Mad Manatees Mentor Group - VERY CLOSED!!! Sorry! (Page 26)

OK Manatees - so my race plan this year WAS to compete in the HITS Full on 5/18 and do a 2nd full on 8/25.  

The 5/18 just got cancelled as one of my best friends is getting married that day.  I'm kind of sad, because I really wanted to try for 2 fulls this year.  

Now my question is - can I do 2 fulls, 1 month apart, or is that just fricking nuts?  I can do my Expedition Man on 8/25 - and then there is the Grand Columbian on 9/21...I would probably literally rest for 7-10 days..then do an easy 2 weeks - then do the Grand Columbian.

I think that while typing this, I just realized how nuts that is...I just need your level headedness to talk me out of it!  Will anyone talk me off the ledge, or will you guys encourage me to go over it?  

Ran a New Year's 5k in Seattle yesterday.  It was on the waterfront at the crack of dawn.  Clear skies (in Seattle, *gasp*) and barely any wind.  Twas a good time.  Even if it was something like 35 degrees outside.

I got recruited to lead an 8 min pace group, though I lost everyone except my bro after mile 2ish.  I've got to say, an 8 min pace feels pretty easy.  I'm looking forward to cranking out some faster times later this year.  I'm actually pretty proud that I kept an average of almost exactly 8 minutes.  Didn't expect to be close, but averaged 7:57.

Ran a New Year's 5k in Seattle yesterday.  It was on the waterfront at the crack of dawn.  Clear skies (in Seattle, *gasp*) and barely any wind.  Twas a good time.  Even if it was something like 35 degrees outside.

I got recruited to lead an 8 min pace group, though I lost everyone except my bro after mile 2ish.  I've got to say, an 8 min pace feels pretty easy.  I'm looking forward to cranking out some faster times later this year.  I'm actually pretty proud that I kept an average of almost exactly 8 minutes.  Didn't expect to be close, but averaged 7:57.

Hmmmm...I think it's quite possible that you run faster than I can ride my bike.

Got my first run of 2013 in today.  I was very happy and enjoyed it, even if my achilles and my lungs didn't love it.  Achilles a little sore at the start, not painful, just letting me know it was enjoying all the rest.  Air was really cold, had a couple coughing fits, but I am feeling way better. 

Salty, you ran 1600km (1000miles) more than I biked last year.  Sick.  Sounds like you are learning a lot about what your body can handle with your Boston training, keep it up!

Ran a New Year's 5k in Seattle yesterday.  It was on the waterfront at the crack of dawn.  Clear skies (in Seattle, *gasp*) and barely any wind.  Twas a good time.  Even if it was something like 35 degrees outside.

I got recruited to lead an 8 min pace group, though I lost everyone except my bro after mile 2ish.  I've got to say, an 8 min pace feels pretty easy.  I'm looking forward to cranking out some faster times later this year.  I'm actually pretty proud that I kept an average of almost exactly 8 minutes.  Didn't expect to be close, but averaged 7:57.

So what are some good places to run/bike in Seattle? I am planning on making a stop in Seattle to visit some friends in late May/early August. I am driving from Fairbanks, AK to TN. I am planning stops in Seattle, WA, then maybe over to Yellowstone, down to Las Vegas then on to TN. Past Vegas I am open to stops.

I am hoping once I know my dates more to be able to hit a race or two as I drive and more so to visit some of the locals favorite places to train.

jbwills - 2013-01-03 12:04 AMHaha I seriously doubt that. I do need a bike pacer in my life soif you're ever in the Seattle area

So what are some good places to run/bike in Seattle? I am planning on making a stop in Seattle to visit some friends in late May/early August. I am driving from Fairbanks, AK to TN. I am planning stops in Seattle, WA, then maybe over to Yellowstone, down to Las Vegas then on to TN. Past Vegas I am open to stops.

I am hoping once I know my dates more to be able to hit a race or two as I drive and more so to visit some of the locals favorite places to train.

Ohhh man, you should really try and get in touch with me and I will take you a few places. It depends on what you are looking for but my favorites include a loop through discovery park and across the Ballard locks, a route around lake union, a route along lake WA into Seward Park, a route along Alki ... I could go on and on. Just let me know when it gets closer.Also let's do a ride out to the Red Hook Brewery. That's a must do bike ride.

Muskrat37 - 2013-01-03 12:25 AM

Asalzwed - 2013-01-02 10:23 PM

jbwills - 2013-01-03 12:04 AM

Asalzwed - 2013-01-02 8:55 PM

Haha I seriously doubt that. I do need a bike pacer in my life soif you're ever in the Seattle area

So what are some good places to run/bike in Seattle? I am planning on making a stop in Seattle to visit some friends in late May/early August. I am driving from Fairbanks, AK to TN. I am planning stops in Seattle, WA, then maybe over to Yellowstone, down to Las Vegas then on to TN. Past Vegas I am open to stops.

I am hoping once I know my dates more to be able to hit a race or two as I drive and more so to visit some of the locals favorite places to train.

Ohhh man, you should really try and get in touch with me and I will take you a few places. It depends on what you are looking for but my favorites include a loop through discovery park and across the Ballard locks, a route around lake union, a route along lake WA into Seward Park, a route along Alki ... I could go on and on. Just let me know when it gets closer.Also let's do a ride out to the Red Hook Brewery. That's a must do bike ride.

We'll have to meetup and do some rides - one weekend I can head your way for your favorite route - then the next you can head down here and do one of my favorite routes.  

For sure. I go through GH to see my siblings anyway. In fact I might be going this weekend

I think we should do a Manatee Meetup in Gig Harbor and go run the trails at Banner Forest (about 20 mins from my apt in Gig Harbor) for an hour or so. I have never run in Banner Forest, but have been wanting to for a while.  How about Saturday 1/12/13 - around 10:00 a.m. - then grab lunch afterwords?

Saaaaay what? I didn't know there was one on the waterfront. Our running club puts on the resolution run on lake WA where you jump in at the end. Too bad I was out of town. Do you live in Seattle? I am sorry if I knew this and forgot. Anyhow, nice work! Best way to start the new year in my opinion! [/QUOTE

Don't worry, it was low key.  It was put on by a conference I was attending, and only advertised there.  We got lucky and were able to use the waterfront trail for absolutely no cost.

I'm from Ohio, but thoroughly enjoyed my time in Seattle.  Got to see lots of cyclists and people being out active on the streets.  I got to see the guys toss a fish in Pike Place Market which was totally icing on the cake for my trip.