Beth and Yanti's Manatees Mentor Group--FULL! (Page 21)

Yes, Charlotte, you look fantastic ... now THAT'S a triathlete!!!

Super good luck in Florida!!!

Remember:

1. HAVE FUN. You only get one first HIM.

2. It's over a lot sooner than you think, so see #1.

Great photo Charlotte!

Real life is sexy, not magazines. Kick a$$ and have fun this weekend!

Hey Manatees--having a hard time right now, held vigil most of the day into the night with adopted Jewish grandma (basically, she felt sorry for me and took me under her wing). She's been the closest thing I've had to a mom here in the States for the last five years, and she is very near death. I'm home for just a few hours to check in on BT (of course), grab some things, and put together a playlist for tomorrow's Spinning(R) class.

So Mila--thank you ever so much for posting this. It was the easiest thing I could think of and I'm just grabbing stuff from Limewire. You rock. 

Hang in there Yanti.  There's a tough road ahead of you, but you'll see it through.  I'm always amazed at the strength and tenacity of the human spirit (even those who fall into some dark times).  I'll be thinking about you today. 

Charlotte: Have a GREAT race this weekend and "enjoy the moment".  Even when you are struggling, take joy in knowing that you have prepared and are now competing against yourself and others.  Have a super race and be safe.

Yanti:  You will be in our thoughts and prayers.  It is not surprising that someone took to you and "adopted" you.  You have such a kind and caring spirit.  I am sure you have been a bright spot in her life and know that we are here to help you get through this.

Steve

Yanti... thoughts and prayers to your adopted Grandma and you.  I am sure your presence in her life, particularly right now, is a comfort to her.

Charlotte... have a fantastic race this weekend!

Charlotte:  relax, focus and have a great time!!!!

Yanti:  Hang on sweetheart.  I know your grandmother appreciates your presence and love.   I am certain we all will be thinking of you and sending you love during this very hard time.

OK  OK...I promise to never, ever, ever complain about swimming again...at least not on BT.

I just finished reading a thread that "Spokes" started about a training article and it turned into a discussion about his disdain of the pool....well let's just say that after 2 tubs of popcorn and 4 pages of reading....I ain't going there again.

He is on fire about that. Pretty funny.

Positive Thought of the Day: I'm fuctioning as a regular person, even though I have a hang over and would have rather taken a personal day and slept. LOL

Yes, I'm reaching as my ghost writer took the day off.

Hi Manatees!

sorry I haven't been around - been working mega hours, by choice - it's sort of an investment in future workouts so to speak

I will touch base and get caught up tomorrow morning b4 I head back to Nebraska!

Is there something in the air this week to make everyone completely busy???  It's almost midnight and here I sit online, first time all day except for my little bloglets.  What an insane week it's been.  Pretty much all good, but soooo freakin' busy every minute, I feel like I can't catch my breath (although on my Garmin I see my HR is ok so I am comforted by that).  No, I am not really wearing my Garmin and typing....but close, I do love it already.  It's so hard to ride and run while staring at my left wrist!!!! 

I am leaving Friday afternoon for the weekend (jumping for joy), so good luck to the racers and hopefully everyone has a good weekend, no matter what it throws at ya.  Thanks for the inspires, I am reading them (and love them), I just lack the reply time this week.

--Leslie

I'm no coach, but if you are using RPE and feel comfortable I think a 9-9:20 pace is fine.  My coach would be having me run easy runs at 9-9:15 based on my marathon time and VDOT, but when recovered 8:30 is usually my pace.  We agreed that if I feel fine and am not fatigued for my harder work outs like Tempo runs then the pace is ok.  I do also use a HRM which I find helpful.  It tells me when I am pushing too hard, not fully recovered, or on the verge of getting sick.  Not 100% necessary, but a good tool.

The Starfish - 2008-05-16 12:36 PM Everyone have fun this weekend! Train fun and enjoy life! I will be thinking of your encouraging words on Sunday! My bib # is 1759 (Florida 70.3) if you want to send positive thoughts to me that day. Hubby's is #64. He needs good vibes, too!

Yanti: I will be praying for you and your family (extended and distant). Just by reading your blog and your posts, I know you are a very positive energy in this world. Your grandmother’s life has been blessed by having you in it. Stay strong. And stay cool…warm weather in your area!

Jeff: Keep the positive thought flowing.

New Garmin Lovers: Enjoy your new toy! It is amazing what you can do with such a little device.  I though I lost mine last night…scary! I would have felt lost on Sunday.

You and hubby both have a GREAT race this weekend.  Looking forward to the RR next week.

Steve

Good luck Charlotte!!!

I am off on an adult-only vacation this afternoon!!!!  I CAN'T WAIT!!!  My hubby planned it all by himself, so I didn't even get mad when I realized that we were leaving the same day as one of my planned races (the only one in our town all year).  Oh well...

My husband gave me a Garmin Forerunner for my graduation present back in March.  You guys have inspired me to get it out of the box.  I don't know why I haven't used it yet...I really wanted it...it just seems so bulky.

Hello everyone!

I'm happy to say that I made it back to Omaha safe and sound - it was absolutely pouring in PA and gorgeous and sunny when I landed in NE.  Sort of poetic don't you think?

Great posts, lots of good vibes, another great pic!

Even though we all seem to have been bitten by the busy bug (hmmm, that's corny - lol) there is still lots of great stuff going on!

Have a great weekend!