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 2016-08-03 11:23 AM in reply to: 0 |
Master  9705     Raleigh, NC area |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à troisDarren is on the move in Switzerland. He is heading toward Seftigen south of Bern. Checkpoint two (Grindelwald) and a mandatory mountain climb are the stop after that. Only a few mountains between him and CP2! Edited by jmkizer 2016-08-03 11:25 AM |
| 2016-08-03 11:26 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
1731  Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by jmkizer Darren is on the move in Switzerland. He is heading toward Seftigen south of Bern. Checkpoint two (Grindelwald) and a mandatory mountain climb are the stop after that. Only a few mountains between him and CP2! How awesome!!!!! |
| 2016-08-03 11:51 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by jmkizer Darren is on the move in Switzerland. He is heading toward Seftigen south of Bern. Checkpoint two (Grindelwald) and a mandatory mountain climb are the stop after that. Only a few mountains between him and CP2! Looks like he made a Swiss friend along the way |
| 2016-08-03 12:01 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois GAH! I get buried in work & I miss a new Manatee thread... I hang my head in shame for 2 minutes.... Mini Bio: Hi, I'm Monica! Originally from Vancouver, and now live in Austin, TX via London & Chicago. I've been married to a fellow BTer (though I"m not sure he's still even ON BT anymore, the slacker!) and we have 2 cats (aka: the cute little furry jerks) and 1 pitt-mix pup who is the WORST at doing pretty much anything except for eating & sleeping. I started doing triathlons in 2010, I really like swimming & riding my bike, but running & I have a mutual hate. I've done every distance from sprint to IM & have realized after every single race that I should have trained more. If Darren is the master of the mini-taper, I'd consider myself the master of the non-training-but-stubborn-enough-to-finish kind of racer. I don't recommend it. |
| 2016-08-03 12:48 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl GAH! I get buried in work & I miss a new Manatee thread... I hang my head in shame for 2 minutes.... Mini Bio: Hi, I'm Monica! Originally from Vancouver, and now live in Austin, TX via London & Chicago. I've been married to a fellow BTer (though I"m not sure he's still even ON BT anymore, the slacker!) and we have 2 cats (aka: the cute little furry jerks) and 1 pitt-mix pup who is the WORST at doing pretty much anything except for eating & sleeping. I started doing triathlons in 2010, I really like swimming & riding my bike, but running & I have a mutual hate. I've done every distance from sprint to IM & have realized after every single race that I should have trained more. If Darren is the master of the mini-taper, I'd consider myself the master of the non-training-but-stubborn-enough-to-finish kind of racer. I don't recommend it. haha I did enjoy reading this  )) |
| 2016-08-03 1:09 PM in reply to: marysia83 |
Member 285 Cypress, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Quick update on my ankle. Finally some improvement over the weekend and I can actually walk without pain. Doing heavier stuff or too many twists with it still hurts though, so still no running for me. I've been swimming a lot over the last few weeks, though had to use the pull buoy mostly to spare my ankle. Will post mini bio shortly. |
| 2016-08-03 1:14 PM in reply to: johnthecat |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by johnthecat Quick update on my ankle. Finally some improvement over the weekend and I can actually walk without pain. Doing heavier stuff or too many twists with it still hurts though, so still no running for me. I've been swimming a lot over the last few weeks, though had to use the pull buoy mostly to spare my ankle. Will post mini bio shortly. I'm glad to hear that it is improving. Take care! |
| 2016-08-03 1:15 PM in reply to: johnthecat |
Member 285 Cypress, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Mini Bio My name is Markus, 46 years old and I'm originally from Germany, now live in the Houston area. Married with 4 kids 4,5,17 and 19 and a cat and dog. Former gymnast and my second year doing Triathlons. I came down with Guillain-Barre Syndrome 3 years ago that did a lot of damage to my peripheral nerve system and ever since then I've been trying to inspire other Guillain-Barre victims. I like swimming and biking, running I'm not much of a fan of, especially that I'm struggling to gain my pre sickness speed back. I also still enjoy doing gymnastics on occasion and stuff with the kids. |
| 2016-08-03 1:28 PM in reply to: Hot Runner |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by Hot Runner Originally posted by juniperjen If total calories are adequate (was going to suggest that but you said it's not an issue), I would also look at iron levels, particularly if you are vegetarian or eat little to no red meat. Another thing would be healthy fat intake--I notice my energy levels are steadier when I'm getting a bit more than most people. It slows the rate at which you absorb carbs, which makes the energy you take in last longer--particularly useful if you are prone to swings in energy/blood sugar levels. Hey manatees! We had a holiday yesterday so today is my monday. Also an even shorter week because I am going away for a long weekend with my mom and sisters to Mont Tremblant! It will be nice to go and not race but it is such an awesome place and my IM was such a great day ... i'll definitely run some of the run course. Nutrition Question for you: Anyway, a question for you all - i am feeling quite fatigued. In the past i've had issues with my B12 levels which after last test late last year were okay. I was reading an article off a FB feed and it might have been one of the running sites but it suggested that an overall lack of protein may contribute to a feeling of fatigue. I have been tracking my calories on Myfitnesspal (and don't worry i get more than enough calories) but I do see that often i am a little short on protein. I've never worried about macros and mostly try to eat 'well' by cooking and using lots of fruits and veggies. Anyway, this is getting long but is there a benefit to upping my protein? What strategies would be best? Or should i just go for a blood panel from my dr? Virtual race: I am in for whatever as well. If it makes sense to use the group site that's good with me. Terry Fox runs are incredibly popular here and would be easy for me to do in the Fall as that is when most of those are. I was just thinking that we'd designate a day - we'd all commit to what we wanted to do - (sport, distance, etc) and we would do in the name of Steve with a donation for it ... I agree. A cancer charity is best. I've been told four things regarding energy:
YMMV. |
| 2016-08-03 2:59 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Are Prairie Fire Half Marathon and Prairie State Half marathon two different events? I'm asking because Lisa is signed up for one and Mary G is signed up for the other and both are on the same day. |
| 2016-08-03 3:37 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by jmkizer Are Prairie Fire Half Marathon and Prairie State Half marathon two different events? I'm asking because Lisa is signed up for one and Mary G is signed up for the other and both are on the same day. I don't think so... Mine says specifically Praire State. It is in Long Grove (I have no idea where it is - somewhere in Illinois...). Happy to know I'll have a run at the same time as Laura |
| 2016-08-03 3:37 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by Hot Runner Originally posted by juniperjen If total calories are adequate (was going to suggest that but you said it's not an issue), I would also look at iron levels, particularly if you are vegetarian or eat little to no red meat. Another thing would be healthy fat intake--I notice my energy levels are steadier when I'm getting a bit more than most people. It slows the rate at which you absorb carbs, which makes the energy you take in last longer--particularly useful if you are prone to swings in energy/blood sugar levels. Hey manatees! We had a holiday yesterday so today is my monday. Also an even shorter week because I am going away for a long weekend with my mom and sisters to Mont Tremblant! It will be nice to go and not race but it is such an awesome place and my IM was such a great day ... i'll definitely run some of the run course. Nutrition Question for you: Anyway, a question for you all - i am feeling quite fatigued. In the past i've had issues with my B12 levels which after last test late last year were okay. I was reading an article off a FB feed and it might have been one of the running sites but it suggested that an overall lack of protein may contribute to a feeling of fatigue. I have been tracking my calories on Myfitnesspal (and don't worry i get more than enough calories) but I do see that often i am a little short on protein. I've never worried about macros and mostly try to eat 'well' by cooking and using lots of fruits and veggies. Anyway, this is getting long but is there a benefit to upping my protein? What strategies would be best? Or should i just go for a blood panel from my dr? Virtual race: I am in for whatever as well. If it makes sense to use the group site that's good with me. Terry Fox runs are incredibly popular here and would be easy for me to do in the Fall as that is when most of those are. I was just thinking that we'd designate a day - we'd all commit to what we wanted to do - (sport, distance, etc) and we would do in the name of Steve with a donation for it ... I agree. A cancer charity is best. I've been told four things regarding energy:
YMMV. Thanks for the info on vitamin B. I only take it for a week before camping, to prevent mosquito bites.. |
| 2016-08-03 3:38 PM in reply to: johnthecat |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by johnthecat Mini Bio My name is Markus, 46 years old and I'm originally from Germany, now live in the Houston area. Married with 4 kids 4,5,17 and 19 and a cat and dog. Former gymnast and my second year doing Triathlons. I came down with Guillain-Barre Syndrome 3 years ago that did a lot of damage to my peripheral nerve system and ever since then I've been trying to inspire other Guillain-Barre victims. I like swimming and biking, running I'm not much of a fan of, especially that I'm struggling to gain my pre sickness speed back. I also still enjoy doing gymnastics on occasion and stuff with the kids. You are such an inspiring person, Markus glad to have you with a group! |
| 2016-08-04 5:24 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Expert 1694 Illinois | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by abake I'm really enjoying the little introductions that everyone is posting. Is it possible to collect these in one thread and post it as a sticky? Good idea! I added them to the first post in this thread. Thank you! |
| 2016-08-04 6:21 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Thursday morning (US Eastern time) Darren update: Darren has made it to Control Point 2 / Grindelwald. I believe that he in Furka Pass now. Next town on his anticipated route, Andermatt. The next Control Point is Passo Giau in the Dolomites. I hope that he doesn't run into any more of this!
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| 2016-08-04 6:40 AM in reply to: 0 |
Member 2098 Simsbury, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by jmkizer Randee, could you take the lead on this? Maybe Karen or Jen could help if we want to do the Terry Fox runs? I guess the main things that we need right now is a charity and a target event. I suppose we could do "for Steve" shirts and put them on Cafepress or something. Take a post "race" photo with it and post it on social media. Dunno. ok! to start: Charity - no one knows what kind of cancer, right? I tried to stalk his Athlinks page but he didn't do any charity events. he seems to have done a good job keeping that on the DL :/ I'll just find a cancer hospital or care center in Bellingham, WA and we'll use that one. Sound ok? Edited by mtnbikerchk 2016-08-04 6:48 AM |
| 2016-08-04 6:56 AM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by mtnbikerchk ok! to start: Charity - no one knows what kind of cancer, right? I tried to stalk his Athlinks page but he didn't do any charity events. he seems to have done a good job keeping that on the DL :/ I'll just find a cancer hospital or care center in Bellingham, WA and we'll use that one. Sound ok? I like it! |
| 2016-08-04 7:08 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by mtnbikerchk ok! to start: Charity - no one knows what kind of cancer, right? I tried to stalk his Athlinks page but he didn't do any charity events. he seems to have done a good job keeping that on the DL :/ I'll just find a cancer hospital or care center in Bellingham, WA and we'll use that one. Sound ok? I like it! Yes, cancer-specific and local to him. |
| 2016-08-04 7:38 AM in reply to: marysia83 |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by marysia83 Originally posted by jmkizer I don't think so... Mine says specifically Praire State. It is in Long Grove (I have no idea where it is - somewhere in Illinois...). Happy to know I'll have a run at the same time as Laura Are Prairie Fire Half Marathon and Prairie State Half marathon two different events? I'm asking because Lisa is signed up for one and Mary G is signed up for the other and both are on the same day. Haha! Middle of suburbia there. Ran an 8k Turkey Trot out of that same spot by the group putting on this race. It was nice. The start and finish are in a sort of preserved, but still active, old small town section. If that makes any sense. Stores may still use "shoppe" and in the holidays an actual elf would not be out of place. |
| 2016-08-04 8:35 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by jmkizer Are Prairie Fire Half Marathon and Prairie State Half marathon two different events? I'm asking because Lisa is signed up for one and Mary G is signed up for the other and both are on the same day. I think Lisa's is in Wichita. So, my guess is that they are 2 seperate events. |
| 2016-08-04 8:50 AM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer ok! to start: Charity - no one knows what kind of cancer, right? I tried to stalk his Athlinks page but he didn't do any charity events. he seems to have done a good job keeping that on the DL :/ I'll just find a cancer hospital or care center in Bellingham, WA and we'll use that one. Sound ok? Randee, could you take the lead on this? Maybe Karen or Jen could help if we want to do the Terry Fox runs? I guess the main things that we need right now is a charity and a target event. I suppose we could do "for Steve" shirts and put them on Cafepress or something. Take a post "race" photo with it and post it on social media. Dunno. That sounds PERFECT! Thank you so much for taking on trying to organize a bunch of Manatees... I've heard they can be quite wily & unruly at times. |
| 2016-08-04 9:00 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 4119 Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by jmkizer Thursday morning (US Eastern time) Darren update: Darren has made it to Control Point 2 / Grindelwald. I believe that he in Furka Pass now. Next town on his anticipated route, Andermatt. The next Control Point is Passo Giau in the Dolomites. I hope that he doesn't run into any more of this!
Wow! Go Darren Go!!! |
| 2016-08-04 9:12 AM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Member 2098 Simsbury, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer ok! to start: Charity - no one knows what kind of cancer, right? I tried to stalk his Athlinks page but he didn't do any charity events. he seems to have done a good job keeping that on the DL :/ I'll just find a cancer hospital or care center in Bellingham, WA and we'll use that one. Sound ok? Randee, could you take the lead on this? Maybe Karen or Jen could help if we want to do the Terry Fox runs? I guess the main things that we need right now is a charity and a target event. I suppose we could do "for Steve" shirts and put them on Cafepress or something. Take a post "race" photo with it and post it on social media. Dunno. That sounds PERFECT! Thank you so much for taking on trying to organize a bunch of Manatees... I've heard they can be quite wily & unruly at times. I've started working on it but my IM is two weeks from Sunday.....so just be patient I think I'll start a FB page for it and that way everyone can follow it so updates don't get lost in here....... |
| 2016-08-04 9:29 AM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I've started working on it but my IM is two weeks from Sunday.....so just be patient Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer ok! to start: Charity - no one knows what kind of cancer, right? I tried to stalk his Athlinks page but he didn't do any charity events. he seems to have done a good job keeping that on the DL :/ I'll just find a cancer hospital or care center in Bellingham, WA and we'll use that one. Sound ok? Randee, could you take the lead on this? Maybe Karen or Jen could help if we want to do the Terry Fox runs? I guess the main things that we need right now is a charity and a target event. I suppose we could do "for Steve" shirts and put them on Cafepress or something. Take a post "race" photo with it and post it on social media. Dunno. That sounds PERFECT! Thank you so much for taking on trying to organize a bunch of Manatees... I've heard they can be quite wily & unruly at times. I think I'll start a FB page for it and that way everyone can follow it so updates don't get lost in here....... So you're tapering and have a lot of time on your hands, right? |
| 2016-08-04 9:40 AM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
Master 2429 Falls Church, Virginia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer ok! to start: Charity - no one knows what kind of cancer, right? I tried to stalk his Athlinks page but he didn't do any charity events. he seems to have done a good job keeping that on the DL :/ I'll just find a cancer hospital or care center in Bellingham, WA and we'll use that one. Sound ok? Randee, could you take the lead on this? Maybe Karen or Jen could help if we want to do the Terry Fox runs? I guess the main things that we need right now is a charity and a target event. I suppose we could do "for Steve" shirts and put them on Cafepress or something. Take a post "race" photo with it and post it on social media. Dunno. That sounds PERFECT! Thank you so much for taking on trying to organize a bunch of Manatees... I've heard they can be quite wily & unruly at times. I've started working on it but my IM is two weeks from Sunday.....so just be patient I think I'll start a FB page for it and that way everyone can follow it so updates don't get lost in here....... That's an excellent idea! |
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