Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered) (Page 74)

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4agoodlife

2014-07-08 10:35 AM

in reply to: 4agoodlife

Master

3870

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

I couldn't do catch up drills for the life of me. Left arm constantly dropped as I felt like I was sinking. This little baton is shoulder-width wide to help me reach without crossing over and it totally gave me the brain "override" to reach and glide. Going to use again today. Very helpful $2...I can use as a fetch stick for the dogs, threaten children, beat off competitors.

something like this-

2014-07-08 10:51 AM

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Master

9705

Raleigh, NC area

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Stevey, we are eagerly awaiting your TdF report. I can't believe that you weren't able to pull that spectator/photographer out of the way! Stoopid kryptonite, blocking your superpowers!

ETA: The link is only discusses Stage 3 (Monday). Not a spoiler for Stage 4.

Edited by jmkizer 2014-07-08 10:54 AM

rrrunner

2014-07-08 11:41 AM

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Master

6595

Rio Rancho, NM

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by jmkizer

Stevey, we are eagerly awaiting your TdF report. I can't believe that you weren't able to pull that spectator/photographer out of the way! Stoopid kryptonite, blocking your superpowers!

ETA: The link is only discusses Stage 3 (Monday). Not a spoiler for Stage 4.

I know this stuff happens at every major tour (probably every bike race for that matter) but SERIOUSLY PEOPLE!!!!!! How stoopid can you be?!?!?!?! This Tour has been a wild one so far (no spoilers) and I've enjoyed the beauty of the English countryside.

Edited by rrrunner 2014-07-08 11:43 AM

4agoodlife

2014-07-08 12:04 PM

in reply to: rrrunner

Master

3870

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by rrrunner

Originally posted by jmkizer

Stevey, we are eagerly awaiting your TdF report. I can't believe that you weren't able to pull that spectator/photographer out of the way! Stoopid kryptonite, blocking your superpowers!

ETA: The link is only discusses Stage 3 (Monday). Not a spoiler for Stage 4.

I know this stuff happens at every major tour (probably every bike race for that matter) but SERIOUSLY PEOPLE!!!!!! How stoopid can you be?!?!?!?! This Tour has been a wild one so far (no spoilers) and I've enjoyed the beauty of the English countryside.

uh-oh. Don't challenge them.

melbo55

2014-07-08 1:15 PM

in reply to: 4agoodlife

Pennsylvania

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Will check back in later. Thought I would show you my new $2 swim friend. J made him for me after his coaching last week. Needs some tape still, but used today and helped right away. (I know, I know. All you fishy people are rolling your eyes and asking what took me so long )

Oooh, oooh, I know, I know!! (and only because we use something similar - well, not really, but kinda) Erin's stick is to help with stroke timing, think catch-up drill, passing the pipe off hand to hand after the other recovers, always keeping it ahead of you.

At masters we use pieces of extra plastic from the pool gutter, which is actually strangely more hydrodynamic than when using a smooth cylinder despite its squared edges, protrusions for screws, indentations, etc.

ponderingfox

2014-07-08 3:27 PM

in reply to: melbo55

Veteran

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Dayton

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

By the way, Mary and I are meeting up for a run in Dayton tonight, which is pretty cool. Manatee meet-ups are always a good thing!

JJ-

2014-07-08 3:46 PM

in reply to: ponderingfox

Veteran

659

East Texas

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by ponderingfox

By the way, Mary and I are meeting up for a run in Dayton tonight, which is pretty cool. Manatee meet-ups are always a good thing!

I agree. I tried setting up a Manatee meetup for my new Texas friends for a nice bike ride in August but no one has committed yet

mcmanusclan5

2014-07-08 5:00 PM

in reply to: JJ-

Veteran

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Austin, Texas

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by JJ-

Originally posted by ponderingfox

By the way, Mary and I are meeting up for a run in Dayton tonight, which is pretty cool. Manatee meet-ups are always a good thing!

I agree. I tried setting up a Manatee meetup for my new Texas friends for a nice bike ride in August but no one has committed yet

You're keeeeling me here!

Soooo want to go (but like being married).

Matt

2014-07-08 5:54 PM

in reply to: JJ-

Master

9705

Raleigh, NC area

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by JJ-

Originally posted by ponderingfox

By the way, Mary and I are meeting up for a run in Dayton tonight, which is pretty cool. Manatee meet-ups are always a good thing!

I agree. I tried setting up a Manatee meetup for my new Texas friends for a nice bike ride in August but no one has committed yet

Well played!

brigby1

2014-07-08 5:59 PM

in reply to: mcmanusclan5

Master

10208

Northern IL

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by mcmanusclan5

Originally posted by JJ-

Originally posted by ponderingfox

By the way, Mary and I are meeting up for a run in Dayton tonight, which is pretty cool. Manatee meet-ups are always a good thing!

I agree. I tried setting up a Manatee meetup for my new Texas friends for a nice bike ride in August but no one has committed yet

You're keeeeling me here!

Soooo want to go (but like being married).

Matt

Did just fine meeting up with one of those two a few weeks ago.

ponderingfox

2014-07-08 9:36 PM

in reply to: brigby1

Veteran

1100

Dayton

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Run in the books! We had a good time. It's always nice to meet up and do a little tri talking. And running.

jobaxas

2014-07-08 10:13 PM

in reply to: ponderingfox

Elite

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Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Monkeys!

Well how are we all?

Went for a swim squad session last night with lovely Coach Johnny.

An epiphany.

3 years ago when I started at his squad I was a left side breather. He wasn't happy with my body position so he made me change to the right side and it fixed up that issue.

Fast forward 3 years and though it's comfortable he said my arms are never deep enough, elbow never high enough etc etc. Last night we did a warm up set of 100m breathe good side, 100m breather bad side, 100m bilateral. Johnny happened to see me breathing bad side (the left used to be good side) He said Jojo that's perfect. Keep breathing that side all night.

Who knows what shifted but yes, breathing left from now on.

Apart from that it was 2750m of torture.

2014-07-09 7:21 AM

in reply to: IndoIronYanti

Master

9705

Raleigh, NC area

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

PSA

Running Warehouse clearance (Hokas and Altras included in the mix)

2014-07-09 7:41 AM

in reply to: jobaxas

Master

9705

Raleigh, NC area

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by jobaxas Monkeys! Well how are we all? Went for a swim squad session last night with lovely Coach Johnny. An epiphany. 3 years ago when I started at his squad I was a left side breather. He wasn't happy with my body position so he made me change to the right side and it fixed up that issue. Fast forward 3 years and though it's comfortable he said my arms are never deep enough, elbow never high enough etc etc. Last night we did a warm up set of 100m breathe good side, 100m breather bad side, 100m bilateral. Johnny happened to see me breathing bad side (the left used to be good side) He said Jojo that's perfect. Keep breathing that side all night. Who knows what shifted but yes, breathing left from now on. Apart from that it was 2750m of torture.

Clearly you've been away too long. We are the Manatees!

Swim breakthrough! I need some of that Good work!

2014-07-09 8:08 AM

in reply to: 4agoodlife

Melon Presser

52116

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Miss Yanti- 10k swim?!?...I'd WANT to drown. hehe

At times I wanted to ... and to drown other people hey, nice stick! I really do like it for catch-up that won't exacerbate a cross-over. Might try sliding the stick into the thumb/pointerfinger groove so you can keep a flat hand forward instead of fist.

NOBODY PLEASE DIE/DROWN OF SHOCK.

My Bali Ocean Swim 10K race report is up.

So, I'm only what, maybe 13 RRs behind now? :P

mcmanusclan5

2014-07-09 8:44 AM

in reply to: IndoIronYanti

Veteran

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Austin, Texas

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

So much awesome crammed into one RR… It's almost too much to handle!

OK - even a RR about a 10k swim (whatever the actual was, it's a 10k swim!) is badazzed enough to get me to stop sitting on my decidedly-not-at-the-moment-bad-azz and go for a ride! Motivation!

amd723

2014-07-09 8:49 AM

in reply to: IndoIronYanti

Master

7712

Orlando

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Miss Yanti- 10k swim?!?...I'd WANT to drown. hehe

NOBODY PLEASE DIE/DROWN OF SHOCK.

My Bali Ocean Swim 10K race report is up.

So, I'm only what, maybe 13 RRs behind now? :P

So, how's that IM RR coming ...Chris would really like you to finish soon

mtnbikerchk

2014-07-09 9:12 AM

in reply to: amd723

Member

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Simsbury, Connecticut

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Miss Yanti- 10k swim?!?...I'd WANT to drown. hehe

NOBODY PLEASE DIE/DROWN OF SHOCK.

My Bali Ocean Swim 10K race report is up.

So, I'm only what, maybe 13 RRs behind now? :P

So, how's that IM RR coming ...Chris would really like you to finish soon

now it was so long ago she probably forgot everything about it. (so the RR should be short!) LOL

Janyne if I buy any more sneakers I think DH will kick me out

2014-07-09 9:14 AM

in reply to: mcmanusclan5

Melon Presser

52116

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by mcmanusclan5

So much awesome crammed into one RR… It's almost too much to handle!

OK - even a RR about a 10k swim (whatever the actual was, it's a 10k swim!) is badazzed enough to get me to stop sitting on my decidedly-not-at-the-moment-bad-azz and go for a ride! Motivation!

I love you and take back anything I ever said about McWahnatee ... def too kind. It's substandard but WTF, something is infinitely better than nothing! Glad you enjoyed it and hey at least the pics are OK.

Likewise enjoy your inspired T.I.T.S!!!

2014-07-09 9:15 AM

in reply to: amd723

Melon Presser

52116

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Miss Yanti- 10k swim?!?...I'd WANT to drown. hehe

NOBODY PLEASE DIE/DROWN OF SHOCK.

My Bali Ocean Swim 10K race report is up.

So, I'm only what, maybe 13 RRs behind now? :P

So, how's that IM RR coming ...Chris would really like you to finish soon

Y'know, I am almost finished with the one from New Zealand ... March 2013

2014-07-09 9:17 AM

in reply to: mtnbikerchk

Melon Presser

52116

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Miss Yanti- 10k swim?!?...I'd WANT to drown. hehe

NOBODY PLEASE DIE/DROWN OF SHOCK.I'

My Bali Ocean Swim 10K race report is up.

So, I'm only what, maybe 13 RRs behind now? :P

So, how's that IM RR coming ...Chris would really like you to finish soon

now it was so long ago she probably forgot everything about it. (so the RR should be short!) LOL Janyne if I buy any more sneakers I think DH will kick me out

Hey hey! So the S-1 equation works for sneakers as well as bikes I'm sneaky, I keep buying Kingsley shoes and gear so he's too busy with it to notice how much crap I bought for myself ...

JJ-

2014-07-09 9:22 AM

in reply to: IndoIronYanti

Veteran

659

East Texas

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Survived the pain train last night. Held on for about 20 miles then blew up at mile 30 but did it with a huge smile. Just something about being in a pace-line riding at 25 mph that is just amazing.

2014-07-09 9:23 AM

in reply to: JJ-

Melon Presser

52116

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Originally posted by JJ- Survived the pain train last night. Held on for about 20 miles then blew up at mile 30 but did it with a huge smile. Just something about being in a pace-line riding at 25 mph that is just amazing.

And takes some real skill ... thumbs-up Irontejas!

2014-07-09 9:26 AM

in reply to: IndoIronYanti

Master

9705

Raleigh, NC area

Subject: RE: Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)

Speaking of riding, if you are not watching/streaming today's TdF stage and you want it to be a surprise when you watch it tonight, be extra diligent on your Total News Blackout.