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 2016-09-18 4:33 PM in reply to: #5199133 |
Master  6595     Rio Rancho, NM |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à troisMary finishes her first 70.3!!! |
| 2016-09-18 8:49 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Saw some world class CX riding first hand this weekend at the Trek CXC. Jeremy Powers and Sven Nys were on hand along with National Champ Katie Compton for the women. The women are all very good, but then seeing Katie especially go in person is scary. She's just so powerfully built. Looks like she'd blast through a cement wall. Then the men, you hear speed or power numbers, but then seeing it in person. The start (hole shot) was on pavement that you could just feel the power coming off of with a false flat leading right to a grassy hill. The speed they carried over the hill made it look like they didn't slow a bit. Some lower Cat riders looked like they slowed to a relative crawl up the same thing. Still unsure that I'll ever actually race one, but they are fun to watch. All the turns keep the course in a relatively small area. When it's well designed you can cross & get around really well, easy walking to see people up close at least several times a lap at about 7-9' a lap for this course. Brother and his friends did alright. They put Cat 4 & 5 men together, already two of the biggest groups, and had ~112 and ~96 each day. Brother was right in the middle, one friend in the mid teens, and another made 3rd. |
| 2016-09-19 1:01 AM in reply to: Atlantia |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by Atlantia Yeh I must say I'm liking the price of the De Soto gear that is on sale presently, especially as the Aussie dollar is only getting about $0.70 US and then when you add the postage costs. Originally posted by StaceyK Hey Manatees do any of you wear De Soto or Coeur tri gear? I have put on a bit too much weight since I brought my tri shorts and I don't think I'm gonna be able to wear them, which sucks cause they are basically brand new. I'm a big Coeur fan. PM me if you want to talk $$$  Normally I would go to the local tri store and buy from them but they have closed down. |
| 2016-09-19 7:27 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Relieved and a little excited today Manatees. Today they appointed me a new boss. She will start sometime in January with the new school year. Even better than that is that I know her, I like her, she is professional and competent and she works hard. I seriously nearly cried with relief. Im not naive enough to think that it will be totally smooth sailing but at least everything won't be on my shoulders. |
| 2016-09-19 8:22 AM in reply to: rrrunner |
Master 2429 Falls Church, Virginia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by rrrunner Mary finishes her first 70.3!!! Whoop whoop! Well done, Mary! |
| 2016-09-19 8:22 AM in reply to: rrrunner |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois |
| 2016-09-19 8:23 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 2429 Falls Church, Virginia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by StaceyK Relieved and a little excited today Manatees. Today they appointed me a new boss. She will start sometime in January with the new school year. Even better than that is that I know her, I like her, she is professional and competent and she works hard. I seriously nearly cried with relief. Im not naive enough to think that it will be totally smooth sailing but at least everything won't be on my shoulders. That is really excellent news! A good boss can make the worst or situations seem tolerable. Its nice to feel like someone has your back. |
| 2016-09-19 8:23 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by StaceyK Relieved and a little excited today Manatees. Today they appointed me a new boss. She will start sometime in January with the new school year. Even better than that is that I know her, I like her, she is professional and competent and she works hard. I seriously nearly cried with relief. Im not naive enough to think that it will be totally smooth sailing but at least everything won't be on my shoulders. Good news! |
| 2016-09-19 9:19 AM in reply to: Atlantia |
Master 4119 Toronto | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by Atlantia Originally posted by StaceyK Relieved and a little excited today Manatees. Today they appointed me a new boss. She will start sometime in January with the new school year. Even better than that is that I know her, I like her, she is professional and competent and she works hard. I seriously nearly cried with relief. Im not naive enough to think that it will be totally smooth sailing but at least everything won't be on my shoulders. That is really excellent news! A good boss can make the worst or situations seem tolerable. Its nice to feel like someone has your back. x2 Agreed! A good boss makes such a difference! Though, it's still work so nothing is sunshine and roses all the time but seriously so much better for everyone :D YAY |
| 2016-09-19 11:32 AM in reply to: juniperjen |
| 436 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Congrats on the new boss and Mary, on your 70.3! Those are no joke... I was at a family wedding in NJ this past weekend and ate and drank way more than I should have. With a race coming up this weekend, how many days do you find it takes to get back to form/peak form after a binge weekend? I'm struggling with managing a taper while also trying to get my racing mojo back. |
| 2016-09-19 12:10 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by brigby1 Saw some world class CX riding first hand this weekend at the Trek CXC. Jeremy Powers and Sven Nys were on hand along with National Champ Katie Compton for the women. The women are all very good, but then seeing Katie especially go in person is scary. She's just so powerfully built. Looks like she'd blast through a cement wall. Then the men, you hear speed or power numbers, but then seeing it in person. The start (hole shot) was on pavement that you could just feel the power coming off of with a false flat leading right to a grassy hill. The speed they carried over the hill made it look like they didn't slow a bit. Some lower Cat riders looked like they slowed to a relative crawl up the same thing. Still unsure that I'll ever actually race one, but they are fun to watch. All the turns keep the course in a relatively small area. When it's well designed you can cross & get around really well, easy walking to see people up close at least several times a lap at about 7-9' a lap for this course. Brother and his friends did alright. They put Cat 4 & 5 men together, already two of the biggest groups, and had ~112 and ~96 each day. Brother was right in the middle, one friend in the mid teens, and another made 3rd. Oh, and at my brother's place the day before, I line up a high five for his ~2 yr old son when he first sees me. He runs over and kicks me in the shin. |
| 2016-09-19 1:00 PM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by StaceyK Hey Manatees do any of you wear De Soto or Coeur tri gear? I have put on a bit too much weight since I brought my tri shorts and I don't think I'm gonna be able to wear them, which sucks cause they are basically brand new. I wear DeSoto shorts. My favorites right now are the 400 mile shorts. |
| 2016-09-19 1:02 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by rrrunner Mary finishes her first 70.3!!! Congratulations Mel and Mary! Thank you so much for the play-by-play TJ! |
| 2016-09-19 1:03 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by brigby1 Saw some world class CX riding first hand this weekend at the Trek CXC. Jeremy Powers and Sven Nys were on hand along with National Champ Katie Compton for the women. The women are all very good, but then seeing Katie especially go in person is scary. She's just so powerfully built. Looks like she'd blast through a cement wall. Then the men, you hear speed or power numbers, but then seeing it in person. The start (hole shot) was on pavement that you could just feel the power coming off of with a false flat leading right to a grassy hill. The speed they carried over the hill made it look like they didn't slow a bit. Some lower Cat riders looked like they slowed to a relative crawl up the same thing. Still unsure that I'll ever actually race one, but they are fun to watch. All the turns keep the course in a relatively small area. When it's well designed you can cross & get around really well, easy walking to see people up close at least several times a lap at about 7-9' a lap for this course. Brother and his friends did alright. They put Cat 4 & 5 men together, already two of the biggest groups, and had ~112 and ~96 each day. Brother was right in the middle, one friend in the mid teens, and another made 3rd. It sounds like a great time! |
| 2016-09-19 1:08 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by brigby1 Saw some world class CX riding first hand this weekend at the Trek CXC. Jeremy Powers and Sven Nys were on hand along with National Champ Katie Compton for the women. The women are all very good, but then seeing Katie especially go in person is scary. She's just so powerfully built. Looks like she'd blast through a cement wall. Then the men, you hear speed or power numbers, but then seeing it in person. The start (hole shot) was on pavement that you could just feel the power coming off of with a false flat leading right to a grassy hill. The speed they carried over the hill made it look like they didn't slow a bit. Some lower Cat riders looked like they slowed to a relative crawl up the same thing. Still unsure that I'll ever actually race one, but they are fun to watch. All the turns keep the course in a relatively small area. When it's well designed you can cross & get around really well, easy walking to see people up close at least several times a lap at about 7-9' a lap for this course. Brother and his friends did alright. They put Cat 4 & 5 men together, already two of the biggest groups, and had ~112 and ~96 each day. Brother was right in the middle, one friend in the mid teens, and another made 3rd. Oh, and at my brother's place the day before, I line up a high five for his ~2 yr old son when he first sees me. He runs over and kicks me in the shin. That's great! LOL |
| 2016-09-19 1:32 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by jmkizer The videos you posted make it look good. A lot better to watch from a spectator poin of view. Originally posted by brigby1 Saw some world class CX riding first hand this weekend at the Trek CXC. Jeremy Powers and Sven Nys were on hand along with National Champ Katie Compton for the women. The women are all very good, but then seeing Katie especially go in person is scary. She's just so powerfully built. Looks like she'd blast through a cement wall. Then the men, you hear speed or power numbers, but then seeing it in person. The start (hole shot) was on pavement that you could just feel the power coming off of with a false flat leading right to a grassy hill. The speed they carried over the hill made it look like they didn't slow a bit. Some lower Cat riders looked like they slowed to a relative crawl up the same thing. Still unsure that I'll ever actually race one, but they are fun to watch. All the turns keep the course in a relatively small area. When it's well designed you can cross & get around really well, easy walking to see people up close at least several times a lap at about 7-9' a lap for this course. Brother and his friends did alright. They put Cat 4 & 5 men together, already two of the biggest groups, and had ~112 and ~96 each day. Brother was right in the middle, one friend in the mid teens, and another made 3rd. It sounds like a great time! |
| 2016-09-19 1:50 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by brigby1 Saw some world class CX riding first hand this weekend at the Trek CXC. Jeremy Powers and Sven Nys were on hand along with National Champ Katie Compton for the women. The women are all very good, but then seeing Katie especially go in person is scary. She's just so powerfully built. Looks like she'd blast through a cement wall. Then the men, you hear speed or power numbers, but then seeing it in person. The start (hole shot) was on pavement that you could just feel the power coming off of with a false flat leading right to a grassy hill. The speed they carried over the hill made it look like they didn't slow a bit. Some lower Cat riders looked like they slowed to a relative crawl up the same thing. Still unsure that I'll ever actually race one, but they are fun to watch. All the turns keep the course in a relatively small area. When it's well designed you can cross & get around really well, easy walking to see people up close at least several times a lap at about 7-9' a lap for this course. Brother and his friends did alright. They put Cat 4 & 5 men together, already two of the biggest groups, and had ~112 and ~96 each day. Brother was right in the middle, one friend in the mid teens, and another made 3rd. Oh, and at my brother's place the day before, I line up a high five for his ~2 yr old son when he first sees me. He runs over and kicks me in the shin. Awesome on the Cx thing and sorry to laugh at your expense but LOL on the second note |
| 2016-09-19 2:17 PM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by Richardsdrr Originally posted by jmkizer The videos you posted make it look good. A lot better to watch from a spectator poin of view. Originally posted by brigby1 Saw some world class CX riding first hand this weekend at the Trek CXC. Jeremy Powers and Sven Nys were on hand along with National Champ Katie Compton for the women. The women are all very good, but then seeing Katie especially go in person is scary. She's just so powerfully built. Looks like she'd blast through a cement wall. Then the men, you hear speed or power numbers, but then seeing it in person. The start (hole shot) was on pavement that you could just feel the power coming off of with a false flat leading right to a grassy hill. The speed they carried over the hill made it look like they didn't slow a bit. Some lower Cat riders looked like they slowed to a relative crawl up the same thing. Still unsure that I'll ever actually race one, but they are fun to watch. All the turns keep the course in a relatively small area. When it's well designed you can cross & get around really well, easy walking to see people up close at least several times a lap at about 7-9' a lap for this course. Brother and his friends did alright. They put Cat 4 & 5 men together, already two of the biggest groups, and had ~112 and ~96 each day. Brother was right in the middle, one friend in the mid teens, and another made 3rd. It sounds like a great time! Thanks. Think the entire area I walked around in might fit inside a football field (take your pick which type If you remember the long one with Katie, earlier in the week, Sven Nys powered right up around that hill and jumped the barrier you can't quite see at the top by tapping the front wheel on top of it to leverage the bike over before touching the ground again. A couple Cat 3-ish guys (so decent riders at least) could barely power up it and only managed to get their front wheel stuck on that barrier. Really exemplified the difference. |
), and could see most of the course in that.| 2016-09-19 2:18 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by brigby1 Saw some world class CX riding first hand this weekend at the Trek CXC. Jeremy Powers and Sven Nys were on hand along with National Champ Katie Compton for the women. The women are all very good, but then seeing Katie especially go in person is scary. She's just so powerfully built. Looks like she'd blast through a cement wall. Then the men, you hear speed or power numbers, but then seeing it in person. The start (hole shot) was on pavement that you could just feel the power coming off of with a false flat leading right to a grassy hill. The speed they carried over the hill made it look like they didn't slow a bit. Some lower Cat riders looked like they slowed to a relative crawl up the same thing. Still unsure that I'll ever actually race one, but they are fun to watch. All the turns keep the course in a relatively small area. When it's well designed you can cross & get around really well, easy walking to see people up close at least several times a lap at about 7-9' a lap for this course. Brother and his friends did alright. They put Cat 4 & 5 men together, already two of the biggest groups, and had ~112 and ~96 each day. Brother was right in the middle, one friend in the mid teens, and another made 3rd. Oh, and at my brother's place the day before, I line up a high five for his ~2 yr old son when he first sees me. He runs over and kicks me in the shin. Awesome on the Cx thing and sorry to laugh at your expense but LOL on the second note It was pretty funny. |
| 2016-09-19 5:22 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by brigby1 Youve gotta love how quickly a toddler can bring you down to earth.Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by brigby1 Saw some world class CX riding first hand this weekend at the Trek CXC. Jeremy Powers and Sven Nys were on hand along with National Champ Katie Compton for the women. The women are all very good, but then seeing Katie especially go in person is scary. She's just so powerfully built. Looks like she'd blast through a cement wall. Then the men, you hear speed or power numbers, but then seeing it in person. The start (hole shot) was on pavement that you could just feel the power coming off of with a false flat leading right to a grassy hill. The speed they carried over the hill made it look like they didn't slow a bit. Some lower Cat riders looked like they slowed to a relative crawl up the same thing. Still unsure that I'll ever actually race one, but they are fun to watch. All the turns keep the course in a relatively small area. When it's well designed you can cross & get around really well, easy walking to see people up close at least several times a lap at about 7-9' a lap for this course. Brother and his friends did alright. They put Cat 4 & 5 men together, already two of the biggest groups, and had ~112 and ~96 each day. Brother was right in the middle, one friend in the mid teens, and another made 3rd. Oh, and at my brother's place the day before, I line up a high five for his ~2 yr old son when he first sees me. He runs over and kicks me in the shin. Awesome on the Cx thing and sorry to laugh at your expense but LOL on the second note It was pretty funny. |
| 2016-09-19 5:41 PM in reply to: StaceyK |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois I'm wondering if any of you might be able to help me help K. She is looking for some more running tops, the problem is she needs a XXL or a 3XL and she doesn't want black as she has them already. She has a couple from skirtsports but they only do the one type that fits her and it only comes in pink and black. Any suggestions of where to start looking? We found Juno Active but when you add the postage and convert it to Aussie $ it makes the tops over $90 each. |
| 2016-09-19 6:58 PM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by StaceyK I'm wondering if any of you might be able to help me help K. She is looking for some more running tops, the problem is she needs a XXL or a 3XL and she doesn't want black as she has them already. She has a couple from skirtsports but they only do the one type that fits her and it only comes in pink and black. Any suggestions of where to start looking? We found Juno Active but when you add the postage and convert it to Aussie $ it makes the tops over $90 each. Try runningwarehouse.com I did a quick search and saw 1 3XL shirt, it came in black and teal for $30. |
| 2016-09-20 3:45 AM in reply to: amd723 |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by amd723 Thanks Ann-Marie I think she found a few that she liked on there. Originally posted by StaceyK I'm wondering if any of you might be able to help me help K. She is looking for some more running tops, the problem is she needs a XXL or a 3XL and she doesn't want black as she has them already. She has a couple from skirtsports but they only do the one type that fits her and it only comes in pink and black. Any suggestions of where to start looking? We found Juno Active but when you add the postage and convert it to Aussie $ it makes the tops over $90 each. Try runningwarehouse.com I did a quick search and saw 1 3XL shirt, it came in black and teal for $30. |
| 2016-09-20 5:42 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by amd723 Thanks Ann-Marie I think she found a few that she liked on there. Originally posted by StaceyK I'm wondering if any of you might be able to help me help K. She is looking for some more running tops, the problem is she needs a XXL or a 3XL and she doesn't want black as she has them already. She has a couple from skirtsports but they only do the one type that fits her and it only comes in pink and black. Any suggestions of where to start looking? We found Juno Active but when you add the postage and convert it to Aussie $ it makes the tops over $90 each. Try runningwarehouse.com I did a quick search and saw 1 3XL shirt, it came in black and teal for $30. welcome! |
| 2016-09-20 10:17 AM in reply to: rrrunner |
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