Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) (Page 209)

I like your cheering addition! Also, nice colors (which I didn't think was ever something I would say to YOU)

Ok, his flight just took off, over an hour late! If he misses his connection I may have to drive to Dallas to get him!!!!!!!!! Stupid airlines!

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Happy Friday Manatees!�

Stupid insomnia struck again last night, but thankfully not due to the squeaky bedsprings of my upstairs neighbour - I just couldn't sleep, so after feeling sorry for my self for a bit, I figured I might as well put on my running shoes and head out.� I'm so glad I did, even if it means I'm going to be absolutely WIRED on caffeine for the day.� It was gorgeous out!!�

Not too shabby!. So, when I have insomnia it is usually at night - when its dark out, so any pictures I might be inspired to take would be, you know, dark and would not show this type of beautiful scene

So awesome. Only a few more weeks and I will be there!!!!!!! AHHHHH!!!

Does that mean you'll finally get it in gear with your training?

Originally posted by brigby1

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Happy Friday Manatees!�

Stupid insomnia struck again last night, but thankfully not due to the squeaky bedsprings of my upstairs neighbour - I just couldn't sleep, so after feeling sorry for my self for a bit, I figured I might as well put on my running shoes and head out.� I'm so glad I did, even if it means I'm going to be absolutely WIRED on caffeine for the day.� It was gorgeous out!!�

Not too shabby!. So, when I have insomnia it is usually at night - when its dark out, so any pictures I might be inspired to take would be, you know, dark and would not show this type of beautiful scene

So awesome. Only a few more weeks and I will be there!!!!!!! AHHHHH!!!

Does that mean you'll finally get it in gear with your training?

Yeah, I'm gonna cram in 16 weeks worth and do it all on the lakefront trail/Lake Michigan  It'll be just like college. 

Happy Friday to you - Hope you have a great weekend!  I hope all Manatee's have a great weekend.  

Awesome Pic!  That's a great start to your day.

X2 - Love seeing that smile... I know I'm a bit late, but congrats on the coach assignment.  

Last minute Addition to the list.  I'm doing a swim race tonight.  Choices are .5 , 1.2, or 2.4 mile swims.  I will be entering the 1.2 mile race (wetsuit division).  They have a BBQ afterwords.   I'm really hoping that the attendance is dominated by single females!  

Go racing manatees!  Thanks for putting together this list JaNyne.

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Happy Friday Manatees!�

Stupid insomnia struck again last night, but thankfully not due to the squeaky bedsprings of my upstairs neighbour - I just couldn't sleep, so after feeling sorry for my self for a bit, I figured I might as well put on my running shoes and head out.� I'm so glad I did, even if it means I'm going to be absolutely WIRED on caffeine for the day.� It was gorgeous out!!�

 

Not too shabby!. So, when I have insomnia it is usually at night - when its dark out, so any pictures I might be inspired to take would be, you know, dark and would not show this type of beautiful scene

So awesome. Only a few more weeks and I will be there!!!!!!! AHHHHH!!!

I'm entirely too excited about this.  POUTINE!!! 

BYOB + POUTINE!!! 

It's funny I look at their website nearly daily, perhaps to believe such heaven exists. 

Don't you worry your pretty little head none - it exists, and it's glorious! 

ARGH!!!  How frustrating!!! When will you know if he's going to make the connection or not? 

It's gonna be tight if he makes it. I'm hoping he'll check his phone once he lands and let me know  if he makes it or not. I'm hoping if he doesn't make the scheduled flight he'll get one a few minutes later to Santa Fe. I sent him a text about that possibility. Hopefully he'll let me know what's going on.

Originally posted by bcraht
This little feller landed on my front stoop last night.  That is my thumb for size reference....I had to look him up and he is a Ten Lined June Beetle.  He hissed when picked up.

We get June Bugs too. Not the smartest critters. Usually find them dead, belly up.

Swimming Critique Winner Is - All of you!  Great advice from EVERYONE that chimed in.  

Here are the critiques I did on myself, before posting the question to you all:

1. Kick – Still have sloppy kick with left leg, and not consistent enough
2. Hand Entry – Still entering water at an angle
   1. Left Hand is diving, then climbing a bit (sometimes) – wasted motion
   2. Slight “S” being made on “pull” phase – especially with the right hand
3. Right Hand – no “push” phase (see left hand)
4. Start “Catch” phase (bend in elbow) a bit earlier, don’t drop hand to far, maximize the “pull”
5. Cadence of Stroke – possibly gliding a bit too much (work on picking up cadence, but ENSURE I am not losing form when I do)

 Michael:

You hit the #1 thing I noticed on the head!  Thank you for also pointing out that my kick is too wide.  I mostly noticed the knee, especially when I breath. 

You also hit #4!  

Hands Marie:

Thanks for the compliment on the video  

Darren: 

No way I'll shoot you down.  That's a very good observation and #5 on my list.  Great catch!

FYI - the "glide" I have is on purpose - but the video revealed I may be doing it to much. 

My glide is the result of many, many laps of "swim golf".  After this round of refinements to my stroke, I will probably adjust my cadence again.

For anyone that doesn't know - swim golf is a drill that helps you find the most efficient stroke for your type of swimming.  You count your strokes per 50 yards / meters and add them to your time.  Do a 50 yards sprint, count your strokes and add it to your time.  This is your "Golf Score".   Then do a 50 where you over exaggerate your glide, add that to your time and get your "Golf Score".  Your score will be a bit higher than the 50 sprint, but your heart rate is way lower and you can breath. Most likely you will find that your times were not that far apart.  As a result of this drill, I "glide" as long as I can, without sacrificing too much speed. When racing a swim meet (shorter distances) - cadence is the focus, however in triathlon swimming, I think the most important thing is to be as efficient as possible, so you exit the water feeling refreshed, not exhausted.  If I pick up my cadence too much, I can gain time, but how much energy will it cost me?  

From a purely #'s standpoint, I personally can swim a 1:30 per 100 yard pace vs. a 1:45 per 100 yard pace.   My cadence on the 1:30 per 100 yards will be much faster than the 1:45 per 100 yards and there will be almost no "gliding".  However, in a 2.4 mile race - 1:30 per 100 yards equals a finishing time of about a 1 hr 4 mins and a 1:45 per 100 yards equals about 1 hr 13 mins.  I will be much more exhausted swimming the 1:04 vs the 1:13, so I choose to save the the energy for the bike.  Not to mention that race day adrenaline kicks in on the swim, and even though I'm shooting for a 1:13 - I will probably swim a 1:08 ish.  (Swam 1:02 last year, but I think that course was a bit short)

Hope that info helps, and makes sense.   

Jo:

Excellent Catch about the right arm entry.  It is noticeably higher than the left hand and the "catch" phase starts a bit earlier.  I will also clench my but cheeks and tighten my core.  I've never done that drill - but I will try.  Should be fun.  

Amazing to me how enlightening a slow motion video and some frame by frame shots can be.  I consider myself to be an excellent swimmer, but I saw this video and went "oh chit!"  

Thanks to all of you that chimed in, and I hope that this was helpful "homework".  

Originally posted by bcraht
This little feller landed on my front stoop last night.  That is my thumb for size reference....I had to look him up and he is a Ten Lined June Beetle.  He hissed when picked up.

Oooooh we were doing hot pot outside at a park and one of those little guys gave us a visit.

I was freaked out but J and one of our friends made him a home and a bok choy swimming pool filled with beer.

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Originally posted by bcraht
This little feller landed on my front stoop last night.  That is my thumb for size reference....I had to look him up and he is a Ten Lined June Beetle.  He hissed when picked up.

Oooooh we were doing hot pot outside at a park and one of those little guys gave us a visit.

I was freaked out but J and one of our friends made him a home and a bok choy swimming pool filled with beer.

Ha!  that right there is some good ol' Chinese-American Cuisine!

btw, this is one of those PITA things that come with home ownership. Sometimes, apartment life doesn't seem so bad.Rant off.

Here's hoping it's a simple fix... 

Is this a bad time to bring up that whole house vs appt thing?

Juuuuuust kidding

We actually own a townhome so no HOA which means any of this kind of stuff is up to us as well. The best of both worlds! 

Crossing my fingers it's an easy fix!!!

trust me, i thought about the earlier discussion about apartment v house living.  In my defense, I did say owning a home was sometimes a PITA.  I think by saying that I jinxed myself.  I've got to stop thinking about bad things as I seem to make them happen, eg, good thing that bug that hit me wasn't a bee only to have a bee sting me 10 minutes later etc.

The plan said 2.43 ride - I did it.  On the trainer 2.43 in zone 2.  Not hard to do when watching Breaking Bad - now on season 2.  My HR goes into zone 4-5 when something bad happens - like every ten minutes!

I've walked Scooby now to go buy food, I got nothing then a day of cleaning - pick up my cuz from the airport out for dinner with her - going to Repulica in St Kilda Yanti - happy shoulder nibbling memories.