Yanti & Salty Straight-Up Ridiculous Manatees Part 5 - FULL (Page 56)

cdban66 - 2012-09-28 10:21 PM

jmkizer - 2012-09-28 8:02 AM

Chris, I'm so glad that you you are OK.  I try to wave at drivers (I think that their brain clicks to the "that's a human" setting) but you can't always do that.  Yesterday I was running.  It was early.  I had reflective gear on my ankle, shirt, shorts, head and a light on my head.  Did they stop at the stop sign or pull right in front of me while I was in the intersection?  Be careful out there!

Agreed, I wave to everyone, cars, trucks, other bikes, motorcycles, grannies with walkers. I don't care who it is, I'm happy they are out there and hopeful they don't run me over One of the nice parts of my bike club was a couple of training rides that we did, we went through bike handling, stopping, clipping, unclipping, turns, water bottle retrieval, etc. I went and it was informative. I really think everyone that rides should take advantage of something like that, if it is available. And try to take a few minutes out of every ride to do more of the same, in an effort to gain more comfort and confidence on the bike. I LOVE the fact that Jo is taking the coaching to heart and pushing herself to be more comfortable on the bike. It is just so important and raises the safety aspect if you are more comfortable. Just my 2 cents.

You wouldn't get in a car without having learnt how to drive it properly..I imagine anyway!  Same with all things for me, I read the instructions or I take the lessons!

ArielLIlB - 2012-09-29 1:57 AM Hi everyone, hope you are all well!  Thanks to everyone who left me inspires.  I've been so out of touch lately, with my pod and with training in general; not sure why, just soooo busy with work and activities.  I'm back in business this week, with a quick run, Computraining and boot camp on the logs.  I've got an 8miler on tap for this weekend, got to get the HM training back on track too.  Looking to be more present now

Welcome back!  Seems like you found your mojo - mine goes missing sometimes - this week being one though I did get sick too.

I'm about to either hop on the bike or go for a run, weather forecast is hail and thunder but right now it's sunny maybe should get the run out of the way and if it should be dry tomorrow take the bike to the park again.

See talking it through i made the decision!

Enjoy your 8miler

It's a half...not a full I'm not totally insane, well a little!

Hey y'all.  Been out of touch for a few days--Thursday is my crazy busy day at work, Fridays aren't much better.  So I missed the first Go Racing Manatees, or I wudda corrected my name sooner...sorry, but pet peeve o' mine

Ok, so anyone who has glanced at my blog this past week will have seen that I was dealing with a sore leg.  Got in to see my chiro this AM (she is also a friend which is nice), and yes, my pelvis was rotated again.  Thus the tight hamstring, thus the knee with no ACL giving out.  I was getting worried that I was not going to be able to race this weekend.  I would have run either way, but I have worked hard for this race and really want to do well.  Sooo, I am going to do a ton of stretching tonight and tomorrow and hope that now that my pelvis is back in place, all will go well on Sunday.  Of course, it is my own fault because I don't do my exercises regularly...

So, at the risk of leaving anyone out...Yanti, glad the surgery went well, but sorry about the kitty.  I usually have dogs that need baths--skunks, raccoons, etc.  Salty I would love to come watch you run sometime.  Maybe one day we will do a race together and I will get to see you.  For 5 seconds at the start until you leave me like I'm standing still.  Jo, glad you got a 5 smiley day.  Chris, I am really glad you were not hit on your ride.  Jen, sorry yours have been sick lately.  Prayers for quick convalescence.  TJ best of luck at your race.  I am really looking forward to all the music on mine, but I think I would appreciate the chocolate on yours!  Brie, nice to see you! 

Ok, I think I am caught up.  Have a great weekend everyone!

Oh jeez - glad your bike handling skills are AMAZEBALLS!  Seriously though, glad you're ok doub.

AHHHH Jo! YAY!  Let the journey begin!!!

It IS hot! love it!

hey - that wave idea is really great - I'm going to start doing that.

GO TJ and Kristen! I'll be thinking of you this beautiful weekend!  Have fun!!

Oh jeez - the adventures of your cat are crazy!  Doesn't she know her mommy is medicated and sick and needs to be not dealing with kerosene cat-spa treatments?!

(hope you're feeling better, yant!)

ok - so thanks for all your advice on the crossfit thing.  I actually (after all that) think I may pass on it and focus on dryland CC ski training. 

(short history: I grew up downhill ski racing through high school and college, then coached (my family is in the ski business - very convenient).  After grad school I totally stopped downhill skiing (location) and picked up CC skiing 2 years ago for something to do active during the winter.  My first season I registered for the Birkebeiner (a 50k skate race) before i EVER put on CC skis - typical Tracy - diving in head first.... http://www.birkie.com/page/show/104564-home - largest CC ski race in North America - so awesome!  I live only about 2 hours from the location of the race and alot of people in my area are big into CC skiing - it's fun to have a big scene.  So I 'learned'  how to ski and am hooked (suprise suprise).  This will be my 3rd season and coming off my IM I feel like i'm in pretty good shape and want to see how this ski season shapes up before growing a baby.)

ANYway.  My plan is to trail run, bike one day a week, rollerski and strength train until my official training plan starts.  I'm going to a camp in a few weeks - should be a super learning experience (because i'm still new to the sport) and I'd like to be in shape for what we're going to be doing there.  SOOOooo trail running it is Also, alot of my new tri friends CC ski so I have a crew - always better with a crew, right?!

Also, thanks for all the photog. love!  I update my blog everytime I have a session (or go hunting with my DH and radical dog) - so check in  Now that tri season is over I'm seeing my photog stuff pick up again.  I have a pet (dog) session (my FAVORTIE kind of session) and a high school senior session this weekend.  Should be fun - it's going to be BEAUTIFUL in the Twin Cities this weekend! yay!

Stay safe and healthy, friends!

Cool that you know what a toller is! They are super rare around the midwest - everyone thinks they're a golden/border collie/something mix. 

Oh NO - I did the same thing! - SORRY KIRSTEN!!!

I'll redo:

GO KIRSTEN!!!

Salt - I was on a roll - an all tracy post page!  you just HAD to chime in... (hehe)

Go RACING MANATEES, TJ and KIRSTEN!!!!!  

Hi all-just checking in to say that yes, I am alive. Family issues are finally settling to a point where I can breathe a little.  I am enjoying the peace when I get it. 

I want to let you know that I am lurking and stalking.  I don't say much but once a manatee, always a manatee, so you can't get rid of me. 

You all are rocking out your training!!  Thanks to everyone for the inspires.  Even if I haven't responded, know that they mean a lot that you all are checking in and thinking of me.  I'll try to get better about it. 

May your weekend be filled with piglets and pop-tarts and everything else wonderful!!! {{{Group Melon Press}}}

Here's my fishie tattoo!

What a gorgeous fishie! The shading and lines are perfect. Also, if you squint a bit and look at it cross-eyed, it could be a Manatee