Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) (Page 34)

Oh you think you are clever, eh?

foxtrotuniform

actually, foxtrotunicorn, I like that better

I don't need to know what you like to do with my unicorn.

It's not the end of the world.  I'd love to be a minimalist runner.  I'm just not.  I have to wear shoes with support and heel elevation (opposite of negative heel drop?) or I get PF and a bunch of other problems.  I think non-minimalist running is better than minimalist injured.

Definitely. I tend to look at using shoes with just enough support & cushioning to do the job, letting the body develop over a longer period of time. The trick would be determining what "enough" is. Certainly would not some here to use what I do, or even that they should work on getting this point with some of the issues being brought up! I kid about the Hokas, but have may actually get pair of the Altra Torin at some point. They're meant to compete with the Hokas and other things about the fit of the brand has worked out well for me with other models.

Oh dear, so I forgot to tell you guys about my first training session for the beer mile.

First of all the rules are tough,

in case you don't know it's:

1 Beer, 1 Lap, 1 Beer, 1 Lap, 1 Beer, 1 Lap, 1 Beer, Final Lap

The beer HAS to be at least 5.0% so, no pansy light beers. It also has to come from a regular, un-tampered with can or bottle. So no shot-gunning etc.

If you throw up, you have to run an additional quarter mile 

As it turns out I have lost all of my college skills for chugging beer. It is going to exceptionally tough with the 5.0+% rule. 

Just because you are Canadian doesn't make you exempt from light beer. Nice try 

Oh you think you are clever, eh?

foxtrotuniform

actually, foxtrotunicorn, I like that better

foxtrotalphatango papauniformgolf

I'm sure you could finish just fine.

It's probably going to be that 20 minutes or so after finishing that's going to get sketchy. 

It sounds like the strategy will be to run faster than the alcohol coursing through your blood stream. Good luck with that. You have a chance of being successful.

bcraht - 2013-05-10 3:03 PM

Asalzwed - 2013-05-10 1:00 PM

bcraht - 2013-05-10 2:55 PM

Asalzwed - 2013-05-10 9:23 AM

Oh dear, so I forgot to tell you guys about my first training session for the beer mile.

First of all the rules are tough,

in case you don't know it's:

1 Beer, 1 Lap, 1 Beer, 1 Lap, 1 Beer, 1 Lap, 1 Beer, Final Lap

 

The beer HAS to be at least 5.0% so, no pansy light beers. It also has to come from a regular, un-tampered with can or bottle. So no shot-gunning etc.

 

If you throw up, you have to run an additional quarter mile 

 

As it turns out I have lost all of my college skills for chugging beer. It is going to exceptionally tough with the 5.0+% rule. 

There's beer that's less than 5%?

Just because you are Canadian doesn't make you exempt from light beer. Nice try 

Well yes we have light beer, but IT is 5%

Molson Canadian 67 3% 

Oh dear, so I forgot to tell you guys about my first training session for the beer mile.

First of all the rules are tough,

in case you don't know it's:

1 Beer, 1 Lap, 1 Beer, 1 Lap, 1 Beer, 1 Lap, 1 Beer, Final Lap

The beer HAS to be at least 5.0% so, no pansy light beers. It also has to come from a regular, un-tampered with can or bottle. So no shot-gunning etc.

If you throw up, you have to run an additional quarter mile 

As it turns out I have lost all of my college skills for chugging beer. It is going to exceptionally tough with the 5.0+% rule. 

Go Dub6!!!

To those currently gimped--UNGIMP YOURSELVES!!! Healing {MELON PRESS}.

Condolences--it's been a tough week for losing Manatee friends. Dub6 also attended a memorial. Here's to honoring and celebrating the lives of those we miss, and to the ability to love and therefore hurt when they are gone from this phase of existence. Big {MANATEE MELON PRESS} to all.

I am happy to report that when I visited my parents tonight that my dad was up and about, looking and acting normal (for him...); even playing on his computer! Also, my mom said that he had been walking around the house quite a bit today bugging her while she was sewing--I'm betting she had never been so happy to have him bugging her. I think he is finally starting to show some promise for recovery. 

I also must report that all lizards henceforth, both at zoo and home, will be known as "Goofy Azz Lizards"...just because they are.

Oh yeah...So I am signed up for next weekend to do the "Tough n' Dirty" 5k Mud Run on Saturday, and then the Auburn International Triathlon on Sunday--well. Auburn is a RIDICULOUSLY tough course--whether you choose the Mini, International, or "World's Toughest Half" course, they all destroy triathletes. As most of the pod knows, I have been dealing with sick dad issues, school issues, and the usual work and $$$ issues...My training has SUCKED. I am considering switching my Auburn race to the Mini distance, as I know I will feel reasonably okay at it (Don't get me wrong, it will NOT be easy--It is STILL a challenge, just shorter.). By the  same token, I am somewhat/kinda sure that I can complete the International distance, but it will not be pretty, and I will probably be wishing for death during and after the race. 

My question is O pod: What would y'all do? the mini or the inti? 

I am going back and forth as I find good (and bad)reasons for each...maybe some outside clarity would help.