Mad Manatees Mentor Group - VERY CLOSED!!! Sorry! (Page 66)

Yeah, I also have ones that just say "beer" on them and totally wear them to work. You should see some of the women in the locker room when I'm getting dressed @ work. 

Awesome. I have some Sock Guy socks that have red chili's on them, not wearing them now though.

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Darn it, Manatees, I found argyle compression socks.  They are super cute!  Pink, grey, and black.

Hmmm This looks so familiar. how's your toe?

Still sore, but not broken.  

Those socks are da bomb! And not too expensive for compression either.

Nope. Now I just have to decide pink/grey or blue/green.  I'm doing the Shamrock 1/2 in March on St. Patty's day, but not sure I would want them all the time.

So cool!!!

Oh geez, I think my race is going to live up to its name as well.  Weather Channel is calling for a high of 36F Sunday, partly cloudy and wind at 24 mph.  For now just 10% chance of precipitation, hoping that doesn't change for the worse.  Eeeek!  Gotta bundle up for the race but especially the hockey game!  I heard a rumor that the side of the stadium my seats are on the wind will be at our backs.  Hope the lady who told me that is correct!

Nice socks, to both Jen's argyles and Salty's Seattles!  Socks are so fun.

Ok, I'm sorry to go back to this but is it not common to feel completely wiped a couple days leading up to your period (and maybe a couple days in?)

I mean, trust me I know what being tired is (see my running logs.) But when I say wiped, I mean WIPED. 

Aaaand, I saw later that my first 500 yards and second 500 yards were within 5 seconds of the same time. Of course, it increased from there...

Look at you go! Awesome!

I recently had my ferritin checked and it was quite low.  Like 10.  It 'should' be up around 100, although you are considered normal at about 50.  I am not a vegetarian.  My periods are regular and not heavy (sorry guys).  I eat red meat and other sources of both types of iron.  I don't usually have caffeine or milk with my dinners.  I was not feeling tired/letharigic/low energy (although in hind site, and after being on supplements for a while, I was--I find I am not needing as much sleep). 

I only found out I had a problem because I donate blood, and my hemoglobin was below their acceptable level twice in a row.  I am not anemic, nor do I have low hemoglobin, when compared to normal values (not blood donor levels).  I simply have low iron stores.  I asked my doctor why and she said that some people just don't absorb dietary iron well, even heme iron.  So, iron supplements it is.  My doc figures it will be at least 6 months before I am back up to the 'normal range'. 

So, my opinion after all this babbling--if you are a female endurance athlete [or aspire to be as in my case ], I would get checked.  If you are both those and donate blood, definitely get checked.  You have nothing to lose in my opinion.

All I get at that time is REDICULOUS chocolate cravings.

I don't know if it is normal, but I experience the same thing.  I know I'm not anemic and my thyroid levels are too high right now (coming back to normal with a decrease in meds).  I've also had problems with PMDD rather than PMS.

If the "men's" shorts are comfy, just get a new pair of them ;-)

If you are asking what we wear, I use DeSoto 400 mile shorts (female version) and DeSoto Forza shorts.  The old style Forza's were awesome, like the 400 miles shorts with a different chamois.  The newer version of the Forza's with the wide wasted band ride up my crack and are problematic :-(

I think that you'll need to try on a few pair of shorts to figure out what works for you. 

For straight cycling, I use Terry Bella shorts.  In the winter I just pull on a cheap pair of tights (sans chamois) over the shorts.

Many bike shops have tester saddles that you can try.  This can be a good starting point. 

You mention getting a bike.   When you test ride, you may know right away "this saddle won't work for me" or "this saddle may do the trick."  If you know for sure that you don't want the saddle on the bike, you can sometimes negotiate for a discount on a replacement saddle. Those suckers aren't cheap!  Definitely ask about test riding one.  One of the shops in the area let's you basically check one out for a few weeks.

BTW, this was parked at work this morning lol:

That's funny

Go Manatees!!!!! 

I like the addition of the weather report and the weekly injury update. Janyne, you've outdone yourself!

Yeah, baby!!!   Good stuff!

Well, work has settle down to a pattern and now will allow me to get back on some semblance of a training plan.    I have a fitness test to do tomorrow that is required of all officials who wish to be considered for the state play offs in May.  The sport is soccer.  I will rest and enjoy what the day has to offer. 

Cooking is fun and relaxing for me.   Supper this evening will be roasted Cornish hen, Provencal style.  Scalloped potatoes and french style greens will be the sides along the ever present garlic bread.    I will make do for liquid refreshment with well water and a good Merlot.
  I would post pictures but I need to work on presentation.

The aromas coming from the two ovens have the dogs salivating.  I refuse to confirm whether or not I too am drooling along with the dogs....

It's a long weekend so I should be able to get a lot of training in.   Weather expects to play nice this weekend.    Sunshine and highs in the 50's are  promised.  We'll see.

Pardon my ramblings but even though the dogs are good company they do have a limited vocabulary. 

Sounds wonderful! I, too, am hoping for great weather for training this weekend.

I hate going to the Dr. I go  once a year when I am required to go so I can maintain my flight status. Otherwise I take care of myself and let my body heal itself. The times I actually do go to the Dr most people know it is serious and are amazed. After I get out of the Army I will probably just get my yearly physical and that is it. That is more than I have gotten most of my adult life, so it will at least be a little improvement,

This group really moves in spurts... why not put up like 5 pages in a day? 

*No Spoilers --> Movie-wise I just saw The Hobbit and Django Unchained.  I really liked The Hobbit and the only way I can really describe Django would be uncomfortable.  It was a good movie overall but it seemed to try to skirt being historical and adding in flair like the old westerns.  It seemed like the two sides got mixed up in odd ways.  I would say about 10% of the theater left before seeing the whole movie.

Best of luck to all the racers this weekend!!

Seconded. 

Goooooo Racing Manatees!

Achilles seems to be coming along. I have once again been given the green light to slowly start some strengthening exercises, so that is good.

Go Manatees!

Good luck everyone!