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 2013-02-19 2:54 PM in reply to: #4628807 |
Melon Presser  52116   |  Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSEDrrrunner - 2013-02-20 4:46 AM TriAya - 2013-02-19 1:27 PM Asalzwed - 2013-02-20 2:34 AM I'm starting to transition into specitivty training for Boston. Got the details on what is on course. Powerbar (that makes that part easy) and of course, Gatorade (the yellow crap, boooooo.) I am not a fan of that flavor of Gatorade I need to buy some and learn to like it as I won't be carrying liquid and I will need it (and water of course.) I've also made a folder with so much info about the course elevation changes it will make your head spin. This kind of information exists , specific to EVERY hill: "Elevation (top): 51 meters (167 feet) God bless the internets!
That 12km on a wicked downhill should be HELLA fun. Oceanside has a speed limit on the wicked downhill You'll see why, when you get there. For some reason it's a good one to pee on, though. Pros were going in excess of 120 kph through the Eastlink tunnels at IM Melbourne! Holy effen crap. I hit over 80 and was shaking in my boots. Actually not, my bike was amazing. I gotta think at the speeds the pros are going they're really testing the high performance end of those high performance bikes! Maybe not, though. Who knows how fast a tri bike can go? |
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| 2013-02-19 2:55 PM in reply to: #4628120 |
Master 3870   | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED cdban66 - 2013-02-19 7:24 AM jmkizer - 2013-02-19 9:47 AM cdban66 - 2013-02-19 7:20 AM Janyne, you had asked about trail races in the area. I have done 2 this season, and there are a few other options. Unfortunately, they are at least an hour and a half away, most in the Thonotosassa area. I am a bit spoiled in that most every race I have done is within 30 minutes of the house. I wish I could train up there, there are some real pretty parks. But, I'll take what I can get, I do live in a beautiful area so I really can't complain. Where else is 33 degrees considered awfully cold? Pfft. A bit hard to train on them regularly then. I have a few trails in the area, but the difference is night and day. Oh well, they are nicer than what is available in many places, so I'll take it. But your point is well taken. My neck of the woods. |
But I don't have nice running trails...desert, road/sidewalks or mountains are my options. Glad I enjoy the mountain trails!| 2013-02-19 3:02 PM in reply to: #4628827 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED TriAya - 2013-02-19 12:54 PM rrrunner - 2013-02-20 4:46 AM TriAya - 2013-02-19 1:27 PM Asalzwed - 2013-02-20 2:34 AM I'm starting to transition into specitivty training for Boston. Got the details on what is on course. Powerbar (that makes that part easy) and of course, Gatorade (the yellow crap, boooooo.) I am not a fan of that flavor of Gatorade I need to buy some and learn to like it as I won't be carrying liquid and I will need it (and water of course.) I've also made a folder with so much info about the course elevation changes it will make your head spin. This kind of information exists , specific to EVERY hill: "Elevation (top): 51 meters (167 feet) God bless the internets!
That 12km on a wicked downhill should be HELLA fun. Oceanside has a speed limit on the wicked downhill You'll see why, when you get there. For some reason it's a good one to pee on, though. Pros were going in excess of 120 kph through the Eastlink tunnels at IM Melbourne! Holy effen crap. I hit over 80 and was shaking in my boots. Actually not, my bike was amazing. I gotta think at the speeds the pros are going they're really testing the high performance end of those high performance bikes! Maybe not, though. Who knows how fast a tri bike can go? A test dummy? |
| 2013-02-19 3:03 PM in reply to: #4628827 |
 Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED TriAya - 2013-02-19 2:54 PM rrrunner - 2013-02-20 4:46 AM TriAya - 2013-02-19 1:27 PM Asalzwed - 2013-02-20 2:34 AM I'm starting to transition into specitivty training for Boston. Got the details on what is on course. Powerbar (that makes that part easy) and of course, Gatorade (the yellow crap, boooooo.) I am not a fan of that flavor of Gatorade I need to buy some and learn to like it as I won't be carrying liquid and I will need it (and water of course.) I've also made a folder with so much info about the course elevation changes it will make your head spin. This kind of information exists , specific to EVERY hill: "Elevation (top): 51 meters (167 feet) God bless the internets!
That 12km on a wicked downhill should be HELLA fun. Oceanside has a speed limit on the wicked downhill You'll see why, when you get there. For some reason it's a good one to pee on, though. Pros were going in excess of 120 kph through the Eastlink tunnels at IM Melbourne! Holy effen crap. I hit over 80 and was shaking in my boots. Actually not, my bike was amazing. I gotta think at the speeds the pros are going they're really testing the high performance end of those high performance bikes! Maybe not, though. Who knows how fast a tri bike can go? You've tested the seat limits. Time to test the speed. Of course it has to be done the way you did the seat, sans clothes. |
| 2013-02-19 3:09 PM in reply to: #4628827 |
Elite 4435 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED TriAya - 2013-02-20 7:54 AM hey Yanti do you want me to call bike shops in Taupo see if they can order a saddle for you to get fitted on arrival?rrrunner - 2013-02-20 4:46 AM TriAya - 2013-02-19 1:27 PM Asalzwed - 2013-02-20 2:34 AM I'm starting to transition into specitivty training for Boston. Got the details on what is on course. Powerbar (that makes that part easy) and of course, Gatorade (the yellow crap, boooooo.) I am not a fan of that flavor of Gatorade I need to buy some and learn to like it as I won't be carrying liquid and I will need it (and water of course.) I've also made a folder with so much info about the course elevation changes it will make your head spin. This kind of information exists , specific to EVERY hill: "Elevation (top): 51 meters (167 feet) God bless the internets!
That 12km on a wicked downhill should be HELLA fun. Oceanside has a speed limit on the wicked downhill You'll see why, when you get there. For some reason it's a good one to pee on, though. Pros were going in excess of 120 kph through the Eastlink tunnels at IM Melbourne! Holy effen crap. I hit over 80 and was shaking in my boots. Actually not, my bike was amazing. I gotta think at the speeds the pros are going they're really testing the high performance end of those high performance bikes! Maybe not, though. Who knows how fast a tri bike can go? |
| 2013-02-19 3:09 PM in reply to: #4602563 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED Jetlag officially sucks! However, better now than in New Zealand. |
| 2013-02-19 3:10 PM in reply to: #4628861 |
Elite 4435 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED TriAya - 2013-02-20 8:09 AMJetlag officially sucks! However, better now than in New Zealand. you're in my time zone now!!! |
| 2013-02-19 3:11 PM in reply to: #4628861 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED TriAya - 2013-02-19 3:09 PM Jetlag officially sucks! However, better now than in New Zealand. Where the hell are you? |
| 2013-02-19 3:12 PM in reply to: #4628849 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-02-20 5:03 AM You've tested the seat limits. Time to test the speed. Of course it has to be done the way you did the seat, sans clothes. I would, but the boobs are NOT aero. |
| 2013-02-19 3:13 PM in reply to: #4602563 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED Hmm you can say boobs in here? I need to reevaluate my life. |
| 2013-02-19 3:14 PM in reply to: #4627612 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED KansasMom - 2013-02-18 5:59 PM Did a last minute race this evening. 3rd woman. Don't be too impressed, it was not a strong field. But still. I tried not to be, but I guess I'm easily impressed |
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| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED 4agoodlife - 2013-02-19 3:14 PM KansasMom - 2013-02-18 5:59 PM Did a last minute race this evening. 3rd woman. Don't be too impressed, it was not a strong field. But still. I tried not to be, but I guess I'm easily impressed Yeah, seriously. People say it time and time again. It's all about who shows up, right? I mean, look at my race. No way in hell a 19-anything would win an OA in some races. |
| 2013-02-19 3:21 PM in reply to: #4602563 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED I really hope that you all don't have photoshop, or at least don't know how to use it. It's just too funny not to post. I'm sorry, I stole the pic. Ima bad person.
Salty disapproves! is not impressed. I should stay true to the meme Edited by Asalzwed 2013-02-19 3:25 PM |
| 2013-02-19 3:21 PM in reply to: #4628873 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-02-19 1:13 PM Hmm you can say boobs in here? I need to reevaluate my life. HA! So glad I had just gotten the coffee down or my screen would be rather damp. Admittedly, it is rather shocking. I want to know who was the first to test it out!?!?!?! |
| 2013-02-19 3:22 PM in reply to: #4628880 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-02-20 5:15 AM 4agoodlife - 2013-02-19 3:14 PM KansasMom - 2013-02-18 5:59 PM Did a last minute race this evening. 3rd woman. Don't be too impressed, it was not a strong field. But still. I tried not to be, but I guess I'm easily impressed Yeah, seriously. People say it time and time again. It's all about who shows up, right? I mean, look at my race. No way in hell a 19-anything would win an OA in some races. Funny, I was sure you were in your late 20s ... but I digress ... CONGRATULATIONS FELICIA CHAMP!!! |
| 2013-02-19 3:24 PM in reply to: #4628895 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-02-19 1:21 PM I really hope that you all don't have photoshop, or at least don't know how to use it. It's just too funny not to post. I'm sorry, I stole the pic. Ima bad person.
Salty disapproves! Ah-ha! That's what you meant...saw your comment somewhere else. Didn't have time to question. It's an awesome pic. hehehe |
| 2013-02-19 3:27 PM in reply to: #4628895 |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-02-19 4:21 PM I really hope that you all don't have photoshop, or at least don't know how to use it. It's just too funny not to post. I'm sorry, I stole the pic. Ima bad person.
Salty disapproves! is not impressed. I should stay true to the meme Ha ha ha ha ha, love it!! |
| 2013-02-19 3:33 PM in reply to: #4628404 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-02-19 9:25 AM 4agoodlife - 2013-02-19 10:41 AM A few pics from our SD vacay. You'll see why I enjoyed so much! Super cute!! My bro and sis and I got around via beach cruisers while we were there about 98% of the time. I think I could live in SD ... It was fun...could've done without the petrified non-bike people trying to bike on the crowded walkways. lol DH lived in SD for almost 10 years, so it was fun for him to take me around to old favorites |
| 2013-02-19 3:38 PM in reply to: #4628530 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED melbo55 - 2013-02-19 10:35 AM rrrunner - 2013-02-19 12:22 PM Good morning Manatees! I kept up with the Manatee chatter over the weekend, via email, but haven't read the RRs yet. Looking forward to reading those! My weekend was pretty good, considering. I got my training sessions in, in spite of having housepests. Even the visit went better than I anticipated. Maybe the fact that I did a 3 hour bike ride while they went site-seeing was part of the reason it went well Now that I am back to the work week I need to figure out how to get my swim session done tomorrow! I have to be at work early so my normal Wednesday routine won't work. Getting to the pool earlier isn't really an option as the lanes are full from 4:30 to 5:00 (it looks like a scene from "Cocoon"). I can't swim after work because Wednesday is small group. So my options are 1) go straight from the pool to work, but I worry about having everything I need for work and swim, and I don't like to leave the dogs locked up that long, or 2) re-arrange the session with Thursday's bike or run but the locker room is closed this Thursday morning and I don't know how crowded the pool is in the afternoon or 3) skip the swim session Happy Tuesday (Wednesday) all! Option 1 sounds like the best. The dogs will be OK with a rare day of being locked up longer than usual. Laughed at the 'Cocoon' reference!! Anyone near home you trust to let them out/in for potty break? |
| 2013-02-19 3:44 PM in reply to: #4628935 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED 4agoodlife - 2013-02-20 5:38 AM melbo55 - 2013-02-19 10:35 AM rrrunner - 2013-02-19 12:22 PM Good morning Manatees! I kept up with the Manatee chatter over the weekend, via email, but haven't read the RRs yet. Looking forward to reading those! My weekend was pretty good, considering. I got my training sessions in, in spite of having housepests. Even the visit went better than I anticipated. Maybe the fact that I did a 3 hour bike ride while they went site-seeing was part of the reason it went well Now that I am back to the work week I need to figure out how to get my swim session done tomorrow! I have to be at work early so my normal Wednesday routine won't work. Getting to the pool earlier isn't really an option as the lanes are full from 4:30 to 5:00 (it looks like a scene from "Cocoon"). I can't swim after work because Wednesday is small group. So my options are 1) go straight from the pool to work, but I worry about having everything I need for work and swim, and I don't like to leave the dogs locked up that long, or 2) re-arrange the session with Thursday's bike or run but the locker room is closed this Thursday morning and I don't know how crowded the pool is in the afternoon or 3) skip the swim session Happy Tuesday (Wednesday) all! Option 1 sounds like the best. The dogs will be OK with a rare day of being locked up longer than usual. Laughed at the 'Cocoon' reference!! Anyone near home you trust to let them out/in for potty break? Yeah, I think the dogs will be fine. They'll probably just sleep. |
| 2013-02-19 3:48 PM in reply to: #4602563 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED HAHAHA I just talked to a guy at Koobi (my saddle brand) since mine just blew apart, 10 days out from IMNZ, awesome!!! They can get a new one to me in NZ in 4 days! He asked me what kind of training I did and what happened to it. "Well, I've trained for three Ironmans on it ... " Silence. "Hello, are you--" "THREE IRONMANS?! Yeah ... we recommend you replace the saddle at 400 hours max. I mean, a lot of them go a lot longer but by that time the foam's not supporting you like it should. How many running shoes you go through?" Good point. Also, the saddle is $80, which is approximately the cost of a pair of runnies. Durrrrr ... |
| 2013-02-19 3:54 PM in reply to: #4628895 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-02-19 3:21 PM Ok, lots of posts to comment about, but I am short of time; so I pick this one: you should try to make this your D/L picture.I really hope that you all don't have photoshop, or at least don't know how to use it. It's just too funny not to post. I'm sorry, I stole the pic. Ima bad person.
Salty disapproves! is not impressed. I should stay true to the meme |
| 2013-02-19 3:56 PM in reply to: #4628958 |
Elite 4435 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED TriAya - 2013-02-20 8:48 AM Happy to try and help from here.....just say the word! (the word is do eeeet)HAHAHA I just talked to a guy at Koobi (my saddle brand) since mine just blew apart, 10 days out from IMNZ, awesome!!! They can get a new one to me in NZ in 4 days! He asked me what kind of training I did and what happened to it. "Well, I've trained for three Ironmans on it ... " Silence. "Hello, are you--" "THREE IRONMANS?! Yeah ... we recommend you replace the saddle at 400 hours max. I mean, a lot of them go a lot longer but by that time the foam's not supporting you like it should. How many running shoes you go through?" Good point. Also, the saddle is $80, which is approximately the cost of a pair of runnies. Durrrrr ... |
| 2013-02-19 4:29 PM in reply to: #4628977 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED jobaxas - 2013-02-20 5:56 AM TriAya - 2013-02-20 8:48 AM Happy to try and help from here.....just say the word! (the word is do eeeet)HAHAHA I just talked to a guy at Koobi (my saddle brand) since mine just blew apart, 10 days out from IMNZ, awesome!!! They can get a new one to me in NZ in 4 days! He asked me what kind of training I did and what happened to it. "Well, I've trained for three Ironmans on it ... " Silence. "Hello, are you--" "THREE IRONMANS?! Yeah ... we recommend you replace the saddle at 400 hours max. I mean, a lot of them go a lot longer but by that time the foam's not supporting you like it should. How many running shoes you go through?" Good point. Also, the saddle is $80, which is approximately the cost of a pair of runnies. Durrrrr ... You are such a sweetie Jo! Hmmm ... how fast can packets get from Oz to NZ? I may take you up on it. They do have Koobi NZ and AU but the U.S. head office can actually process orders and get them shipped out int'l faster than locally! |
| 2013-02-19 4:35 PM in reply to: #4602563 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors, Part 2! CLOSED I have a feeling I'm going to really regret having finished off the chili in about 90 minutes when I'm in the pool. I can run on an overfull chili meal, no problem, but swimming ... shudder ... |
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