Mad Manatees Mentor Group - VERY CLOSED!!! Sorry! (Page 43)

I wasn't speaking negative about our law enforcement at all (I used to be one), I was trying to say that they have a bad taste already about cyclist so speaking to them might not help very much. I did talk to the chief after the bike incident.

Ack! Sorry that aquajogging is less fun than TM running.

Kirsten, what injury did Tracy have before IM Wisconsin?  Something with her foot or ankle that she ended up running on the TM more than outside. 

In other news, when are we going to get our hockey schedules?

TJ, I'm with everyone else. Gym. GYM!!!

Besides, Chad and I can knock :20/100 off your swimming with just online help. Flat. Jonathan proved it, AMIRITE!

OK, you have an Iron memory. I can't remember what I had for dinner and you have retained injury knowledge from last year.

I heard that NHL hockey starts in as soon as a week. So, schedules in a day or so???? I am a bit miffed that they think they can hose me over every 7 years and I'll just forgive and forget. I admit, I have trouble being overly concerned when millionaires and billionaires can't figure out how to divvy up my money. As little as it is.

I apologize if I seem to be a bit brusque.     I am a former Reconnaissance Marine.   We were taught not to give up and not to fail.   To achieve this we had to unlearn the restrictions that we put on ourselves.   Improvise, adapt, overcome; and all that.    You have the potential with in  you to do just about anything.   Everyone does.     Anyone can learn this.   It's a choice, and nothing else.   

Went to the first bike repair class. It was fantastic. For the first class he just had us tear down multiple bikes all the way to just the frame. (I tore down 3) The point was to get us used to using the correct tool for the correct part. Next week we will start of specific components.

What is especially cool about this place is that it's a non profit geared towards giving underprivileged youth bikes. The deal is, they have to come in and take the class (essentially learning how to take care of their bike themselves since more than likely they won't be able to afford to have someone else do it) and once they complete the class, they get a bike, a helmet and a lock. Also they have access to the facility to come in and work on the bike. It's so cool! 

Went to the first bike repair class. It was fantastic. For the first class he just had us tear down multiple bikes all the way to just the frame. (I tore down 3) The point was to get us used to using the correct tool for the correct part. Next week we will start of specific components.

What is especially cool about this place is that it's a non profit geared towards giving underprivileged youth bikes. The deal is, they have to come in and take the class (essentially learning how to take care of their bike themselves since more than likely they won't be able to afford to have someone else do it) and once they complete the class, they get a bike, a helmet and a lock. Also they have access to the facility to come in and work on the bike. It's so cool! 

I agree, I don't even remember her being injured!!  I did another 15min aquarunning (I'm calling it that.  I don't care.  I don't jog when I am outside, so I don't jog in the pool) this am after Masters.  I was sort of feeling like why bother, I'll just start building when I can run again, but I joined the 1000mile challenge, so I have to do something!  Also, I have been getting a lot of stories that people have done IM on it alone due to injuries (not that anyone recommends that), so I guess I will continue.  Hey, speaking of running/injuries, did anyone see the thread about that?  And about the recommendation that running everyday will lessen injuries?  This is the thread and this is the post about running everyday.

Hockey: Training Camp starts Sunday, I would think it will be about a week.  Wouldn't surprise me to see the season start on the 19th.

Very cool

If only that were true...

Masters was pretty good today. We were doing some descending 50's and I worked hard to balance the increase in speed and still maintain my form. I did a :54 with paddles and a 1:05 w/o paddles. Not much improvement still but good to know I can do it.

We had a new IRONPIGLET at masters today!!!! He was wearing a Boulder 70.3 swim cap and, um, yeah, um ... square leg swim shorts. *sigh*

Talked to DH (dear-darling-delectable-devoted... husband) and DS1 (dear... son #1) about the gym. DH said he's supportive of me doing it but he probably wouldn't use it much (I agree it's not convenient for him). DS1 was interested, but then I think about the $400 bike we bought him that just sits ... *sigh*

Oh, and Coach Andie said I should do the local Splash N Dash events. There is one January 13, February 3 and March 3.

All this talk about the Dreadmill - then I get a link to this article in my email today.  I haven't read it yet (because I won't run on a treadmill unless absolutely necessary) - but thought I would share it.  Off to work now - HAVE A GREAT DAY MANATEES!

4 Boredome Busting Treadmill Workouts you haven't tried. 

Went to the first bike repair class. It was fantastic. For the first class he just had us tear down multiple bikes all the way to just the frame. (I tore down 3) The point was to get us used to using the correct tool for the correct part. Next week we will start of specific components.

What is especially cool about this place is that it's a non profit geared towards giving underprivileged youth bikes. The deal is, they have to come in and take the class (essentially learning how to take care of their bike themselves since more than likely they won't be able to afford to have someone else do it) and once they complete the class, they get a bike, a helmet and a lock. Also they have access to the facility to come in and work on the bike. It's so cool! 

Anything that gives a kid a leg up is ultra cool.

So, just a question and it is not snarky at all. Will you be doing anything Carbon related, with tensions/torque and such?

The thing is, the treadmill is a tool, like everything else. You just need to go into your workout with a purpose. I don't love the idea of "taking your mind off of it." I think the workout needs to be embraced. If you look at it that way you can see that, although difficult, it's helping make you a better runner.

I agree. I am no fan of the treadmill, but I have found the treadmill helps me focus on pace and effort.  I try to think of it as another tool in my bag that I can use whenever needed.

I agree, I don't even remember her being injured!!  I did another 15min aquarunning (I'm calling it that.  I don't care.  I don't jog when I am outside, so I don't jog in the pool) this am after Masters.  I was sort of feeling like why bother, I'll just start building when I can run again, but I joined the 1000mile challenge, so I have to do something!  Also, I have been getting a lot of stories that people have done IM on it alone due to injuries (not that anyone recommends that), so I guess I will continue.  Hey, speaking of running/injuries, did anyone see the thread about that?  And about the recommendation that running everyday will lessen injuries?  This is the thread and this is the post about running everyday.

Hockey: Training Camp starts Sunday, I would think it will be about a week.  Wouldn't surprise me to see the season start on the 19th.

Are you doubting the super duper manatee swimming powers that Yanti & I posess? 

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HI JO BAXAS THIS POST IS FOR YOU IT INVOLVES IRONPIGLETS

That oughtta get your attention, I hope

Force yourself to get out for a few long rides before IM. Make Nigey Pie go with you, tell him I said he has to. No problem with doing most of the stuff on the trainer, but here's a few need-to-do's for the outdoors:

- somewhere, find a downhill. The Eastlink tunnels will get you going screamingly fast and there's no real way to slow down; better to have that experience beforehand. Also, it's a fairly extreme experience of going fast because the walls and ceiling are right there and you don't see your way out. Very roller-coaster-like, but no safety belt!

- doing the majority of riding indoors means that all the little trunk stabilizer muscles that keep you upright and balanced on a moving bike (which never quite goes in a straight line; you're always making tiny adjustments with the handlebars) don't get the necessary development for a road ride.

- go somewhat harder on the trainer than you feel like you can/should. I'd say do this all the time. This will help make up for some of the discrepancy in core strength needed to ride on the road. You're right, Eastlink isn't hilly, but as you know it isn't flat, either. Well, it isn't pancake flat and if you catch a day with crosswinds, you will need all the extra strength you've built up on the trainer.

- don't worry about the aerobars (like everyone else said). I'd do a good bit of the trainer work in the drops, though. You're going to want a nice low profile on the bike.

MOST IMPORTANTLY WE ARE HAVING AN IRONPARTY WITH PIGLETS ON MARCH 10 IN MELBOURNE.

Your attendance is mandatoree in order to retain your Manatee-hood.

I definitely think running frequency lessens injuries when done with self-awareness and caution. 

Expoundation please.