Yanti & Salty MAD MANATEES Part 2 -- Full Pod (Page 35)

Oh SAWEET!  I love track and field events.  This week is track for our corporate challenge and I can't run   I was wanting to run my first sub 6:00 mile since High School Grrrrrr.....  It is amazing to see how fast they run the distance events.

Speaking of Olympic Trials I might go to the US Swimming Trials on Omaha since it's only 4 hours drive from here.  The summer nationals for US masters is the week after in the same pool so I may do that also.  One of our swimmers qualified for the Olympic trials in the 100 m freestyle.

How long are you going to be there?

You have really unique, meaningful tattoos. Well, most people's are meaningful, but not necessarily unique.

I have to wear colorful intricate dangly earrings on long runs (and ESPECIALLY marathons). You may remember that, Jen, but the rest of the Manatees wouldn't. Anyway, there's a good story behind it. Crap, it's not like I've even done a long run in months, though.

Everybody feeling better at your house, Jen?  And ouch ^^^

What do you all know about training @ elevation?

I fully understand it is more difficult as I have experienced it. I have some family stuff coming up and my parents live at 7,000 ft. Of course I am in full on marathon training.

Should I just do effort based training during my visit? 

A week, but it's going to be split. 3 days mammoth (7,000 ft), 2 days Reno (4,400 ft ) then back to mammoth for 3 more days 

I DO remember that!  There were some great pics.  I also loved the Elvis run.

We found out that there is a 10k at Virginia Beach for Halloween that will let us bring E in the jogging stroller!!  I'm trying to convince my hubby that we should dress up as the Incredibles.  I think it would be pretty easy to pull off and a really fun family costume.

That would be pretty amazing! I hope you are good at convincing! 

First day, maybe even second is fine. It's the third and a few more that'll kick you in the chest (quite literally). So take it easy on those days. Then you might get a good day or two as you've acclimated and will be heading home

I ran the Reno marathon (don't know if it still even exists or if they changed the course, etc.) but it had some serious elevation gain as well. Of course, I ran it on the third day I was there. Idiot. It was also freezing (literally, still snow on the ground) at the beginning but by mid-day it was mid-80s. Oh, and it started an hour late. Despite all that, it was one of my favorite marathons.

First day, maybe even second is fine. It's the third and a few more that'll kick you in the chest (quite literally). So take it easy on those days. Then you might get a good day or two as you've acclimated and will be heading home

I ran the Reno marathon (don't know if it still even exists or if they changed the course, etc.) but it had some serious elevation gain as well. Of course, I ran it on the third day I was there. Idiot. It was also freezing (literally, still snow on the ground) at the beginning but by mid-day it was mid-80s. Oh, and it started an hour late. Despite all that, it was one of my favorite marathons.

That actually works out well, I think, as days 4-5 will be spent at a family reunion with the crazies. I don't imagine I will be getting any serious runs in as beer runs don't count. 

That actually works out well, I think, as days 4-5 will be spent at a family reunion with the crazies. I don't imagine I will be getting any serious runs in as beer runs don't count. 

You should stay at elevation for a month before the race.  Then when you come back to sea level you'll kick AZZZZZZZ!

You should stay at elevation for a month before the race.  Then when you come back to sea level you'll kick AZZZZZZZ!

I do remember your family and the PICTURES from last time. coughcoughpoledancing

Hi everyone! Quick drive by -

Jo - AMAZING!  Did you see the screen shot on here?? I was reading through the updates day after, and it was still exciting. What an accomplishment! can't wait to read about it.

My race...well, was cold and wet and windy. So no blazing times, but it's my first DU, so it's a PR either way! haha! My race report is up  It would have been so much fun if it was nice out.  As it was, well, I was quite sick of the rain within the first hour.

Hi everyone! Quick drive by -

Jo - AMAZING!  Did you see the screen shot on here?? I was reading through the updates day after, and it was still exciting. What an accomplishment! can't wait to read about it.

My race...well, was cold and wet and windy. So no blazing times, but it's my first DU, so it's a PR either way! haha! My race report is up  It would have been so much fun if it was nice out.  As it was, well, I was quite sick of the rain within the first hour.

Sooo, exciting news! I got tickets to go down to the US track and field Olympic trials down at Hayward Field!! Not sure if any of you guys are track and field fans but I sure am!

We get to see Allyson Felix in the 200m final!

Hi everyone! Quick drive by -

Jo - AMAZING!  Did you see the screen shot on here?? I was reading through the updates day after, and it was still exciting. What an accomplishment! can't wait to read about it.

My race...well, was cold and wet and windy. So no blazing times, but it's my first DU, so it's a PR either way! haha! My race report is up  It would have been so much fun if it was nice out.  As it was, well, I was quite sick of the rain within the first hour.

Yeah, major HTFU right there. Racing in the rain is not very much fun. I am very proud of you for sticking it out! Hellz yes for a PR, too! 

You have really unique, meaningful tattoos. Well, most people's are meaningful, but not necessarily unique.

I have to wear colorful intricate dangly earrings on long runs (and ESPECIALLY marathons). You may remember that, Jen, but the rest of the Manatees wouldn't. Anyway, there's a good story behind it. Crap, it's not like I've even done a long run in months, though.

I was gonna say. I think TMI is a Manatee pre-req.

I DO remember that!  There were some great pics.  I also loved the Elvis run.

We found out that there is a 10k at Virginia Beach for Halloween that will let us bring E in the jogging stroller!!  I'm trying to convince my hubby that we should dress up as the Incredibles.  I think it would be pretty easy to pull off and a really fun family costume.

Oh, good. Here's my question.

During the summer, I run a lot at night. And I mean, sometimes late-late, like starting the run after 10:00 p.m. I just have to because it's so dang hot during the day and the heat starts early in the morning.

Anyway, normally, I would never dream of running in just shorts and a running bra, but I am considering it on these late night runs because wearing a shirt is really uncomfortable.

So my question is, would it be okay if I wore a running bra and shorts with my lovely mesh/reflective vest and my head lamp if it is after 10:00 p.m. and maybe no one will notice what I'm not wearing?

I am a 34/36D, if that makes a difference. And I'm 50. It's not like I'm a 34B and 20 years old; I wouldn't even hesitate if that were the case.

Sorry if this is TMI or puts a nasty picture in your brain. I'll try to cleanse your brain with a cute kitty.