Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) (Page 355)

Wow, that is a lot of gear!

Swim

Suit: I have a TYR and Speedo that I alternate.

Cap: various from whatever race

Goggle: Aqua Sphere Kaiman

Bike

Bike:  Cervelo P2

Shoes: Pearl Izumi of some type

Components: Shimano Ultegra

Shorts: Right now I'm loving my Orca lites/

Hydration:  PD aero bottle, one on the down tube & 2 behind the seat

Run

Shoes: Hoka, Zoots and Pearl Izumi.  Yes, I have a problem.

Shorts:  Various.  Don't like them too short.

Top: Whatever.

Socks: Feetures are my current favs

Hair band:  chica bands or Bondis

Watch:  Garmin 910

I know what you mean.  I bought them sight unseen b/c I was dealing with an issue in my foot that was affecting my ability to run.  I was fortunate that they fit me and they made it possible for me to run pain free.  I did buy them from running warehouse, so if i hadn't liked them i could send them back without even having to pay for shipping.  They are not for everyone, but I like them!

Ouch, sorry to hear that. I understand there is a bunch of crap weather out there. Stay safe.

THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THE INSPIRES!!

Manatees ROCK!!

I saw the sports med doc yesterday and I can get on the road to recovery, as long as I get on a bike first, for a while, to build my cardio back up.  He was not too pleased that I have only been walking and not doing anything to keep my heart in shape. Oh well, it's my pity party and I will sit if I want to.  I see his point though.

I asked my husband to dig my Madone out and dust her off.  I call her the B.A. for Blue Angel or Bad A$$, which refers to how my a$$ feels when I ride her and not her attitude.  She has been ridden 1 time in 15 months. 

If I have to start biking more and if I actually start to like it, I may reconsider my disdain for all things triathlon.  I like to swim and maybe I should consider varying up from just running.   I looked at the 22 week couch to sprint plan here on BT.  It is a slowwwwww starting plan but I have really never started slow before and built a base. 

To quote a friend after his 100 miler this past weekend, "It's an experience, but it's better to go through the gateway drugs of 50K, 50M and 100K first."

I have never built up, starting my running event career with a marathon and then this past April doing the Big Sur 21 miler off the couch.  It is time for me to realize I need to base train. 

THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THE INSPIRES!!

Manatees ROCK!!

I saw the sports med doc yesterday and I can get on the road to recovery, as long as I get on a bike first, for a while, to build my cardio back up.  He was not too pleased that I have only been walking and not doing anything to keep my heart in shape. Oh well, it's my pity party and I will sit if I want to.  I see his point though.

I asked my husband to dig my Madone out and dust her off.  I call her the B.A. for Blue Angel or Bad A$$, which refers to how my a$$ feels when I ride her and not her attitude.  She has been ridden 1 time in 15 months. 

If I have to start biking more and if I actually start to like it, I may reconsider my disdain for all things triathlon.  I like to swim and maybe I should consider varying up from just running.   I looked at the 22 week couch to sprint plan here on BT.  It is a slowwwwww starting plan but I have really never started slow before and built a base. 

To quote a friend after his 100 miler this past weekend, "It's an experience, but it's better to go through the gateway drugs of 50K, 50M and 100K first."

I have never built up, starting my running event career with a marathon and then this past April doing the Big Sur 21 miler off the couch.  It is time for me to realize I need to base train. 

That is a bummer! Sorry lady :/

I've never heard of Denver flooding before.  Does that happen with any regularity?

I think so much of our enjoyment in sport comes from feeling success, however we define it--going further than before, faster than before, figuring out a technique thing, dealing with a fear, doing a new race, whatever. 

Jo, good luck with this and with learning to love your BA

OMG that is soooo muchhhhh stuff!

As for my favorite discovery? See COJ

Boo!  At least they gave you a lot of advanced warning but it still sucks. 

THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THE INSPIRES!!

Manatees ROCK!!

I saw the sports med doc yesterday and I can get on the road to recovery, as long as I get on a bike first, for a while, to build my cardio back up.  He was not too pleased that I have only been walking and not doing anything to keep my heart in shape. Oh well, it's my pity party and I will sit if I want to.  I see his point though.

I asked my husband to dig my Madone out and dust her off.  I call her the B.A. for Blue Angel or Bad A$$, which refers to how my a$$ feels when I ride her and not her attitude.  She has been ridden 1 time in 15 months. 

If I have to start biking more and if I actually start to like it, I may reconsider my disdain for all things triathlon.  I like to swim and maybe I should consider varying up from just running.   I looked at the 22 week couch to sprint plan here on BT.  It is a slowwwwww starting plan but I have really never started slow before and built a base. 

To quote a friend after his 100 miler this past weekend, "It's an experience, but it's better to go through the gateway drugs of 50K, 50M and 100K first."

I have never built up, starting my running event career with a marathon and then this past April doing the Big Sur 21 miler off the couch.  It is time for me to realize I need to base train. 

Here is what they're looking at.

That is a bummer! Sorry lady :/

I've never heard of Denver flooding before.  Does that happen with any regularity?