefire sign is any discomfort, numbness or pain when you ride ... certainly anything that jumps out over the short distance is going to be magnified by the thousands of pedal strokes you'll take in a longer ride.

If you have aerobars (either on a roadie or tri) and you can't spend MOST of your time in them, it's probably time to get your fit tweaked (or get a fit if you never have). If you're popping up and down a lot when you have aerobars, you're essentially negating the benefits of having them. 

There is an initial adjustment period when you first get aerobars in terms of neck position/strength, but that will be true even if you get a pro fit.

Hear Yee,   Hear Yee.....To all who shall read this please be advised that for one of our lovely Mentors this is and shall always be "RACE WEEK".

Our beautiful and talented leader Beth will be performing in the Big Apple this weekend in her first Half Marathon.  She will kick a$$ and take numerous names and will return to her wonderful adopted state of Pa. with medals, ribbons and stories of triumph and tales of victory...(or at least a cool T-shirt).

Queen Beth...please remember those of us that you mentor and lead; and know that we will be thinking of you and sending good vibes and messages your way in order to help you in your quest.

Your Humble Manatee Mentee

Steve

We will all be cheering for you Beth!

I had a good morning run today. I was going to do a long run, but it did not work out. I decided to do a speed day. I ran my personal best for 6 miles at a 7.5 average. The first mile was a warm up and I felt very good and relaxed. I picked up the pace on the second mile, and after the third I thought myself I should stride out a little more. I held the pace from there on out with not too much difficulty. My goal for this year is 8 miles in 60 minutes. Hopefully my swim later today goes equally as good. I hope everyone has a great training day today!

Great job Joel!

You are really putting in the time and effort and you are seeing the great results

Have a wonderful swim!

LOL!  Thanks Steve!

thank you everyone - trust me you will all be in my thoughts!!!

Since Steve already stole the Hear Ye, Hear ye line, I'll have to settle for

Hey Manatees -

Our own Ronen also has a very big race on Sunday - he is running a full Mary!!

With the 3 hr time difference, he'll probably be starting just about as I'm finishing

Ronen you have trained well and hard and are going to ROCK in the race.  I did read in your blog that the conditions may be rainy.

Any insights or tips for Ronen for the rainy race conditions? 

NO COTTON anywhere. 

Wear a hat (hopefully you have trained with one at least occasionally)  If not I would start with one and discard it if it bothers you...otherwise it is awesome keeping the rain from directly hitting you in the face.

Tuck a small chamois in the back of your shorts (that sounds naughty   ) but it is great to wipe off your face etc. during water stops etc. and it wrings right out when it's wet.

Lastly....ROCK THE RACE.  You are ready and you are a STUD.

Steve

Hydrate.  Many people do not hydrate properly when it is rainy or colder.  It will not only help you finish but your recovery will be much easier.

Thanks all for the great advice!

Yanti,

Given what you wrote about bike fitting - I think that I need to get fitted on mine. I cannot stay more than 10-15 minutes in the aero-position. My arms and neck start hurting. That's was one of the reasons that I asked this question.

Erin, Steve, Suzie, and the rest,

Thanks for your advice and best wishes. I will carry a small tube of "Aquaphor" with me, I wear a hat all the time - so that would not be an issue, I will take a small towel with me and will stick to my nutrition/hydration plan. When I checked on the weather forecast this morning, I noticed a change from yesterday - which now reads: " A few Showers" - sounds way better than rain to me...

Beth,

Good luck to you on your first 1/2 marathon. You will never forget this race, regardless of how many will follow. 

Thank you Ronen!  I know you are right

Good luck to you as well - you will be in my thoughts!

SUPER GOOD LUCK TO BETHIE LOVE AND RONEN THIS WEEKEND!!!

I am so very excited for both of you.

Oh, and rain tips ... if you wish, carry one of those dollar-store, folds-into-a-teeny-tiny packet rain ponchos with you. Or cut a headhole and armholes out of a lightweight large trash bag. It'll keep you warm while you're waiting to start and dry during the race.

Scotch-Gard your shoes. I kid you not. It'll help the rain bead up off your shoes instead of getting inside and soaking them.

Good luck Ronen and Beth!  Keep moving and enjoy the race.  

I'm sorry that I've been mia lately.  I've been recovering from a muscle strain that really took me out of commission for the past week.  I'm ready to train again but my work schedule has been ridiculous the past few days.  Yesterday, I started work at 7:00 a.m and did not get home until 11:00 p.m. and I have to do it all over again today.  I'm hoping to at least get off work at a more reasonable time today!    

I hope everyone is doing well.  

Thanks everyone for the great advice!

Keeping you guys in mind is part of my race strategy!

It will really help.  Also know that we will be thinking about you and Beth.  You guys are going to ROCK.

Steve

Yeah BABY!!!  What he says!!!  ROCK IT Beth & Steve!