Yanti & Salty Straight-Up Ridiculous Manatees Part 5 - FULL (Page 29)

I'm baaAAAck!!

Hey POD!!!  I missed you!! I just spent time catching up on the 33 pages of this thread #5 - you've all been up to so much!  Great training going on, beautiful photos of alaska, healthy kiddos and family members, Yant's bumpy boobies, Salty's BQ- holy cow guys!!  And guess what, I work in Chippewa Falls, WI - home of Leinies brewing!!  Summer Shandy flows like water around here!!!

Thanks so much for tracking me this weekend at IMWI! It was a super successful day for me and I PRd by 1hr45min!!  whoot whoot!!  I probably could have gotten about 15 min faster...but I'll take my 13:29:08 with a smile!!  K - now that THAT is over (IM training), I'm cutting way down for a few weeks, then starting to training for CC ski season (yay snow!) and I'll be around to join in the MANATEE fun more.  Race report is coming tonight or tomorrow - it's a good one cuz like i said, Sunday was as close to perfect for me as I think an IM can get.  I always thought IM#3 would be my last - but I don't think so ... for SURE I'm doing another ... and another probably after that!! (notice the spacing of those little dots - learned that by reading this thread!!)

you kids RULE!!!

I got my forking azz handed to me at practice again last night.

My coach bumped me up 3 groups (the different groups are based on speed) and told me to hang on the best I could.

The intent of the practice was to start too fast (per a typical XC race) slow it down a bit and then finish really fast. 

So it was .75 miles at a 5:50 per mile pace

1.5 miles at a 6:30 pace

and .75 miles at a 5:45 pace 

I couldn't hang for that last .75 miles and got dropped. Sighhhhhh. 

I know that I am being a bit hard on myself but after such a crappy performance over the weekend I am feeling a little down even though I know better. 

Wow, just wow.  I couldn't get those speeds if a rabid tiger were chasing me.  Not that I need to worry about rabid tigers here, uh, how about a rabid bear? LOL  You are incredible, Salty!!

Racing PRs, wicked fast running, and rabid tigers.....another typical day in the pod! 

As for me, school,  a good ride around the lake today, and then some errands; my exciting life. STILL waiting on the results from school. I was supposed to be dropped from enrollment for non-payment as of yesterday, but was still there today....of course, I should probably check that on the website. The financial aid people said I would know by early next week whether my appeal was approved or not. Right now, I am just over worrying about it--I just want an answer, I really couldn't give less of a crap as to what it is, and I want to get on with my life. Of course the ever-so-helpful person in the office pointed out "if it doesn't happen ,you can just do the payment plan." SERIOUSLY!?!? If I could do that I wouldn't NEED financial aid. DUH!

on a totally more important note, I found out late last night that a very close friend of mind is in an induced coma in the ICU because she suddenly stopped breathing last night. The docs didn't see any obvious causes as to why, but they were able to get her heart beating and breathing on her own. They are transferring her to another hospital with a decent cardiology wing today, I can only hope she pulls through this and its nothing too scary. Please send some awesome manatee healing vibes her way!

Ooooh a proper triaflete then

At least you didn't call me slapper. I'm the other mentor. The slow round dark one.

So, you done anyfink since the Oly? Been crazy busy with work, wife, tadpole?

Racing PRs, wicked fast running, and rabid tigers.....another typical day in the pod! 

As for me, school,  a good ride around the lake today, and then some errands; my exciting life. STILL waiting on the results from school. I was supposed to be dropped from enrollment for non-payment as of yesterday, but was still there today....of course, I should probably check that on the website. The financial aid people said I would know by early next week whether my appeal was approved or not. Right now, I am just over worrying about it--I just want an answer, I really couldn't give less of a crap as to what it is, and I want to get on with my life. Of course the ever-so-helpful person in the office pointed out "if it doesn't happen ,you can just do the payment plan." SERIOUSLY!?!? If I could do that I wouldn't NEED financial aid. DUH!

on a totally more important note, I found out late last night that a very close friend of mind is in an induced coma in the ICU because she suddenly stopped breathing last night. The docs didn't see any obvious causes as to why, but they were able to get her heart beating and breathing on her own. They are transferring her to another hospital with a decent cardiology wing today, I can only hope she pulls through this and its nothing too scary. Please send some awesome manatee healing vibes her way!

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Hope school appeal works out for you and the doctors work some magic for your friend.

Three week vacation has kept me away and quiet (for a change). First week back means getting back into my routine, focusing a little on work etc.

Now planning my challenges for the coming year.

 Gonna be needing some words of wisdom from you all to stop me doing something stupid cos the nice people at One Step Beyond promotions have left a tempting invitation to the Outlaw Triathlon. It's just 20 miles from my house, has been voted the 'best triathlon' in the UK. Oh yes, I nearly forgot to mention, it's full iron distance.

On the plus side, it's 295 days away.

Meh, you get used to it.  Well, I have anyway.  Happens A LOT when you run as slow as I do .  Nice work Salty, I bet before long you will be dropping people.

295 days, eh? You better get off your froggin' lily pad and get some base training in!

on a totally more important note, I found out late last night that a very close friend of mind is in an induced coma in the ICU because she suddenly stopped breathing last night. The docs didn't see any obvious causes as to why, but they were able to get her heart beating and breathing on her own. They are transferring her to another hospital with a decent cardiology wing today, I can only hope she pulls through this and its nothing too scary. Please send some awesome manatee healing vibes her way!

Good morning, all. I feel a little out of touch with the Pod. I'm sure I've missed some race congratulations.

I decided to treat myself to a weekly CardioABS class at our local fitness center. I had my first class last night, and I LOVED it. It was tough, but doable. (Well, except for sit ups. After 3 c-sections, I don't think those muscles are even connected anymore.) Since I train alone, having people there with me, cheering me on was really inspiring. Ashley (the leader) gave me all kinds of encouragement and even a sweaty hug after class. No one ever hugs me when I'm super sweaty. And boy, were we ever sweaty. An hour of cardio (including three minutes running up and down the bleachers) really got to me. My hair looked like I'd just stepped out of the shower.

This evening, I take my first spin class. I decided that I need to be around people more, especially fit women. I work with men all day long -- I live with men. I'm overloaded on testosterone. lol

I'll take a day off tomorrow and then the awesome trail run is Saturday. It's been raining here for the past 24 hours, so the trail should be nice a muddy.

Thanks you guys. 

I do know those times are fast, too fast for me, but ughhh being dropped sucks

Three week vacation has kept me away and quiet (for a change). First week back means getting back into my routine, focusing a little on work etc.

Now planning my challenges for the coming year.

 Gonna be needing some words of wisdom from you all to stop me doing something stupid cos the nice people at One Step Beyond promotions have left a tempting invitation to the Outlaw Triathlon. It's just 20 miles from my house, has been voted the 'best triathlon' in the UK. Oh yes, I nearly forgot to mention, it's full iron distance.

On the plus side, it's 295 days away.

I think i can get my azz up to speed to cope with the swim and bike, but the run scares the bejesus out of me.

Racing PRs, wicked fast running, and rabid tigers.....another typical day in the pod! 

As for me, school,  a good ride around the lake today, and then some errands; my exciting life. STILL waiting on the results from school. I was supposed to be dropped from enrollment for non-payment as of yesterday, but was still there today....of course, I should probably check that on the website. The financial aid people said I would know by early next week whether my appeal was approved or not. Right now, I am just over worrying about it--I just want an answer, I really couldn't give less of a crap as to what it is, and I want to get on with my life. Of course the ever-so-helpful person in the office pointed out "if it doesn't happen ,you can just do the payment plan." SERIOUSLY!?!? If I could do that I wouldn't NEED financial aid. DUH!

on a totally more important note, I found out late last night that a very close friend of mind is in an induced coma in the ICU because she suddenly stopped breathing last night. The docs didn't see any obvious causes as to why, but they were able to get her heart beating and breathing on her own. They are transferring her to another hospital with a decent cardiology wing today, I can only hope she pulls through this and its nothing too scary. Please send some awesome manatee healing vibes her way!

Hi

Thinking about a tri (sprint) on Sunday.  Is this a good idea??  It's called "one last tri" - how cute?! and it might be my ONE LAST TRI for a while if i get (gasp) preg this winter?!?!

good idea coming off an IM last week?? My mind and body feel good - I may not be fast, but it'll be fun - right?!?!

Hi

Thinking about a tri (sprint) on Sunday.  Is this a good idea??  It's called "one last tri" - how cute?! and it might be my ONE LAST TRI for a while if i get (gasp) preg this winter?!?!

good idea coming off an IM last week?? My mind and body feel good - I may not be fast, but it'll be fun - right?!?!

To quote a running legend named Salty - harden up buttercup....