Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux (Page 60)

Don't know if anything has changed or updated with this. Mind keeps coming back to it.

If you want a coach, I do lean towards one with ultra experience. I'm also really wondering about needing a coach that much for the bike. It's possible that part is being overthought though a refresh on the background could help there. A metric century is a ways, but it's not really a crazy distance. Just having a bike set up to fit you well and the experience of going long with anything can do a lot. I know I ride a lot, but Adrienne managed to do over 200 miles in a single ride before. If I looked at the right course, it seemed like there was a lot of downhill in the last 10-12 miles or so too.

Originally posted by TXTriRook Sounds like a tough weekend of racing in Boulder! To echo everyone's comments, I hope everyone's feeling nothing more than a little stiff and maybe a little hungover . Thanks all for the hydration tips. I'm a big fan of Nuun and between all the gels/powders/tabs I've been experimenting with, my house is starting to look like a chemistry experiment gone wrong. Does anyone else have a hard time reaching their rear hydration bottle? I moved mine around so it sticks straight up but every time I go for it I feel like I really need to focus to not fall off my bike. Maybe my arms are just too short . Thanks to Strava, I'm glad to see I'm not alone in struggling to train in this heat. Buffalo Springs is gonna be a fun one! As for a Manatee meetup, that's be great! I'm driving up solo from Dallas on Saturday. When are the rest of you getting in?

I don't have a rear hydration bottle but I have a similar uneasiness trying to grab things out of my tri top rear pockets.  For me, it is a lack of flexibility.  No way would I be able to use a rear hydration system.  I use the standard frame mounted cages.  If I was to try something different it would probably be an aerobar mounted system.

I personally do not care much for the rear mounted system because of the high number of bottles I have seen dropped in races and some of the resulting crashes from people hitting them.

Originally posted by marysia83

Originally posted by DaveL This past weekend I volunteered on the Ride to Conquer Cancer as a Bike Tech. The ride itself is 2 days, 200km total and 4253 participants raised $17.3M for cancer research. The Saturday was quite hot and also windy which added to the challenge for many of the riders. Sunday was a little cooler but still sunny clear skys. My bike tech partner and I rode the course while fixing at least a dozen flat tires, booted a few shredded tires, fixed a number of dropped and chain sucked chains and offered encouragement to dozens of riders.

This is so great! Both: raising funds for the research, and your volunteer work I'm so glad so many folks could complete the race thanks to your assistance. I always salute to those "bike rangers" and race guards, and all other volunteers. In the race I completed yesterday we had "swim angels" for the swim part: swimmers who helped us with some emotional support. It was so cool I want to do it one day as well, once my swim is better

How did your swim go?  Did you experience much contact?

Originally posted by Jet Black

Originally posted by TXTriRook Sounds like a tough weekend of racing in Boulder! To echo everyone's comments, I hope everyone's feeling nothing more than a little stiff and maybe a little hungover . Thanks all for the hydration tips. I'm a big fan of Nuun and between all the gels/powders/tabs I've been experimenting with, my house is starting to look like a chemistry experiment gone wrong. Does anyone else have a hard time reaching their rear hydration bottle? I moved mine around so it sticks straight up but every time I go for it I feel like I really need to focus to not fall off my bike. Maybe my arms are just too short . Thanks to Strava, I'm glad to see I'm not alone in struggling to train in this heat. Buffalo Springs is gonna be a fun one! As for a Manatee meetup, that's be great! I'm driving up solo from Dallas on Saturday. When are the rest of you getting in?

You just need more practice getting that bottle. Swap a few times a ride just to get that muscle memory. I'm riding up with 3mar sometime Saturday, not sure when we'll get there yet. Maybe we should plan to meet for dinner after picking up packets.

I use a BTA setup and only race short course, so while I can't answer the exact question I would say that I think it is beneficial to spend some time every now and then working on what I call "ancillary bike/race skills". Things like mounts/dismounts, drinking, eating, emergency stopping, etc.  These things may not be tantamount to a good race, but if one of them goes wrong, it can go very wrong, very fast. Kind of like how you are trying to get the nutrition part figured out. Just keep working on it. In the end, you may end up with a completely different solution, and that isn't bad either. You have to use whatever works best for you.

Originally posted by marysia83

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by fortissimo

Originally posted by rrrunner Hands, prayers for you and your community

Yes. I second this!

thanks, it is truly horrible.

I've been searching for the words to express how I feel - and I just can't I'm so overwhelmed.

I am speechless There are no words....

I know it's really easy to dwell on what happened, especially from the LGBT perspective, as a set-back. But the response I have seen is the exact opposite. One person's terrible actions don't really reflect how far we have come. But we still have a long way to go. The important and really beautiful thing is that we are not helpless. We simply need to go out of our way to love one another, unconditionally. 

I had an excellent marathon on Sunday! I am really excited to write about it and will as soon as I can.

The short of it, I ran a 3:08-something and an 8th place finish on the women's side. It was a PR by a couple minutes as well. 

Originally posted by cdban66

Originally posted by Jet Black

Originally posted by TXTriRook Sounds like a tough weekend of racing in Boulder! To echo everyone's comments, I hope everyone's feeling nothing more than a little stiff and maybe a little hungover . Thanks all for the hydration tips. I'm a big fan of Nuun and between all the gels/powders/tabs I've been experimenting with, my house is starting to look like a chemistry experiment gone wrong. Does anyone else have a hard time reaching their rear hydration bottle? I moved mine around so it sticks straight up but every time I go for it I feel like I really need to focus to not fall off my bike. Maybe my arms are just too short . Thanks to Strava, I'm glad to see I'm not alone in struggling to train in this heat. Buffalo Springs is gonna be a fun one! As for a Manatee meetup, that's be great! I'm driving up solo from Dallas on Saturday. When are the rest of you getting in?

You just need more practice getting that bottle. Swap a few times a ride just to get that muscle memory. I'm riding up with 3mar sometime Saturday, not sure when we'll get there yet. Maybe we should plan to meet for dinner after picking up packets.

I use a BTA setup and only race short course, so while I can't answer the exact question I would say that I think it is beneficial to spend some time every now and then working on what I call "ancillary bike/race skills". Things like mounts/dismounts, drinking, eating, emergency stopping, etc.  These things may not be tantamount to a good race, but if one of them goes wrong, it can go very wrong, very fast. Kind of like how you are trying to get the nutrition part figured out. Just keep working on it. In the end, you may end up with a completely different solution, and that isn't bad either. You have to use whatever works best for you.

Yeah, probably some more practice with it. Doing it extra times even though you don't have to. Or more reps when you do need to.

I eventually went to BTA and frame mount for HIM. Could switch at an aid station if I needed more than 2.

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Originally posted by marysia83

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by fortissimo

Originally posted by rrrunner Hands, prayers for you and your community

Yes. I second this!

thanks, it is truly horrible.

I've been searching for the words to express how I feel - and I just can't I'm so overwhelmed.

I am speechless There are no words....

I know it's really easy to dwell on what happened, especially from the LGBT perspective, as a set-back. But the response I have seen is the exact opposite. One person's terrible actions don't really reflect how far we have come. But we still have a long way to go. The important and really beautiful thing is that we are not helpless. We simply need to go out of our way to love one another, unconditionally. 

I saw a small piece on the response of the entire Orlando area. Things like blood donations and such. It is true that in times of tragedy there is courage, hope, kindness and love. It may take a bit to see it, but it is there.

Originally posted by cdban66

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Originally posted by marysia83

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by fortissimo

Originally posted by rrrunner Hands, prayers for you and your community

Yes. I second this!

thanks, it is truly horrible.

I've been searching for the words to express how I feel - and I just can't I'm so overwhelmed.

I am speechless There are no words....

I know it's really easy to dwell on what happened, especially from the LGBT perspective, as a set-back. But the response I have seen is the exact opposite. One person's terrible actions don't really reflect how far we have come. But we still have a long way to go. The important and really beautiful thing is that we are not helpless. We simply need to go out of our way to love one another, unconditionally. 

I saw a small piece on the response of the entire Orlando area. Things like blood donations and such. It is true that in times of tragedy there is courage, hope, kindness and love. It may take a bit to see it, but it is there.

Yes, it is nice to see that the vast majority of people have responded with kindness and love.  One of the things that troubles me is that this sort of thing is almsot becoming routine.  In fact, the news interviewed a woman standing in one of the long lines for blood donation and asked her why she came out; she said something to the effect that when she first heard the report it was "only" 20 people killed and that didn't seem like a "big" deal, but when the number reached 50, that was a big deal and she wanted to help.  If 20 people being massacred is not a big deal anymore, we are really screwed up! 

Looking like a great day all around there!

For me, at least, run endurance makes it easier to get bike fitness.   I hope that makes sense.  I mean, if you can run x hours, it seems easier to build up the time in the saddle.  That being said, if you were to focus on the ultra, you'd still need a few days a week on the bike.  Maybe shorter during the week and a longer day on the weekend.  I don't think that you'll have a hard time finding hills to work.  It looks like your 100k has one big climb from 33-50 so if you could ride a 2-4% grade for that long...  Also, I think there is a rest stop during the climb portion so you have a built in break.

I’m behind here after a busy weekend and all morning meeting (blarg!). 

Great hot weather racing tips!  Thanks for posting Steve, Karen, and Co.  I agree that the hydration portion of you nutrition plan is key to HIM and IM events and especially so in the heat. Just to be clear, by plan I mean do x every y minutes.  Remember with both nutrition and hydration, you can’t really “catch up” once you get behind.

Excellent interview, Yanti.  I expected more of an Aussie accent to come out of your mouth :-D (I added it to our Pinterest board)

Robin - Greg done good getting the car mat out for you!  Wow, it sounds like carnage on the bike.  Great job getting through it.  I hope that you and your bike are both OK after Bad Dismount Guy used you to stop his bike.  Great job finishing it out!  I hope that you and The Limb are recovering well.

Ann-Marie - What can I say?  It’s awful and I am thinking of you so much.  I know that you see and hear horrible things because of your work but this is beyond awful.

Bryce - I have not had problems like you are experiencing with the bike shoes.  I also use Sidis but I have the Genius road type.  I’m guessing the Ben or Matt might have suggestions for you.

Justin - I don’t have a rear bottle because I’m a klutz.  I have a cage on the fram and a BTA that I refill en route.

Chris - I love the phrase “ancillary bike/race skills!”

Salty - Congrats!

Mary - Wait, you liked the swim better than the run! =:-o

Edited to fix formatting.

Speaking of hydration and electorlytes -- Do any of you use Base Salt?  Thoughts?

X2 that is really awesome of you. It was crazy hot on  Saturday and i was wondering if it was ever a tail wind for you out there. Even Sunday was quite windy. 

My director at work was out doing it. He's done it several times but this year was particular because his wife just returned to work after treatment for breast cancer. 

WOW! Awesome work out there :D 

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Originally posted by marysia83

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by fortissimo

Originally posted by rrrunner Hands, prayers for you and your community

Yes. I second this!

thanks, it is truly horrible.

I've been searching for the words to express how I feel - and I just can't I'm so overwhelmed.

I am speechless There are no words....

I know it's really easy to dwell on what happened, especially from the LGBT perspective, as a set-back. But the response I have seen is the exact opposite. One person's terrible actions don't really reflect how far we have come. But we still have a long way to go. The important and really beautiful thing is that we are not helpless. We simply need to go out of our way to love one another, unconditionally. 

I got a call from a VM from a friend whose grandson is gay.  She said that she was just speaking to him and his mom (who has been crying for hours out of fear for her son--in general because he is gay and could be a target, not because he was involved).  She felt the need to call and tell us how sorry she was.  I totally appreciate the sentiment, but this is not about LGBTQ in my opinion.  This is about one person's hate and lack of understanding.  Chris' instagram said it well.  "Reach out with interest...find common ground"  Hurting another does nothing to further your life, health or wealth.  We all have prejudices and judgments.  But when you recognize them, turn them around to understanding and love.  

Way to go Dave on your volunteering for the Ride.  It is on my bucket list to do one day.

Congrats Robyn on a great race despite all the mishaps.  Hope all is well today.

Sorry to hear Yanti and Kingsley DNF'd but sounds like some tough conditions there as well!