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 2016-02-01 2:43 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master  6595     Rio Rancho, NM |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - ClosedOriginally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by jmkizer This needs to be pared down but this is what I started with. We had two 15-passenger vans. Each van had a driver and six runners (so seven people total). I did not use the sleeping bag except as an extra pillow. I also did not use the iPod but I was really glad that I had the extra battery for recharging the phone, etc. I should have brought more real food (trail mix, etc.) * sleep mask And I thought triathlon took a lot of gear! Yeah, and those van rental's aren't cheap. I think that it was $100/person for us to have it for the weekend (including gas). Actually, I think we are using personal vehicles. Van 1 I'm not sure of the type. They just said they offered their van. Van 2 (the one I'm in) is using a Yukon. Hopefully it has the 3rd row seats. So I guess we'll just be pitching in for gas. And magnets, we ordered magnets, I guess that's the Ragnar way of tagging other vehicles. |
| 2016-02-01 2:45 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
Master 9705  Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by msteiner Originally posted by jmkizer This needs to be pared down but this is what I started with. We had two 15-passenger vans. Each van had a driver and six runners (so seven people total). I did not use the sleeping bag except as an extra pillow. I also did not use the iPod but I was really glad that I had the extra battery for recharging the phone, etc. I should have brought more real food (trail mix, etc.) * sleep mask And I thought triathlon took a lot of gear! Yeah, and those van rental's aren't cheap. I think that it was $100/person for us to have it for the weekend (including gas). Actually, I think we are using personal vehicles. Van 1 I'm not sure of the type. They just said they offered their van. Van 2 (the one I'm in) is using a Yukon. Hopefully it has the 3rd row seats. So I guess we'll just be pitching in for gas. And magnets, we ordered magnets, I guess that's the Ragnar way of tagging other vehicles. Sounds fun! |
| 2016-02-01 3:06 PM in reply to: ponderingfox |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by ponderingfox Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by ponderingfox I like the plans they have here - 3x Balanced sprint would be a good one as its time based which may be less intimidating to a complete beginner Hey, what training plan would you recommend to a friend just beginning triathlon? I have a couple friends that want to try a sprint (300y/12 mi/5k) at the start of May. I know how I would prep for myself, but I probably shouldn't write a training plan for them. Any ideas? Yeah, plans here should be fine. Will do. Too bad our mentor group isn't still taking members, otherwise I'd try to get the two of them in here. There are a number of other groups that are taking people. You may want them to try Dominion's group: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=538239&posts=70&page=1 Also, Baowolf has a group that might be good. http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=538215&posts=14&page=1 One of them is pretty small, so they may get some good attention in there. unfortunately, I don't rememeber which one. |
| 2016-02-01 4:03 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by JBacarella My training was blown to pieces this weekend and it looks like things will be tricky hopefully for just the next couple of weeks. I am having elderly parent issues, and it all came to a head on Thursday night. My 80 year old Mom is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's, and my 83 year old father finally admitted he can't do it any longer. He is an Ironman, the weekends we went down to help were exhausting. I really don't know how he did it 24-7. We have had in home care for a couple of years, plus my brother and I have been helping, but the disease has progressed to the point that it is no longer safe to have her in the home and she needs 24 hour nursing care. It was a devastating admission for my Dad to make. I live 3.5 hours from them and my wife is a marketing director for a nursing home. We are going to move him into our house and she is going into my wife's facility. We spent the weekend preparing a room for him and preparing for construction. We are also going to have to build him a bathroom. He comes with his own medical issues. I'm truly sorry to hear about your parents. Alzheimer's is a mean disease to be sure, and it's incredible that your father was able to care for her as long as he did, solo. As tough as it may be on all involved, it sounds like some wise decisions were made regarding your mom's care and your dad's well-being, too. Gosh, I second this. I'm really glad your father was able to speak up and look after his own well-being. I am sure that was not easy. Glad your family could come up with a plan and it is pretty amazing your wife already has the connection to the nursing home. I imagine that makes it a little easier not having to do a whole bunch of research and knowing she will be in good hands. Hang in there. |
| 2016-02-01 4:04 PM in reply to: IronOx |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by melbo55 I finally met a Manatee in person!!! Thank you so much, Mary S., for taking a drive out of your way to come up and visit, it was wonderful to meet you and Alex! We failed to get ourselves in our run gear, but here is a pic of us outside the restaurant where we had our recovery brunch:
Who is who please? You look like you had fun! Lovely ladies, this made me smile on Facebook this morning. So happy you guys were able to connect! |
| 2016-02-02 6:09 AM in reply to: juniperjen |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by juniperjen Hi Jen what's a "peach month"?Hi everyone - long time, no post. I am sorry, you guys are busy so i am not going to go back to catch up! Back from a lovely vacation to the Dominican Republic. Fantastic weather, fantastic resort, fantastic time. I feel very fortunate to be able to do such a thing. Super fun time with our little one who loved paddling around the pool in her life jacket and having mommy and daddy's undivided attention. I managed to run a couple of times - our resort had a beautiful gym that we only discovered on the 4 day - it's brand new so it wasn't on the maps ... February is a new month and i have a few things going on - planning to do a 'peach month' - i am setting some parameters as to what counts for my peach and re-doing a junk food challenge i did with my husband last year. how's everyone doing? |
| 2016-02-02 6:14 AM in reply to: juniperjen |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by juniperjen sorry about this Jim, but I'm very glad to hear that your family has a plan to cope with the situation.Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by JBacarella My training was blown to pieces this weekend and it looks like things will be tricky hopefully for just the next couple of weeks. I am having elderly parent issues, and it all came to a head on Thursday night. My 80 year old Mom is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's, and my 83 year old father finally admitted he can't do it any longer. He is an Ironman, the weekends we went down to help were exhausting. I really don't know how he did it 24-7. We have had in home care for a couple of years, plus my brother and I have been helping, but the disease has progressed to the point that it is no longer safe to have her in the home and she needs 24 hour nursing care. It was a devastating admission for my Dad to make. I live 3.5 hours from them and my wife is a marketing director for a nursing home. We are going to move him into our house and she is going into my wife's facility. We spent the weekend preparing a room for him and preparing for construction. We are also going to have to build him a bathroom. He comes with his own medical issues. Sorry to hear this Jim. Alzheimers is tough on the whole family. I hope the transitions go smoothly. Thoughts go out to you - it's a terrible situation but it sounds like your whole family is in it together and that makes it so much better. Training is not so important but maybe some exercise will help manage the stress a bit. do what you can and don't worry about it. |
| 2016-02-02 8:17 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by juniperjen Hi Jen what's a "peach month"? Hi everyone - long time, no post. I am sorry, you guys are busy so i am not going to go back to catch up! Back from a lovely vacation to the Dominican Republic. Fantastic weather, fantastic resort, fantastic time. I feel very fortunate to be able to do such a thing. Super fun time with our little one who loved paddling around the pool in her life jacket and having mommy and daddy's undivided attention. I managed to run a couple of times - our resort had a beautiful gym that we only discovered on the 4 day - it's brand new so it wasn't on the maps ... February is a new month and i have a few things going on - planning to do a 'peach month' - i am setting some parameters as to what counts for my peach and re-doing a junk food challenge i did with my husband last year. how's everyone doing? I took that to mean coloring in all of the days on the BT calendar with activities. Remember back in the day when we did the JoGo Challenge? Jo from Michigan would challenge us to do 30 minutes of activity every day for a month. She said activity could be whatever we said counted (moving the lawn, walking the dog, SBR, etc.) and we had to log it in our BT training log. |
| 2016-02-02 8:38 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Member 2098 Simsbury, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by juniperjen Hi Jen what's a "peach month"? Hi everyone - long time, no post. I am sorry, you guys are busy so i am not going to go back to catch up! Back from a lovely vacation to the Dominican Republic. Fantastic weather, fantastic resort, fantastic time. I feel very fortunate to be able to do such a thing. Super fun time with our little one who loved paddling around the pool in her life jacket and having mommy and daddy's undivided attention. I managed to run a couple of times - our resort had a beautiful gym that we only discovered on the 4 day - it's brand new so it wasn't on the maps ... February is a new month and i have a few things going on - planning to do a 'peach month' - i am setting some parameters as to what counts for my peach and re-doing a junk food challenge i did with my husband last year. how's everyone doing? I took that to mean coloring in all of the days on the BT calendar with activities. I took it to mean a month of peach desserts: peach pie peach cobbler peach smoothies etc in other news, the CT STATE groundhog, CHUCKLES, has decided it will be an early spring. I can't trust an animal named CHUCKLES. I think we have a big storm coming - somehwere........I hope anyway......Just one...... |
| 2016-02-02 8:51 AM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer I took it to mean a month of peach desserts: peach pie peach cobbler peach smoothies etc in other news, the CT STATE groundhog, CHUCKLES, has decided it will be an early spring. I can't trust an animal named CHUCKLES. I think we have a big storm coming - somehwere........I hope anyway......Just one...... Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by juniperjen Hi Jen what's a "peach month"? Hi everyone - long time, no post. I am sorry, you guys are busy so i am not going to go back to catch up! Back from a lovely vacation to the Dominican Republic. Fantastic weather, fantastic resort, fantastic time. I feel very fortunate to be able to do such a thing. Super fun time with our little one who loved paddling around the pool in her life jacket and having mommy and daddy's undivided attention. I managed to run a couple of times - our resort had a beautiful gym that we only discovered on the 4 day - it's brand new so it wasn't on the maps ... February is a new month and i have a few things going on - planning to do a 'peach month' - i am setting some parameters as to what counts for my peach and re-doing a junk food challenge i did with my husband last year. how's everyone doing? I took that to mean coloring in all of the days on the BT calendar with activities. Oh! I like your Peach Month better! |
| 2016-02-02 9:45 AM in reply to: rrrunner |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by rrrunner Mel how'd the house showing go? The showing Friday was OK, the person looking at the house thought it might be too big. Too big?! It's only a 2 bedroom and only a little over 1500 sq feet. Their interest is a 'maybe'. Anyway, we also held an open house on Sunday, and the realtor said we had a good turnout with the most promising-sounding visitors being from the South Carolina area. Not sure why they'd leave a warmer area to retire in a colder, snowier area, but maybe there are grandkids or family they want to be closer to around here. Here's hoping someone bites soon! |
| 2016-02-02 9:52 AM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer I took it to mean a month of peach desserts: peach pie peach cobbler peach smoothies etc in other news, the CT STATE groundhog, CHUCKLES, has decided it will be an early spring. I can't trust an animal named CHUCKLES. I think we have a big storm coming - somehwere........I hope anyway......Just one...... Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by juniperjen Hi Jen what's a "peach month"? Hi everyone - long time, no post. I am sorry, you guys are busy so i am not going to go back to catch up! Back from a lovely vacation to the Dominican Republic. Fantastic weather, fantastic resort, fantastic time. I feel very fortunate to be able to do such a thing. Super fun time with our little one who loved paddling around the pool in her life jacket and having mommy and daddy's undivided attention. I managed to run a couple of times - our resort had a beautiful gym that we only discovered on the 4 day - it's brand new so it wasn't on the maps ... February is a new month and i have a few things going on - planning to do a 'peach month' - i am setting some parameters as to what counts for my peach and re-doing a junk food challenge i did with my husband last year. how's everyone doing? I took that to mean coloring in all of the days on the BT calendar with activities. Agreed, I like your peach month idea better, too, Randee. Our PA resident predictive rodent, Phil, (perhaps you'll trust a rodent with the same name as your DH? |
) also forecasted an early spring. I'm glad our burrowing critters are in agreement on an early spring! I wouldn't be opposed to another big storm, as much as they can be a pain, so I can use my new nano and microspikes!| 2016-02-02 10:15 AM in reply to: melbo55 |
Master 2429 Falls Church, Virginia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Hi Pod! Thank you to everyone who shared a story, gave support, sent an inspire after my depression "coming out." While I have been diagnosed for over 25 years, sometimes each new bout feels like a rerun, with all the same struggles. I am still feeling low, after having had a bad cold the last week or so, and coming back to work today is tough. I'm looking forward to getting caught up on the thread and getting back on the inspiration train a bit later on.  |
| 2016-02-02 10:16 AM in reply to: Atlantia |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Atlantia Hi Pod! Thank you to everyone who shared a story, gave support, sent an inspire after my depression "coming out." While I have been diagnosed for over 25 years, sometimes each new bout feels like a rerun, with all the same struggles. I am still feeling low, after having had a bad cold the last week or so, and coming back to work today is tough. I'm looking forward to getting caught up on the thread and getting back on the inspiration train a bit later on. Welcome back! |
| 2016-02-02 10:48 AM in reply to: Atlantia |
| 143 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Atlantia Hi Pod! Thank you to everyone who shared a story, gave support, sent an inspire after my depression "coming out." While I have been diagnosed for over 25 years, sometimes each new bout feels like a rerun, with all the same struggles. I am still feeling low, after having had a bad cold the last week or so, and coming back to work today is tough. I'm looking forward to getting caught up on the thread and getting back on the inspiration train a bit later on. Welcome back and wishing you all the best! |
| 2016-02-02 1:13 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by JBacarella My training was blown to pieces this weekend and it looks like things will be tricky hopefully for just the next couple of weeks. I am having elderly parent issues, and it all came to a head on Thursday night. My 80 year old Mom is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's, and my 83 year old father finally admitted he can't do it any longer. He is an Ironman, the weekends we went down to help were exhausting. I really don't know how he did it 24-7. We have had in home care for a couple of years, plus my brother and I have been helping, but the disease has progressed to the point that it is no longer safe to have her in the home and she needs 24 hour nursing care. It was a devastating admission for my Dad to make. I live 3.5 hours from them and my wife is a marketing director for a nursing home. We are going to move him into our house and she is going into my wife's facility. We spent the weekend preparing a room for him and preparing for construction. We are also going to have to build him a bathroom. He comes with his own medical issues. I'm truly sorry to hear about your parents. Alzheimer's is a mean disease to be sure, and it's incredible that your father was able to care for her as long as he did, solo. As tough as it may be on all involved, it sounds like some wise decisions were made regarding your mom's care and your dad's well-being, too. Gosh, I second this. I'm really glad your father was able to speak up and look after his own well-being. I am sure that was not easy. Glad your family could come up with a plan and it is pretty amazing your wife already has the connection to the nursing home. I imagine that makes it a little easier not having to do a whole bunch of research and knowing she will be in good hands. Hang in there. I am extremely sorry. I salute your father for taking care of his wife for so long. It must have been a very hard decision, but it is also a wise choice, given she will receive the necessary help. I think to some degree it is an act of love and not weakness, because it is for her good. His own well-being will eventually make him stronger to live with her, even long distance. I will keep your family in my thoughts. I hope it will all work out. |
| 2016-02-02 1:16 PM in reply to: Atlantia |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Atlantia Hi Pod! Thank you to everyone who shared a story, gave support, sent an inspire after my depression "coming out." While I have been diagnosed for over 25 years, sometimes each new bout feels like a rerun, with all the same struggles. I am still feeling low, after having had a bad cold the last week or so, and coming back to work today is tough. I'm looking forward to getting caught up on the thread and getting back on the inspiration train a bit later on. Great to see you and hear from you! |
| 2016-02-02 1:17 PM in reply to: JBacarella |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by JBacarella My training was blown to pieces this weekend and it looks like things will be tricky hopefully for just the next couple of weeks. I am having elderly parent issues, and it all came to a head on Thursday night. My 80 year old Mom is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's, and my 83 year old father finally admitted he can't do it any longer. He is an Ironman, the weekends we went down to help were exhausting. I really don't know how he did it 24-7. We have had in home care for a couple of years, plus my brother and I have been helping, but the disease has progressed to the point that it is no longer safe to have her in the home and she needs 24 hour nursing care. It was a devastating admission for my Dad to make. I live 3.5 hours from them and my wife is a marketing director for a nursing home. We are going to move him into our house and she is going into my wife's facility. We spent the weekend preparing a room for him and preparing for construction. We are also going to have to build him a bathroom. He comes with his own medical issues. Oh Dang! that is hard, hard, hard. I am glad you have options for care. Sending good thoughts your way and to your Dad as well. |
| 2016-02-02 1:17 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer I took it to mean a month of peach desserts: peach pie peach cobbler peach smoothies etc in other news, the CT STATE groundhog, CHUCKLES, has decided it will be an early spring. I can't trust an animal named CHUCKLES. I think we have a big storm coming - somehwere........I hope anyway......Just one...... Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by juniperjen Hi Jen what's a "peach month"? Hi everyone - long time, no post. I am sorry, you guys are busy so i am not going to go back to catch up! Back from a lovely vacation to the Dominican Republic. Fantastic weather, fantastic resort, fantastic time. I feel very fortunate to be able to do such a thing. Super fun time with our little one who loved paddling around the pool in her life jacket and having mommy and daddy's undivided attention. I managed to run a couple of times - our resort had a beautiful gym that we only discovered on the 4 day - it's brand new so it wasn't on the maps ... February is a new month and i have a few things going on - planning to do a 'peach month' - i am setting some parameters as to what counts for my peach and re-doing a junk food challenge i did with my husband last year. how's everyone doing? I took that to mean coloring in all of the days on the BT calendar with activities. Oh! I like your Peach Month better! Yes to that peach month!! |
| 2016-02-02 1:19 PM in reply to: Atlantia |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Atlantia Hi Pod! Thank you to everyone who shared a story, gave support, sent an inspire after my depression "coming out." While I have been diagnosed for over 25 years, sometimes each new bout feels like a rerun, with all the same struggles. I am still feeling low, after having had a bad cold the last week or so, and coming back to work today is tough. I'm looking forward to getting caught up on the thread and getting back on the inspiration train a bit later on. Glad you popped by! Take care of you. |
| 2016-02-02 1:57 PM in reply to: Atlantia |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Atlantia Hi Pod! Thank you to everyone who shared a story, gave support, sent an inspire after my depression "coming out." While I have been diagnosed for over 25 years, sometimes each new bout feels like a rerun, with all the same struggles. I am still feeling low, after having had a bad cold the last week or so, and coming back to work today is tough. I'm looking forward to getting caught up on the thread and getting back on the inspiration train a bit later on. Welcome back! You'll get in the swing of things! |
| 2016-02-02 2:36 PM in reply to: 0 |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Out of the subject, completely not triathlon related, and also referring to linguistics/phonetics, and not politics  My new favorite word in English is: "caucuses"! I love the way it sounds Because of the Iowa caucuses I now hear it on the radio all the time. I tried to pronounce it and failed, so I just indulge myself in listening to it Edited by marysia83 2016-02-02 2:36 PM |
| 2016-02-02 2:42 PM in reply to: marysia83 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by marysia83 Out of the subject, completely not triathlon related, and also referring to linguistics/phonetics, and not politics My new favorite word in English is: "caucuses"! I love the way it sounds Because of the Iowa caucuses I now hear it on the radio all the time. I tried to pronounce it and failed, so I just indulge myself in listening to it That's funny and interesting. You'll be hearing it for a few more weeks as there are more states voting in the near future. |
| 2016-02-02 2:59 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Phew alright, got all my ducks in a row finally. Registered for all of my races (at least everything that is open) Nabbed a charity spot for my marathon. Ironically I was out running and missed my registration reminder and it sold out. I think it will be cool to run for a reason other than myself though, so the "price to pay" so to speak was worth it in a couple ways. It's going to be an interesting shuffle, training for and then running a "fast" marathon, summiting a mountain 2 weeks later, running an ultra three weeks after that. It might sound kind of out there but I think so long as I take care of myself, it should all play nicely together.
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| 2016-02-02 3:28 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Closed Originally posted by Asalzwed Phew alright, got all my ducks in a row finally. Registered for all of my races (at least everything that is open) Nabbed a charity spot for my marathon. Ironically I was out running and missed my registration reminder and it sold out. I think it will be cool to run for a reason other than myself though, so the "price to pay" so to speak was worth it in a couple ways. It's going to be an interesting shuffle, training for and then running a "fast" marathon, summiting a mountain 2 weeks later, running an ultra three weeks after that. It might sound kind of out there but I think so long as I take care of myself, it should all play nicely together.
I think with your training you'll be in great shape for all three events. A charity spot for the race sounds fun too! |
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