Beth and Yanti's Manatees Mentor Group--FULL! (Page 43)

On the topic of transitions, I came across this article which I thought was kind of helpful.  I never thought of wearing my race belt under my wet suit. 

http://www.trifuel.com/training/triathlon-training/bens-top-ten-transition-tips

What do you think?

I saw a couple of people doing this on Saturday.  Seems like it worked fine.  I wore a race skirt that had a place to attach the number, so I just stepped into it in T2.  I don't think it took enough extra time to warrant swimming in it! 

 Will-you knocked out 5 miles...did your knee feel ok?  I hope so, and am glad to are working on fixing the issues!

I don't have any more triathlons this summer, and am feeling a bit blue about that.  I guess that's normal, right?  The half marathon I was going to run filled up before I registered, so that's out.  I am going to train for a half in November and sign up if I am in town and feel like doing it, but will have a soft goal in the meantime.

I have come to the conclusion that triathlons are a little like crack (not that I have ever done crack!).  As soon as you finish one, you want to do it all over again.   I do wish I lived in a climate where the season was  year round or at least longer than late June-September.

One thing I have done this year that is different from previous years is sign up for a lot more short distance races (10k to half marathon) which keeps me focusing on something without the need for a long recovery like a marathon.  I also started doing some of the local charity bike events which has been a lot of fun and good practice.

My mind is already filled with thoughts of next year.  I know I want to step up the distance so what do I need to do to get there while balancing marathon training in December and April.  All good things to ponder over a very long winter in Wisconsin...........

Happy Long Weekend to all.

Suzy

I am still around but have not spent a ton of time in the forums of late.  I am hoping to do an Oly in October but it's looking more like a sprint due to challenges with meeting the training schedule. 

Have a wonderful weekend, Manatees!!!!

Hi Will!

good to hear you will be able to get the surgery scheduled and it sounds like you will be receiving the very best care and are getting good advice.

nice job Will!  hopefully you will get used to the brace and it will help prevent further damage

Jeanette!  good to *see* you!

Hey everyone.  Well summer is basically over (kids are in school tomorrow) so my break is over from training.  I was worried I wouldn't get out and do anything but I went for a nice 30 k bike ride this morning with a bunch of IronMan Canada finishers so it was a nice easy spin and an inspiring ride to hear them talk about it.  I have some more swim lessons lined up that start next week so back at that also now just for some running.

Hope everyone is doing great and I hope to be around a bit more now.

BunnyB - 2008-08-30 2:15 AM Hey guys, Sorry for being MIA for a while, gang. I've been VERY discouraged over the situation with my shoulder. I finally saw the ortho Friday. Full details are in my log, but he basically said there's only about a 5% chance of being able to do my tri in October. So, it looks like my tri dream will have to wait for next season. On the upside, he did clear me to start running and biking again, but swimming is still on hold.

Melissa - so sorry to hear the results of your visit weren't what you were hoping for

On the positive side, now you have plenty of time to feel comfortable on the bike - hang in there!

Hi Shawn!  it's great to *see* you!  I bet it was great to ride with a group that has ' been there and done it'

have a great day!

Manatees,

I'm thinking about buying a new HRM - I think I have the money and I may not have to wait until it's a Christmas present

any words of wisdom?

I LOVE my Garmin 305!!!  It's big on the wrist but I am used to it...I also don't stare at it as much as I did when I first got it.  I am sure it is providing me some good data, should I choose to use it! 

thanks Leslie

is it waterproof?

I have extremely small wrists - so I wonder if some of the units would even work

my wrists and my ankles - freakishly small - what happened to the rest of me?  LOLOL!

Put it on your neck?    Just kidding.  I am sure you can try one on at a store and see how it fits.  There is a new model, the 405, which is smaller.  I think there's a thread about waterproofing the 305 with aquarium sealant in order to swim with it, somewhere on BT.  I know a lot of people love their Polars, as well, and they are definitely smaller.

I will chime in that I have and LOVE the 305 as well but with your anatomy anomaly I would look at the 405.  I know the 305 isn't recommended for water use but I don't know about the 405.  They both merge well with the BT-logs and for an ubber-geek like you, you will get the max usage...unlike me who just uses it for pace/distance and occasional HR monitoring. JMHO

Hey gang, my oldest started kindergarten today.....big day here in our house! Full time!   I put this photo in my log but thought I'd share it with you guys since it's so cute:

Super....this a big day in his life....and a HUGH day in yours.  Enjoy them while they are this age because before long they will be teenagers and they will hate you.... and then, they will be irresponsible young adults and you will hate them.

NO...I'm  not having a bad day...why do you ask!

I am having such a stellar day I posted that carp twice.

Steve