Mad Manatees Mentor Group - VERY CLOSED!!! Sorry! (Page 23)

New Year's Eve
Chad - half marathon

January 1
Marcus - Polar Dash 10k 
Jo - Commitment Day 5k

Seeing Skrat called me out to write a race report, I will.  Darn that manatee peer pressure.  

The Commitment Day 5k turned out to be a "fun" run, so bibs but no timing.  The energy and enthusiasm was infectious.  There were about 1000 people (lots of families and people doing their 1st 5k) or so on Ford Field, which is where our Detroit Lions lose play.  I arrived way too early but the start was inside the field so it was warm and toasty.  They took our pictures and we had to sign a big sign with what healthy lifestyle change we were committing to.  Lots of great warm up music and dancing.  I need to download some of those songs and use them as a warm up.  It was a great fun. 

My commitment is: To make my health a priority and consistency/follow through.

The run was sort of a run/walk for the 1st 2 miles and then I warmed up.  It is really weird that I now "feel" it when I am not warm.  When I am warmed up, I am the energizer bunny and can go and go.  It usually takes me 2-2.5 miles and then my body remembers how to run.  The last part of the run was GREAT!!!  Warm, fast, strong, flowing, etc...

The run was long.  It was a 3.9 mile 5k, according to my running buddy's Strata.  I know it was longer than 3.1 so I am calling it 3.5 miles for my logs.  I can't convince myself it was 3.9 but I know 3.1 and that was definitely longer.   For my time 44:49, 3.5 miles is probably about right. 

I am excited to see where this Big Sur training takes me.  I looked down and saw my cellulite jiggling on my thighs (gross, I know).  I know that the past 6 months of hell have taken their toll on my fitness.  I have gained 15lbs since April.  Time to recommit to ME!   I spent a lot of time in 2012 trying to get and keep my family healthy, now it is my turn.   And so it begins....As of today, I have run every day in 2013 and that momentum will continue!! 

30 minutes in a year Chad... Wow, awesome work!  Jo, glad everything went great with you race.  I think the energy and enthusiasm at these races is part of what makes me come back to racing again and again.

As for my Polar Dash 10k, it was very cold and I was probably still drunk... oops   At race start it was about -8F actual temp so I was rocking some windstopper briefs, one pair of tights, one pair of running pants, three base layers, a jacket and the normal gloves/gator/hat.  It took until mile two before I could get the tightness out of my calves so really I just kept the pace pretty easy throughout the race and had a 30 second walk at about mile 4.5 when my stomach started doing flips.  I guess stopping drinking 6 hours before the race might have been pushing it.  Overall I am decently happy with my 53:ish time.  It was motivating to see the HM runners that were zooming ahead of me on the same course and hopefully that little inspiration will last until my first HM in March.  Oh yeah this was my first "race 10k".

Thanks for all the inspires and motivation already manatees!

I finally had some minutes to catch up on all the posts---y'all have been BUSY! 

Great job on everybody's races and totals too!

Mine are certainly more than 2011 (my first year amongst other athletes...), but I will improve on them in 2013.

 The majority of the 'yard work' and 'home improvement' was actually mostly job related stuff at the zoo...It still amazes me how physically challenging it is to build/renovate exhibits.

This year there will be far more in the tri disciplines, but also far more strength too...but...in 4 months, there will be so much MORE time to work out cause I will be DONE WITH SCHOOL!!!!!!!

I'm kinda happy about that.

Okay, time to get to today's fun and sweat!

oh, and by the way....getting to know all the Manatees made my year--I am thankful to have all of you in my life. 

30 minutes in a year Chad... Wow, awesome work!  Jo, glad everything went great with you race.  I think the energy and enthusiasm at these races is part of what makes me come back to racing again and again.

As for my Polar Dash 10k, it was very cold and I was probably still drunk... oops   At race start it was about -8F actual temp so I was rocking some windstopper briefs, one pair of tights, one pair of running pants, three base layers, a jacket and the normal gloves/gator/hat.  It took until mile two before I could get the tightness out of my calves so really I just kept the pace pretty easy throughout the race and had a 30 second walk at about mile 4.5 when my stomach started doing flips.  I guess stopping drinking 6 hours before the race might have been pushing it.  Overall I am decently happy with my 53:ish time.  It was motivating to see the HM runners that were zooming ahead of me on the same course and hopefully that little inspiration will last until my first HM in March.  Oh yeah this was my first "race 10k".

Thanks for all the inspires and motivation already manatees!

New Year's Eve
Chad - half marathon

January 1
Marcus - Polar Dash 10k 
Jo - Commitment Day 5k

Seeing Skrat called me out to write a race report, I will.  Darn that manatee peer pressure.  

The Commitment Day 5k turned out to be a "fun" run, so bibs but no timing.  The energy and enthusiasm was infectious.  There were about 1000 people (lots of families and people doing their 1st 5k) or so on Ford Field, which is where our Detroit Lions lose play.  I arrived way too early but the start was inside the field so it was warm and toasty.  They took our pictures and we had to sign a big sign with what healthy lifestyle change we were committing to.  Lots of great warm up music and dancing.  I need to download some of those songs and use them as a warm up.  It was a great fun. 

My commitment is: To make my health a priority and consistency/follow through.

The run was sort of a run/walk for the 1st 2 miles and then I warmed up.  It is really weird that I now "feel" it when I am not warm.  When I am warmed up, I am the energizer bunny and can go and go.  It usually takes me 2-2.5 miles and then my body remembers how to run.  The last part of the run was GREAT!!!  Warm, fast, strong, flowing, etc...

The run was long.  It was a 3.9 mile 5k, according to my running buddy's Strata.  I know it was longer than 3.1 so I am calling it 3.5 miles for my logs.  I can't convince myself it was 3.9 but I know 3.1 and that was definitely longer.   For my time 44:49, 3.5 miles is probably about right. 

I am excited to see where this Big Sur training takes me.  I looked down and saw my cellulite jiggling on my thighs (gross, I know).  I know that the past 6 months of hell have taken their toll on my fitness.  I have gained 15lbs since April.  Time to recommit to ME!   I spent a lot of time in 2012 trying to get and keep my family healthy, now it is my turn.   And so it begins....As of today, I have run every day in 2013 and that momentum will continue!! 

30 minutes in a year Chad... Wow, awesome work!  Jo, glad everything went great with you race.  I think the energy and enthusiasm at these races is part of what makes me come back to racing again and again.

As for my Polar Dash 10k, it was very cold and I was probably still drunk... oops   At race start it was about -8F actual temp so I was rocking some windstopper briefs, one pair of tights, one pair of running pants, three base layers, a jacket and the normal gloves/gator/hat.  It took until mile two before I could get the tightness out of my calves so really I just kept the pace pretty easy throughout the race and had a 30 second walk at about mile 4.5 when my stomach started doing flips.  I guess stopping drinking 6 hours before the race might have been pushing it.  Overall I am decently happy with my 53:ish time.  It was motivating to see the HM runners that were zooming ahead of me on the same course and hopefully that little inspiration will last until my first HM in March.  Oh yeah this was my first "race 10k".

Thanks for all the inspires and motivation already manatees!

New Year - New Tattoo...thought I would share.  The plan is to add a date and distance or maybe a logo for each race I do..or maybe I'll add just the big races or PR's... haven't decided yet - but this tattoo will "grow" over time.  

New Year's Eve
Chad - half marathon

January 1
Marcus - Polar Dash 10k 
Jo - Commitment Day 5k

Seeing Skrat called me out to write a race report, I will.  Darn that manatee peer pressure.  

The Commitment Day 5k turned out to be a "fun" run, so bibs but no timing.  The energy and enthusiasm was infectious.  There were about 1000 people (lots of families and people doing their 1st 5k) or so on Ford Field, which is where our Detroit Lions lose play.  I arrived way too early but the start was inside the field so it was warm and toasty.  They took our pictures and we had to sign a big sign with what healthy lifestyle change we were committing to.  Lots of great warm up music and dancing.  I need to download some of those songs and use them as a warm up.  It was a great fun. 

My commitment is: To make my health a priority and consistency/follow through.

The run was sort of a run/walk for the 1st 2 miles and then I warmed up.  It is really weird that I now "feel" it when I am not warm.  When I am warmed up, I am the energizer bunny and can go and go.  It usually takes me 2-2.5 miles and then my body remembers how to run.  The last part of the run was GREAT!!!  Warm, fast, strong, flowing, etc...

The run was long.  It was a 3.9 mile 5k, according to my running buddy's Strata.  I know it was longer than 3.1 so I am calling it 3.5 miles for my logs.  I can't convince myself it was 3.9 but I know 3.1 and that was definitely longer.   For my time 44:49, 3.5 miles is probably about right. 

I am excited to see where this Big Sur training takes me.  I looked down and saw my cellulite jiggling on my thighs (gross, I know).  I know that the past 6 months of hell have taken their toll on my fitness.  I have gained 15lbs since April.  Time to recommit to ME!   I spent a lot of time in 2012 trying to get and keep my family healthy, now it is my turn.   And so it begins....As of today, I have run every day in 2013 and that momentum will continue!! 

30 minutes in a year Chad... Wow, awesome work!  Jo, glad everything went great with you race.  I think the energy and enthusiasm at these races is part of what makes me come back to racing again and again.

As for my Polar Dash 10k, it was very cold and I was probably still drunk... oops   At race start it was about -8F actual temp so I was rocking some windstopper briefs, one pair of tights, one pair of running pants, three base layers, a jacket and the normal gloves/gator/hat.  It took until mile two before I could get the tightness out of my calves so really I just kept the pace pretty easy throughout the race and had a 30 second walk at about mile 4.5 when my stomach started doing flips.  I guess stopping drinking 6 hours before the race might have been pushing it.  Overall I am decently happy with my 53:ish time.  It was motivating to see the HM runners that were zooming ahead of me on the same course and hopefully that little inspiration will last until my first HM in March.  Oh yeah this was my first "race 10k".

Thanks for all the inspires and motivation already manatees!

New Year's Eve
Chad - half marathon

January 1
Marcus - Polar Dash 10k 
Jo - Commitment Day 5k

Wanna hear something cool?  Before my race I thought "I can't wait to finish my race and update my pod mates"  I totally thought of the Manatee's.  Feeling like a member of the "family" already.  

  I finished my race in 1:36:55 to finish 12th place overall, and 3rd in my age group!  I am still on cloud 9 and think I will be for a while to come. 

New Year's Eve
Chad - half marathon

January 1
Marcus - Polar Dash 10k 
Jo - Commitment Day 5k

Seeing Skrat called me out to write a race report, I will.  Darn that manatee peer pressure.  

The Commitment Day 5k turned out to be a "fun" run, so bibs but no timing.  The energy and enthusiasm was infectious.  There were about 1000 people (lots of families and people doing their 1st 5k) or so on Ford Field, which is where our Detroit Lions lose play.  I arrived way too early but the start was inside the field so it was warm and toasty.  They took our pictures and we had to sign a big sign with what healthy lifestyle change we were committing to.  Lots of great warm up music and dancing.  I need to download some of those songs and use them as a warm up.  It was a great fun. 

My commitment is: To make my health a priority and consistency/follow through.

The run was sort of a run/walk for the 1st 2 miles and then I warmed up.  It is really weird that I now "feel" it when I am not warm.  When I am warmed up, I am the energizer bunny and can go and go.  It usually takes me 2-2.5 miles and then my body remembers how to run.  The last part of the run was GREAT!!!  Warm, fast, strong, flowing, etc...

The run was long.  It was a 3.9 mile 5k, according to my running buddy's Strata.  I know it was longer than 3.1 so I am calling it 3.5 miles for my logs.  I can't convince myself it was 3.9 but I know 3.1 and that was definitely longer.   For my time 44:49, 3.5 miles is probably about right. 

I am excited to see where this Big Sur training takes me.  I looked down and saw my cellulite jiggling on my thighs (gross, I know).  I know that the past 6 months of hell have taken their toll on my fitness.  I have gained 15lbs since April.  Time to recommit to ME!   I spent a lot of time in 2012 trying to get and keep my family healthy, now it is my turn.   And so it begins....As of today, I have run every day in 2013 and that momentum will continue!! 

30 minutes in a year Chad... Wow, awesome work!  Jo, glad everything went great with you race.  I think the energy and enthusiasm at these races is part of what makes me come back to racing again and again.

As for my Polar Dash 10k, it was very cold and I was probably still drunk... oops   At race start it was about -8F actual temp so I was rocking some windstopper briefs, one pair of tights, one pair of running pants, three base layers, a jacket and the normal gloves/gator/hat.  It took until mile two before I could get the tightness out of my calves so really I just kept the pace pretty easy throughout the race and had a 30 second walk at about mile 4.5 when my stomach started doing flips.  I guess stopping drinking 6 hours before the race might have been pushing it.  Overall I am decently happy with my 53:ish time.  It was motivating to see the HM runners that were zooming ahead of me on the same course and hopefully that little inspiration will last until my first HM in March.  Oh yeah this was my first "race 10k".

Thanks for all the inspires and motivation already manatees!