Mad Manatees 2015.4 CLOSED (or Poptart/pet pic ticket) (Page 5)

We went through in March this year. It was spectacular!

...and windy, with dust clouds blowing through fast and often. I don't know if it's typical March weather, but might want to check on more than average temps. Sun is intense even in comfy March, and shade is found if you crawl under a tumbleweed

The formations from the floor are breathtaking, and I can just imagine the in-person view from atop Mitchell Mesa.

*If you planned to do it, Mexican Hat is an interesting little town located along San Juan River to stay the night before. About 20 miles away from MV.

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Any news? Definitely hoping things went well and a speedy recovery is in store! 

Originally posted by Richardsdrr

Originally posted by popsracer

Originally posted by Richardsdrr With all the Cannuks in the ranks, feel like I should end all sentences with M'kay. Uhh, M'kay

Eh!

Thought that was a Canadian thing, or have I got that mixed up, like so much other stuff?

I think that Steve was saying that "eh" is a Canadian thing, eh?

Hi everyone! Thanks for the warm welcome!  

Yanti, i don' think i've been a Manatee before but we've definitely been in the same Mentor Group before! 

I meant to ride to work again today - pretty decent weather, at least for this time of year, but I didn't quite everything on the go in time. As some of you know, I have a two year old daughter so it can make for hectic mornings to get everyone out the door at a reasonable time. And i have a mental time cut-off for biking in as it just a bit more coordination.

Anyway, all is not lost. I have swimming tonight. I swim with the local tri club a couple of nights a week. I actually recently joined and am having the 'this is different from my old group' comparison issues. It's still good and I am keeping at it which is the important thing. 

How's everyone else's day?

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by Richardsdrr

Originally posted by popsracer

Originally posted by Richardsdrr With all the Cannuks in the ranks, feel like I should end all sentences with M'kay. Uhh, M'kay

Eh!

Thought that was a Canadian thing, or have I got that mixed up, like so much other stuff?

I think that Steve was saying that "eh" is a Canadian thing, eh?

Yes, it is - and we try really hard not to do it - but it's a habit, eh? :P

A lot of folks here swim with masters swim groups or tri groups.  Some groups seem to be more helpful than others.  My group has been falling into the "others" category lately.  They have just be posting the workout and not providing any stroke correction feedback.  I generally like swimming at the aquatics center (the pool is great but I have to admit the locker room is awful) and the workouts are fine but I miss having the feedback.

Thanks Erin, I figured you'd have the inside scoop.  I'm going to put this on my race wish list for the Winter/Spring.  I did read that there is a lot of sand running involved.  Anyone use gaiters? 

So many options out there it is a bit mindboggling even with DC's reviews.  I'm leaning towards the Power2max.  I need to drop a hint (or link) to my wife for xmas.  Beats another stack of sweaters.

That series looks awesome!

I used gaiters 1x and was glad to have them.  I did a HM that included about 5 miles of deep sugar sand (think sand even finer than at the beach) and they pretty much kept my shoes sand free! 

Prayers for your Grandma and the family. 

What brand gaiters do you have?  I've done some research but nothing has jumped out at me. 

I'll check when I get home.  I just bought mine at the race site right before the race, so I did absolutely no research on them. 

Awww, sorry to hear.  Sending more prayers and well-wishes for grandma and your family.

Good day everyone, I hope things are going well as we approach the weekend.  I have a quick question for those that have ridden long distance before.  I have a century coming up in early November.  I feel that my legs and butt will be ready, the only concern I have is calorie intake.  I have been using Hammer Gels, which agree with me quite well.  So, my plan is probably one of those every 30-40 minutes or so and a bottle(ish) of water per hour.  Is there anything else I should be aware of? I figure by the time it is over, I'll be none too fond of gels, so any alternatives to try will be considered.  The ride is self supported, but I will pass my van every 10 miles or so.

I am no help on the PM or gaiter discussions, sorry.  My technology use when training is limited to a GPS watch.  And my running in sand is short distance, so I don't bother, although I can see the benefit.

As we move towards fall here in the states, I am inclined to figure out my winter/prep schedule.  I am probably looking at a HM in February, but outside of that I'm kind of open.  So after the century, I'll switch to a run focus with a mileage climb happening over the three months or so and the addition of some speed work. It worked last winter and I may set an aggressive goal, just to push myself a bit more than in past years.  So that's the framework of a plan for the next 4 months or so and should get me through my day of winter.  What is everyone else looking at for their winter?

They're called Wicked Skins.

On any of the centuries that I've done I've always enjoyed some of the real food at the support stops including cookies and oranges. So, if you can have real food in your van you may appreciate the ability to eat something other than gels.  When I ride long unsupported I sometimes use uncrustables or fig newtons.

As far as my plan for our 1 day of winter, I will be run focused too.  Of course, I've been run focused for over a year now, so that's probably not much of a plan!! I do have a bunch of races between now and the end of the year and, though I haven't finalized anything yet, I know I will have a bunch of runs after the new year. Hoping to get back to the mountains to run a HM or relay. There will also be -hopefully - a week or two of hiking.

On my own I've tended to use Cliff Bars, and sometimes Oatmeal Cream Pies. On a supported ride I'll carry with a few Cliff Bars for gap filling and in case the stops run out, but tend to try using what they have available. Typical for me is to grab a few cookies at each stop plus something salty, like the gorp or Cheez-Its. You mentioned expecting to pass your van about every 10 miles and this being self supported, so maybe figure out something in between. It's fine to stop for a couple minutes on these long rides. Also, when you keep the pace down the need take in more energy also goes down. You might still be adapting to going long though. I still feel funny on these when it's hot out. Sweat a lot and the body is working quite a bit to keep everything in balance.

Gotta love how Hands says to use real food, the first of which is cookies.

I forgot to mention that there will be at least two stops at the van to change bikes. I'm starting on the fixed gear, then the roadie, then the tri bike. And one of those stops will probably involve a change of clothes, due to sweat.  So grabbing food will be an extension of those as well.

Thanks eveyone, keep the ideas coming.

I am the opposite, I recently found Hammer Chocolate gels. Yum. And the Nocciola (Hazelnut/Chocolate) is a fav as well. 

MMMM, cake or cookies or...

LOL, as soon as I typed that I wondered if someone would call me out

Well hey, if this makes it legal now ...