Beth and Yanti's Manatees Mentor Group--FULL! (Page 26)

lastcall2003 - 2008-05-29 12:29 PM

Medusa_Ann - 2008-05-29 5:39 PM

Hi--pretty quiet in here lately! I am still awaiting answers to my wetsuit swimming questions--re:breathing being different.  Just in case anyone knows.  The full question is a couple of pages back, probably from Sunday.  My computer is so slow I cannot afford the time to sit while pages load!  Hopefully the new one will be back online this weekend, so I can get back to my BT life!!!

I am heading to a 5 mile trail run pretty soon, with my sister. The sun just finally peeked out but I don't think it's gonna warm up any time soon.  I had to turn the heat on in the house today.    Sick of the weather, it's sooooo cold and gray!

I am having lots of problems with undergarments for my Oly.  I need to wear two bras so that is really confounding things.  That frustrates and angers me.  So....anyway....I've heard all the advice on BT re bras, I am just unable to wear only one if I run, no matter what bra.  Looks like it will be sport bra-tri top-tri suit-wetsuit.  Ugh.

Anyway, hope to see some posts on here once I am back from my run!!

Medusa_Ann - 2008-05-29 7:39 PM

Hi--pretty quiet in here lately! I am still awaiting answers to my wetsuit swimming questions--re:breathing being different.  Just in case anyone knows.  The full question is a couple of pages back, probably from Sunday.  My computer is so slow I cannot afford the time to sit while pages load!  Hopefully the new one will be back online this weekend, so I can get back to my BT life!!!

I am heading to a 5 mile trail run pretty soon, with my sister. The sun just finally peeked out but I don't think it's gonna warm up any time soon.  I had to turn the heat on in the house today.    Sick of the weather, it's sooooo cold and gray!

I am having lots of problems with undergarments for my Oly.  I need to wear two bras so that is really confounding things.  That frustrates and angers me.  So....anyway....I've heard all the advice on BT re bras, I am just unable to wear only one if I run, no matter what bra.  Looks like it will be sport bra-tri top-tri suit-wetsuit.  Ugh.

Anyway, hope to see some posts on here once I am back from my run!!

Medusa_Ann - 2008-05-25 4:37 PM

Hi all, I am feeling better now, thanks for putting up with me last week.  Wait, that's what I told my family, too!  Uh oh!  I realize I have plenty of fitness in the books, and plenty on the agenda, so I need to chill out once in a while.  Lesson learned.  Tomorrow is the hilly 100k which I am nervous about!! Gotta go buy some nuun and gel here pretty soon.

I finally got into open water to swim today, tried out the wetsuit beyond just a photo shoot (please see my albums if you aren't already aware of my dorkiness--and oh yeah, my avatar).  It did well, and so did I!  It was cloudy and cool--air was about 50, lake was???, but we swam out into the calm lake, right down the middle, almost to the end (it is a small lake, no motor boats allowed). I felt strong and fast and fluid, much better than I did last year, so I think swimming consistently all winter has really paid off.  I also swam in what seemed like a pretty straight line.  The woman I swam with veered left a lot so we ended up very far apart in the lake!  It was weird being out there semi-alone, but also peaceful and highly enjoyable.  I really hope I don't have to pool swim any more until next winter.

So here's my question about wetsuit swimming:  when I lap swim in the pool, in a swimsuit, I take a breath every three strokes, occasionally on the 4th or 2nd but average about 98% on every third.  While swimming today, I really didn't need a breath at all until the fourth stroke.  When I did every third, I found it felt like I was trying to breathe out of synch.  Is this just from being more floaty in the wetsuit?  Should I try to breathe every 5th so that I am doing both sides?  I am confused now!!!  My gut tells me to do what feels natural.  But I do want to hear what you guys think from experience!

elheffe99 - 2008-05-30 10:43 AM

Happy Friday Peeps!

I already jumped in the pool today and have a short run on tap for tonight. A short spin tomorrow will complete my week. How did everyone else do this week?

Positive Thought of The Day: Tuesday I was doubting my ability to get my weekly work in. I started going down the path of oh well and such is life, but I actually stopped myself, which is rare. I sat down and figured out how to manipulate the rest of the week and training schedule to work for me. It looks like I was successful (barring any unforseen incidents). Just chip away!

I hope everyone has a good Friday and a great weekend!

Medusa_Ann - 2008-05-30 3:06 PM

Thanks for the feedback on the wetsuit swimming and the bra issue.  I think I will wear all my layers under my wetsuit on Sunday to see how it feels and make sure I can race that way!  ARGH.  Oh well.  It's still cold here today....gee, almost June, in the low 50s.  I seriously am considering a move to San Diego.  Really!

Some of you have visited my log and seen this, but if the rest of you want to read a little interview my friend did about my triathlon experiences, and see some pix (that have been around on BT already) here is my story: 

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/rundivarun/archives/139978.asp

Yes, I am nearly famous!  Hahahahahaha!!!!  Have a great Friday everyone.  I cannot get into everyone's logs right now, as my computer is acting up sooooo bad.  It took about an hour to get to this page just to post.  It is sad, but true.  Hopefully by Sunday our good computer will be fixed and I will be back to inspiring everyone again!!

elheffe99 - 2008-05-30 9:43 AM

Happy Friday Peeps!

I already jumped in the pool today and have a short run on tap for tonight. A short spin tomorrow will complete my week. How did everyone else do this week?

Positive Thought of The Day: Tuesday I was doubting my ability to get my weekly work in. I started going down the path of oh well and such is life, but I actually stopped myself, which is rare. I sat down and figured out how to manipulate the rest of the week and training schedule to work for me. It looks like I was successful (barring any unforseen incidents). Just chip away!

I hope everyone has a good Friday and a great weekend!

yogus - 2008-05-30 1:52 PM

Hi all! Just wanted to drop a super quick note to let everyone know that I am indeed OK. Unfortunately, I have been working at work - WTF is that all about? Didn't they get the message that work time is for BT? Sheesh.

So sorry I have not been able to keep up with everyone - I hope all is well with y'all.

Hopefully I'll be back soon. This working madness has got to end; I mean, really...

Medusa_Ann - 2008-05-30 2:06 PM

Thanks for the feedback on the wetsuit swimming and the bra issue. I think I will wear all my layers under my wetsuit on Sunday to see how it feels and make sure I can race that way! ARGH. Oh well. It's still cold here today....gee, almost June, in the low 50s. I seriously am considering a move to San Diego. Really!

Some of you have visited my log and seen this, but if the rest of you want to read a little interview my friend did about my triathlon experiences, and see some pix (that have been around on BT already) here is my story:

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/rundivarun/archives/139978.asp

Yes, I am nearly famous! Hahahahahaha!!!! Have a great Friday everyone. I cannot get into everyone's logs right now, as my computer is acting up sooooo bad. It took about an hour to get to this page just to post. It is sad, but true. Hopefully by Sunday our good computer will be fixed and I will be back to inspiring everyone again!!

Reno8 - 2008-05-30 3:18 PM

Great article...I had no idea that we were in the midst of such greatness ...WTF...we ARE Manatees and we have Beth and Yanti...we are all GREAT...(sorry I forgot for a second.) Sorry that the weather and the computer have you down at the moment..but hey...only one more week till race day

Nette213 - 2008-05-30 4:01 PM

Leslie-great article!!!

I am just chilling at the house today after some errands and lunch with a friend. I think I will call this a rest day. I have started on my decoupage project and will glue some more on that today as well.

If you are racing this weekend, be safe and have a great time.

If you are just being this weekend, be sweet, take care and enjoy it!!!

Medusa_Ann - 2008-05-30 12:06 PM

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/rundivarun/archives/139978.asp

Fielding - 2008-06-01 3:52 AM Everyone's so quiet this weekend! I hope that means you're all out training and/or racing and/or just having a great time. I ran my first half mary this morning -- it was *tough*, way more challenging than the sprints I've done, at least mentally -- but a lot of fun. I'll write up a race report once the official results are posted. I have a somewhat related question: How often do you guys change your running shoes? I always heard 500 miles, but I've seen several people on BT mention 300 miles instead. It seems like more frequent is better than less frequent, but I hate to give up a pair of running shoes that still have a couple hundred miles on them. I'm right at 300 miles in my current pair. My knees ached a little in this race and my feet got kind of beat up, but I don't know if that's from the shoes being past their prime or from the circumstances of the race (high intensity over a long distance, plus a very flat course when I'm used to running hills), or both. Thoughts?

RUNNING SHOE TIPS: 1. write the date you got them in Sharpie on the side, and log miles religiously. That way, you know for sure when you're getting to several hundred miles on them. 2. Better yet, if you like the shoes, get a second pair while that model is still available. 3. When you've put a couple hundred miles on the first pair, plan a run now and then when you can be home (or at your car) with just a little bit left to go (say, cool-down). Swap the pairs and do the final part of the run in the second pair. You'll break them in easier, AND you will feel without a doubt when the old ones just aren't giving you the same support the new ones are--then it's time to chuck 'em.

lastcall2003 - 2008-06-01 8:06 AM

Suzy summed it up really well!

Here are a couple of additional thoughts 

Courtesy of Yanti's wisdom (I remembered this post and went back and found it  

Also, here's a link to a nice little overview -

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/tipsandtricks/a/replaceshoes.htm 

 

SSMinnow - 2008-06-01 8:23 AM

I should have mentioned I have 2-3 pair of shoes going at once and alternate every day between the various versions. My preference is to have two different brands or models of the same brand (right now I am using Brooks Adrenaline 6s and 8s). That way you can get a slightly different foot plant per run which seems to help prevent injury.

BunnyB - 2008-06-01 10:38 AM

Congrats on finishing your first half mary, Erin!