Yanti & Salty MAD MANATEES Part 2 -- Full Pod (Page 26)

CONGRATULATIONS KIRSTEN!!!

Well of course that young man said you were beautiful--there are still some honest people left in the world unafraid to speak the truth!

YAAAAAY JO!

I'm glad you got out and did it. Have been praying for you and your daughter. Good to see you doing things for you, too.

So sweet.  Thanks

no wetsuit strippers, grab bag - wetsuit to be put in bag.....Luckily I'm going with a couple who have done thousands of these events so they will really help me - they are so good and Nicki is my inspiration and best friend, seeing her battle through IM Melbourne in over 16 hours with a torn achilles just incredible, and such a struggle in the swim for her 2 hours 6 mins - thought her race was over a number of times.  Such determination.  Her husband Alan - an absolute machine who just gets faster and faster and turns fifty in two weeks.

Ah the stuff i'm going through - not a biggie but messes with my head - I think myhead actually just needs a distraction from the race so it exaggerates any issues in life so they become mountainous to me!  Weird old thing the mind.

anyway got back on the drainer yesterday did 60mins, doing a 40min run today with some strides and squad tonight.

Ride tomorrow morning and then some tire practice one more time!  Woohoo nearly good to go!

cdban66 - 2012-05-29 7:07 AM  Felicia - How did your decision on the long run work out for you so far? I'm sure you'll be A-OK, no matter which decision you've made. I hope everyone had a good weekend, filled with those things that are truly important. Take comfort in Him.

Well, I should have done my long run yesterday, at the latest, but we had too many Memorial Weekend things going on, and by 8:30 p.m., when I was going to go out and do it, I couldn't manage. I cut myself some slack (still felt guilty), and did 9 miles this morning. I'm a little tired, actually. I ran by and got a salad at Wendy's after my run, put it in the refrigerator at home, and then headed to the pool for 40 minutes.

I'm finally at work, and I rode my bike, thinking that I would leave here at 4:00 and ride for a while, very casually. My legs are actually a little sore, which they haven't been for a while. I ran on concrete this morning, and I usually try to run on dirt. I was faster, but I'm also a little more achy than normal.

ETA: The report for my Saturday ride is up. You all know most of it already, but it's there if you are bored. :-)

Awesome, another fellow netminder!  I would gladly share net time equally!  Too bad there already is a Manatee team, although they aren't as boss as us!

Amen, sister!  Hope you get your mind calmed and soothed and in the right place for your race.  I KNOW you will do great with all the training you have put in.

Got a run in finally!! Yay Days Off!

In addition to the run my tri from the other week posted pictures and they have a great one of me running and about to do a full on heel strike.  I've been told by DW that I kinda of look like I'm having a seizure that makes me move forward when I'm running, sooo running manatess any advice on where to go to find info about running form or how to 'fix' it?

Also while running today, and I'm not sure if this was just a function of being on my feet for 10 hours in a pair of fairly worn boots, I had some tenderness in both knees below the kneecap and almost felt like something was bouncing with my stride like a waterbaloon would if that makes sense.  Not pain just a bit tender feeling/uncomfortable any thoughts?

As for the Hockey Manatees I will happily take the job of drunken fan as I've never played and not a great skater but I can insult other teams at a game like none other, except for Philly fans they are just mean...

Hey there Kirk,

Oh boy the ol' changing of foot strike conversation. This is ALWAYS a tough one.

Before I give you advice, I need to add that a lot of photos I have seen of myself look very much like a full on heel strike but I've had gait analysis done a few times and it has come back as midfoot and freakishly efficient. So....yeah. I have also, so far, been injury free.

If you find that this is something you really do want to change, and I understand there IS a lot of material that supports mid-foot striking, you are going to have to do it SLLLOOOOOWWWWLY. Changing this is a pretty difficult full time mental job. More important than HOW your foot strikes the ground is WHERE it strikes the ground. Even if you land on your heel you CAN be extremely efficient and injury free if your feet make contact underneath you. Look at videos of Haile.

Here are some things you can focus on and see if changes come:

Hips FORWARD, stand tall

Drive forward with your knee (keeps you from doing so with your foot) and keep from bouncing

Short strides, trying to keep your foot parallel with the ground throughout

A nice drill I do often after a track workout, is strides on the field barefoot. Of course, make sure it's free of debris or holes etc.  I try to do the strides keeping the above information in mind. If anything, it's a very freeing feeling to run barefoot in the grass like a kid! 

X2 on the Philly fans---and the teams in general, they tend to be thugs!-- My husband always gets a little concerned because anytime a Philly team plays one I like I am insistent that my team wins--just on the grounds that I hate Philly teams and fans. 

Today has a whole mess of stuff going on--weed-eating a bunch in hopes of setting up outdoor housing for my Russian Tortoise and 3 toed box turtle. I did the weed eating (amazing how much arm strength it uses!), for an hour and a half, and that part is done; I just need to get some more materials for the housing, then I can move them.....I am supposed to do an OWS too, but that will have to wait so that my tatt doesn't get messed up (it is slowly healing). I will head out on the bike for a good ride later though. In the meantime, I will relax and do some basic housekeeping.

I'll be in the stands with you.  I know all the great lines, "Hey Ref! You're missing a great game"...

Ha!  That reminded me of a less PG comment I hear at Bears games often...  and I totally agree, Philly fans tend to be evil.  That aside, we would love to have you in the stands cheering for us.  As long as you save some beer for us for after the game!

I just found out that Chrissie is going to be in Boulder tomorrow!   AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHH!

Part of me wants to ignore my commitments and GO!!! How many chances does a person get to meet such an icon! On the other hand... it would be 12 hours of drving (round trip), gas money, two missed days of work...

Oh so tempting, check out her schedule and make sure she's not closer to home any time?  I have just about finished my first read of her book which will be read again and again much as Macca's has been!  She is an amazing athlete and such a lovely soul too - always helping others and trying to improve the world in her own way.  Oh to have an ounce of her talent!!!!!

I have just been for a run - first one for a while, loved it, did 6km with interval sprints - my favourite type of run.  It's lovely and autumnal slightly foggy all the leaves have turned, just beautiful.

KansasMom - 2012-05-29 4:17 PM

cdban66 - 2012-05-29 7:07 AM  Felicia - How did your decision on the long run work out for you so far? I'm sure you'll be A-OK, no matter which decision you've made. I hope everyone had a good weekend, filled with those things that are truly important. Take comfort in Him.

Well, I should have done my long run yesterday, at the latest, but we had too many Memorial Weekend things going on, and by 8:30 p.m., when I was going to go out and do it, I couldn't manage. I cut myself some slack (still felt guilty), and did 9 miles this morning. I'm a little tired, actually. I ran by and got a salad at Wendy's after my run, put it in the refrigerator at home, and then headed to the pool for 40 minutes.

I'm finally at work, and I rode my bike, thinking that I would leave here at 4:00 and ride for a while, very casually. My legs are actually a little sore, which they haven't been for a while. I ran on concrete this morning, and I usually try to run on dirt. I was faster, but I'm also a little more achy than normal.

ETA: The report for my Saturday ride is up. You all know most of it already, but it's there if you are bored. :-)

Felicia, you beat yourself up too much! I was just checking out your training log (left an inspire ) and you have been ROCKING IT on the runs!! Very impressive - it's getting Salty-caliber mileage! If you feel achy, there ain't no shame in taking some rest.  You really can't train hard if you are hurt! Hope the pool isn't too chilly - I"m starting OW morning sessions this week and I'm nervous about the temp!

kgore - 2012-05-27 9:45 AM Hmmm, actually, I was considering taking a new picture, now that its settled in a bit...

Oh, one more won't hurt anyone - we all know how strong and brave Yanti is!

Great job! Was this your first race of the season? Sounds like you are off to a good start

Hi everyone! Sounds like everyone had a great weekend, some good races and training, maybe a little bit of maxin' and relaxin'.  I had a fun workout on Sunday with my old running team (from my Team in Training days).  A bunch are training for a duathlon this Saturday in Rye, NH, so I did a training 3 mile run/17 mile bike/3 mile run.  Then found out the race wasn't sold out, so I signed up! Should be really fun, I"m going to try to actually race this, so we'll see how I do. I guess the run course is off road, which will be a nice change, and the ride is a gorgeous loop that takes you down the coast.

Other than that, I had a nice evening in Boston with my DH (dear, in this instance, lol) and a friend and her husband who recently moved back to the area (yay!) Had a lovely dinner in the NOrth End, even though it was SOOOO hot and humid. Sunday evening was a graduation party, I enjoyed a fair bit of wine but balance with water It made for a better Monday than others had!

In other news, my wetsuit arrived today! Didn't have the energy to try it on tonight, but I will tomorrow. I think I'll be joining an OWS training group on Thursday mornings...don't know if I'm ready for it, but I need to get ready!

I totally missed the discussion about a May challenge.    Are you doing a June challenge?  

Errand day for me and I'm planning a heavy training day as well, I want to swim and then do a 50 min trainer ride into a brick run, swim then errands then brick is the plan, although I woke up a bit later then expected this morning so we'll see.  DW's car had a tree land on it while we were on the unity tour and we are dropping it off tomorrow for repairs.  Well she is working so I'll be dropping it off for repairs and riding my bike home.  Funny how a year or two worth of training changes your perspective on what you can do since DW at first thought it was too far to ride then decided that I don't ever get to say that about a bike trip again...

That sounds like a fun race (except for the running 2x part, LOL) with the run off road and the ride going down the coast!!  I've been to Rye, NH.  Very pretty area.  And Boston is one of my favorite cities to visit.  And the race sounds extra fun since you have friends racing with you!