Manatee Mentors 2014--CLOSED (begging & bribes MAY work) (Page 66)

Congrats, hockey gold sweepers!

Jealous. I love the look of fixie bikes. This one is really awesome!

I'm sorry the new job isn't what you had hoped for -- I hope you're able to find a better suited position.

Lazy arse actually did something VERY productive this weekend!! I swam in an endless pool for an hour and raised $600 for charity! It was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

I also had a job interview yesterday - to nanny for a new family as my current job ends March 13th.  They were lovely.  two boys 8 & 10.  Keeps fingers crossed they liked me.

Excellent job!!!

Originally posted by Artemis

Originally posted by AsalzwedMl, ml what's a ml? Ran my 15k as a workout today. Did the first two miles easy and then closed faster. Ended up winning. It was quite hilly and we had a touch of snow. It was a really interesting distance to run. Two weeks until the HM.

Go you!! I like how you're so casual about winning.

So casual that I missed it! Congratulations.

Thanks, it came out better than I planned. The first trip out was an eye opener. I thought I could ride pretty well, but I learned I have a few weaknesses, namely strength and cadence, which was what I suspected. First off, the fixed rear wheel forces you to keep pedaling, even if you don't want to.  From what I have read, this is where many (more male than female) riders lose time. We have a tendency to coast, and this will NOT allow that. And starting on this bike forces me to push. Hard. Also, anything new (different?) makes me focus a bit on what I am doing, be it new running shoes, new bike, new toys in the pool, etc. And focus, at least for me, is a good thing, as it forced me to look at what needs help and work from there.

Outside of that, it gave me the opportunity to build a bike that is truly "mine". I learned a bit there as well, so that can't be a bad thing can it? And now I have another itch to scratch, namely bike mechanics. I have to learn more on this. So that is another positive. Or not, because my wallet may take a hit on this 

I actually have to thank Adrienne a bit for this, because she once threw out a "Run With a Purpose" challenge. I kind of took that to heart on the bike as well and this bike will give some of my rides a bit of a different and more focused purpose.

Lynne, that is so cool!!!! Congrats and good luck on the new job.

Lazy people don't swim for an hour and raise over $600, hence, you aren't lazy!    Keeping my fingers crossed for you in your new job quest.

Rad bike, Chris!!! I would love to do a little project like that. I love fixies.

Here is my RACE REPORT

Nice work, that is INTENSE! 

Well I got offered the job but I am going to interview with another family this week to keep my options open.  Great benefit package with the first job too, HEALTHCARE after 30 days! Can't believe I'll have healthcare again. WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 401K too.  This means NOW I can definately buy that Honda Fit I've been wanting for EONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  So excited!

Running Manatees I need advise!  As you know, I ran a 25k trail race last weekend.  This weekend I have a road HM.  I had a complete brain fart when I signed up for this weekend's race thinking it was 2 weeks after the 25k, not 1 week.  I am trying to figure out how much to run this week.  I was thinking 5-6 miles tuesday and wednesday, and 2-3 friday and saturday.  Figure I will keep the tuesday and wednesday runs easy and on the shorter runs throw in some faster intervals.  thoughts (besides, "what were you thinking?" )?

Awesome on the swim, and the job offer!

Honestly everything you do is for your own piece of mind. Nothing will help your performance but a lot of things can hurt it.

What you have proposed sounds fine to me (although i didn't look at your typical volume)  Switch your focus to good hydration and fueling.

Been working with a chiropractor on my knee.  IT band, apparently.  I did a session on Friday and one today.  She told me to do a short test run this evening to see how the progress was going.

I ran a mile without hurting!!  Fantastic!  There's still hope for the HM in April!

After she cleans up the ITBS, she's going to do some work on the PF as well.

If this keeps up, I should get her flowers or something.

I had another flat this morning and haven't had time to get some new tubes so I had to walk back, luckily I'd only gone 10 mins. I need to buy a new set of Conti GP4000's ASAP.