Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed (Page 3)

Good point.  Lap swimming versus open water swimming.

Ann-Marie mentioned DC Rainmaker.  Here's his latest post on GPS recommendations:  My Winter 2015-2016 Sports Gadget Recommendations

This is what I have for the roster so far.  Please feel free to correct me!

Active Manatees:

Chris, Erin, Judi, Ben, Stacey, Lisa, Kirsten/Ox, Robin K, TJ, Darren, Mary G, Ann-Marie, Jen, Karen, Adam, Tom, Dicky (love the name superfunkyfresh!), Dave, Laura/Daffodil (last initial?), Mark, Jim, Markus, Connor, moi

Needs to post bio: Kevin (microdoc), Robin (ceilidh)

MIA: Yaniti, Melanie, Mary S, Monica, Laura, Tom A, Randee, Steve

You won't annoy us.  You may force us to actually talk about triathlon instead of dogs, food (pop tarts!), etc.

The Garmin Swim batteries last me about a year and were easy to replace.   I got the Swim because I had a 310 at the time and I wanted to record swims and didn't want to shell out the big bucks for a 910XT.  The 310 eventually died so I replaced it but I have continue to use the Swim in the pool.

I think that Randee uses the Swim as well.  Robin, what do you use in the pool?

Good morning! I have not caught up - but welcome to all the newcomers! YAY!  And to those who are familiar faces around BT - yay, Laura and Dave - fellow Canadians

It is a very cold morning this morning and it is already making me not want to go swimming tonight - but i am so happy that i  am feeling better that i can actually do a workout. (i was having dental problems over the holidays) Though the antibiotics are really kicking my butt, I am so tired! 

I'm glad that you have your dental woes more or less under control.  I get to see my dentist on Wednesday morning.  Oh joy!

[removed b/c Janyne answered before I could post! 

I thought I saw Mary S pop in, but I am really getting run through the wringer at work right now. Keeping up on anything is a challenge at the moment!

Now that Canada geese have taken over all of the ponds in my area, Canada appears to be intent on sharing their air with us.  It's gonna be quite cold for my morning run tomorrow (low 20s (-6C), cold by NC standards. What are you favorite cold weather running tights?

On an only slightly related to triathlon note, I have had Amazon Prime fail on their two day shipping twice in the past month.  I tried the email to complain and get Prime extended a month trick and both times, they did that.

• http://amzn.to/1JT0SLs
• Click on the Contact Us in the lower left
• Select the order in question in Step 1
• Select Where's My Stuff and Shipping is Late
  (ignore "no items chosen" here if order number is listed)
• Then select Write Your Own Message (shipping late, please extend Prime
  one month)

P.S. I figure that it's slightly related to tri since I sometimes order gear from Amazon ;-)

I'd love to be a manatee again, pppppllllleeeeeeeaaaassseeee?!?  (That was in a Roger Rabbit voice)

NAME: Melanie 
STORY: I'm 42 and currently am in a job where I sit most of the day.  I've always have been generally active in one way or another.  Currently I am an ice hockey goalie for a women's team which keeps me busy from Oct-April, but I do keep up with SBR training during hockey season. I earned my black belt in Tae Kwon Do 3 years ago, but sadly our dojo has lost a lot of members and folded, so I'm no longer active in TKD.  I like kayaking, hiking, gardening, really just being outside doing something, anything.  This will be my 6th year of triathlon, I think.
FAMILY STATUS: Married with 2 fun dogs who make me smile and laugh every day
CURRENT TRAINING: My training has been a bit lax the past few months but I'm trying to get that turned around.  Sadly the lack of training has had the detrimental impact of weight gain and lost fitness, but that, too, can be gotten back on track with some effort.  Patience, grasshopper!
THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: I'm already signed up for a few sprint and Olympic triathlons as well as 2 half marathons.  I'll likely sprinkle some more 5Ks and 10Ks in the mix, too.  
GOALS/OBJECTIVES/DESIRES: Get back on track with my weight and training, as it's important to keep oneself healthy.  I've got a few potential genetic diseases (diabetes, heart issues, HBP, etc) looming in my family and I want to keep them away with a healthy lifestyle.
WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD MANATEE: Um, I like to be supportive and try to keep up with inspires.  I always stay read up on the goings-on of the group, but don't always post.  

Edited to add:  anyone and everyone is invited to heckle, guilt, chide, etc. to help keep me on track.

Wow, that is cold!!  I guess winter has finally arrived on the east coast!  I can't help you on the cold weather tight suggestion - although it will be in the 40*s tomorrow morning for my run.  Woo Hoo!!

NAME: Ben
STORY:Lifelong athlete. Had already been cycling and running fairly regular before starting triathlon. A friend with similar ability gave it a shot and liked it so I started up too. Have done events of all distances and ran in the 70.3 WC at Las Vegas a few years ago. Have been sticking to more short course the last couple years and looking at more single sport events.

FAMILY STATUS: Single
CURRENT TRAINING: Only cleared for some stationary equipment, eg. elliptical, recumbent bike, upright spin bike.
THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: Working through a shattered clavicle (collarbone) and have a few months of therapy to get through. Don't know what I'll be able to do for sure or how soon I can do things.
GOALS/OBJECTIVES/DESIRES: Have fun
WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD MANATEE: As much as I like to put order to things I still like being around some chaos or unpredictability.

Another day of winter.

Fachmie it's winter time!  I couldn't resist.  You're welcome.  

I have a pair of MEC (Canada's REI) base layer tights that I like.  Actually, my favorite are my Running Room tights, but they are not for really cold weather.

1. Your name is BEN?!??!

2. I heard chaos and unpredictability and then an irresistible urge to show up

3. NyNy (Janyne) mentioned Pop Tarts (and she PMed me to nag me )

4. Speaking of which, I am really happy to see she is still married with one dog. Because dog-polygamy is just not OK.

Hi, I'm Yanti. I'm chaos and the Manatee cautionary tale. (If I did it, do NOT do it). I'll post a fuller bio later. I'm confused (chaos, yeah?). Living in 3 cities and having 3 jobs when I'm already crazy is not helping! (but I love it ... and Manatees)

Really excited to see the new faces here (YES WE LOVE ANNOYING QUESTIONS!!! ) and the new-Manatee old-BT faces! I remember you! Welcome!

My fave are my CW-X (I even received a new pair for Christmas). They are supportive for my ITBS and warm. win-win!

You're in!

I have a pair of CW-X insulators that I like pretty well.  I thought I'd ask around before obtaining a second pair.  Two pair of heavier weight tights/pants plus laundry should be ok.  So far we have a vote for CW-X tights and one for Brooks pants.

How did I not know this about you?! I grew up in the band/drum corp scene in Denver. I marched high school and Blue Nights with Kathy (Meyer) Azari who is now teaching up in Greeley. So I still have my FB filled with junior high band-ish stuff.