Yanti & Salty MAD MANATEES Part 2 -- Full Pod (Page 36)

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.

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.

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.

Oh man, do your thing! Certainly no complaints here  Really, you should, and everyone should, do what makes them comfortable. YOU are the one out there working your butt off! 

The only thing that goes into my head is red flags of safety. But obviously running at night as a female has its risks regardless. 

3 Mountain Madness went well.  I had fun and I have to admit that it did cross my mind a few times that more gears might help.    

The ride takes place near Mount Airy, NC -- and yes, they do have a Andy Griffith Museum.  I think that one of the attractions is riding the the squad car.  A lot of people from the Raleigh area went up for the ride this year so I saw a lot of friends at the start and finish.  The weather was great -- about 60 and sunny at the start ant low 70s at the finish.  All three climbs well.  I posted photos in my training log and did a ride report.

It's great to do an event where everyone has smiles on their faces at the end.

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.

Who cares what anyone else thinks, if you feel comfortable do it.  Of course, Orlando just got voted one of the worst dressed cities, so what do I know

Cute kitty!

Oh, Jen! Please, please do this. It would be so cute.

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.

I think you're going to get a lot of guys asking you for pictures.  

Felicia, I've been considering the same thing (although I don't think I was a D even when I was pregnant!). I am much more aero.... But I'm about your age. I run in the morning so I'm considering getting one of the mesh-like shirts they have at REI to get at least some sun protection. Wear what's comfortable!

MANATEES!!!!!!!!

Wow what a buzz to read all your support and how you tracked me and everything!  Awesome!

It was the GREATEST day EVER!!!!  When we arrived in Cairns on Saturday it was raining so hard, still very warm but wet.  I was worried - I don't ride in the rain that often or that well!  It cleared up in the evening when I was chatting with MACCA!!!!!!!  He had just got the news he didn't make the Olympic team - I told him he so should have how he was my hero and then I got a hug and photo!  Awesome - he was in high spirits - proving he is happy whatever happens, don't let your competitors see you're rattled!  What a player!

Sunday however was glorious - hot and sunny beautiful.  I'll briefly run through but the main will be on the race report..later.

The water - brown and yucky, couldn't see your hand in front of your face.  Jet skis were sent in for half an hour to churn up the water - later we learned this was because there was a salt water crocodile in there so they wanted to scare it off - oh and a shark apparently (wouldve swum way faster had I have known!!)

Swim - long but I loved it, felt confident in there - no panic really after the first 20m or so.  Couldn't draft, everyone was crazy with their sighting, I swam so close to the buoys I was dead straight but not many toes around going as straight as me!  Took an age to do that first 820m with the tide against us but when we turned for home we rocketed along.  I got run over by Macca about then too - mmmmm.

Out of the water - calf cramps both legs on the 500m run to transition.  I knew I was in trouble then   The bike - the bit I dreaded - well it couldn't have gone smoother.  I mounted with no dramas first part I was actually doing about 27-28kph until we hit the HILLS.  Yeah not just the one like I thought more like 8-10 winding hairpin bends with steep descents and very steep ascents.  Lots of people walking up.  Not me!!! So proud I just pedalled - occasionally i would drop to 7kph but I endeavoured on the steep climbs to stay at 11kph.

Then the ride back to transition about 30km - well I was smashed!  Not much left to give.  My speed should have been around 28kph but I struggled to get to 24 or 26.

About this time I stopped worrying about cut off times - not one vehicle out there cutting off so I figured they weren't going to bother with us Halvies!

Dismounted, didn't fall, another calf cramp though.  Started my run, a little hot now and out of breath.  So I did a few kms of run/walk 1min 1min.  First aid station I had a coke and some watermelon as well as water and lots of ice down my crop top!  I could then manage a 2min/1min run walk. I was well on target.

10km in massive calf cramp in right calf - felt like i'd torn it as i have in the past.  Walked it out.  Ran again, this time cramp in both legs.  Walked it out.  Discovered I could run 45secs and walk one minute, seemed to work.  Every aid station ate and drank everything!  A lovely girl gave me some salt tablets and I think they kicked in by the end - didn't account for the heat element!

I was over the cutoff in the end but not by as much as it seems.  Cut off was 7.30 and my time was actually 7.39 as we started late.  I didn't care!  On my run the IM were coming through, high fived Macca a few times, cheered on Cam Brown - oh man he suffers in the heat!  That little freckled face of his!

Some acquaintances from Melbourne were in fancy dress about 600m from the end - they had chalked out a 100m no walk zone - I had to run there they wouldn't let ANYBODY walk.  Macca gave them all a hug every time he went through - I'm in love.

Then Nicki's husband Alan was right beside me - he said Jo, you got 500m you're running this home, switch off your brain, switch off the pain and let's go, he ran beside me to the end - my cramps disappeared and there it was the finish line!

The day is a blur!  I loved every minute - never got down even once - didn't get emotional, smiled all day, thanked every volunteer, every policeman, every fire truck that hosed me down!

We stayed til about 9pm watching the IM finishing - just amazing.

What would I do differently:

Swim - wear my sleeveless wettie, who cares about jellyfish, i'm way too restricted in a full and my shoulders get sore.  Oh swim faster, there's crocs in that water!!

Bike - oh more T.I.T.S!!!!  Not worried about my lack of actual road time, but more hill training on the trainer - really hard stuff.

Run - well cater for the heat, salt tablets, bananas, milk etc.

All in all - well I'll be doing it again next year folks!!!!!

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT - MANATEES ROCK!!!!!

MANATEES!!!!!!!!

Wow what a buzz to read all your support and how you tracked me and everything!  Awesome!

It was the GREATEST day EVER!!!!  When we arrived in Cairns on Saturday it was raining so hard, still very warm but wet.  I was worried - I don't ride in the rain that often or that well!  It cleared up in the evening when I was chatting with MACCA!!!!!!!  He had just got the news he didn't make the Olympic team - I told him he so should have how he was my hero and then I got a hug and photo!  Awesome - he was in high spirits - proving he is happy whatever happens, don't let your competitors see you're rattled!  What a player!

Sunday however was glorious - hot and sunny beautiful.  I'll briefly run through but the main will be on the race report..later.

The water - brown and yucky, couldn't see your hand in front of your face.  Jet skis were sent in for half an hour to churn up the water - later we learned this was because there was a salt water crocodile in there so they wanted to scare it off - oh and a shark apparently (wouldve swum way faster had I have known!!)

Swim - long but I loved it, felt confident in there - no panic really after the first 20m or so.  Couldn't draft, everyone was crazy with their sighting, I swam so close to the buoys I was dead straight but not many toes around going as straight as me!  Took an age to do that first 820m with the tide against us but when we turned for home we rocketed along.  I got run over by Macca about then too - mmmmm.

Out of the water - calf cramps both legs on the 500m run to transition.  I knew I was in trouble then   The bike - the bit I dreaded - well it couldn't have gone smoother.  I mounted with no dramas first part I was actually doing about 27-28kph until we hit the HILLS.  Yeah not just the one like I thought more like 8-10 winding hairpin bends with steep descents and very steep ascents.  Lots of people walking up.  Not me!!! So proud I just pedalled - occasionally i would drop to 7kph but I endeavoured on the steep climbs to stay at 11kph.

Then the ride back to transition about 30km - well I was smashed!  Not much left to give.  My speed should have been around 28kph but I struggled to get to 24 or 26.

About this time I stopped worrying about cut off times - not one vehicle out there cutting off so I figured they weren't going to bother with us Halvies!

Dismounted, didn't fall, another calf cramp though.  Started my run, a little hot now and out of breath.  So I did a few kms of run/walk 1min 1min.  First aid station I had a coke and some watermelon as well as water and lots of ice down my crop top!  I could then manage a 2min/1min run walk. I was well on target.

10km in massive calf cramp in right calf - felt like i'd torn it as i have in the past.  Walked it out.  Ran again, this time cramp in both legs.  Walked it out.  Discovered I could run 45secs and walk one minute, seemed to work.  Every aid station ate and drank everything!  A lovely girl gave me some salt tablets and I think they kicked in by the end - didn't account for the heat element!

I was over the cutoff in the end but not by as much as it seems.  Cut off was 7.30 and my time was actually 7.39 as we started late.  I didn't care!  On my run the IM were coming through, high fived Macca a few times, cheered on Cam Brown - oh man he suffers in the heat!  That little freckled face of his!

Some acquaintances from Melbourne were in fancy dress about 600m from the end - they had chalked out a 100m no walk zone - I had to run there they wouldn't let ANYBODY walk.  Macca gave them all a hug every time he went through - I'm in love.

Then Nicki's husband Alan was right beside me - he said Jo, you got 500m you're running this home, switch off your brain, switch off the pain and let's go, he ran beside me to the end - my cramps disappeared and there it was the finish line!

The day is a blur!  I loved every minute - never got down even once - didn't get emotional, smiled all day, thanked every volunteer, every policeman, every fire truck that hosed me down!

We stayed til about 9pm watching the IM finishing - just amazing.

What would I do differently:

Swim - wear my sleeveless wettie, who cares about jellyfish, i'm way too restricted in a full and my shoulders get sore.  Oh swim faster, there's crocs in that water!!

Bike - oh more T.I.T.S!!!!  Not worried about my lack of actual road time, but more hill training on the trainer - really hard stuff.

Run - well cater for the heat, salt tablets, bananas, milk etc.

All in all - well I'll be doing it again next year folks!!!!!

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT - MANATEES ROCK!!!!!

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?

MANATEES!!!!!!!!

Wow what a buzz to read all your support and how you tracked me and everything!  Awesome!

It was the GREATEST day EVER!!!!

As for me, a off day so double workout, mowing the lawn, groceries for today and much the same tomorrow.

Of course it's OK.  The main thing is to be comfortable.  Honestly, your headlamp will blind anyone who is out and about anyway (if not, get a stronger headlamp).