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 2016-01-07 12:54 PM in reply to: Atlantia |
Master  9705     Raleigh, NC area |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by jmkizer We are at Nutella crisis at my house! I froze up when I went to buy it though. Classic Nutella or the Justin's brand one. I need to decide soon! Both source their palm oil from sustainable sources, so no help there. If the flavor is the same to you, my vote is for Justin's, purely because it is easier to get every last bit out of the container. I have a special Nutella knife, but even then I feel like I'm leaving some behind. Justin's has less than half added sugar and costs more than twice as much as Nutella. For the same price, I'd get the Justin's. For twice as much??? I'll check the label of the TJ's store brand one. |
| 2016-01-07 12:57 PM in reply to: Atlantia |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by Atlantia Just got the confirmation email from registration for Reston Sprint Tri. This will be my first race since 2010!! Woo hoo!!! The comeback just got REAL! |
| 2016-01-07 12:58 PM in reply to: popsracer |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Laura - YAY to signing up for your first race in 5+ years! That's exciting! Salty - just watching that video made me lose some skin and get out of breath! On the other hand, it's got you written all over it.
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| 2016-01-07 12:58 PM in reply to: Atlantia |
1731  Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by Atlantia Just got the confirmation email from registration for Reston Sprint Tri. This will be my first race since 2010!! How cool! When is it? |
| 2016-01-07 12:59 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by Asalzwed Girl.... I watched the video.... I don't think I can live my life normally anymore..... That looks so awesome Alllllll signed up for the Rut Vertical K https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eP30TPEEYk
I'm in the lottery for Marathon Mountain as well, which would be really cool because I haven't yet been to Alaska. Running up would be an incredible experience. It's just that pesky downhill part I'd be worried about....
 ))) Some friends tried to get me into Hustle Up The Hancock. Yeah, not quite the same thing. Hancock, the building...? |
| 2016-01-07 1:13 PM in reply to: 0 |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by brigby1 Hancock, the building...? Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by Asalzwed Girl.... I watched the video.... I don't think I can live my life normally anymore..... That looks so awesome Alllllll signed up for the Rut Vertical K https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eP30TPEEYk
I'm in the lottery for Marathon Mountain as well, which would be really cool because I haven't yet been to Alaska. Running up would be an incredible experience. It's just that pesky downhill part I'd be worried about....
))) Some friends tried to get me into Hustle Up The Hancock. Yeah, not quite the same thing. Yes. Might still be able to see out (which could still be interesting), but it's inside, and on stairs. Also unsure of crowding. Sounds crazy to run up that high, but what Adrienne is doing goes up near three times as much. Edited by brigby1 2016-01-07 1:17 PM |
| 2016-01-07 1:23 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Finished Revolver during lunch, and I will say again that doing that video twice in a row at 100% is im-freaking-possible. I'm beginning to doubt that doing it twice at 90% is doable. For me that would be 32 1 minute intervals at 295W. That's a lot of ouch for a 243W guy. |
| 2016-01-07 1:34 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by brigby1 Hancock, the building...? Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by Asalzwed Girl.... I watched the video.... I don't think I can live my life normally anymore..... That looks so awesome Alllllll signed up for the Rut Vertical K https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eP30TPEEYk
I'm in the lottery for Marathon Mountain as well, which would be really cool because I haven't yet been to Alaska. Running up would be an incredible experience. It's just that pesky downhill part I'd be worried about....
))) Some friends tried to get me into Hustle Up The Hancock. Yeah, not quite the same thing. Yes. Might still be able to see out (which could still be interesting), but it's inside, and on stairs. Also unsure of crowding. Sounds crazy to run up that high, but what Adrienne is doing goes up near three times as much. I did something like that when we lived in Omaha. Trek to the Top. It went up the First National Bank building, 40 some-odd floors. The crowding wasn't an issue as much as the sweat-smell |
. Not sure why I did it more than one year 
| 2016-01-07 1:37 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by Asalzwed Alllllll signed up for the Rut Vertical K https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eP30TPEEYk
I'm in the lottery for Marathon Mountain as well, which would be really cool because I haven't yet been to Alaska. Running up would be an incredible experience. It's just that pesky downhill part I'd be worried about.... Nice! Maybe you should switch to skiing to move your feet independently? Ha! It would certainly make a whole lot of things easier!
I don't have much to contribute on downhill sliding, but... Hello Adrienne! |
| 2016-01-07 1:53 PM in reply to: msteiner |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by msteiner Finished Revolver during lunch, and I will say again that doing that video twice in a row at 100% is im-freaking-possible. I'm beginning to doubt that doing it twice at 90% is doable. For me that would be 32 1 minute intervals at 295W. That's a lot of ouch for a 243W guy. So just over 120% for the intervals? Yeah, that felt possible earlier in the year too. Had thought about giving it a try, but wanted to get some other work in that day, so only did the one. I don't do this one all that often as I usually don't pick up as much from it. It's nice to build into working that hard again, but have made better gains with some shorter and more tightly spaced intervals and also with some a few minutes long. That one crazy hard session was all over 450. |
| 2016-01-07 2:00 PM in reply to: msteiner |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by Asalzwed Alllllll signed up for the Rut Vertical K https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eP30TPEEYk
I'm in the lottery for Marathon Mountain as well, which would be really cool because I haven't yet been to Alaska. Running up would be an incredible experience. It's just that pesky downhill part I'd be worried about.... Nice! Maybe you should switch to skiing to move your feet independently? Ha! It would certainly make a whole lot of things easier!
I don't have much to contribute on downhill sliding, but... Hello Adrienne! Hey there Matt, how are you!? Long time no see! |
| 2016-01-07 2:02 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Shoooooot, my race plans just got more complex. I received an email from some of my trail buddies: "What do you think about running an ultra in Iceland?"
I've kind of been avoiding ultra distances (at least racing) buuuut, it might be a pretty epic way to do my first. |
| 2016-01-07 2:30 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
Extreme Veteran 2263 Ridgeland, Mississippi | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by msteiner Finished Revolver during lunch, and I will say again that doing that video twice in a row at 100% is im-freaking-possible. I'm beginning to doubt that doing it twice at 90% is doable. For me that would be 32 1 minute intervals at 295W. That's a lot of ouch for a 243W guy. So just over 120% for the intervals? Yeah, that felt possible earlier in the year too. Had thought about giving it a try, but wanted to get some other work in that day, so only did the one. I don't do this one all that often as I usually don't pick up as much from it. It's nice to build into working that hard again, but have made better gains with some shorter and more tightly spaced intervals and also with some a few minutes long. That one crazy hard session was all over 450. The 100% TR targets for me is 328W, which is 135%. It's insanely hard, but I'm actually impressed with how quickly I bounced back from it. Life sucked for about 10 minutes after the workout, and then I was OK. Probably could do something light in the afternoon, but I'll take my off time until Saturday that the plan gives me. |
| 2016-01-07 3:03 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by Asalzwed Shoooooot, my race plans just got more complex. I received an email from some of my trail buddies: "What do you think about running an ultra in Iceland?"
I've kind of been avoiding ultra distances (at least racing) buuuut, it might be a pretty epic way to do my first. Dooooo EEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 2016-01-07 3:23 PM in reply to: TXTriRook |
Veteran 1900 Southampton, Ontario | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by DaveL [ Lots available for the bike but seemingly nothing for a treadmill. I am still looking for a ANT+ app that will work with my foot cadence sensor and HR strap that will display on my PC similar to what is on trainer road. Are you happy with your foot cadence sensor? I have a Garmin 920xt which seems to track my cadence but sometimes I wonder how accurate it is. I believe the one I have is the Garmin and yes it works fine. When I run outside and use it its pretty accurate as far as distance goes, mostly I use it on the treadmill along with the HR strap using my iphone |
| 2016-01-07 3:54 PM in reply to: IndoIronYanti |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by IndoIronYanti I don't run around after you really cause you're never in the country. Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by Lighttower Originally posted by StaceyK About 10 years ago was standing on a chair and I fell off and landed on my back on the edge of a concrete step. In the last 2 years I have aggravated this injured area a number of times, mainly when lifting my 80+kg (180lb) dogs. The latest aggravation happen just after Christmas when I was out walking a couple of my dogs and fell and landed face first on the road. I ended up landing predominately on my left had side and I am still sporting some of the bruises. I'm sure it looked pretty impressive as i did a delightful 180 spin as I fell. I see a Bowen therapist and she does a great job, I can now stand up straight, she fixed my shoulder that took a fair bit of the fall and I am relatively pain free, just very stiff. I don't drink coffee (I know but they still let me be a Manatee), but I do drink a bit of English Breakfast tea and partake of a fair bit of chocolate. ... May I ask why you don't drink coffee anymore? Is it related to your recovery, or you just don't like it as much as you used to? o.O I personally prefer green tea (some kind of Oolong), but I drink a cup of Latte now and then. I have never drunk coffee I don't like it. I don't even really care for the smell of it. And, we still let you in the pod Somebody still fached the quoting up but I'm still grieving your distaste of Pop Tarts and Nutella ...
YAAAAAAAAY MOOOOOORE FOR MEEEEE I realize more and more the great sacrifices Stace Face makes for me. Crap, she gave me a BIKE. She runs around after me and my idiot husband. OK, I'm the idiot, but he's ... well ... he's a special kind of ... special. Oh and to let you in on a secret I don't like pop-tarts, Nutella or peanut butter either (Thanks for fixing the quoting Yanti) |
Of course, I don't like pop tarts or nutella and I'm allowed in, so i guess I can't be too tough on you!| 2016-01-07 4:21 PM in reply to: jbwills |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by jbwills Great to see you Jonathan. Now stop reading and get up go for a run Wow not even a week into the New Year and already on page 16. Manatees never disappoint on the talk scale. Lets see if I can get my butt back in gear and start training again. I was a Manatee back in 2013/13, then took a break from Triathlons/BT. NAME: Jonathan STORY: I recent left the U.S. Army after 6yrs, now looking for a job in SE Tennessee. I was very active in sports growing up but life has gotten in the way. In 2012 I ran my first Triathlon and Half-Mary, loved it. In 2013 I moved from Alaska to Tennessee and had trouble getting my butt back into gear for training. Deployed to Afghanistan in 2014 and did 3 Half-marys, several 5k and a couple 10k's on the little base. Had a flair up of Plantar Factitious (sp) in Sept 14 and have had trouble getting back motivated. I am now back up to about 245lbs from 205 and need to start getting back at it. FAMILY STATUS: Single, have 3 kids ages 16, 13, 8 and a 3 y/o Alaskan Husky fur-kid. CURRENT TRAINING: None, the couch keeps winning the fight. THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: None GOALS/OBJECTIVES/DESIRES: Motivation/accountability to get my butt back in gear. WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD MANATEE: Just rejoining (if I can) for some of the old BT butt kicking this group is good for.
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| 2016-01-07 4:24 PM in reply to: Atlantia |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by Atlantia Yay Laura with all that swim training you've been doing you will kill the swim. How's your ride and run going? Just got the confirmation email from registration for Reston Sprint Tri. This will be my first race since 2010!! |
| 2016-01-07 4:32 PM in reply to: StaceyK |
| 436 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Question for the group. For those of you that take supplements, which ones do you take and why? The reason I'm asking is because for years I've always taken a scoop of whey protein powder mixed with water post workout. I recently got a bag of SFH (http://www.sfh.com/recovery-2lb-bag.html) which includes creatine and a bunch of other amino acids and I'm wondering if I'm missing something by just taking the whey protein. I also take a multi and some fish oil but my question is related to a post workout "shake." |
| 2016-01-07 4:41 PM in reply to: msteiner |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by msteiner Finished Revolver during lunch, and I will say again that doing that video twice in a row at 100% is im-freaking-possible. I'm beginning to doubt that doing it twice at 90% is doable. For me that would be 32 1 minute intervals at 295W. That's a lot of ouch for a 243W guy. So just over 120% for the intervals? Yeah, that felt possible earlier in the year too. Had thought about giving it a try, but wanted to get some other work in that day, so only did the one. I don't do this one all that often as I usually don't pick up as much from it. It's nice to build into working that hard again, but have made better gains with some shorter and more tightly spaced intervals and also with some a few minutes long. That one crazy hard session was all over 450. The 100% TR targets for me is 328W, which is 135%. It's insanely hard, but I'm actually impressed with how quickly I bounced back from it. Life sucked for about 10 minutes after the workout, and then I was OK. Probably could do something light in the afternoon, but I'll take my off time until Saturday that the plan gives me. Definitely some solid work! Think it took me near 10 minutes to regain the energy to unclip and then lay down on the floor. No part of that is an exaggeration. |
| 2016-01-07 4:55 PM in reply to: awm007 |
| 270 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by awm007 Originally posted by lisac957 Originally posted by juniperjen So, my long time running buddy is moving away! Well, she's still going to be in the city but it won't be so convenient to run together very often. do you have training friends? Have you had to deal when the moved/left/stopped training with you? I went through this twice with good training buddies moving across the country. I won't lie, it really sucked and I really miss them! I am very much introverted, in both life and in training - so when I found other gals who would train with me, at my speeds, and be consistent - it was something I worked at to keep. I still do races with one of them (she's on BT so I get to keep up with her training) but I really miss our runs together. A few years ago, on the spur of the moment I joined a local marathon training group. I met a few gals who I really clicked with and we ran probably 10-12 weeks worth of long runs together. But at some point, they decided they wanted to run at a faster pace and I got frustrated with all the effort I was putting in to join the group --- only to be running alone again. I still sort of keep in touch with them, but it really rubbed the the wrong way - not that they wanted to run faster, but the way it happened. Anyway, my point was that local training groups might be a good source for new training buddies, but it's hit and miss just like everything else. Lots of introverts on here! Like me! I'm glad when I find a running buddy, but one or two is better than ten. When I lived in New York, I trained with and was coached by a guy who won tons of the local sprint races and was sort of semi-pro. We ran together 3-4 days a week for two years and he really became a role model and an older brother of sorts. He was the one who inspired me to do triathlons. When I moved to Texas about a year ago, I had no idea how to train without him there. Luckily I found a team a few months later that helped me learn how to train effectively. |
I've been a bad running buddy for the last few years, what with going into tri and then having a baby ... but i will genuinely miss her and feel the loss. We've been running together since 2007 and trained with her for 4 of my 5 marathons (and same for her) | 2016-01-07 5:50 PM in reply to: CRFTX2001 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by CRFTX2001 Originally posted by awm007 Originally posted by lisac957 Lots of introverts on here! Like me! I'm glad when I find a running buddy, but one or two is better than ten. When I lived in New York, I trained with and was coached by a guy who won tons of the local sprint races and was sort of semi-pro. We ran together 3-4 days a week for two years and he really became a role model and an older brother of sorts. He was the one who inspired me to do triathlons. When I moved to Texas about a year ago, I had no idea how to train without him there. Luckily I found a team a few months later that helped me learn how to train effectively. Originally posted by juniperjen So, my long time running buddy is moving away! Well, she's still going to be in the city but it won't be so convenient to run together very often. do you have training friends? Have you had to deal when the moved/left/stopped training with you? I went through this twice with good training buddies moving across the country. I won't lie, it really sucked and I really miss them! I am very much introverted, in both life and in training - so when I found other gals who would train with me, at my speeds, and be consistent - it was something I worked at to keep. I still do races with one of them (she's on BT so I get to keep up with her training) but I really miss our runs together. A few years ago, on the spur of the moment I joined a local marathon training group. I met a few gals who I really clicked with and we ran probably 10-12 weeks worth of long runs together. But at some point, they decided they wanted to run at a faster pace and I got frustrated with all the effort I was putting in to join the group --- only to be running alone again. I still sort of keep in touch with them, but it really rubbed the the wrong way - not that they wanted to run faster, but the way it happened. Anyway, my point was that local training groups might be a good source for new training buddies, but it's hit and miss just like everything else. I'm glad that you were able to hook up with a team! That can make such a huge difference! |
| 2016-01-07 6:30 PM in reply to: 0 |
| 50 Munich, Bayern | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by marysia83 Holy balls!!! That is all illed with NOPE for me! I am in awe! Originally posted by Asalzwed Girl.... I watched the video.... I don't think I can live my life normally anymore..... That looks so awesome Alllllll signed up for the Rut Vertical K https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eP30TPEEYk
I'm in the lottery for Marathon Mountain as well, which would be really cool because I haven't yet been to Alaska. Running up would be an incredible experience. It's just that pesky downhill part I'd be worried about....
))) Holly Nutella Pop-tart!!! o.O That looks awesome! I was considering running the "Niesen-Lauf" in Switzerland this year, but I will pass on it for now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oECqKJdGcSE Maybe next year. Originally posted by TXTriRook Question for the group. For those of you that take supplements, which ones do you take and why? The reason I'm asking is because for years I've always taken a scoop of whey protein powder mixed with water post workout. I recently got a bag of SFH (http://www.sfh.com/recovery-2lb-bag.html) which includes creatine and a bunch of other amino acids and I'm wondering if I'm missing something by just taking the whey protein. I also take a multi and some fish oil but my question is related to a post workout "shake." That one would interest me too, I don't take anything. I am considering fish oil, but right now I am eating some kind of fish almost every day. Edited by Lighttower 2016-01-07 6:35 PM |
| 2016-01-07 6:57 PM in reply to: 0 |
| 310 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by TXTriRook Question for the group. For those of you that take supplements, which ones do you take and why? The reason I'm asking is because for years I've always taken a scoop of whey protein powder mixed with water post workout. I recently got a bag of SFH (http://www.sfh.com/recovery-2lb-bag.html) which includes creatine and a bunch of other amino acids and I'm wondering if I'm missing something by just taking the whey protein. I also take a multi and some fish oil but my question is related to a post workout "shake." I'm fairly new to Tri but used to read up a lot on nutrition from the perspective of strength training. Creatine is well supported for being quite effective for strength athletes, but I'm less sure about endurance. In any case, when you supplement it, it tends to build over time in the system so it would not be important to get it immediately after exercise. Plus it's pretty cheap to buy on its own so no need to pay a lot extra to have it pre-mixed into your protein powder. Again, not a nutritionist, but the most recent I had heard was that mixing in some carbs (such as a medium-acting carb like maltodextrin) along with the protein post-exercise can help jump-start recovery. Even better than just protein powder alone. Cheaper protein powders tend to already have some carbs in them given the much lower relative cost to protein powders, so you may already be getting a good mix if you check the label. Take all of this with a grain of salt because most of my info came from reading strength training nutrition information rather than endurance training info. There should be a lot of aminos in most high-quality protein powders (like whey). Of those, Leucine seems to have a special role in increasing the bioavailability of the protein for uptake. Edited by awm007 2016-01-07 6:59 PM |
| 2016-01-07 6:58 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Member 2689 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 I forgot how chatty the Pod can be!! With only checking in periodically instead of all day every day like I did when I was "working"--really, I WAS working! Quick responses to what I saw: Welcome back, Jonathan. It's great to see you!! Now get your rear off the couch. DOOOOOO EEEEEET, Salty! All of it. Every epic race you contemplate. (Chris, did you catch that "epic"? Losing training buddies sucks. I swam with a friend every week for several years. Then she had a baby and we only got together every few months. Then she moved away. Boooo!! Swimming is a lot less fun when we can't chat before and after and push each other to get in all the laps. I've done most of my running alone until recently when I joined a team. I'm just getting to know people, but it's great to be able to post on our Facebook page that I'm going x miles at x pace and finding somebody to join me. I'm running 4 days a week and this week, I'll be running with people 3 of those days. Since I'm not working, the social contact is wonderful and desperately needed for an extrovert like me!! Also, we have team workouts every week, which are a good way to meet people and find a pace group. Laura, yay for signing up for a race!! Go git 'em!! Ben and Matt - you people are beasts, just beasts. Gah. Makes me tired just reading about your trainer rides. I got nuthin' on the foot cadence sensor or supplement front. Don't have a fcs and don't use supplements for training-related stuff. I do tend to eat a protein bar (Clif Builder Bar, usually) after workouts, but that's it. As for me, I'm just glad I'm doing so much running. Lots of stoopid life stuff going on and the running is keeping me from dissolving into a puddle on the couch. Plus I get to collect bad-azz points for getting out there when the weather is enough to keep sane people inside. Now if I can just figure out what those bad-azz points can be used for other than bragging rights.... Oh yeah, as for Poptarts and coffee, I'm definitely on the pro side. DH hooked me on both, darn his hide. I've never had Nutella (can you believe it?!) but I love Justin's. Plus they're local, which is just pretty faching cool. Okey doke, that's my novel for the day. Carry on, folks. I'll be back in a day or so. |
--and only being able to read one page when I do check in, I just can't keep up.
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