Racing Manatees - Better Together in 2022 (Page 7)

Originally posted by jmkizer

I hope that everyone did well with the JoGo Challenge last week!  While I did get my workouts in last week, my steps streak unceremoniously ended with the miserable weather this weekend. Ah well...

I think that our little group has the full Manatee contingent. I've updated the roster and Strava group to reflect the active Manatees.

 

Originally posted by amd723

Other than the first day, I've hit (i think) my protein goals. I haven't updated anything yet though.  

Originally posted by jmkizer

I know that we have some Lake Placid fans here and I wanted to share this article about the future of the event.

The town has listed some deal breakers. 

One that I find interesting is "there should be a dedicated campaign for Ironman to address issues between cyclists and drivers throughout training months leading up to the race. The campaign would include clarifying the rules of the road for athletes and motorists."  I'd be willing to bet good money that the cyclists that I ride with know more about the rules of the road than most motorists. 

In fact, I have the same issue when I go running.  Right on red does not mean "slow slightly, glance in one direction and roll through light, then get angry at pedestrian in cross walk with Walk light."  Just saying!

Originally posted by amd723

Yes, it is frustrating when motorists try to kill you! But, I imagine that LP gets quite busy with cyclists training on the course and if they are anything like a good percentage of cyclists around here, they take over the road and ignore lights and stop signs. So,  if they can get both sides to actually follow the law and be patient with each other, I think it's a plus.  That said, I know most motorists get unreasonably annoyed when they get behind a group of cyclists and actually have to wait :30 seconds extra before they can get around! 

Originally posted by jmkizer

I know that we have some Lake Placid fans here and I wanted to share this article about the future of the event.

The town has listed some deal breakers. 

One that I find interesting is "there should be a dedicated campaign for Ironman to address issues between cyclists and drivers throughout training months leading up to the race. The campaign would include clarifying the rules of the road for athletes and motorists."  I'd be willing to bet good money that the cyclists that I ride with know more about the rules of the road than most motorists. 

In fact, I have the same issue when I go running.  Right on red does not mean "slow slightly, glance in one direction and roll through light, then get angry at pedestrian in cross walk with Walk light."  Just saying!

Originally posted by alaskatri  Given that I had some travel last week, it turned out to be a pretty decent week for me. I've been working on getting up earlier and getting breakfast made before work too. My wife and kids have been shocked to see me out at 630 making breakfast and about ready to roll in to work.

Originally posted by amd723

Yes, it is frustrating when motorists try to kill you! But, I imagine that LP gets quite busy with cyclists training on the course and if they are anything like a good percentage of cyclists around here, they take over the road and ignore lights and stop signs. So,  if they can get both sides to actually follow the law and be patient with each other, I think it's a plus.  That said, I know most motorists get unreasonably annoyed when they get behind a group of cyclists and actually have to wait :30 seconds extra before they can get around! 

ETA: Just this morning 2 motorist buzzed Teddy and me while we were running on the opposite side of the road from them I can see buzzing me, but who would want to buzz the Tedster?! He was wearing his blinking green collar as usual.

Originally posted by jmkizer

This is awesome!

Originally posted by jmkizer

I know that we have some Lake Placid fans here and I wanted to share this article about the future of the event.

The town has listed some deal breakers. 

One that I find interesting is "there should be a dedicated campaign for Ironman to address issues between cyclists and drivers throughout training months leading up to the race. The campaign would include clarifying the rules of the road for athletes and motorists."  I'd be willing to bet good money that the cyclists that I ride with know more about the rules of the road than most motorists. 

In fact, I have the same issue when I go running.  Right on red does not mean "slow slightly, glance in one direction and roll through light, then get angry at pedestrian in cross walk with Walk light."  Just saying!

Originally posted by jmkizer

FYI, this appears to work now (I did get an order confirmation).  I think this is instead of covidtests.gov?

https://special.usps.com/testkits

(edited to make the link clickable)

Originally posted by amd723

Thanks for the link! Ordered and hoped not needed!!

ETA: I have 2 boxes (so 4 tests) that I bought when they were actually available as well as the PCR test kit that Novavax gave me when I signed up for the trial, so when these come I will be well and truly covered!

Originally posted by ceilidh Damn you. I now am a wordle addict.

Originally posted by amd723

Yes! I'm so happy someone else has joined me in the addiction

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk me too. **sigh**

Originally posted by amd723

Manatee Wordle! I completed it already today. 

Originally posted by melbo55

I enjoy it, too, but got busy and missed a few days.  Today is done with a win!

Originally posted by ceilidhToday in 3.

Originally posted by ceilidh Today in 3.

Originally posted by alaskatri Well, the inevitable happened. My kid has COVID. We all mask and are vaxxed, but she is by far the diligent one of the family, quite often to the point of irrationality where we have to talk her off the ledge re what others are doing. "You just do you, that's all you can worry about," those sorts of talks. Numbers going way up here though, my wife teaches at a pretty small school, and they are about to go remote b/c such a high percentage of staff is out. The rest of the family is currently negative, but we'll see if that holds.

Originally posted by alaskatri Well, the inevitable happened. My kid has COVID. We all mask and are vaxxed, but she is by far the diligent one of the family, quite often to the point of irrationality where we have to talk her off the ledge re what others are doing. "You just do you, that's all you can worry about," those sorts of talks. Numbers going way up here though, my wife teaches at a pretty small school, and they are about to go remote b/c such a high percentage of staff is out. The rest of the family is currently negative, but we'll see if that holds.

Originally posted by alaskatri Well, the inevitable happened. My kid has COVID. We all mask and are vaxxed, but she is by far the diligent one of the family, quite often to the point of irrationality where we have to talk her off the ledge re what others are doing. "You just do you, that's all you can worry about," those sorts of talks. Numbers going way up here though, my wife teaches at a pretty small school, and they are about to go remote b/c such a high percentage of staff is out. The rest of the family is currently negative, but we'll see if that holds.