Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) (Page 41)

In addition to what others have said, I know that when my motivation is lacking I try to remember that i have never regretted doing a work out, but always regret when i miss one.  I also try to remember how good i feel after the work out and how much closer it gets me to where i want to be. 

Thanks, everybody.  You guys rock.  Yanti, what you said so perfectly fits. Chris, what you said reminded me that I started out back in January by doing core strength exercises when I couldn't do anything else.  Even though I didn't like doing them, that's got me to where I am today.  If I spent half as much energy actually doing the strength training as I did avoiding it, I'd be knocking out those workouts in no time. Starting next week (after my rest week - see below), those strength workouts are going to be my #1 priority with the goal of being able to do everything else instead of just doing what's fun.  Discipline, it's all about discipline.

Had a good talk (via email) with Coach Tess yesterday after hitting a real rough patch yesterday.  I'm going to take a whole week off to let my hip fully settle down, get my shoulder/neck whacked back into shape by the chiro, and make a dr. appt. to get a PT referral for my knee.  Also, no more crossfit.  It's not worth the toll it takes on my body.  We're also going to scale back my workouts from 6 days a week to 4-5.  She said we might have to rethink me doing the HM, which really irks me, but if that's what has to happen so I can be healthy in the long run, well, so be it.

For me it would go back to understanding what I'm doing these things for, especially since they're not the activities I had wanted to be doing. Knowing how each one is supposed to develop and help out the primary activity. Not just the vague "stronger" or whatever the current buzzword may be, but specifically how they should be helping out. And from this would come Janine's suggestion of various types of non-sbr work. My preference is to not use isolating machines except at rehabbing levels, but many other things mentioned have exercises in them that could be of benefit if you know what areas need the work. The exact discipline chosen doesn't matter so long as the work gets done to fix the areas that need it.

I don't actually do any strength or correction work now, so the closest is taking a longer and more dynamic warm-up for running. Some of these things were frustrating and/or annoying to do at first, but over time I could see how the runs were going better as I was more ready to go from the first step. The runs themselves were more enjoyable. The other dynamic work then became more tolerable and then more enjoyable as I knew it would lead to better things later. I also did become better at them which helped too.

Welcome back, Jo, and happy birthday!!  As for doing a tri, you know the Manatee Mantra: DOOOOOO EEEEEEET!

Sheesh, I totally missed that^^^^.  Hope you have a wonderful day and that the rest of the year is just as fabulous!!!!!  (Mm nom nom nom, lobster.....!)

 Me too!!  Happy Birthday Matt!!!!

Happy Birthday Matt and Jo!

Piling on!  Happy Birthdays!

You guys, what do you think of my position? The seat's not too high, right?

Looks a little too aggressive for me.  YMMV. 

FUN!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY McMANATEE!!!

Knee angle and use of illegal fairings seems a bit dodgy but the nutrition setup is spot-on.

The bike is fine. The real problem I see is you have no helmet.  Aero helmet is better, but you can NOT be at an event and roll up like that. You will be DQ'd, because helmets are in the rules. Otherwise, you look good to go.

You sure she doesn't have one of these things on?

I guess the fit is ok. Always thought the three wheeled version suit her better though.

I like the pink rims.  Those'll definitely help with speed, although the tires might be a little wide.  This one might be faster; there's more room for leg extension so you can get more power.  Plus it folds up so you can carry it in a backpack and ride it back down the mountains you run up.

Uh oh. We're in Mentor pergatory. That means no email updates.

Could be, I can't tell from the picture. But is that covered under USAT rules?

I saw that! 

TJ, I saw that your calf is better but now the foot?!  What's up with that?

Does it have an ANSI sticker?

Darren,

How are you doing this week?  Do you have any updates (that you're willing to share with us)?  I've definitely been sending a lot of positive thoughts your way -- and I'm sure the other Manatees have as well!  Take care!

Go go go, Jo!!  Walking for Z2 is better than nothing at all.  Keep up the good work!  Can't remember, are you in on the January 31-day challenge?

The foot is fine. It was just a weird feeling like it wanted to pop. Didn't notice it after I walked home from the park. Contemplating wearing my old PC2's for my 2k tonight. Just wondering if all this mess is coming from the 3's. They're different than the 2's, but not THAT much different.