Mad Manatees Mentor Group - VERY CLOSED!!! Sorry! (Page 39)

jobaxas - 2013-01-07 6:34 PM

Let us know how the modified stroke goes - remember in your mind aim wide and you'll end up just where you should be! 

I really concentrated on my stroke in the OWS last night - and remembered Coach Johnny's words - if it's choppy you got to be aggressive JoJo, don't be a victim!  I still got turned over a couple of times but I channelled my inner 10 year old self and enjoyed the ride!

 

Muskrat37 - 2013-01-08 4:51 PM

I'm stoked!  I shaved 1 stroke per lap (16 to 15) with the first modification.  It felt like I was reaching out so wide, but now that I see the video I realize I wasn't.  I'm not crossing center now and I minimized the "S" underwater.  I still have to practice it, a lot, because when I picked up the pace - I went back to old habits, but I am sold on no more "S" pull.  

I did notice that tonight my kick looked a bit sloppy - but I think that is due to the 10 miles I ran right before swimming and the fact I was focussing on my stroke.  

Without further adieu:

Chad Swim 3

Muskrat37 - 2013-01-08 4:46 PM

One big update...

The costume made me feel compelled to share this.  This was my outfit for a local "Santa Runs Tacoma" 10K last year.  

This is my a** screw - I got this from a bad skiing accident in May 2008.  I wanted to share this with you guys because it's hurting tonight...it hasn't bothered me in a while, but it's sore tonight.  

I will post the video link from tonight's swim in the next post.  

Artemis - 2013-01-07 11:02 PM

I'm doing the local (very large) 10k in April.  I've always wanted to do it in costume.  I think I found awesome inspiration:

Muskrat37 - 2013-01-07 11:46 PM

One big update...

The costume made me feel compelled to share this.  This was my outfit for a local "Santa Runs Tacoma" 10K last year.  

This is my a** screw - I got this from a bad skiing accident in May 2008.  I wanted to share this with you guys because it's hurting tonight...it hasn't bothered me in a while, but it's sore tonight.  

I will post the video link from tonight's swim in the next post.  

jbwills - 2013-01-08 6:10 PMI saved my "Manateehood" today. I had a rough weekend and it had its impact. I found out my ex decided to contact my supervisor and lead to a whole bunch of extra stupidity over the weekend. I was not feeling like doing anything. Time to get back into things and get back focused. I will be back into the pool next week on Wednesday and looking forward to it.

jobaxas - 2013-01-08 3:44 AM what the?!!!! Some people aren't good at letting go. Get back out there training it's a great stress reliever

Artemis - 2013-01-08 1:02 PM

I'm doing the local (very large) 10k in April.  I've always wanted to do it in costume.  I think I found awesome inspiration:

cdban66 - 2013-01-08 6:18 AM

OK, for the record, snot rockets are cool, Wonder Woman costumes are cooler! I'm not sure about Chad's elf costume, but to each their own, who am I to judge 

TJ - Dirty Girl is a cool name for a race, I'm glad your niece is planning more races. Prayers for her and you too. Good job on the training PR as well.

Salty and Jen - National Racing Manatees has a cool ring to it. GOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Chad - Good Golly man, that screw is a monster, that can't feel good. Yeow! Great job in the pool.

Kirsten - I hope the achilles is working with you and the "crunchy" has subsided.

Ann-Marie - How goes the TRX????

 

 

rrrunner - 2013-01-07 8:46 PMOh, and my niece (the one for whom I'm doing Oceanside) wants me to do the Dirty Girl Mud Run with her in September. Of course I'll do it! http://www.godirtygirl.com

Muskrat37 - 2013-01-07 11:46 PM

One big update...

The costume made me feel compelled to share this.  This was my outfit for a local "Santa Runs Tacoma" 10K last year.  

This is my a** screw - I got this from a bad skiing accident in May 2008.  I wanted to share this with you guys because it's hurting tonight...it hasn't bothered me in a while, but it's sore tonight.  

I will post the video link from tonight's swim in the next post.  

Artemis - 2013-01-08 12:02 AM

I'm doing the local (very large) 10k in April.  I've always wanted to do it in costume.  I think I found awesome inspiration:

jbwills - 2013-01-08 2:10 AM I saved my "Manateehood" today. I had a rough weekend and it had its impact. I found out my ex decided to contact my supervisor and lead to a whole bunch of extra stupidity over the weekend. I was not feeling like doing anything. Time to get back into things and get back focused. I will be back into the pool next week on Wednesday and looking forward to it.

Muskrat37 - 2013-01-07 11:51 PM

I'm stoked!  I shaved 1 stroke per lap (16 to 15) with the first modification.  It felt like I was reaching out so wide, but now that I see the video I realize I wasn't.  I'm not crossing center now and I minimized the "S" underwater.  I still have to practice it, a lot, because when I picked up the pace - I went back to old habits, but I am sold on no more "S" pull.  

I did notice that tonight my kick looked a bit sloppy - but I think that is due to the 10 miles I ran right before swimming and the fact I was focussing on my stroke.  

Without further adieu:

Chad Swim 3

bcraht - 2013-01-07 6:25 PM Just tried to sign up for my first sprint of the season, then realized that it is on the same weekend as my annual conference .  And feeling sorry for myself cause PT says still no strengthening or running.  Or snow-shoeing (was still hoping to join you on 2/2, Adrienne).  I wish at least I had done something to it ie built too quickly or something.  Having a lingering issue when there didn't seem to be an initial cause is EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Artemis - 2013-01-08 12:02 AM

I'm doing the local (very large) 10k in April.  I've always wanted to do it in costume.  I think I found awesome inspiration:

Muskrat37 - 2013-01-08 12:46 AM

One big update...

The costume made me feel compelled to share this.  This was my outfit for a local "Santa Runs Tacoma" 10K last year.  

This is my a** screw - I got this from a bad skiing accident in May 2008.  I wanted to share this with you guys because it's hurting tonight...it hasn't bothered me in a while, but it's sore tonight.  

I will post the video link from tonight's swim in the next post.  

4agoodlife - 2013-01-09 12:43 AM

Has anyone done a reverse tri?  There is a sprint coming up in a month that I'd like to do, but it's a reverse. My fear is the swim and I liked getting it out of the way (in my long and distinguished tri career of one whole sprint)...not ending on it. Then again it's a sprint...big deal.

Any thoughts?

4agoodlife - 2013-01-08 9:43 AM

Has anyone done a reverse tri?  There is a sprint coming up in a month that I'd like to do, but it's a reverse. My fear is the swim and I liked getting it out of the way (in my long and distinguished tri career of one whole sprint)...not ending on it. Then again it's a sprint...big deal.

Any thoughts?

cdban66 - 2013-01-08 4:18 AM

OK, for the record, snot rockets are cool, Wonder Woman costumes are cooler! I'm not sure about Chad's elf costume, but to each their own, who am I to judge 

TJ - Dirty Girl is a cool name for a race, I'm glad your niece is planning more races. Prayers for her and you too. Good job on the training PR as well.

Salty and Jen - National Racing Manatees has a cool ring to it. GOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Chad - Good Golly man, that screw is a monster, that can't feel good. Yeow! Great job in the pool.

Kirsten - I hope the achilles is working with you and the "crunchy" has subsided.

Ann-Marie - How goes the TRX???? 

MadMathemagician - 2013-01-08 6:56 AM

Upper body and arms are nigh perfect.    Still has the occassional scissor kick after breathing.   Knees flex a bit too much.     The kick is powered by the hips and buttock.   

Over all this is very good form.