Yanti and Lynn, Mentors of the Manatee Melee: FULL (Page 41)

Yes, you are horrifying, sickeningly (using halloween words here) AWESOMELY fast

What's your marathon execution (race) plan? pacing, nutrition, hydration, etc ... damn, it's November here already ...

Adrienne, I'm so impressed at your progress!!!  Your running is going so great.  I hope to one day break a 7 min/mile.   I'm looking forward to your marathon too!

My marathon is this Saturday.  Unfortunately, I had a bad case of asthma a couple of weeks ago at my brother's house.  We were helping them pack boxes and the dust and cat hair was so extreme, I ended up with terrible asthma.  The asthma must have triggered every sensitivity since then.    Every time I run, I'm tired and can't breath well.  I wake up in the morning congested, tight chest, and miserable.  I see the doctor tomorrow, so I can get a handle on this.  

It's so frustrating to have put in the work and than my goals change.  I really wanted to try to BQ, but chances of that are slim now.  I don't know, you never know.  Perhaps adrenaline and last minute meds may help.  I just hate going into this race not feeling my best.   Sucks!

Yanti, I'm sooo sorry about your illness.  I hope you get better soon.  You are an inspiration to all of us Manatees.  Get well.

I saw this video this morning to get me motivated:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSPnV6HeMx0&feature=related

Hey guys!   Marathon is over and needless to say, glad it's done.  I didn't PR, but I did at least finish.  My goal was to do 3:45 or better.  I didn't fare too well and ended up 4:00 flat.  The last 7 miles were brutal.  I did learn some things.  I need more run miles in my training, duh.  I also missed out on some quality runs that probably hurt me.  I need to incorporate some strength work in training.  Work on my core.  That area is very weak.  My asthma wasn't too bad.  I used my inhaler before I ran and that helped.  My first HM time was 1:52, the second was 2:07. 

Oh well, I can't complain too much.  I'm a little dissapointed but I gave it all I had.  It is what it is and I'm using this as a learning experience to change and improve future training.

But..... right now I'm eating a big hamburger and fries.  God knows I need the calories, LOL.

Hey guys!   Marathon is over and needless to say, glad it's done.  I didn't PR, but I did at least finish.  My goal was to do 3:45 or better.  I didn't fare too well and ended up 4:00 flat.  The last 7 miles were brutal.  I did learn some things.  I need more run miles in my training, duh.  I also missed out on some quality runs that probably hurt me.  I need to incorporate some strength work in training.  Work on my core.  That area is very weak.  My asthma wasn't too bad.  I used my inhaler before I ran and that helped.  My first HM time was 1:52, the second was 2:07. 

Oh well, I can't complain too much.  I'm a little dissapointed but I gave it all I had.  It is what it is and I'm using this as a learning experience to change and improve future training.

But..... right now I'm eating a big hamburger and fries.  God knows I need the calories, LOL.

Hey guys!   Marathon is over and needless to say, glad it's done.  I didn't PR, but I did at least finish.  My goal was to do 3:45 or better.  I didn't fare too well and ended up 4:00 flat.  The last 7 miles were brutal.  I did learn some things.  I need more run miles in my training, duh.  I also missed out on some quality runs that probably hurt me.  I need to incorporate some strength work in training.  Work on my core.  That area is very weak.  My asthma wasn't too bad.  I used my inhaler before I ran and that helped.  My first HM time was 1:52, the second was 2:07. 

Oh well, I can't complain too much.  I'm a little dissapointed but I gave it all I had.  It is what it is and I'm using this as a learning experience to change and improve future training.

But..... right now I'm eating a big hamburger and fries.  God knows I need the calories, LOL.

Hey MANATEES!!!

I have been SOOOO MIA...just lots of stuff going on.  I thought I was going to tackle another Tri this month, but life was just so crazy that it wasn't possible.

BUT - the triathlon that I did in March this year (Tri for the Cure) is coming up AGAIN in just 4 short months!  And I absolutely have to beat my horrible bike time from last year.  SO...I will be starting up some training again shortly.  And in AZ this is the perfect time to be doing it.

Are we keeping this thread for spring, or did you guys already do another sign up?  (If so, can I sneak in?)

Hope everyone has been doing great??  Is everyone ready for the holidays? I can not believe this year is almost over!

Jogging with CW was pretty awesome. Well, alright, her "jog" turned out to be sub 8's hahaha.

Also the jog seemed to draw all of Seattle's finest passive agressives(I'm coining this term) out of the woodwork.  I have never been elbowed and "flat tired" so much in my life! A power couple even worked together to box people out to get closer to Chrissie. WTF!? 

Overall the experience was pretty great and I had a chance to talk with her one on one and thank her for all of the support she gives the War on ALS. I'll get pics up in my logs whenever I can figure out how...

Hey guys!   Marathon is over and needless to say, glad it's done.  I didn't PR, but I did at least finish.  My goal was to do 3:45 or better.  I didn't fare too well and ended up 4:00 flat.  The last 7 miles were brutal.  I did learn some things.  I need more run miles in my training, duh.  I also missed out on some quality runs that probably hurt me.  I need to incorporate some strength work in training.  Work on my core.  That area is very weak.  My asthma wasn't too bad.  I used my inhaler before I ran and that helped.  My first HM time was 1:52, the second was 2:07. 

Oh well, I can't complain too much.  I'm a little dissapointed but I gave it all I had.  It is what it is and I'm using this as a learning experience to change and improve future training.

But..... right now I'm eating a big hamburger and fries.  God knows I need the calories, LOL.

Iron Distance Race Planning for 2012 (based on bike):  HITS Long Course in Ft. Collins, CO Vs Ironman St. George:

Ironman:  2 category 4, 7 cat 5 climbs. Starting elevation 3000 feet with 4800 feet of climbing over 2 loops - highest point is 4800 feet. Rated one of the hardest due to elevation and the climbing.

HITS Bike:  2 category 2, 4 cat 4, 8 cat 5 climbs.  Starting elevation: 5446 feet with 7000 feet of climbing over 2 loops - highest point is 7356.

Based on what I see, the HITS has the potential to become the hardest iron distance race available.  Maybe I'll re-think the possibility of doing St. George - get the race done early in the year and just have fun the rest of the summer.

Hey MANATEES!!!

I have been SOOOO MIA...just lots of stuff going on.  I thought I was going to tackle another Tri this month, but life was just so crazy that it wasn't possible.

BUT - the triathlon that I did in March this year (Tri for the Cure) is coming up AGAIN in just 4 short months!  And I absolutely have to beat my horrible bike time from last year.  SO...I will be starting up some training again shortly.  And in AZ this is the perfect time to be doing it.

Are we keeping this thread for spring, or did you guys already do another sign up?  (If so, can I sneak in?)

Hope everyone has been doing great??  Is everyone ready for the holidays? I can not believe this year is almost over!

Jogging with CW was pretty awesome. Well, alright, her "jog" turned out to be sub 8's hahaha.

Also the jog seemed to draw all of Seattle's finest passive agressives(I'm coining this term) out of the woodwork.  I have never been elbowed and "flat tired" so much in my life! A power couple even worked together to box people out to get closer to Chrissie. WTF!? 

Overall the experience was pretty great and I had a chance to talk with her one on one and thank her for all of the support she gives the War on ALS. I'll get pics up in my logs whenever I can figure out how...

CRYYYYYYSTAL {MELON PRESS} Great to see you! Hey, life happens to us all. I thought I would get a bye for being a triathlete, you know, but apparently ... yeah ... life just keeps on happening no matter who you are or what you do!

Next round of mentorship begins December, right before Christmas if I recall correctly. Yeah, crazy, and all the poor New Year's Resolutioners don't get in, but who knows? Last couple rounds there were mentor groups that didn't get filled, so who knows.

Anyhow. You are welcome here, there, everywhere. I will probably do another group, Lynn may be in, who knows?