Beth and Yanti's Manatees Mentor Group--FULL! (Page 7)

Find a race and pay for it!  I am in that position now, just finished a marathon and have a half in a few weeks.  While it is recovery time for me, it keeps me focused on staying active knowing something else is right around the corner.

Sounds like we will be doing our first tri around the same time.  I am doing the Danskin in mid-July. Scared of the swim, but figured with so many women around I will be supported to get through it.

X2!  Once you have made that committent and you wrap your head around the date, you'll be motivated to train consistenly.

I have a friend that has volunteered as a swim angel at the Danskin tri in the Chicago area - it sounds like they have great water support - so you will be fine

I find myself slacking horribly if I don't have something on the schedule AND a plan to follow. You might want to try checking out the challenges out in the forums. I think that Yanti has done some, I never have so can't give you anymore info, but they seem to get people fired up for the month that they are participating.

The challenges really are a great way to help keep motivated! I am a challenge junkie - haven't missed one since Sept.

Several others in the group have also participated in challenges and I'm sure would echo the motivation factor.

It's also a great way to meet other BT'rs, especially if you end up on a chatty team

There is one starting in May that is a multi - sport one if anyone wants to look into it - which reminds me, I need to set my goals........

Go Team Edit!

Great job of cheerleading, Mascot.  Next time I think I'll just delete my whole post and leave a blank page.  I know how you and I appreciate that sort of thing.  Cold and empty... like my heart...

Thanks, I take my job seriously.

I'm surprised you haven't written anything in white font lately.....

Good morning group!  I made it out for a swim but it was very uninspired!  Feeling a bit fatigued and yucky from a bout with IBS.  I have started the meds and am beginning to feel a little better. 

Oh and the challenges are a great way to stay motivated. Your team members are strong reminders to get your butt in gear.  I might have to look at the challenges going up for May.  I have quite of bit of travel for that month so it will be even more challenging to meet the goals but it will force me to get out there and do something.

Have a great day everyone, I have real work to get done now.

The Challenges have been a GREAT motivator for me.  Have been on a couple of teams with one of our Mentor Leaders (TinkerBeth aka. LastCall)  She is the best with her inspires and notes to help get you going (of course she can pull out the cattle prod if necessary...don't let the hot legs and the pixie dust fool you

I'm from a running background and I need mucho motivation with getting in the pool.  I love being in the water and was a Life Guard (about 100 years ago) I just have no endurance there.  I know that time in the pool is all that is needed..it is frustrating to know that 50 yards into a pool session I am starting to suck wind even though I can go straight outside and bike 20-25 miles or run 6-8 without much problem.  Oh well...this too shall pass.

The problem is that it's not nearly as invisible here as it is when I blog in "invisible ink".  Waidaminute... how did you know about my secret blogging... stalker!