Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED (Page 69)

Originally posted by jmkizer

Interesting thoughts about PRs arrived in my inbox this morning.

What if your personal record was about joy?

What if our personal record was about fun?

What if this summer you chased happiness?

Originally posted by fortissimo I was supposed to do a Sprint tomorrow but was on the fence because the forecast is calling for thunder storms at race start. Then yesterday Dug was acting really weird. We took him to the emergency vet at his cancer vet at 8:30. At 11 pm we made the decision to put him to sleep. He had a tumor on his spleen that had ruptured and he was bleeding internally. This cancer is totally unrelated to his osteosarcoma. Needless to say I'm not racing tomorrow. I'm just going to turn the weekend into a training weekend.

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

June 22-23
Kirsten - Ironman 70.3 Mont Tremblant on Sunday
Stacey - Eagle and Child Trail 21k on Sunday
Marysia - Aurora BayCare High Cliff Triathlon on Sunday (first HIM)
Ann-Marie - Indiatlantic Boardwalk Triathlon on Sunday

Is anyone else racing?

Originally posted by fortissimo

I was supposed to do a Sprint tomorrow but was on the fence because the forecast is calling for thunder storms at race start.

Then yesterday Dug was acting really weird. We took him to the emergency vet at his cancer vet at 8:30. At 11 pm we made the decision to put him to sleep. He had a tumor on his spleen that had ruptured and he was bleeding internally. This cancer is totally unrelated to his osteosarcoma.

Needless to say I'm not racing tomorrow. I'm just going to turn the weekend into a training weekend.

Originally posted by fortissimo I was supposed to do a Sprint tomorrow but was on the fence because the forecast is calling for thunder storms at race start. Then yesterday Dug was acting really weird. We took him to the emergency vet at his cancer vet at 8:30. At 11 pm we made the decision to put him to sleep. He had a tumor on his spleen that had ruptured and he was bleeding internally. This cancer is totally unrelated to his osteosarcoma. Needless to say I'm not racing tomorrow. I'm just going to turn the weekend into a training weekend.

Originally posted by melbo55

So sorry to hear this, Robin.

Originally posted by fortissimo

I was supposed to do a Sprint tomorrow but was on the fence because the forecast is calling for thunder storms at race start.

Then yesterday Dug was acting really weird. We took him to the emergency vet at his cancer vet at 8:30. At 11 pm we made the decision to put him to sleep. He had a tumor on his spleen that had ruptured and he was bleeding internally. This cancer is totally unrelated to his osteosarcoma.

Needless to say I'm not racing tomorrow. I'm just going to turn the weekend into a training weekend.

Originally posted by amd723

Question for the Pod: Do any of you go sock-less with your running shoes? I used to use Zoot running shoes for all short distance tris and they were great . Zoot shoes are hard to find these days. especially ones that work for me, so I'm looking for another brand. The only caveat is i can't have a low drop shoe or my Achilles will get angry. 

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk



oh no. So sorry.

Originally posted by amd723

Question for the Pod: Do any of you go sock-less with your running shoes? I used to use Zoot running shoes for all short distance tris and they were great . Zoot shoes are hard to find these days. especially ones that work for me, so I'm looking for another brand. The only caveat is i can't have a low drop shoe or my Achilles will get angry. 

Originally posted by marysia83



Oh no, I am so sorry.... How are you feeling today?

Originally posted by marysia83

I want to THANK all of you for your advice and training comments!
I managed the race successfully yesterday. It took me bit over 7 hours, but felt very comfortable and nice. I followed your nutrition plan, did the bubbles, started slowly, remained conservative.
I had some issues with water at the very end of the swim, but managed. Had extremely strong headwind for the first half of the bike, but survived it. Overall, great experience, and I will definitely train for more of those!

I also decided to buy a wetsuit... I had this fascination/obsession with long distance open water, where you are not allowed with wetsuit, thus, I only wanted to swim without it, but I think until I'm ready for swim marathon, I need to work on my form and many other things, and I may as well keep swimming in the wetsuit. Anyways, I enjoyed 70.3 and I want more of it. Given how slow this one went, with proper training there will be a PR next time

Once again, thank you for all your wise advice!

Originally posted by fortissimo I was supposed to do a Sprint tomorrow but was on the fence because the forecast is calling for thunder storms at race start. Then yesterday Dug was acting really weird. We took him to the emergency vet at his cancer vet at 8:30. At 11 pm we made the decision to put him to sleep. He had a tumor on his spleen that had ruptured and he was bleeding internally. This cancer is totally unrelated to his osteosarcoma. Needless to say I'm not racing tomorrow. I'm just going to turn the weekend into a training weekend.

Originally posted by glfprncs I finally was able to join in Master's swim again today. Two things... First, the 80+ y.o. man in the lane next to me swimming sub 1:45/100 y laps, I now down to thee. He was amazing. Second, one of our 'transition' segments in today's workout was 4x25 IM order. Wellllllllllllll, home slice here has NO idea how to do butterfly. Coach gave me some instruction and said I had to do at least 7 strokes. I swear, everyone on the pool deck was in hysterics. Butterfly+Nancy=Total cluster In the end, a great 3400 yard swim with some excellent instruction on my freestyle

Originally posted by IronOx

I had a great race on Sunday.  Had the swim of my life, despite feeling like I was slow the entire time.  I executed my plan on the bike and had a decent time, and went out a bit hot on the run, on purpose to see what I could do, and ended up slowing down on the second half.  All in all a really good race for me.  I had wanted to take my training into the race and I feel I did that, so pretty happy.  I have learned a ton so far this season, about about myself mostly and I used it all on Sunday.  Whistler 70.3 is up next!

Originally posted by IronOx

I had a great race on Sunday.  Had the swim of my life, despite feeling like I was slow the entire time.  I executed my plan on the bike and had a decent time, and went out a bit hot on the run, on purpose to see what I could do, and ended up slowing down on the second half.  All in all a really good race for me.  I had wanted to take my training into the race and I feel I did that, so pretty happy.  I have learned a ton so far this season, about about myself mostly and I used it all on Sunday.  Whistler 70.3 is up next!

Originally posted by jmkizer

Rumors and Gossip

Endurance Nation did a member's town hall session online earlier this week (I was riding my bike so I am catching up with the recording).  As part of it, there was a challenge -- they want an additional 50 Ironman (full distance) sign ups. These are new sign ups and there are some benefits (EN gear mostly). If this goal is met, they will make Coach Patrick do something embarrassing at Kona. 

Why am I telling you this? Because Ironman issued the challenge to Endurance Nation.  And why did Ironman issue this challenge to EN (and presumably other large teams like Wattie Inc, Big Sexy Racing, etc.)?  Well, races are not selling out.

This makes me think that the earlier rumor that I heard about 2019 possibly being the last IMNC may be on target.

Originally posted by jmkizer

Happy birthday, Chris!

Originally posted by amd723

I keep getting emails from IM Wisconsin begging me to sign up. At first i thought it was because I am obviously an elite athlete and they want me specifically there to help raise the race profile, but now i'm starting to think it may be because the races aren't selling out like they used too