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 2013-04-22 11:58 AM in reply to: #4709975 |
Master  6595     Rio Rancho, NM |  Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSEDcdban66 - 2013-04-22 10:43 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 12:40 PM Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 10:28 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 11:09 AM 4agoodlife - 2013-04-22 9:43 AM jmkizer - 2013-04-22 8:25 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 11:10 AM So... I ditched my swim/run session this morning *hangs head*. In trying to make my training more transparent to DH I decided to schedule my current plan with morning only sessions. Monday & Wednesday are swim then run on the dreadmill. I think that is the problem. Not only do I not look forward to getting up at O Dark Thirty for a swim session, to follow it up with a dreadmill? Ick! I need to figure out a different plan. Maybe run outside near the gym? Not sure what the sidewalk situation is over there. Other ideas? Has this been a problem? I mean, did he say anything about it or are you feeling guilty? Is running at lunch an option? Regardless, running in the morning in the summer is better anyway -- avoid the worst of the heat. Are there any local running groups that meet in the mornings? Once you get the run handled, perhaps work the swim around it. That's what I was wondering, too. He is SUPER supportive and proud of me for what I do, but he has said a couple things that make me think I need to try a little harder to be conscious of the effect on him. I figured now that I'm not HIM training I should be able to manage it. Hmmm, I think this is quite possibly the biggest issue we all have as regular working class athletes. I think it would be beneficial for you two to sit down and talk about exactly what the expectations and non-negotiables are and strike a compromise. We've actually had that conversation and he really doesn't want to put limits on me, but then he makes comments about traveling that doesn't involve a race (to my defense we do plenty of traveling that doesn't) and he comments to others about how I'm always working or training (which did feel true during HIM training). He's not snide or rude about it, I just don't want to push it that far. I'm trying REALLY hard not to schedule ANY events for June and July but with DS1 having a budding interest in running it's hard. Interestingly, while we were on the bike/wine tour, DH complained about the weight of his bike (we were both on MTB, hence the reason for my spill). There happens to be a bike swap this weekend and I suggested he look at lighter bikes. At first he argued but then agreed to at least look. He wants to get back to riding more and I think a better bike would be a big help. What is his outside interest/hobby? That is part of the problem. He talks about how I have triathlon but he feels like he doesn't have anything. He loves cars and anything motorsports related. We have an outreach at church where he and a bunch of other guys get together once a month and work on cars for single moms and the elderly. When we were in Vegas we went to private showing of one individual's extensive car collection. He loved it! We also went for a drive in the Red Rock area near Vegas. He enjoyed that too as we've always had a good time in areas like Moab. He has a "truck" budget for his car stuff. His ultimate goal is to build a kit Cobra, but he needs waaaay more budget for that (which I'm working on). In one of our discussions about this he talked about how he is realizing that what he's missing is the good times we had when our boys were young (which was usually 4-wheeling). I think we are both in the empty nest syndrome and he needs to figure out where to "plug in" and I need to figure out how to get my bootie out of bed at odarkthirty. |
| 2013-04-22 12:02 PM in reply to: #4709993 |
Melon Presser 52116  | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED cdban66 - 2013-04-22 11:51 PM Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 12:48 PM and by the way Yanti, I can't believe you snuck in a 10K on us. You didn't even get on "the list" Yeah, I am protesting. I refuse to tell her how proud I am that in the midst of all she has going on that she was able to get out and do something for herself, something she enjoys and something that brought her joy. And how important it is to do so during an often challenging time in her life right now. And PR to Boot!!!! But I'm not telling her that It's okay, she's not listening anyway ... blahblahblahblahblah SHIRTLESS RUN |
| 2013-04-22 12:05 PM in reply to: #4709982 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 10:46 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 11:40 AM Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 10:28 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 11:09 AM 4agoodlife - 2013-04-22 9:43 AM jmkizer - 2013-04-22 8:25 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 11:10 AM So... I ditched my swim/run session this morning *hangs head*. In trying to make my training more transparent to DH I decided to schedule my current plan with morning only sessions. Monday & Wednesday are swim then run on the dreadmill. I think that is the problem. Not only do I not look forward to getting up at O Dark Thirty for a swim session, to follow it up with a dreadmill? Ick! I need to figure out a different plan. Maybe run outside near the gym? Not sure what the sidewalk situation is over there. Other ideas? Has this been a problem? I mean, did he say anything about it or are you feeling guilty? Is running at lunch an option? Regardless, running in the morning in the summer is better anyway -- avoid the worst of the heat. Are there any local running groups that meet in the mornings? Once you get the run handled, perhaps work the swim around it. That's what I was wondering, too. He is SUPER supportive and proud of me for what I do, but he has said a couple things that make me think I need to try a little harder to be conscious of the effect on him. I figured now that I'm not HIM training I should be able to manage it. Hmmm, I think this is quite possibly the biggest issue we all have as regular working class athletes. I think it would be beneficial for you two to sit down and talk about exactly what the expectations and non-negotiables are and strike a compromise. We've actually had that conversation and he really doesn't want to put limits on me, but then he makes comments about traveling that doesn't involve a race (to my defense we do plenty of traveling that doesn't) and he comments to others about how I'm always working or training (which did feel true during HIM training). He's not snide or rude about it, I just don't want to push it that far. I'm trying REALLY hard not to schedule ANY events for June and July but with DS1 having a budding interest in running it's hard. Interestingly, while we were on the bike/wine tour, DH complained about the weight of his bike (we were both on MTB, hence the reason for my spill). There happens to be a bike swap this weekend and I suggested he look at lighter bikes. At first he argued but then agreed to at least look. He wants to get back to riding more and I think a better bike would be a big help. J has made a VERY similar comment. "So, maybe we can take a trip that doesn't involve a race?" It's funny because I always think of it as like, the ultimate multi-tasking, like I am winning on all levels, but really most often what I am doing is not giving the race OR the "vacation" 100% I think it's important to find ways to compromise. It sounds to me like mornings just don't work well for you. Maybe you can do some of your workouts in the morning (freeing your time in the evening to do something with DH and that can be your reward) and the other days fit it in during a time that works for you. Good point. I have an Oly in May, then we spend 3 days in Colorado however he wants, BUT we are dragging my bike around (figuratively of course) which means he has to deal with the bike rack. Then we are in Denver for graduations then I *may* get to do the Bolder Boulder on Memorial Day with my SIL and DS1 before we head home. |
| 2013-04-22 12:05 PM in reply to: #4709950 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 12:28 PM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 11:09 AM 4agoodlife - 2013-04-22 9:43 AM jmkizer - 2013-04-22 8:25 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 11:10 AM So... I ditched my swim/run session this morning *hangs head*. In trying to make my training more transparent to DH I decided to schedule my current plan with morning only sessions. Monday & Wednesday are swim then run on the dreadmill. I think that is the problem. Not only do I not look forward to getting up at O Dark Thirty for a swim session, to follow it up with a dreadmill? Ick! I need to figure out a different plan. Maybe run outside near the gym? Not sure what the sidewalk situation is over there. Other ideas? Has this been a problem? I mean, did he say anything about it or are you feeling guilty? Is running at lunch an option? Regardless, running in the morning in the summer is better anyway -- avoid the worst of the heat. Are there any local running groups that meet in the mornings? Once you get the run handled, perhaps work the swim around it. That's what I was wondering, too. He is SUPER supportive and proud of me for what I do, but he has said a couple things that make me think I need to try a little harder to be conscious of the effect on him. I figured now that I'm not HIM training I should be able to manage it. Hmmm, I think this is quite possibly the biggest issue we all have as regular working class athletes. I think it would be beneficial for you two to sit down and talk about exactly what the expectations and non-negotiables are and strike a compromise. +1 Kevin and I talk about it every week when I do the menu. It's kind of a reminder of what the schedule is. On nights that I have more to do, I plan meals that are faster or something where I can do the prep ahead of time. On weekends, the policy is that I'm done by "lunch." |
| 2013-04-22 12:11 PM in reply to: #4709987 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 12:48 PM and by the way Yanti, I can't believe you snuck in a 10K on us. You didn't even get on "the list" I thought that she was running in place of Melanie! |
| 2013-04-22 12:15 PM in reply to: #4710010 |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED rrrunner - 2013-04-22 12:58 PM cdban66 - 2013-04-22 10:43 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 12:40 PM Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 10:28 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 11:09 AM 4agoodlife - 2013-04-22 9:43 AM jmkizer - 2013-04-22 8:25 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 11:10 AM So... I ditched my swim/run session this morning *hangs head*. In trying to make my training more transparent to DH I decided to schedule my current plan with morning only sessions. Monday & Wednesday are swim then run on the dreadmill. I think that is the problem. Not only do I not look forward to getting up at O Dark Thirty for a swim session, to follow it up with a dreadmill? Ick! I need to figure out a different plan. Maybe run outside near the gym? Not sure what the sidewalk situation is over there. Other ideas? Has this been a problem? I mean, did he say anything about it or are you feeling guilty? Is running at lunch an option? Regardless, running in the morning in the summer is better anyway -- avoid the worst of the heat. Are there any local running groups that meet in the mornings? Once you get the run handled, perhaps work the swim around it. That's what I was wondering, too. He is SUPER supportive and proud of me for what I do, but he has said a couple things that make me think I need to try a little harder to be conscious of the effect on him. I figured now that I'm not HIM training I should be able to manage it. Hmmm, I think this is quite possibly the biggest issue we all have as regular working class athletes. I think it would be beneficial for you two to sit down and talk about exactly what the expectations and non-negotiables are and strike a compromise. We've actually had that conversation and he really doesn't want to put limits on me, but then he makes comments about traveling that doesn't involve a race (to my defense we do plenty of traveling that doesn't) and he comments to others about how I'm always working or training (which did feel true during HIM training). He's not snide or rude about it, I just don't want to push it that far. I'm trying REALLY hard not to schedule ANY events for June and July but with DS1 having a budding interest in running it's hard. Interestingly, while we were on the bike/wine tour, DH complained about the weight of his bike (we were both on MTB, hence the reason for my spill). There happens to be a bike swap this weekend and I suggested he look at lighter bikes. At first he argued but then agreed to at least look. He wants to get back to riding more and I think a better bike would be a big help. What is his outside interest/hobby? That is part of the problem. He talks about how I have triathlon but he feels like he doesn't have anything. He loves cars and anything motorsports related. We have an outreach at church where he and a bunch of other guys get together once a month and work on cars for single moms and the elderly. When we were in Vegas we went to private showing of one individual's extensive car collection. He loved it! We also went for a drive in the Red Rock area near Vegas. He enjoyed that too as we've always had a good time in areas like Moab. He has a "truck" budget for his car stuff. His ultimate goal is to build a kit Cobra, but he needs waaaay more budget for that (which I'm working on). In one of our discussions about this he talked about how he is realizing that what he's missing is the good times we had when our boys were young (which was usually 4-wheeling). I think we are both in the empty nest syndrome and he needs to figure out where to "plug in" and I need to figure out how to get my bootie out of bed at odarkthirty. You said a whole lot there. You can't "fix" this problem (even though as a wife and a mother it may be kind of ingrained to do so). One of the things we have seen is that you put so much time and effort into raising children that when they are gone a person can be sort of adrift. You have found tri's and such and he has found a more expensive (is that even possible???) less time consuming pastime in cars. The positive in this is that you still enjoy spending time with each other. He seems supportive and the wine tour is a perfect example of the togetherness that you have. I think that through communication and time you will both be fine. It is apparent that you are already well on the way to this, if not already there. And it seems that he already has a few things going on, like the car ministry that he can build on. And there is the fact that the discussion is already going on and he has mentioned his realization, so maybe some 4-wheeling is in his future as well. |
| 2013-04-22 12:22 PM in reply to: #4710044 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED cdban66 - 2013-04-22 11:15 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 12:58 PM cdban66 - 2013-04-22 10:43 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 12:40 PM Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 10:28 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 11:09 AM 4agoodlife - 2013-04-22 9:43 AM jmkizer - 2013-04-22 8:25 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 11:10 AM So... I ditched my swim/run session this morning *hangs head*. In trying to make my training more transparent to DH I decided to schedule my current plan with morning only sessions. Monday & Wednesday are swim then run on the dreadmill. I think that is the problem. Not only do I not look forward to getting up at O Dark Thirty for a swim session, to follow it up with a dreadmill? Ick! I need to figure out a different plan. Maybe run outside near the gym? Not sure what the sidewalk situation is over there. Other ideas? Has this been a problem? I mean, did he say anything about it or are you feeling guilty? Is running at lunch an option? Regardless, running in the morning in the summer is better anyway -- avoid the worst of the heat. Are there any local running groups that meet in the mornings? Once you get the run handled, perhaps work the swim around it. That's what I was wondering, too. He is SUPER supportive and proud of me for what I do, but he has said a couple things that make me think I need to try a little harder to be conscious of the effect on him. I figured now that I'm not HIM training I should be able to manage it. Hmmm, I think this is quite possibly the biggest issue we all have as regular working class athletes. I think it would be beneficial for you two to sit down and talk about exactly what the expectations and non-negotiables are and strike a compromise. We've actually had that conversation and he really doesn't want to put limits on me, but then he makes comments about traveling that doesn't involve a race (to my defense we do plenty of traveling that doesn't) and he comments to others about how I'm always working or training (which did feel true during HIM training). He's not snide or rude about it, I just don't want to push it that far. I'm trying REALLY hard not to schedule ANY events for June and July but with DS1 having a budding interest in running it's hard. Interestingly, while we were on the bike/wine tour, DH complained about the weight of his bike (we were both on MTB, hence the reason for my spill). There happens to be a bike swap this weekend and I suggested he look at lighter bikes. At first he argued but then agreed to at least look. He wants to get back to riding more and I think a better bike would be a big help. What is his outside interest/hobby? That is part of the problem. He talks about how I have triathlon but he feels like he doesn't have anything. He loves cars and anything motorsports related. We have an outreach at church where he and a bunch of other guys get together once a month and work on cars for single moms and the elderly. When we were in Vegas we went to private showing of one individual's extensive car collection. He loved it! We also went for a drive in the Red Rock area near Vegas. He enjoyed that too as we've always had a good time in areas like Moab. He has a "truck" budget for his car stuff. His ultimate goal is to build a kit Cobra, but he needs waaaay more budget for that (which I'm working on). In one of our discussions about this he talked about how he is realizing that what he's missing is the good times we had when our boys were young (which was usually 4-wheeling). I think we are both in the empty nest syndrome and he needs to figure out where to "plug in" and I need to figure out how to get my bootie out of bed at odarkthirty. You said a whole lot there. You can't "fix" this problem (even though as a wife and a mother it may be kind of ingrained to do so). One of the things we have seen is that you put so much time and effort into raising children that when they are gone a person can be sort of adrift. You have found tri's and such and he has found a more expensive (is that even possible???) less time consuming pastime in cars. The positive in this is that you still enjoy spending time with each other. He seems supportive and the wine tour is a perfect example of the togetherness that you have. I think that through communication and time you will both be fine. It is apparent that you are already well on the way to this, if not already there. And it seems that he already has a few things going on, like the car ministry that he can build on. And there is the fact that the discussion is already going on and he has mentioned his realization, so maybe some 4-wheeling is in his future as well. You all are so helpful! We will, I'm sure, find that balance. We've always been very pro-active about working on our relationship. Now that you mention it he did say something about renting a Jeep when we are in Western Colorado (we won't have ours on the trip, his choice). I should check in to that! |
| 2013-04-22 12:28 PM in reply to: #4709987 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 9:48 AMand by the way Yanti, I can't believe you snuck in a 10K on us. You didn't even get on "the list" uh- huh! I even went back and checked the list this morning cuz I thought I was losing it (well, more than usual). |
| 2013-04-22 12:30 PM in reply to: #4710056 |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED rrrunner - 2013-04-22 1:22 PM You all are so helpful! We will, I'm sure, find that balance. We've always been very pro-active about working on our relationship. Now that you mention it he did say something about renting a Jeep when we are in Western Colorado (we won't have ours on the trip, his choice). I should check in to that! TJ, TW and I are working through some of the same stuff. She was doing community stuff, but that drew to a close. She did volunteer work, but that ran it's course as well. So she is figuring out what is next for her. And I figure out how to be available for her and how to get some training in. The one thing that won't stop is spending time with each other. I nearly made that mistake about 10 years ago and I am not doing that again. She is much too important. |
| 2013-04-22 12:36 PM in reply to: #4710037 |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED jmkizer - 2013-04-22 1:11 PM Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 12:48 PM and by the way Yanti, I can't believe you snuck in a 10K on us. You didn't even get on "the list" I thought that she was running in place of Melanie! Yeah, we tag-teamed it; didn't anyone see me tag her to fill in for me? |
| 2013-04-22 12:39 PM in reply to: #4710077 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED melbo55 - 2013-04-23 12:36 AM jmkizer - 2013-04-22 1:11 PM Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 12:48 PM and by the way Yanti, I can't believe you snuck in a 10K on us. You didn't even get on "the list" I thought that she was running in place of Melanie! Yeah, we tag-teamed it; didn't anyone see me tag her to fill in for me?
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| 2013-04-22 12:46 PM in reply to: #4710067 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED cdban66 - 2013-04-22 11:30 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 1:22 PM You all are so helpful! We will, I'm sure, find that balance. We've always been very pro-active about working on our relationship. Now that you mention it he did say something about renting a Jeep when we are in Western Colorado (we won't have ours on the trip, his choice). I should check in to that! TJ, TW and I are working through some of the same stuff. She was doing community stuff, but that drew to a close. She did volunteer work, but that ran it's course as well. So she is figuring out what is next for her. And I figure out how to be available for her and how to get some training in. The one thing that won't stop is spending time with each other. I nearly made that mistake about 10 years ago and I am not doing that again. She is much too important. I agree! One of the posters in TT talks about how separate from kid related activities he and his wife do their own thing. I am not ok with separate vacations so I need to figure out how to compromise what we do on those vacations. Salty's comment about trying to multi-task vacations REALLY resonated with me. |
| 2013-04-22 12:55 PM in reply to: #4686654 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED |
| 2013-04-22 1:02 PM in reply to: #4710114 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED 4agoodlife - 2013-04-23 12:55 AM I am now a USAT member! Wheeee
And when you get it, YES, you should put the sticker on your car |
| 2013-04-22 1:09 PM in reply to: #4710082 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED TriAya - 2013-04-22 12:39 PM melbo55 - 2013-04-23 12:36 AM jmkizer - 2013-04-22 1:11 PM Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 12:48 PM and by the way Yanti, I can't believe you snuck in a 10K on us. You didn't even get on "the list" I thought that she was running in place of Melanie! Yeah, we tag-teamed it; didn't anyone see me tag her to fill in for me?
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| 2013-04-22 1:11 PM in reply to: #4710140 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-04-23 1:09 AM TriAya - 2013-04-22 12:39 PM melbo55 - 2013-04-23 12:36 AM jmkizer - 2013-04-22 1:11 PM Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 12:48 PM and by the way Yanti, I can't believe you snuck in a 10K on us. You didn't even get on "the list" I thought that she was running in place of Melanie! Yeah, we tag-teamed it; didn't anyone see me tag her to fill in for me?
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| 2013-04-22 1:12 PM in reply to: #4710114 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED |
| 2013-04-22 1:13 PM in reply to: #4710114 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED 4agoodlife - 2013-04-22 12:55 PM I am now a USAT member! Wheeee
I am too. I was totally reluctant to join to. Grumble grumble |
| 2013-04-22 1:16 PM in reply to: #4686654 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Hmmm. I have to retire some running shoes. A couple pair actually but notably my marathon flats. I don't like saving stupid crap but they ARE my first marathon shoes AND I wore them 4/15/2013 so I feel as though I should keep them. Any ideas? |
| 2013-04-22 1:20 PM in reply to: #4710158 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 2:16 PM Hmmm. I have to retire some running shoes. A couple pair actually but notably my marathon flats. I don't like saving stupid crap but they ARE my first marathon shoes AND I wore them 4/15/2013 so I feel as though I should keep them. Any ideas? You could bronze them |
| 2013-04-22 1:21 PM in reply to: #4710171 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED jmkizer - 2013-04-22 1:20 PM Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 2:16 PM Hmmm. I have to retire some running shoes. A couple pair actually but notably my marathon flats. I don't like saving stupid crap but they ARE my first marathon shoes AND I wore them 4/15/2013 so I feel as though I should keep them. Any ideas? You could bronze them Bronze them and then continue to wear them |
| 2013-04-22 1:23 PM in reply to: #4710171 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED jmkizer - 2013-04-22 12:20 PM Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 2:16 PM Hmmm. I have to retire some running shoes. A couple pair actually but notably my marathon flats. I don't like saving stupid crap but they ARE my first marathon shoes AND I wore them 4/15/2013 so I feel as though I should keep them. Any ideas? You could bronze them Create a shadow box with the shoes, bib and your medal. Doesn't have to be hung anyplace conspicuous, just somewhere you will see it. |
| 2013-04-22 1:25 PM in reply to: #4710171 |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED jmkizer - 2013-04-22 2:20 PM Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 2:16 PM Hmmm. I have to retire some running shoes. A couple pair actually but notably my marathon flats. I don't like saving stupid crap but they ARE my first marathon shoes AND I wore them 4/15/2013 so I feel as though I should keep them. Any ideas? You could bronze them That would be cool, and a real conversation starter for anyone who sees them. My mom has a set of her baby shoes that were bronzed and made into bookends. On the topic of retiring running shoes, what indicators, other than mileage, should be taken into account? And mileage is somewhat subjective, too, based on the runner's style, size, etc., correct? |
| 2013-04-22 1:26 PM in reply to: #4710158 |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 2:16 PM Hmmm. I have to retire some running shoes. A couple pair actually but notably my marathon flats. I don't like saving stupid crap but they ARE my first marathon shoes AND I wore them 4/15/2013 so I feel as though I should keep them. Any ideas? Pictures. Then a shadow box commemorating the day, with your bib, your medal, pics of the shoes, pics of your family and friends, and any other stuff you want in there(the shoes could go in it, if it is big enough). Although with all that happened, I'm not sure how deep you would want to get on that. |
| 2013-04-22 1:26 PM in reply to: #4710010 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED rrrunner - 2013-04-22 9:58 AM cdban66 - 2013-04-22 10:43 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 12:40 PM Asalzwed - 2013-04-22 10:28 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 11:09 AM 4agoodlife - 2013-04-22 9:43 AM jmkizer - 2013-04-22 8:25 AM rrrunner - 2013-04-22 11:10 AM So... I ditched my swim/run session this morning *hangs head*. In trying to make my training more transparent to DH I decided to schedule my current plan with morning only sessions. Monday & Wednesday are swim then run on the dreadmill. I think that is the problem. Not only do I not look forward to getting up at O Dark Thirty for a swim session, to follow it up with a dreadmill? Ick! I need to figure out a different plan. Maybe run outside near the gym? Not sure what the sidewalk situation is over there. Other ideas? Has this been a problem? I mean, did he say anything about it or are you feeling guilty? Is running at lunch an option? Regardless, running in the morning in the summer is better anyway -- avoid the worst of the heat. Are there any local running groups that meet in the mornings? Once you get the run handled, perhaps work the swim around it. That's what I was wondering, too. He is SUPER supportive and proud of me for what I do, but he has said a couple things that make me think I need to try a little harder to be conscious of the effect on him. I figured now that I'm not HIM training I should be able to manage it. Hmmm, I think this is quite possibly the biggest issue we all have as regular working class athletes. I think it would be beneficial for you two to sit down and talk about exactly what the expectations and non-negotiables are and strike a compromise. We've actually had that conversation and he really doesn't want to put limits on me, but then he makes comments about traveling that doesn't involve a race (to my defense we do plenty of traveling that doesn't) and he comments to others about how I'm always working or training (which did feel true during HIM training). He's not snide or rude about it, I just don't want to push it that far. I'm trying REALLY hard not to schedule ANY events for June and July but with DS1 having a budding interest in running it's hard. Interestingly, while we were on the bike/wine tour, DH complained about the weight of his bike (we were both on MTB, hence the reason for my spill). There happens to be a bike swap this weekend and I suggested he look at lighter bikes. At first he argued but then agreed to at least look. He wants to get back to riding more and I think a better bike would be a big help. What is his outside interest/hobby? That is part of the problem. He talks about how I have triathlon but he feels like he doesn't have anything. He loves cars and anything motorsports related. We have an outreach at church where he and a bunch of other guys get together once a month and work on cars for single moms and the elderly. When we were in Vegas we went to private showing of one individual's extensive car collection. He loved it! We also went for a drive in the Red Rock area near Vegas. He enjoyed that too as we've always had a good time in areas like Moab. He has a "truck" budget for his car stuff. His ultimate goal is to build a kit Cobra, but he needs waaaay more budget for that (which I'm working on). In one of our discussions about this he talked about how he is realizing that what he's missing is the good times we had when our boys were young (which was usually 4-wheeling). I think we are both in the empty nest syndrome and he needs to figure out where to "plug in" and I need to figure out how to get my bootie out of bed at odarkthirty. Traveling that doesn't involve a race???? What? LOL It's now a joke with us because we talk about San Juan and Cozumel as racations. I'm ok with that for now. It gets us away together and without the kids because full nest syndrome is what we have around here.
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