Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) (Page 7)

You know it.

The race went well for it being my first Olympic.  I don't have AG and OA breakdowns yet, but the swim was decent (I haven't swum much in six weeks, need to get back on that), the bike was OK, and the run was kinda tough.  Definitely had to grind through the run (it got shortened to 8K for some reason.  But I did it in 2:28:49!  I'll take my shortened run sub-2:30.  Looks like I was 22 OA (not sure of how many yet).

By the way, I love meeting people at races.  Shooting the breeze in transition, or before the swim, and then looking for them on the race course.  The double out and back run was very conducive to talking to people multiple times.  Gotta love it.

Now I'm left with strange cravings for... pickles and green olives.

Congratulations! When's the due date?

Super job, OLY TRIATHLETE

I got 3rd AG and 29th OA.  I had the first time in the AG with a mere mortal time.  The other two guys were both 2:06.

There's room to improve for next year, but I'm glad I have this one in the bag.  Such is the way of racing, no?

I got 3rd AG and 29th OA.  I had the first time in the AG with a mere mortal time.  The other two guys were both 2:06.

There's room to improve for next year, but I'm glad I have this one in the bag.  Such is the way of racing, no?

SCHMOLEY SHYTE BATMAN I made the front cover of Indonesia's largest daily yesterday! It's got a readership in the millions! Best of all I got a word in for Bali Sports Foundation

Here's my oh-so-awesome seat of the pants translation of the bit with me (in a larger piece about ultra endurance sports). Please don't laugh (too much) about the extremely obvious do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do stuff ...

"It's harder to reach the start line than the finish line," said Arsiyanti Ardie, 38, Manager of Marketing Indocore Indonesia and Commissioner of Bali Sport Foundation for disabled and disadvantaged Indonesians. That is, the preparation to participate in various competitions requires preparation in exercise much more extensive than the race itself.

According to Yanti, to undertake extreme events, such as long course triathlons or open water swimming, it requires mental toughness, self control, time management, and simply everyday discipline.

For example, Yanti found it's more important to be consistent at something small every day and not stop in the middle of the road than to do occasional big things. According to her, consistent exercise just 7-10 hours per week is enough to simply complete an Iron Man or Ultra Marathon.

Yanti was the first female from Indonesia who has reached finish of the triathlon category Full or Iron Man. "I reached the finish in time in Iron Man New Zealand, having previously failed to finish four times," she said.

Although big events can be reached through little achievements, it's not that Yanti doesn't try to test limits that may not be possible. She and her husband never swam from Lombok to Bali--yet. Straight, the distance is 40km, but it will be 60-75 kilometers. She said they may have to stop in the middle of the road. "Because the Bali-Lombok Strait can not be swum straight; you must rotate with the currents and tides, and it's dangerous," she said.

You don't have to be as extreme as Yanti.

This^^^^^^^

Actually, that whole piece is cool, congratulations on getting the Sport Foundation out in the public eye.

HaHaHa, that was the part that jumped out a me too!  That and we finally have a job title for her besides assassin!  Congrats!!

Shrimp Farmer.

Oh yeah, forgot that one.

Yikes - one small move and I'm not just pages BUT A WHOLE THREAD behind!

Just unpacked computer and using work puck for connectivity - Time Warner will be coming NEXT Saturday (so speedy).    I have some catching up to do, but I'm still around (if barely).

First day of work at new gig yesterday - I think I'm going to LOVE it!  And the people here are.. what's it that they call it?  Ummmm… Oh yeah, nice.    

We even went toobing (yep, that's how it's spelled!) down the Guadalupe River with the kids - was awesome!

OK - going for my first, quick run as a Texan, then back to unpacking boxes.  Dogs arrive Monday, too!!  WOOT!

Race well!  Heal up!  Be awesome!!

Matt

Hey everybodeeeeeee! Just checking in, getting caught up, etc....so...latest news: my race last week went well-slow, but we'll! I ran more of it than other races this year, and had a good time too--the best part? No blisters! As I mentioned earlier, I am officially signed up for CIM, it's in December, and I start training officially NOW. Yep. Actually TRAINING. It's obviously end times. My 4 week nutrition challenge ends in 3 days--I stuck to it reasonably well and am down 10 pounds and a pants size. I plan on sticking to the majority of the eating plan, but will definitely reintroduce 'pizza Fridays' back into my lifestyle! I do feel really good overall, so I am happy. 

My mom had acquired a hernia due to the hip surgery/cancer madness last year, so she had surgery on it on Thursday...of course, she couldn't do it normally and the 'outpatient' procedure resulted in an overnight stay and the realization that she is allergic to morphine! She is back home now and recovering well. Still no return of cancer so we are cautiously optimistic. My dad continues to work on his various issues--he is having a hard time losing more weight, but his foot is slowly getting better from the diabetic issues...he is walking often and though slowly, it will mean improvement overall. 

On the job front...nothing. No call backs, no interviews, etc. But...I am okay with that. The management has put another person (of my choosing--his too, thankfully) as my back up keeper...this means the stress inducing troublemaker will NOT be back to annoy me. They have also let me know that I will be the only supervising keeper of the reptile section. AND. We just got a new general curator--who just brought in 3 incredibly far Madagascar Big Headed Turtles to begin a conservation/breeding program with us! Super excited to work with these guys! 

All in all I am happy with life right now.

SCHMOLEY SHYTE BATMAN I made the front cover of Indonesia's largest daily yesterday! It's got a readership in the millions! Best of all I got a word in for Bali Sports Foundation

Here's my oh-so-awesome seat of the pants translation of the bit with me (in a larger piece about ultra endurance sports). Please don't laugh (too much) about the extremely obvious do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do stuff ...

"It's harder to reach the start line than the finish line," said Arsiyanti Ardie, 38, Manager of Marketing Indocore Indonesia and Commissioner of Bali Sport Foundation for disabled and disadvantaged Indonesians. That is, the preparation to participate in various competitions requires preparation in exercise much more extensive than the race itself.

According to Yanti, to undertake extreme events, such as long course triathlons or open water swimming, it requires mental toughness, self control, time management, and simply everyday discipline.

For example, Yanti found it's more important to be consistent at something small every day and not stop in the middle of the road than to do occasional big things. According to her, consistent exercise just 7-10 hours per week is enough to simply complete an Iron Man or Ultra Marathon.

Yanti was the first female from Indonesia who has reached finish of the triathlon category Full or Iron Man. "I reached the finish in time in Iron Man New Zealand, having previously failed to finish four times," she said.

Although big events can be reached through little achievements, it's not that Yanti doesn't try to test limits that may not be possible. She and her husband never swam from Lombok to Bali--yet. Straight, the distance is 40km, but it will be 60-75 kilometers. She said they may have to stop in the middle of the road. "Because the Bali-Lombok Strait can not be swum straight; you must rotate with the currents and tides, and it's dangerous," she said.

You don't have to be as extreme as Yanti.

Taylor starts second grade on Wednesday, so we wanted to get in one more weekend trip...except it's monsoon season. We scrapped leaving Friday and watched the weather on Saturday morning. EVERYWHERE was going to rain at some point, so we decided to test a new place near Tucson. Of course, it rained...but not a ton and we had an amazing view from our site. Oh, and Mak gave herself black eye. lol