Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) (Page 21)

I don't think it likes it's living quarters any longer as it feels like it's trying to escape by using an ice pick from the inside out.   

I was a bad Manatee today. I skipped the run/race this morning. I was not "feeling" it. It has been a rough week this week for me, more mental/emotional than anything. Planning to get back on track on Monday and force myself to go run/bike.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

Originally posted by rrrunner Bad meaning you did the smart thing? Mental/emotional vibes to you and Monica

Monica, tell your brain it needs to stay put.  You may be blond but you really don't want to be brainless.  Besides, it might need to be reminded that it won't get very far without legs so its break-out plan isn't well thought out. 

Jonathan, it's okay.  There are worse things than sitting out a race.  You're not booted out of the Pod.  Sorry to hear the week has taken such a toll.  I've been hearing the news about that part of the world and thinking of you.

Both of you, take care of yourselves, okay?  (((hugs)))

Originally posted by laffinrock

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by 4agoodlifeHaving said all that...you guys are probably smarter for sticking to the bridle trails and greenways.

 

AHEM!

Well, I did only say probably. :P.

I think that Randee was saying that she's a single track kinda rider!  She's got skillz!

You mean she has a single track mind?

She's not the only one who's done a fair amount of single track.

RR not posted, so not yet.

Originally posted by laffinrock

Originally posted by rrrunner Bad meaning you did the smart thing? Mental/emotional vibes to you and Monica

Monica, tell your brain it needs to stay put.  You may be blond but you really don't want to be brainless.  Besides, it might need to be reminded that it won't get very far without legs so its break-out plan isn't well thought out. 

IKR???  I swear I was trying to use that very same reasoning with the darned thing, but it just wasn't listening to me.  Stupid brain.  Even us fake blondes need to keep some smarts, despite what Ben's opinion on the matter might be...  

OHMUHGARSH!!!  Stacey, that is all kinds of squishy puppy cuddliness right there!!  

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Originally posted by laffinrock

Originally posted by rrrunner Bad meaning you did the smart thing? Mental/emotional vibes to you and Monica

Monica, tell your brain it needs to stay put.  You may be blond but you really don't want to be brainless.  Besides, it might need to be reminded that it won't get very far without legs so its break-out plan isn't well thought out. 

IKR???  I swear I was trying to use that very same reasoning with the darned thing, but it just wasn't listening to me.  Stupid brain.  Even us fake blondes need to keep some smarts, despite what Ben's opinion on the matter might be...  

Whodafach is Be------OMG, THAT'S what his name is!!!

Awwww, Stacey, Jazz looks like a sweetie.  Such a sweet soft puppy muzzle.  Does she still have puppy breath or is she too old for that now?

TJ, glad to hear you had a good time at the race, despite the mechanical issues.  Looking forward to reading your RR!  (Note the subtle encouragement to write RR's promptly so no details get lost in the mists of time.  Not that that's an issue for you, TJ, but there are some among us who, well, I think most of you know what/who I'm talking about!! )

She's gorgeous!

Originally posted by rrrunner Good race, good beer, good company! Had a derailleur issue tho, but I didn't let it ruin the day

I'm glad that you had fun out there!  Way to go!

You did great yesterday!  You had mechanical issues and you dealt with it.  You didn't give up or sit on the side of the road and cry about it.  You will get your retribution at Patriot in five weeks.

As for the pictures, use the delete key!  

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Originally posted by laffinrock

Originally posted by rrrunner Bad meaning you did the smart thing? Mental/emotional vibes to you and Monica

Monica, tell your brain it needs to stay put.  You may be blond but you really don't want to be brainless.  Besides, it might need to be reminded that it won't get very far without legs so its break-out plan isn't well thought out. 

IKR???  I swear I was trying to use that very same reasoning with the darned thing, but it just wasn't listening to me.  Stupid brain.  Even us fake blondes need to keep some smarts, despite what Ben's opinion on the matter might be...  

Whodafach is Be------OMG, THAT'S what his name is!!!

Ima just all  and 

Fat, slow, mopey, self-pitying days happen.  I have 'em too and they suck.  I usually manage by sitting in the mopey muck until I can't stand it anymore, then get back out there and do something.  I often end up surprised at how not-slow I am and it especially helps if I don't look at anybody else's training logs!!  Besides, you've had a few things to slow you down physically and emotionally lately, between the ITB issues and DS2's enlistment/impending departure.  All those things take their toll.  Even though yesterday day wasn't a big race, it was something that you were focused on.  Now that it's over and high's worn off, you have to psych yourself up for the next one.  ((((Big hugs)))), friend.  You'll get through it.