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 2016-05-13 1:22 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
Master  4452   |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deuxOriginally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by cdban66 I hope everyone is doing well and keeping after it. I don't often mention my younger sister. She is mentally, physically, and emotionally challenged. She has been the source of quite a bit of our attention lately, as my parents age. We are working on a future housing option. When you mix together the variety of organizations and the needs they have before taking care of someone, well, it can be an endurance event of a whole different manner. So, while I have been somewhat less than engaged lately, it has been for a good reason. Enjoy the weekend, no matter what it may bring and at some point I hope you all take a moment to look around and appreciate what you have in your life, be it health, family, or anything else. And that, Chris, is why I like you and respect you and am glad to know you. ^^^ This. Your outlook on life is an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. |
| 2016-05-13 1:25 PM in reply to: 0 |
 Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by JBacarella This happens about 3 or 4 times a year, but it still creeps me out/ makes me a little concerned. I scared up 4 turkey buzzards on my runch today and they started circling above me. I always wonder if I look that bad running that the vultures are waiting for me to finish dying, so they can pick the carcass clean. Ha ha ha, I'm laughing because I always talk to buzzards/vultures when I see them circling above while I'm running, telling them I'm not quite dead yet! Or I tease my husband (if he's with me), telling him they're coming for him. Hopefully you don't look too tasty/dead to them Edited by melbo55 2016-05-13 1:25 PM |
| 2016-05-13 1:25 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! We are headed into a busy racing season from now until about early July! Good luck racers! I have a 'practice' Olympic on Sunday. Just about 10 of us heading out, not official or anything, but should be fun. I had my first OWS of the season this morning and the lake is just fine DL'ers keep heading in the right direction m'kay? |
| 2016-05-13 1:43 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 6834   Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! We are headed into a busy racing season from now until about early July! Nice to see the RL is longer than the DL! Race well, heal up and I hope Judi has a great time this weekend!!!! |
| 2016-05-13 1:47 PM in reply to: IronOx |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by cdban66 I hope everyone is doing well and keeping after it. I don't often mention my younger sister. She is mentally, physically, and emotionally challenged. She has been the source of quite a bit of our attention lately, as my parents age. We are working on a future housing option. When you mix together the variety of organizations and the needs they have before taking care of someone, well, it can be an endurance event of a whole different manner. So, while I have been somewhat less than engaged lately, it has been for a good reason. Enjoy the weekend, no matter what it may bring and at some point I hope you all take a moment to look around and appreciate what you have in your life, be it health, family, or anything else. And that, Chris, is why I like you and respect you and am glad to know you. ^^^ This. Your outlook on life is an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. Ya'll are too kind. I really have been trying to work on my perspective lately, because that is one of the few thigs I can control or so it seems. I only threw that out there to let you know where (or what) I've been lately. I think there are tons of us quietly going through the same type of crud. Thank you very much! |
| 2016-05-13 1:48 PM in reply to: IronOx |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! We are headed into a busy racing season from now until about early July! Good luck racers! I have a 'practice' Olympic on Sunday. Just about 10 of us heading out, not official or anything, but should be fun. I had my first OWS of the season this morning and the lake is just fine DL'ers keep heading in the right direction m'kay? Have fun! |
| 2016-05-13 2:02 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by JBacarella This happens about 3 or 4 times a year, but it still creeps me out/ makes me a little concerned. I scared up 4 turkey buzzards on my runch today and they started circling above me. I always wonder if I look that bad running that the vultures are waiting for me to finish dying, so they can pick the carcass clean. Ha ha ha, I'm laughing because I always talk to buzzards/vultures when I see them circling above while I'm running, telling them I'm not quite dead yet! Or I tease my husband (if he's with me), telling him they're coming for him. Hopefully you don't look too tasty/dead to them That's funny! I don't know that I've ever experienced a buzzard on my run/ride. However, there are plenty of coyotes that would probably be very interested if I ever stayed down too long. |
| 2016-05-13 2:25 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
Member 667 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by cdban66 I hope everyone is doing well and keeping after it. I don't often mention my younger sister. She is mentally, physically, and emotionally challenged. She has been the source of quite a bit of our attention lately, as my parents age. We are working on a future housing option. When you mix together the variety of organizations and the needs they have before taking care of someone, well, it can be an endurance event of a whole different manner. So, while I have been somewhat less than engaged lately, it has been for a good reason. Enjoy the weekend, no matter what it may bring and at some point I hope you all take a moment to look around and appreciate what you have in your life, be it health, family, or anything else. {{hugs}} to you and your family! |
| 2016-05-13 2:27 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Member 667 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! We are headed into a busy racing season from now until about early July! Good luck racers! Remember to smile for those cameras! Soak in the moment and remember everything you did to get you to that starting line. Heal up, DLers! |
| 2016-05-13 3:01 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
| 270 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux I'm back from the dead! I decided to take some time off to study for and take my final exams, which I think paid off. Allergies also hit me hard this season, but I think it was great timing considering I was also taking time off for final. I do have a 5k tomorrow that I forgot to put on my race schedule, where I'm going to try and break 20 min. for the first time. My PR is 20:48 from cross country season, but I'm in better running shape now than I was then and this course will be flat. Interesting story::last week I looked on the race website to check it out a little bit more and I thought I had found that the course record was 20:58. My initial thoughts were, "Wow! I could break the course record and get first overall for the first time ever!". To my disappointment, I checked last year's results and found out that it was a typo by six whole minutes. I was a little disappointed, but I realized it will still be a flat, fast race where I can PR and maybe get top 10. |
| 2016-05-13 3:18 PM in reply to: CRFTX2001 |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by CRFTX2001 I'm back from the dead! I decided to take some time off to study for and take my final exams, which I think paid off. Allergies also hit me hard this season, but I think it was great timing considering I was also taking time off for final. I do have a 5k tomorrow that I forgot to put on my race schedule, where I'm going to try and break 20 min. for the first time. My PR is 20:48 from cross country season, but I'm in better running shape now than I was then and this course will be flat. Interesting story::last week I looked on the race website to check it out a little bit more and I thought I had found that the course record was 20:58. My initial thoughts were, "Wow! I could break the course record and get first overall for the first time ever!". To my disappointment, I checked last year's results and found out that it was a typo by six whole minutes. I was a little disappointed, but I realized it will still be a flat, fast race where I can PR and maybe get top 10. Glad you're back and DONE with finals  Good luck with your race tomorrow. I bet you'll have the PR! |
| 2016-05-13 3:20 PM in reply to: fortissimo |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by fortissimo Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! We are headed into a busy racing season from now until about early July! Good luck racers! Remember to smile for those cameras! Soak in the moment and remember everything you did to get you to that starting line. Heal up, DLers! Good luck Racers! Have fun IM'ers! I have plenty of pre-race anxiety before my first tri this season hoping I did not forget how to do it  Feel better D:Lers! |
| 2016-05-13 4:03 PM in reply to: 0 |
| 812 Katy, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Thanks Pod! Yes I'm 2108. I was pretty pissed about the bike course for a while, ok who am I kidding I still am. But I've put it behind me. I will wear the finishers shirt if I'm lucky enough to finish, but I will not be buying any additional IMTX gear. Not giving them anymore money is my only protesting option at this point lol. As far as the race goes, summer arrived on Wednesday so any dreams of reasonable temps/humidity is out the window. There is a chance of rain in the afternoon so let's hope for that!! I have times 'Id love to hit, but with the heat my only real goal at this point is to have an enjoyable day so I will not be pushing it. I've never run father than 20 miles before after all. Race well other racers! Chris - we already knew you were a great man. Way to step up to the plate and take care of family first. Edited by Jet Black 2016-05-13 4:04 PM |
| 2016-05-13 4:22 PM in reply to: Jet Black |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by Jet Black Thanks Pod! Yes I'm 2108. I was pretty pissed about the bike course for a while, ok who am I kidding I still am. But I've put it behind me. I will wear the finishers shirt if I'm lucky enough to finish, but I will not be buying any additional IMTX gear. Not giving them anymore money is my only protesting option at this point lol. As far as the race goes, summer arrived on Wednesday so any dreams of reasonable temps/humidity is out the window. There is a chance of rain in the afternoon so let's hope for that!! I have times 'Id love to hit, but with the heat my only real goal at this point is to have an enjoyable day so I will not be pushing it. I've never run father than 20 miles before after all. Race well other racers! Chris - we already knew you were a great man. Way to step up to the plate and take care of family first. Wait, Sean, is this your first full IM...?? |
| 2016-05-13 4:26 PM in reply to: marysia83 |
| 812 Katy, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by Jet Black Thanks Pod! Yes I'm 2108. I was pretty pissed about the bike course for a while, ok who am I kidding I still am. But I've put it behind me. I will wear the finishers shirt if I'm lucky enough to finish, but I will not be buying any additional IMTX gear. Not giving them anymore money is my only protesting option at this point lol. As far as the race goes, summer arrived on Wednesday so any dreams of reasonable temps/humidity is out the window. There is a chance of rain in the afternoon so let's hope for that!! I have times 'Id love to hit, but with the heat my only real goal at this point is to have an enjoyable day so I will not be pushing it. I've never run father than 20 miles before after all. Race well other racers! Chris - we already knew you were a great man. Way to step up to the plate and take care of family first. Wait, Sean, is this your first full IM...?? It was supposed to be. |
| 2016-05-13 5:02 PM in reply to: CRFTX2001 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by CRFTX2001 I'm back from the dead! I decided to take some time off to study for and take my final exams, which I think paid off. Allergies also hit me hard this season, but I think it was great timing considering I was also taking time off for final. I do have a 5k tomorrow that I forgot to put on my race schedule, where I'm going to try and break 20 min. for the first time. My PR is 20:48 from cross country season, but I'm in better running shape now than I was then and this course will be flat. Interesting story::last week I looked on the race website to check it out a little bit more and I thought I had found that the course record was 20:58. My initial thoughts were, "Wow! I could break the course record and get first overall for the first time ever!". To my disappointment, I checked last year's results and found out that it was a typo by six whole minutes. I was a little disappointed, but I realized it will still be a flat, fast race where I can PR and maybe get top 10. Great job! Go get that PR!!! |
| 2016-05-13 5:04 PM in reply to: Jet Black |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by marysia83 It was supposed to be. Originally posted by Jet Black Thanks Pod! Yes I'm 2108. I was pretty pissed about the bike course for a while, ok who am I kidding I still am. But I've put it behind me. I will wear the finishers shirt if I'm lucky enough to finish, but I will not be buying any additional IMTX gear. Not giving them anymore money is my only protesting option at this point lol. As far as the race goes, summer arrived on Wednesday so any dreams of reasonable temps/humidity is out the window. There is a chance of rain in the afternoon so let's hope for that!! I have times 'Id love to hit, but with the heat my only real goal at this point is to have an enjoyable day so I will not be pushing it. I've never run father than 20 miles before after all. Race well other racers! Chris - we already knew you were a great man. Way to step up to the plate and take care of family first. Wait, Sean, is this your first full IM...?? Great attitude Sean. "Race" what the day gives ya. We'll be stalking, and pulling for ya! |
| 2016-05-13 5:26 PM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by Jet Black Thanks Pod! Yes I'm 2108. I was pretty pissed about the bike course for a while, ok who am I kidding I still am. But I've put it behind me. I will wear the finishers shirt if I'm lucky enough to finish, but I will not be buying any additional IMTX gear. Not giving them anymore money is my only protesting option at this point lol. As far as the race goes, summer arrived on Wednesday so any dreams of reasonable temps/humidity is out the window. There is a chance of rain in the afternoon so let's hope for that!! I have times 'Id love to hit, but with the heat my only real goal at this point is to have an enjoyable day so I will not be pushing it. I've never run father than 20 miles before after all. Race well other racers! Chris - we already knew you were a great man. Way to step up to the plate and take care of family first. Good luck Sean. I've really enjoyed watching you progress through the distances over the last couple of years and I'm excited for you. My only advice to you is listen to your body not your watch when you get off the bike and try to stay comfortable as long into the run as you can. Don't be afraid to take short walk breaks early if needed. Short walk breaks beat a protracted death march. Enjoy the experience. Edited by popsracer 2016-05-13 7:36 PM |
| 2016-05-13 5:33 PM in reply to: CRFTX2001 |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by CRFTX2001 I'm back from the dead! I decided to take some time off to study for and take my final exams, which I think paid off. Allergies also hit me hard this season, but I think it was great timing considering I was also taking time off for final. I do have a 5k tomorrow that I forgot to put on my race schedule, where I'm going to try and break 20 min. for the first time. My PR is 20:48 from cross country season, but I'm in better running shape now than I was then and this course will be flat. Interesting story::last week I looked on the race website to check it out a little bit more and I thought I had found that the course record was 20:58. My initial thoughts were, "Wow! I could break the course record and get first overall for the first time ever!". To my disappointment, I checked last year's results and found out that it was a typo by six whole minutes. I was a little disappointed, but I realized it will still be a flat, fast race where I can PR and maybe get top 10. My first thought was wondering how difficult that course might be as similar thoughts have come up for me as well. I've had a few 10ks that took about 7-12' longer than an equivalent flat ground effort. Seems the typo would answer that though. Good luck! |
| 2016-05-13 6:31 PM in reply to: CRFTX2001 |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by CRFTX2001 I'm back from the dead! I decided to take some time off to study for and take my final exams, which I think paid off. Allergies also hit me hard this season, but I think it was great timing considering I was also taking time off for final. I do have a 5k tomorrow that I forgot to put on my race schedule, where I'm going to try and break 20 min. for the first time. My PR is 20:48 from cross country season, but I'm in better running shape now than I was then and this course will be flat. Interesting story::last week I looked on the race website to check it out a little bit more and I thought I had found that the course record was 20:58. My initial thoughts were, "Wow! I could break the course record and get first overall for the first time ever!". To my disappointment, I checked last year's results and found out that it was a typo by six whole minutes. I was a little disappointed, but I realized it will still be a flat, fast race where I can PR and maybe get top 10. Congrats on getting through finals successfully! Have a great race tomorrow, do your best but have fun doing it, too. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! |
| 2016-05-13 7:13 PM in reply to: Jet Black |
Veteran 1900 Southampton, Ontario | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by Jet Black Thanks Pod! Yes I'm 2108. I was pretty pissed about the bike course for a while, ok who am I kidding I still am. But I've put it behind me. I will wear the finishers shirt if I'm lucky enough to finish, but I will not be buying any additional IMTX gear. Not giving them anymore money is my only protesting option at this point lol. As far as the race goes, summer arrived on Wednesday so any dreams of reasonable temps/humidity is out the window. There is a chance of rain in the afternoon so let's hope for that!! I have times 'Id love to hit, but with the heat my only real goal at this point is to have an enjoyable day so I will not be pushing it. I've never run father than 20 miles before after all. Race well other racers! Chris - we already knew you were a great man. Way to step up to the plate and take care of family first. I have been reading about the course debacle and I can certainty see that it would be frustrating. Just remember that everyone has to race the same course and I certainly think that its a huge accomplishment to arrive ready to race. Good luck |
| 2016-05-13 7:14 PM in reply to: 0 |
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| 2016-05-13 9:28 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
Expert 2811 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by JBacarella This happens about 3 or 4 times a year, but it still creeps me out/ makes me a little concerned. I scared up 4 turkey buzzards on my runch today and they started circling above me. I always wonder if I look that bad running that the vultures are waiting for me to finish dying, so they can pick the carcass clean. Ha ha ha, I'm laughing because I always talk to buzzards/vultures when I see them circling above while I'm running, telling them I'm not quite dead yet! Or I tease my husband (if he's with me), telling him they're coming for him. Hopefully you don't look too tasty/dead to them That's funny! I don't know that I've ever experienced a buzzard on my run/ride. However, there are plenty of coyotes that would probably be very interested if I ever stayed down too long. Coyotes scare me a little bit. If I ever come across one I am sure I would run a lot faster, trip, knock myself out and get eaten. |
| 2016-05-13 11:14 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by jmkizer ood luck to all the racers, including Mary and Connor. Have fun. Racing Manatees!!! We are headed into a busy racing season from now until about early July! I believe that Tom may have a stress fracture in his foot. I think that Yanti is slowly getting better, in that she managed to train at least once this week that I know of, I think she gets to Australia on Wednesday. |
| 2016-05-14 5:22 AM in reply to: #5176537 |
Veteran 659 East Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Good luck to all the racers this weekend! I'm here at Ironman Texas and ready to cheer for Sean and Monica. I'll post pics and updates of them if I can but sometimes it's hard to get good cell signal with that many people around. |
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