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 2016-05-17 9:02 AM in reply to: marysia83 |
Master  2429    Falls Church, Virginia |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deuxOriginally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by marysia83 Thanks everyone! Yea, I have to admit it was fun. I will also post a funny video of my youngest brother cheering at the finish line. I was so happy my family came (both my brothers had a horrible hangover from the night before). In the other news.... I e-mailed the coach from Northwestern's Masters Swim hoping I can start training with them in June  I did not realize Northwestern's employee get 20% discount, so it would be $180 for summer semester. I will be getting refund from school/financial aid, so I don't have to touch my savings I also remembered that couple of months ago I talked to a girl in the locker room who used to be in swim competition, nationals, etc... (had to quit because of an injury) and she offered to swim with me. At that time I was like ...whatever... but now I thought why not: what I need is somebody who would keep me in the pool for an hour. So that would be a great addition to Masters Excellent! It is! Looking a little closer again, the cost is a more than I was paying, but the swim time available is twice as much. 6 sessions of 90' each are available. Such a convenient place too. That sounds great! You would not believe what happened! I was driving out of the parking lot and I saw Master Swim coach walking towards the elevator (the pool/gym building is attached to parking garage). I quickly run to her and told about my e-mail sent few moments earlier. I explained my situation (less than 1k swam, less than an hour available, and all my crazy stuff) and she was so supportive!! And encouraging. She said she prepares individual workouts for slower/less experienced swimmers, and she addresses the goals/issues one wants to work on (speed, endurance, specific stroke, etc). She said it would be fine to stay less than an hour - some people come late, some stay for half time - that's up to me. She encouraged me to come earlier and see how it looks like. I was so excited I started to jump in front of her haha I actually cannot wait I do not know the prices of other places, but this one has sessions every day except Sunday. And again - if I come during my lunch break, I don't have to spend money on babysitter for my kids. So it's a win-win Thank you all for your support and encouragement As always! Lots of pieces of the puzzle coming together for you right now. I'm so happy for you!! And excited!!! |
| 2016-05-17 9:09 AM in reply to: Atlantia |
Master 6834   Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Mary - Great job on the race and the swimming! Janyne - Nice racing this weekend Monica - Great job at IMTX, nice to see the happy, dancing finish! Sean - Way to work at IMTX! Tom - Welcome to the finishers club, great job!!! Dave - How was the trail run? Melanie - Congrats on a fun day with the Widows. Ben - Good to hear the shoulder is not whacked out after wood pile day. Darren - Enjoy the vacation!!! Toodle pips!
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| 2016-05-17 9:20 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Happy birthday Dave!!!! |
| 2016-05-17 9:36 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by brigby1 You would not believe what happened! I was driving out of the parking lot and I saw Master Swim coach walking towards the elevator (the pool/gym building is attached to parking garage). I quickly run to her and told about my e-mail sent few moments earlier. I explained my situation (less than 1k swam, less than an hour available, and all my crazy stuff) and she was so supportive!! And encouraging. She said she prepares individual workouts for slower/less experienced swimmers, and she addresses the goals/issues one wants to work on (speed, endurance, specific stroke, etc). She said it would be fine to stay less than an hour - some people come late, some stay for half time - that's up to me. She encouraged me to come earlier and see how it looks like. I was so excited I started to jump in front of her haha I actually cannot wait Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by marysia83 Thanks everyone! Yea, I have to admit it was fun. I will also post a funny video of my youngest brother cheering at the finish line. I was so happy my family came (both my brothers had a horrible hangover from the night before). In the other news.... I e-mailed the coach from Northwestern's Masters Swim hoping I can start training with them in June I did not realize Northwestern's employee get 20% discount, so it would be $180 for summer semester. I will be getting refund from school/financial aid, so I don't have to touch my savings I also remembered that couple of months ago I talked to a girl in the locker room who used to be in swim competition, nationals, etc... (had to quit because of an injury) and she offered to swim with me. At that time I was like ...whatever... but now I thought why not: what I need is somebody who would keep me in the pool for an hour. So that would be a great addition to Masters Excellent! It is! Looking a little closer again, the cost is a more than I was paying, but the swim time available is twice as much. 6 sessions of 90' each are available. Such a convenient place too. That sounds great! I do not know the prices of other places, but this one has sessions every day except Sunday. And again - if I come during my lunch break, I don't have to spend money on babysitter for my kids. So it's a win-win Thank you all for your support and encouragement As always! This is so great! And honestly, it doesn't matter what the other places charge because this one works with your schedule. You can't put a price on that! You'll enjoy it more and use it more because it is convenient. That is super news!! And yeah, what Janyne said. |
| 2016-05-17 10:36 AM in reply to: melbo55 |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux |
| 2016-05-17 12:09 PM in reply to: marysia83 |
Veteran 2842 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Quick update. Two minor bits of news. Did my first progressive hill run since getting back at it. Felt great (or terrible in a great way, more accurately). Only very minor ache a couple hours after in my Achilles - felt fine during - and I'm doing my PT now with it feeling increasingly better. Encouraging! Second, I got back in the pool and swam a bit over a mile. Ribs actually felt fine! (better than the rest of me) Still have the chronic hammy and elbow deal, but I'm happily ignoring them again. I miiiiiiiight even sign up for a tri in a couple weeks. It was the last one I raced last year (swim was canceled) before shutting it down. I'm not in shape to race it, but with today's swim test out of the way, I'm sure I can at least finish without problems from the ribs (it's an Oly). Of course, 10k yards of swimming this YEAR is not the base I would like, but I miss racing! Matt |
| 2016-05-17 12:14 PM in reply to: mcmanusclan5 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by mcmanusclan5 Quick update. Two minor bits of news. Did my first progressive hill run since getting back at it. Felt great (or terrible in a great way, more accurately). Only very minor ache a couple hours after in my Achilles - felt fine during - and I'm doing my PT now with it feeling increasingly better. Encouraging! Second, I got back in the pool and swam a bit over a mile. Ribs actually felt fine! (better than the rest of me) Still have the chronic hammy and elbow deal, but I'm happily ignoring them again. I miiiiiiiight even sign up for a tri in a couple weeks. It was the last one I raced last year (swim was canceled) before shutting it down. I'm not in shape to race it, but with today's swim test out of the way, I'm sure I can at least finish without problems from the ribs (it's an Oly). Of course, 10k yards of swimming this YEAR is not the base I would like, but I miss racing! Matt Yay, progress!!!!!! The race sounds like it could be fun |
| 2016-05-17 12:43 PM in reply to: mcmanusclan5 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by mcmanusclan5 Quick update. Two minor bits of news. Did my first progressive hill run since getting back at it. Felt great (or terrible in a great way, more accurately). Only very minor ache a couple hours after in my Achilles - felt fine during - and I'm doing my PT now with it feeling increasingly better. Encouraging! Second, I got back in the pool and swam a bit over a mile. Ribs actually felt fine! (better than the rest of me) Still have the chronic hammy and elbow deal, but I'm happily ignoring them again. I miiiiiiiight even sign up for a tri in a couple weeks. It was the last one I raced last year (swim was canceled) before shutting it down. I'm not in shape to race it, but with today's swim test out of the way, I'm sure I can at least finish without problems from the ribs (it's an Oly). Of course, 10k yards of swimming this YEAR is not the base I would like, but I miss racing! Matt Glad to hear you have made such progress! On to racing!! |
| 2016-05-17 12:43 PM in reply to: mcmanusclan5 |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by mcmanusclan5 Quick update. Two minor bits of news. Did my first progressive hill run since getting back at it. Felt great (or terrible in a great way, more accurately). Only very minor ache a couple hours after in my Achilles - felt fine during - and I'm doing my PT now with it feeling increasingly better. Encouraging! Second, I got back in the pool and swam a bit over a mile. Ribs actually felt fine! (better than the rest of me) Still have the chronic hammy and elbow deal, but I'm happily ignoring them again. I miiiiiiiight even sign up for a tri in a couple weeks. It was the last one I raced last year (swim was canceled) before shutting it down. I'm not in shape to race it, but with today's swim test out of the way, I'm sure I can at least finish without problems from the ribs (it's an Oly). Of course, 10k yards of swimming this YEAR is not the base I would like, but I miss racing! Matt Yay to happy ribs and Achilles! |
| 2016-05-17 1:08 PM in reply to: mcmanusclan5 |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by mcmanusclan5 Quick update. Two minor bits of news. Did my first progressive hill run since getting back at it. Felt great (or terrible in a great way, more accurately). Only very minor ache a couple hours after in my Achilles - felt fine during - and I'm doing my PT now with it feeling increasingly better. Encouraging! Second, I got back in the pool and swam a bit over a mile. Ribs actually felt fine! (better than the rest of me) Still have the chronic hammy and elbow deal, but I'm happily ignoring them again. I miiiiiiiight even sign up for a tri in a couple weeks. It was the last one I raced last year (swim was canceled) before shutting it down. I'm not in shape to race it, but with today's swim test out of the way, I'm sure I can at least finish without problems from the ribs (it's an Oly). Of course, 10k yards of swimming this YEAR is not the base I would like, but I miss racing! Matt I am so happy for such a great news! This is fantastic ))) Can't wait for more progress posts! |
| 2016-05-17 1:43 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by brigby1 You would not believe what happened! I was driving out of the parking lot and I saw Master Swim coach walking towards the elevator (the pool/gym building is attached to parking garage). I quickly run to her and told about my e-mail sent few moments earlier. I explained my situation (less than 1k swam, less than an hour available, and all my crazy stuff) and she was so supportive!! And encouraging. She said she prepares individual workouts for slower/less experienced swimmers, and she addresses the goals/issues one wants to work on (speed, endurance, specific stroke, etc). She said it would be fine to stay less than an hour - some people come late, some stay for half time - that's up to me. She encouraged me to come earlier and see how it looks like. I was so excited I started to jump in front of her haha I actually cannot wait Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by marysia83 Thanks everyone! Yea, I have to admit it was fun. I will also post a funny video of my youngest brother cheering at the finish line. I was so happy my family came (both my brothers had a horrible hangover from the night before). In the other news.... I e-mailed the coach from Northwestern's Masters Swim hoping I can start training with them in June I did not realize Northwestern's employee get 20% discount, so it would be $180 for summer semester. I will be getting refund from school/financial aid, so I don't have to touch my savings I also remembered that couple of months ago I talked to a girl in the locker room who used to be in swim competition, nationals, etc... (had to quit because of an injury) and she offered to swim with me. At that time I was like ...whatever... but now I thought why not: what I need is somebody who would keep me in the pool for an hour. So that would be a great addition to Masters Excellent! It is! Looking a little closer again, the cost is a more than I was paying, but the swim time available is twice as much. 6 sessions of 90' each are available. Such a convenient place too. That sounds great! I do not know the prices of other places, but this one has sessions every day except Sunday. And again - if I come during my lunch break, I don't have to spend money on babysitter for my kids. So it's a win-win Thank you all for your support and encouragement As always! This is so great! And honestly, it doesn't matter what the other places charge because this one works with your schedule. You can't put a price on that! You'll enjoy it more and use it more because it is convenient. Well, perhaps because I'm more careful with some expressions, you can put a price on that as this might have been quite different if the cost was several times as high. So many things we spend on that it's easy to get overtaken with just a little more in a number of ways. I was looking the other way around in that it's still low enough of a cost for all the conveniences and awesomeness this offers that savings that *might* be found down in other city locations (I'm outer suburbs) are probably not worth it. Really excited to see something that looks so promising. |
| 2016-05-17 1:48 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by brigby1 You would not believe what happened! I was driving out of the parking lot and I saw Master Swim coach walking towards the elevator (the pool/gym building is attached to parking garage). I quickly run to her and told about my e-mail sent few moments earlier. I explained my situation (less than 1k swam, less than an hour available, and all my crazy stuff) and she was so supportive!! And encouraging. She said she prepares individual workouts for slower/less experienced swimmers, and she addresses the goals/issues one wants to work on (speed, endurance, specific stroke, etc). She said it would be fine to stay less than an hour - some people come late, some stay for half time - that's up to me. She encouraged me to come earlier and see how it looks like. I was so excited I started to jump in front of her haha I actually cannot wait Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by marysia83 Thanks everyone! Yea, I have to admit it was fun. I will also post a funny video of my youngest brother cheering at the finish line. I was so happy my family came (both my brothers had a horrible hangover from the night before). In the other news.... I e-mailed the coach from Northwestern's Masters Swim hoping I can start training with them in June I did not realize Northwestern's employee get 20% discount, so it would be $180 for summer semester. I will be getting refund from school/financial aid, so I don't have to touch my savings I also remembered that couple of months ago I talked to a girl in the locker room who used to be in swim competition, nationals, etc... (had to quit because of an injury) and she offered to swim with me. At that time I was like ...whatever... but now I thought why not: what I need is somebody who would keep me in the pool for an hour. So that would be a great addition to Masters Excellent! It is! Looking a little closer again, the cost is a more than I was paying, but the swim time available is twice as much. 6 sessions of 90' each are available. Such a convenient place too. That sounds great! I do not know the prices of other places, but this one has sessions every day except Sunday. And again - if I come during my lunch break, I don't have to spend money on babysitter for my kids. So it's a win-win Thank you all for your support and encouragement As always! This is so great! And honestly, it doesn't matter what the other places charge because this one works with your schedule. You can't put a price on that! You'll enjoy it more and use it more because it is convenient. Well, perhaps because I'm more careful with some expressions, you can put a price on that as this might have been quite different if the cost was several times as high. So many things we spend on that it's easy to get overtaken with just a little more in a number of ways. I was looking the other way around in that it's still low enough of a cost for all the conveniences and awesomeness this offers that savings that *might* be found down in other city locations (I'm outer suburbs) are probably not worth it. Really excited to see something that looks so promising. Of course. What I meant was it seems like it's in the right ballpark in terms of price, especially when you consider not having to pay a sitter and the fact that it is likely to get used because it is so convenient. Besides, Mary will have to park somewhere else to avoid the coach if she ditches! Nothing is more expensive that the membership that you pay for but never use! Thanks so much, Ben, for sharing your knowledge of the Chicago-area masters groups! |
| 2016-05-17 2:20 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Who here is participating in the Save the Manatees 5k virtual race this weekend? |
| 2016-05-17 2:39 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by jmkizer Who here is participating in the Save the Manatees 5k virtual race this weekend? Manatee Melbo, in! |
| 2016-05-17 3:17 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by jmkizer Who here is participating in the Save the Manatees 5k virtual race this weekend? Manatee Melbo, in! Manatee Robin, in! |
| 2016-05-17 7:29 PM in reply to: 0 |
Veteran 1900 Southampton, Ontario | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by cdban66 Dave - How was the trail run?
10km run in the pouring rain the entire time. My plan was to take it easy on the first 5 or 6 k then turn it up and try to sneak under the 1hr mark. It wasnt a bad run but I never really found the groove and it wasnt until a marshal called out "almost there... only 1k to go" that I really clued in that I should have been pushing a little harder. Finished in 1:01:54 which really isnt bad for a a trail run for me but also close enough to that 1hr goal that I was disappointed... Still better than sitting on the couch though so there is that. Next 10km is in 4 week and its basically a rail trail run so 1hr should be well within reach. PLUS I finally got a GPS running watch for my birthday today so I will no longer have to be running blind! Edited by DaveL 2016-05-17 9:33 PM |
| 2016-05-17 8:48 PM in reply to: DaveL |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Mary, awesome news on the swim! Ben, glad the shoulder held up to all your helping. Matt, good that things are going in the right direction for your owies too! Happy belated to Yanti, and happy birthday to Dave! |
| 2016-05-17 8:50 PM in reply to: DaveL |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by DaveL HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE Originally posted by cdban66 Dave - How was the trail run?
10km run in the pouring rain the entire time. My plan was to take it easy on the first 5 or 6 k then turn it up and try to sneak under the 1hr mark. It wasnt a bad run but I never really found the groove and it wasnt until the a marshal called out "almost there... only 1k to go" that I really clued in that I should have been pushing a little harder. Finished in 1:01:54 which really isnt bad for a a trail run for me but also close enough to that 1hr goal that I was disappointed... Still better than sitting on the couch though so there is that. Next 10km is in 4 week and its basically a rail trail run so 1hr should be well within reach. PLUS I finally got a GPS running watch for my birthday today so I will no longer have to be running blind! I hope that you have a great day and that your new watch is great. |
| 2016-05-18 2:28 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
| 143 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux I am doing a 10k race so can use the halfway split! |
| 2016-05-18 2:38 AM in reply to: tomsimper |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux I just wanted to say that I felt a little bit like a "hard core" runner today because it was dark and raining and I went for a run outside anyway This is something that I never ever thought that I would do, its funny how things change. The other day I got a text from K saying "I only had to do 3k this morning it hardly felt worth getting up for." This from the girl that 6 months ago bitched and moaned about how hard it was to run for 30 seconds and then walk for 2 minutes. |
| 2016-05-18 6:17 AM in reply to: 0 |
| 143 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux I just wanted to say that I felt a little bit like a "hard core" runner today because it was dark and raining and I went for a run outside anyway This is something that I never ever thought that I would do, its funny how things change. The other day I got a text from K saying "I only had to do 3k this morning it hardly felt worth getting up for." This from the girl that 6 months ago bitched and moaned about how hard it was to run for 30 seconds and then walk for 2 minutes. ----- Stacey Awesome! Edited by tomsimper 2016-05-18 6:19 AM |
| 2016-05-18 6:20 AM in reply to: ceilidh |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by jmkizer Who here is participating in the Save the Manatees 5k virtual race this weekend? Manatee Melbo, in! Manatee Robin, in! Great! That makes at least three of us! |
| 2016-05-18 6:21 AM in reply to: DaveL |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by cdban66 10km run in the pouring rain the entire time. My plan was to take it easy on the first 5 or 6 k then turn it up and try to sneak under the 1hr mark. It wasnt a bad run but I never really found the groove and it wasnt until a marshal called out "almost there... only 1k to go" that I really clued in that I should have been pushing a little harder. Finished in 1:01:54 which really isnt bad for a a trail run for me but also close enough to that 1hr goal that I was disappointed... Still better than sitting on the couch though so there is that. Next 10km is in 4 week and its basically a rail trail run so 1hr should be well within reach. PLUS I finally got a GPS running watch for my birthday today so I will no longer have to be running blind! Dave - How was the trail run?
Congrats on the run! Woo hoo on the watch :-D |
| 2016-05-18 6:22 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by StaceyK I just wanted to say that I felt a little bit like a "hard core" runner today because it was dark and raining and I went for a run outside anyway This is something that I never ever thought that I would do, its funny how things change. The other day I got a text from K saying "I only had to do 3k this morning it hardly felt worth getting up for." This from the girl that 6 months ago bitched and moaned about how hard it was to run for 30 seconds and then walk for 2 minutes. Nice change in perspective. It really is amazing how we adapt. |
| 2016-05-18 6:48 AM in reply to: DaveL |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by cdban66 10km run in the pouring rain the entire time. My plan was to take it easy on the first 5 or 6 k then turn it up and try to sneak under the 1hr mark. It wasnt a bad run but I never really found the groove and it wasnt until a marshal called out "almost there... only 1k to go" that I really clued in that I should have been pushing a little harder. Finished in 1:01:54 which really isnt bad for a a trail run for me but also close enough to that 1hr goal that I was disappointed... Still better than sitting on the couch though so there is that. Next 10km is in 4 week and its basically a rail trail run so 1hr should be well within reach. PLUS I finally got a GPS running watch for my birthday today so I will no longer have to be running blind! Dave - How was the trail run?
Adjustment time. One of the first things I figured out with the watch is just how uneven my pacing was. I hope your findings differ! |
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