Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED (Page 31)

Originally posted by marysia83

Originally posted by laffinrock I'm definitely in and SO EXCITED!!! Can't wait to meet more Manatees! For those of you who don't know me, I'm a triathlete turned duathlete thanks to post concussion syndrome that affects my vision (I'm really motion-sensitive). I'm currently just running due to another concussion that made my symptoms worse, but I'm working in getting back on my bike. I can't participate much here because it's hard on my eyes. BUT I'm running and enjoying it. I just did a HM and have 3 more planned this year. I'm also hoping to be able to do an Olympic duathlon in August and maybe a shorter one in April. I live in Denver, have 2 border collies, a cat and a DH named Alex.

So happy to see you! I absolutely love that you are able to run and have these great HM plans for this year ))) I didn't know you live in Denver. I am planning to move to Longmont next year I hope we can have a meet-up when I visit CO this year.

CO meetup!!!!

Hey Relay runners (and crew)

We need an official Team Name.

We are the RACING MANATEES!!!

{{hugs}} We are all thinking of you. FWIW, after I had my shoulder surgery, I had one of my best running years ever. Hang in there!

P.S. We'll put you down ad an unofficial alternate for Land and Sky!

Injuries stink! Hoping the surgery is uneventful and there are less things to fix than you think. Like Janyne, after my shoulder surgery I had a very good running season .  I'm sure you will be back to your fast self in no time.

I was able to ride the bike trainer (road bike) fairly quickly after surgery. My main limiter there was the ability to get on/off the bike. I had to stay in an upright, cruiser-type position bit at least I could do something. It may have helped me more mentally than physically bit whatever.

I also ended up getting a TRX during rehab so that I could more PT at home. I got the TRX from Craigslist. Since then, though I have acquired a  knockoff that I like better ($20 from ebay). Something to consider if your PT uses TRX-type stuff.

Manatee admin stuff:

• I added Mary Stone to the roster. Once a Manatee always a Manatee and all that. Many of us have been following her but I haven't her on the Active Manatees list recently. I just want folks to be able to find her easily.
• Also, I've noticed that Mary has been posting to Strava recently so I added her to our Strava group as well.
• Regarding the Land and Sky Relay: We have filled one team. If we can get four more runners, we can field a second team so don't feel that you've been left out! If you want to help out or just hang out, that's an option as well!
• Regarding Manatee shirts: The relay team(s) will need shirts. After quick look at the Custom Ink stuff, it looks like shirts -- Champion performance -- will run us about $25 each (front printing only, $30 if we put something like Dooo eeeet!!! on the back) with a minimum of six per shirt style. The relay team + driver/sherpa need these shirts but if you aren't coming to Asheville/Cherokee in November (or you are running with another team!), you can still order a shirt! Please participate in the shirt discussions regardless. All opinions matter!

I'm glad you are putting a plan in place and so sorry that you are going through this. Like others said, heal well and hopefully quickly.