Manatee Mentors 2014--CLOSED (begging & bribes MAY work) (Page 6)

That's what I told DH I thought when he asked. Both may be an option...if the bike mounted light will distract the bugs from my face

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by 4agoodlife Quick opinion question...we have to have lights for pre ride tomorrow night and race this weekend. Any pros/cons you've found with bike mounted vs helmet mounted? I haven't had either one.

BOTH!! I like to be lit up like a christmas tree!! Welcome to Wednesday and the Manatees are now LIVE! WOOT! Still cold here in the northeast but fear not, by Saturday it should be 50 and rainy Train smart all - and have a good day!

I would think that both would be best if that is an option.  I mean, that's what Fatty does.

Originally posted by JJ- Another round of Manatees!! Hi I'm Jonathan Another fat to fit story; I grew up playing sports but after college I quit being active and quickly gained 100 pounds. I wokeup a few years ago at 260 pounds and having trouble getting up and down stairs. I decided to make a change and used the Abs Diet to lose 60+ pounds. My wife and I have always watched the Ironman World Championship on TV and I've always said how I would love to complete a triathlon one day. 2 years ago I set out to do that and finished my first Sprint. I was quickly hooked and signed up for my first 70.3 and that's when I met the Manatees Current Training: My huge goal of one day becoming a Ironman will hopefully come true this May as I will be attempting my first Full Ironman. I've had some time off to let my body heal the last few months however I am in full training mode now and have 18 weeks to be Ironman ready. 2013 Race: Athens Sprint, Texas 70.3, Tyler Sprint, Austin 70.3 2014 Races April: Texas 70.3 May: Texas 140.6 Sept: Tyler Sprint Late Fall: 70.3 (not sure which one) Body Composition / Health Currently I am 6'1 at 185 pounds. My goal is to be 165 pounds in May. Texas is historically a very very hot race and the reduced weight should help tremendously. I am also currently battling a Ankle problem. I've had a cortisone shot in my ankle which helped for a few days and now the pain is back. It's not a fracture. Ortho doc says it SubTaler joint whatever that is.

Welcome back and OUCH!

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by 4agoodlife Quick opinion question...we have to have lights for pre ride tomorrow night and race this weekend. Any pros/cons you've found with bike mounted vs helmet mounted? I haven't had either one.

BOTH!! I like to be lit up like a christmas tree!! Welcome to Wednesday and the Manatees are now LIVE! WOOT! Still cold here in the northeast but fear not, by Saturday it should be 50 and rainy Train smart all - and have a good day!

I would think that both would be best if that is an option.  I mean, that's what Fatty does.

That's exactly what I was thinking!

I don't have it.  I just scrolled through the Amazon Look Inside pages and it seems interesting.  If nothing else, a good jumping off point.

Originally posted by rrrunner

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by 4agoodlife Quick opinion question...we have to have lights for pre ride tomorrow night and race this weekend. Any pros/cons you've found with bike mounted vs helmet mounted? I haven't had either one.

BOTH!! I like to be lit up like a christmas tree!! Welcome to Wednesday and the Manatees are now LIVE! WOOT! Still cold here in the northeast but fear not, by Saturday it should be 50 and rainy Train smart all - and have a good day!

I would think that both would be best if that is an option.  I mean, that's what Fatty does.

That's exactly what I was thinking!

Great minds!

Yay!!!! And today?

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Originally posted by rrrunnerAnyone seen this? DS2 and I are thinking of taking a leg. www.onerunforboston.org. Sorry about the formatting. I'm on the tablet

Hmmm..interesting. I'll have to show J.

You and J are the first thing DH said when I mentioned it to him. I see there are two meeting points at "our" park.

COME IN NEW PEOPLE!  JUST INTRODUCE YOURSELF.  WE ARE NICE 

I asked DH if he would be willing to come along to "support" us. Otherwise we'd have to run two separate stages, with the one not running driving, or run the stage then run back to the car.  We still need to talk about which one but I like the idea.

I'm alive!!  I swear I am!!  Kind of.  I'll let you know if I ever thaw out.  

It's just been CRAAAAA-ZY at work lately which has barely left me with time to do what I want to do whilst at work, which is to play with the manatees.  How dare they think I should do *gasp* work while I'm at work!   

Thanks for checking in.  Thaw out quickly but safely!

The thing with busy work days is at least they seem to fly by.

Originally posted by JJ-

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by JJ- Another round of Manatees!! Hi I'm Jonathan Another fat to fit story; I grew up playing sports but after college I quit being active and quickly gained 100 pounds. I wokeup a few years ago at 260 pounds and having trouble getting up and down stairs. I decided to make a change and used the Abs Diet to lose 60+ pounds. My wife and I have always watched the Ironman World Championship on TV and I've always said how I would love to complete a triathlon one day. 2 years ago I set out to do that and finished my first Sprint. I was quickly hooked and signed up for my first 70.3 and that's when I met the Manatees Current Training: My huge goal of one day becoming a Ironman will hopefully come true this May as I will be attempting my first Full Ironman. I've had some time off to let my body heal the last few months however I am in full training mode now and have 18 weeks to be Ironman ready. 2013 Race: Athens Sprint, Texas 70.3, Tyler Sprint, Austin 70.3 2014 Races April: Texas 70.3 May: Texas 140.6 Sept: Tyler Sprint Late Fall: 70.3 (not sure which one) Body Composition / Health Currently I am 6'1 at 185 pounds. My goal is to be 165 pounds in May. Texas is historically a very very hot race and the reduced weight should help tremendously. I am also currently battling a Ankle problem. I've had a cortisone shot in my ankle which helped for a few days and now the pain is back. It's not a fracture. Ortho doc says it SubTaler joint whatever that is.

Welcome back and OUCH!

I've had several friends ask me to go see a particular Airrosti doc. I just made an appointment for today. Anyone been before. I'm not sure what to expect but from what I hear there are some very positive success stories. I might as well try that since the cortisone doesn't seem to be working.

I hadn't heard of it before you mentioned it but I guess that kind of makes sense since the nearest place is about five hours drive from Raleigh.  It sounds like a particular physical therapy regime and it's certainly worth exploring -- especially since people have recommended it to you.

Welcome to the MANATEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are a great group and several of us have done HIM and even full IM. We ask that you list your training in BT so we can see what you are doing and scold, stalk, encourage you on your journey.

Welcome WL!  There is tons of good info on training plans on the site.  A great place to start is the Beginners link--At the top of the page on the left (above the Beginner Triathlete.com logo).  Ask lots of questions, there is a lot of experience in this group! 

Welcome WL!  We're glad to have you!

Welcome to both BT and the Manatees WL! 

Try taking a look at the various plans listed at the top under 'Training Plans' and see if there's one there that you think might work for you, there's plans for everything from beginners to advanced plans for pretty much any distance of triathlon you're thinking of doing.   

Hi WL, welcome to the manatees!  As the others said, there is a nice beginners area in which to get some basic info and if you have questions this mentor group is a great resource to get some answers.  There is a nice assortment of ages and experiences in the folks here to guide you through your new adventure!