MAD MANATEE Mentor Group (TriAya & lmscozz)--CLOSED! (Page 33)

Crystal,

I've looked at the fancy bags and can't justify the cost, so I have a standard bag that works great.  Happens to have two shoe compartments and some wet areas but it cost around $20 and not $100.  I've also seen people use a 5 gallon bucket for their transition area - after setting-up their transition, the bucket can be used to sit on during transition.  Me - I just plop on the ground, but I thught that was a neat idea.

Also - I have a yoga mat for my transition area (folded in half).  I took a sharpie and marked on it where things go to help a "brainless" transition.  You can color code them so a quick look shows you have all the "Red" items (for bike), or replaced all the "red" items (when going for a run).  I've found that I will forget to put on sunglasses or take off my cycling gloves during brick training sessions and found that this helped keep me focused.  I used newspaper to get a good lay-out and all items identified (practiced during brick trainings) - then transferred that to the mat.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!! and remember - HAVE FUN WITH IT.

Thanks John and Claire - crappy old gym bag it is!! 

I just picked up my last few things today - Body Glide and Yankz.  And I also picked up my bike from the REI bike shop after getting the basic tune.  Think I'm going to take it for a spin after I get home from work tonight and see how things are working.   AAAHHH - 9 days!!  AAHHHHH!!

I've found that the secret to the yanks is don't tighten them too much.  Since I started using mine, I have kept my shoes looser than usual and they don't get as sore.  It should be comfortable and relatively easy to slip your shoe on.

Others have different experience?

Link to last weekends 10k pics below.  If you click on it, my bib was 2723 - put that in and hit search next to it.

http://www.volkphoto.com/app/event/viewEvent?eventInstanceId=22346

Yes - more of my matching outfits.

So I checked out the Tri Expo and went to a clinic- it was all pretty good. They had a series of 10 minute presentations all day long with all types of nutritionists, doctors, athletes, coaches- the three mini sessions I sat in on were very info packed but being such a BT nerd, mostly nothing that hasnt been discussed on here several times.

The expo had so many clubs, sports and nutrition booths- including one from Beginer Triathlete! I was so tickled- I did about two tours of the floor, and then made sure I came back to say hi to whomever was manning the booth. That somebody turned out to be Marmadaddy himself! I met him and drcherrybomb - that really made my day and was worth my trekking out there!

And oh yes I got two VERY sleek cool  and sexy waterbottles from Equinox, and lots of random samples of stuff- drinks, lip balm, lotion, stickers, swim caps- like doing a tri, except without the exercise LOL

Check you out with looking all professional with the  sleek superhero tights ( and legs to match)! Im going to need you to be my stylist if you keep up this outfit stuff - I am one half a step away from some aforemetioned yellow and orange tri shorts myself(with the matching screaming green t shirt LOL)

Seriously - WTG!

You must be soooooooo excited! How did the ride go?

I am jealous beyond all possible belief. Good for you!

Had my first swim clinic today.  I think it went well.  The instuctor started out with the basics such as breathing and drills on your side to work on breathing.  She also had us do drills that were side kicking on one side than rotating to the other side (six beat side rotate drill?).  It gave me a good feel for rotating side to side.  I haven't done that before.  This will be great for when I put it all together next week.  I always thought I didn't rotate well when doing free style.  No wonder my arms felt sore...they were doing all the work. LOL. 

I'm exited to get back in the water to practice some more. 

jogo - 2011-03-15 11:38 AM

lmscozz - 2011-03-14 10:53 AM

jogo - 2011-03-13 8:34 PM Revelation on cruise that has led me to focus on doing another marathon.  Its on my blog.  I can't handle the pressure of tri training and just don't want to make the time to balance it in. It doesn't mean that much to me. Thank you to everyone for all of the support and encouragement.   I will be around to cheer all of you on.  Good luck all!   Keep up the great work!  

Good for you Jo! DEfinitely stick around and continue to be part of this....running is part of triathlon!

Thanks so much John for your photo of the mat. What a great idea. You could make those up with fancier type and market them, you know. Maybe even an outline of shoes, belt, glasses, etc.

Oh, I plan on sticking around and stalking all of you.  I'll still be crosstraining on my bike and swimming.  I am just not feeling the motivation for the triathlon.  It was a substitute because I wasn't going to do any more marathons.  Running is my love and my goals.  Swimming and biking will help me reach those goals. 

Yes ... don't leave us!! Glad you're sticking around and came to an epiphany on what you want. Lotta fellow marathoners here for good company in this group of Manatees ... interestingly, enough, one of my all-time favorite mostest belovedest (and one of the highest posters, and one of the most highly regarded BTers) is not a triathlete, but primarily a runner (marathoner).

It's all part of the plan, right?

You've been building up some killer running. I'm really proud of you.

lounav - 2011-03-15 8:37 AM I had a day of firsts on Sunday.  My first bike ride over 30 miles (just barely over)  and as I looked down to check the distance as I pulled into my driveway and unclipped on the right, oh yes I then toppled over to my left.  My first fall.  To be honest, it was a relief to get it over with.  No one to witness, no injuries, what more could a girl ask for?

Good guuuuuuurl 30mi is a big deal!

Yep, the good old 'joined the club.' Welcome.

TriAya - 2011-03-15 12:20 PM

lounav - 2011-03-15 8:37 AM I had a day of firsts on Sunday.  My first bike ride over 30 miles (just barely over)  and as I looked down to check the distance as I pulled into my driveway and unclipped on the right, oh yes I then toppled over to my left.  My first fall.  To be honest, it was a relief to get it over with.  No one to witness, no injuries, what more could a girl ask for?

Good guuuuuuurl 30mi is a big deal!

Yep, the good old 'joined the club.' Welcome.

Crap!  I'm going to fall at some point??    j/k  I've fallen off a dirtbike a couple times, so I guess I can fall off my bike too - except on the dirtbike I fall into dirt - I don't necessarily want to fall on concrete/asphalt.  hehee

AND - Congrats on the 30 Miler!  I'm not even sure how I'll do with the 8 miles this weekend!  Kinda freaking out actually.

And for those experiencing snow - this is one of those times I'm glad I live in Phoenix.  Nice and balmy 80's this week. 

So I reposted John's (mackjenn's) transition mat picture in a transition question thread ... (with acknowledgment, of course! to rave reviews!) and someone came back with this ...

so does it say SHOES in the left corner or $ HOES ? because that could be two totally different things

can't. stop. laughing.

(transitionmat.jpg)

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHH!!!!  

Okay so another question -

Do I need my own Time chip holder thingie??  Or is that provided?