Manatee Mentors 2016 - Part deux (Page 65)

Well, my kids would have to do lung-buster sets swimming... Maybe try running without breathing?   (part of why I never quite got swimming - me like air!). 

I completely agree with keeping specificity while tapering/ shedding load.  I drop volume considerably, if it's a full taper (and even over 2 weeks for an A HIM distance race), and keep short intervals at race pace/power/effort.  Typically something like 4-5x90" (4 run, 5 s/b) on Tuesday, 3-4 of same on Wednesday, 2-3 for Thursday, Friday rest, Saturday 2-3x60"-90" or at least enough to check equipment.  All have a long, easy warmup and gentle cool down.  The week prior will have longer, all race pace/power, intervals, but considerably shorter than build or peak weeks.  Three weeks out from a long course A race, I would do a peak week of considerably longer race pace intervals (but can't recall the length of each).

Will go back and look at my plans for more specifics if helpful, but that's what I recall as my general approach...

Also, I do a lot of the last week in race gear - even though I look super-dorky in an aero helmet and rolling a disc...  At least the last 2 workouts prior to the race, anyway.  Getting used to it and making sure it won't glitch right out of the gates gives me some peace of mind (and I always have to re-remember how to buckle my aero helmet chin strap!).

Matt

Originally posted by Jet Black

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by Jet Black Soooooooo........today is n+1 day. I'm still in a little bit of shock here. #noseattube

I'm assuming there is a story there...

Yeah, saw a smoking deal (like ridiculous) on an unpainted Dimond frame on slowtwitch. Quickly figured out it was perfect for my fit. Bam! Of course now I've got to get it painted and build it up which I'm sure will cost more than the frame did. But I couldn't pass that up!! And I'm definitely going to need manatee help on deciding how to paint this thing!!!

I'm a simple man, so I'd go matte black or carbon fiber look. Red, white and blue touches on the wheels, hb tape, cables, pedals, etc. Maybe a name sticker or 2 from someone like http://www.velostickers.com/collections/products/products/classics. Those would be the only splashes of color for me. The benefit is that if you want to change color schemes at some point, it would be easier than repainting and less costly.

Didn't you recently get wheels? If so, is there any color on those?

BTW, that is a sweet looking ride!

Originally posted by Jet Black

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by Jet Black Soooooooo........today is n+1 day. I'm still in a little bit of shock here. #noseattube

I'm assuming there is a story there...

Yeah, saw a smoking deal (like ridiculous) on an unpainted Dimond frame on slowtwitch. Quickly figured out it was perfect for my fit. Bam! Of course now I've got to get it painted and build it up which I'm sure will cost more than the frame did. But I couldn't pass that up!! And I'm definitely going to need manatee help on deciding how to paint this thing!!!

I'm jealous!

Oh!  Great idea!

Happy Friday, everyone!  

It's lovely and summery here :D Getting out a fair bit now with bike commuting again. 

I don't have much to update but there's lots going on here! I love that. 

Happy Father's day to all the dads this weekend! 

Color selection is one thing I should not offer up suggestions for!

Going to be a really nice bike for you. I remember Rapp pointing out something not said so much in that the bike seemed really fast in the crosswinds too. Be curious what other components you end up putting on it.

Cool bike!  I think I like the one you've selected as top pick too.   

I really like this idea. Where you ride isn't so hilly that you would need a lot of low gearing, IIRC. I have been toying with the idea for my tribike.

Racing Manatees!!!

June 18-19
Darren - Caerphilly 10k on Saturday
Randee - Partiot HIM on Saturday
Melanie - Ithaca Gorges Half Marathon on Saturday

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Condolences to Darren on the loss of his father.

GOOO RACERS!!!!!

Keep staying healthy manatees!

Continued condolences Darren.

My race report from my marathon Marathon RR

Go racers go! 

Originally posted by Atlantia

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Originally posted by TXTriRook For those of you who raced last weekend and for the other racers doing Buffalo Springs, what did you do/are your plans for the week before the race? With the temperatures in TX being in the mid 90's, are you still running/biking outdoors? I'm still working on figuring out what kind of taper works best for me, normally I like to be outside as much as possible to simulate as close to race conditions as possible, but this heat is making it tough!

Other than the actual tapering of load, specificity is my main goal when tapering from conditions to terrain and equipment. Of course you can only get so close, right? Example was pikes peak ascent. There is no way I could do a bunch of workouts simulating 14,000+ altitude in Seattle. 

I was reading about Thai massage and was under the impression it was rather intense. Or maybe that's just the specific style of the place I was looking at? It mentions stretching and yoga but also trigger point. Hmmm. Edited to add: I meant to reply on your comment about massage. Friday fail!

Oh yeah, i should be more specific. I mean that I go to a Thai or Chinese facility. It's straight to business with none of the candles burning and enya music and costs 30 bucks. In terms of style, I specify closer to Swedish.