Mad Manatees Mentor Group - VERY CLOSED!!! Sorry! (Page 76)

Muskrat37 - 2013-01-24 5:10 PM

I'm glad you feel relief from your decision and I wish you nothing but the best in sorting out your other personal matters.  

Never met - but feel like you are a "friend".  We'll be here when you get back.  Can't melon press you since I don't have melons, but if I did - I'd be sending a big Melon Press your way.  It's the thought that counts right?   

jobaxas - 2013-01-23 9:11 PM

Dearest Manatees - old and new friends

Well after much soul searching I made the decision yesterday to withdraw from Melbourne Ironman.  One thing stands between me and the finish - a bike!  ha!

I think I'm going to just sit and think, re-evaluate my goals and see where that sets me.

I've had an emotional roller coaster ride the last week or so (don't forget to take the Maca powder to New Zealand next time!). 

Today i'm starting to feel slightly less raw and more balanced - exercise helps funnily.  I shall go to swim squad tonight.

The relief I feel from making the decision is immense.  Yes a little disappointed but not as much as I am relieved.

I think i shall tackle some HIM again, do some run races which i love before I make the decision on IM.  Maybe Challenge Wanaka January 2014 - but this time I hire a coach and do it properly.

I want to thank you all for your support on the journey so far.  It's not over by a long shot in fact it's just begun.

sorry I've been less than active on here, that won't change for a while - I got some things to sort out personally.  Nearly there.

I will read everything though every day i promise!  And Yanti - I'll see you in March!

Love you all.  Respect and hugs Manatees.

4agoodlife - 2013-01-24 11:28 AM Gave DH a little pace booty...about 1/2 mile worth    And a lovely cactus moon shot.

Artemis - 2013-01-23 7:03 PM

INTJ here.  The T flops with F sometimes.  Always an I and J.  

jobaxas - 2013-01-23 10:11 PM

Dearest Manatees - old and new friends

Well after much soul searching I made the decision yesterday to withdraw from Melbourne Ironman.  One thing stands between me and the finish - a bike!  ha!

I think I'm going to just sit and think, re-evaluate my goals and see where that sets me.

I've had an emotional roller coaster ride the last week or so (don't forget to take the Maca powder to New Zealand next time!). 

Today i'm starting to feel slightly less raw and more balanced - exercise helps funnily.  I shall go to swim squad tonight.

The relief I feel from making the decision is immense.  Yes a little disappointed but not as much as I am relieved.

I think i shall tackle some HIM again, do some run races which i love before I make the decision on IM.  Maybe Challenge Wanaka January 2014 - but this time I hire a coach and do it properly.

I want to thank you all for your support on the journey so far.  It's not over by a long shot in fact it's just begun.

sorry I've been less than active on here, that won't change for a while - I got some things to sort out personally.  Nearly there.

I will read everything though every day i promise!  And Yanti - I'll see you in March!

Love you all.  Respect and hugs Manatees.

4agoodlife - 2013-01-23 10:28 PM Gave DH a little pace booty...about 1/2 mile worth    And a lovely cactus moon shot.

jobaxas - 2013-01-23 9:11 PM

Dearest Manatees - old and new friends

Well after much soul searching I made the decision yesterday to withdraw from Melbourne Ironman.  One thing stands between me and the finish - a bike!  ha!

I think I'm going to just sit and think, re-evaluate my goals and see where that sets me.

I've had an emotional roller coaster ride the last week or so (don't forget to take the Maca powder to New Zealand next time!). 

Today i'm starting to feel slightly less raw and more balanced - exercise helps funnily.  I shall go to swim squad tonight.

The relief I feel from making the decision is immense.  Yes a little disappointed but not as much as I am relieved.

I think i shall tackle some HIM again, do some run races which i love before I make the decision on IM.  Maybe Challenge Wanaka January 2014 - but this time I hire a coach and do it properly.

I want to thank you all for your support on the journey so far.  It's not over by a long shot in fact it's just begun.

sorry I've been less than active on here, that won't change for a while - I got some things to sort out personally.  Nearly there.

I will read everything though every day i promise!  And Yanti - I'll see you in March!

Love you all.  Respect and hugs Manatees.

4agoodlife - 2013-01-23 9:28 PM Gave DH a little pace booty...about 1/2 mile worth    And a lovely cactus moon shot.

mn_av8or - 2013-01-25 1:36 AM Wish you all the best Jo and it sounds like you made a good decision for you! I know you'll be back doing what you enjoy in no time.


On another note, I'm donating blood this afternoon. Anyone have experience on how long I should hold off on workouts to avoid passing out in a ditch?

mn_av8or - 2013-01-24 9:36 AM Wish you all the best Jo and it sounds like you made a good decision for you! I know you'll be back doing what you enjoy in no time.


On another note, I'm donating blood this afternoon. Anyone have experience on how long I should hold off on workouts to avoid passing out in a ditch?

mn_av8or - 2013-01-24 12:36 PM Wish you all the best Jo and it sounds like you made a good decision for you! I know you'll be back doing what you enjoy in no time.


On another note, I'm donating blood this afternoon. Anyone have experience on how long I should hold off on workouts to avoid passing out in a ditch?

mn_av8or - 2013-01-24 11:36 AM Wish you all the best Jo and it sounds like you made a good decision for you! I know you'll be back doing what you enjoy in no time.


On another note, I'm donating blood this afternoon. Anyone have experience on how long I should hold off on workouts to avoid passing out in a ditch?

Asalzwed - 2013-01-24 1:20 PM

This is a really big training week (miles) so I was a little curious about how last night's track workout was going to go, especially within the full week. (that of course is still TBD)

Also, just to keep things interesting I forgot my sports bra AND socks AND all of my stuff was wet from my jog earlier in the day. SO ... there you have it, the start of my track workout in soggy clothes, a regular bra and dress socks (again.)

Anyway, the workout was 4 x 1600 with 2.5 minutes rest in between.

I decided to buck up and go with the faster group. We were supposed to go @ 6:27 pace per mile.

We hit 6:22 on the first mile and it felt sooo smooth and easy. Of course we were doing 4 so I didn't want to get ahead of myself.

Rep number 2 we got in 6:18. My coach gave us the go ahead to conservatively keep it up so the next two were 6:16 and 6:12! For the first time I dropped everyone in that last mile and felt great! 

This is coming into week 7 of marathon training so it seems to be falling in that 4-6 weeks where you start to see training adaptions taking place. Anyway, it's really exciting to see changes happening!

Asalzwed - 2013-01-24 10:20 AM

This is a really big training week (miles) so I was a little curious about how last night's track workout was going to go, especially within the full week. (that of course is still TBD)

Also, just to keep things interesting I forgot my sports bra AND socks AND all of my stuff was wet from my jog earlier in the day. SO ... there you have it, the start of my track workout in soggy clothes, a regular bra and dress socks (again.)

Anyway, the workout was 4 x 1600 with 2.5 minutes rest in between.

I decided to buck up and go with the faster group. We were supposed to go @ 6:27 pace per mile.

We hit 6:22 on the first mile and it felt sooo smooth and easy. Of course we were doing 4 so I didn't want to get ahead of myself.

Rep number 2 we got in 6:18. My coach gave us the go ahead to conservatively keep it up so the next two were 6:16 and 6:12! For the first time I dropped everyone in that last mile and felt great! 

This is coming into week 7 of marathon training so it seems to be falling in that 4-6 weeks where you start to see training adaptions taking place. Anyway, it's really exciting to see changes happening!

Asalzwed - 2013-01-24 12:20 PM

This is a really big training week (miles) so I was a little curious about how last night's track workout was going to go, especially within the full week. (that of course is still TBD)

Also, just to keep things interesting I forgot my sports bra AND socks AND all of my stuff was wet from my jog earlier in the day. SO ... there you have it, the start of my track workout in soggy clothes, a regular bra and dress socks (again.)

Anyway, the workout was 4 x 1600 with 2.5 minutes rest in between.

I decided to buck up and go with the faster group. We were supposed to go @ 6:27 pace per mile.

We hit 6:22 on the first mile and it felt sooo smooth and easy. Of course we were doing 4 so I didn't want to get ahead of myself.

Rep number 2 we got in 6:18. My coach gave us the go ahead to conservatively keep it up so the next two were 6:16 and 6:12! For the first time I dropped everyone in that last mile and felt great! 

This is coming into week 7 of marathon training so it seems to be falling in that 4-6 weeks where you start to see training adaptions taking place. Anyway, it's really exciting to see changes happening!

melbo55 - 2013-01-24 12:31 PM

Soggy clothes, regular bra and dress socks and you STILL rocked the group, awesome!!!  It's very neat to see you seeing the fruits of your efforts.  Keep up the good work, and maybe start keeping a bag with an extra sports bra and socks in your car, just in case!

Asalzwed - 2013-01-25 6:20 AM

I actually have extra everything at work usually but since we are displaced for 3 weeks all of my stuff is in a box somewhere offsite.

Of course these three weeks are the times I happen to forget everything.

jobaxas - 2013-01-25 6:10 AM

new day new avatar - this was taken exactly a year ago tomorrow - it's the Australia Day swim.  First swim race I'd ever done and I was sooooooooo happy!  I got to meet Michael Klim the start of my pro athlete stalking!

Anyway - I wanna say a big teary thank you to all the manatees, your kind words have made a huge difference to my being at peace with my decision.

Welcome to the new year.  I have some plans tell me your thoughts.

Firstly - get on the bike - get to the park go round, practice stopping and starting, practice eating and drinking. 

Then once confident let's go to the cycling club that I joined!  I had to join one to get a cycling coach - insurance reasons.  So let's use it.

Later in the year (spring) I fancy a cycling camp.  and a triathlon camp.

I am feeling super pumped about the future.  Thanks manatees dragging me out of the dark!

PS I have taken my Maca Powder - it's a wonder drug for premenopausal women....just sayin.

jobaxas - 2013-01-25 7:00 AMAt least you had shoes.....me no sports bra - well I could run but I would probably have two black eyes.

StaceyK - 2013-01-25 10:16 AM

Hey Jo love the new pic! You do look very happy. I'm also glad that you are feeling so much better, it just confirms that you have made the right choice for you.

I know you have posted in a different thread that you really don't enjoy racing that much, but love training. Have you ever thought of volunteering at races rather than racing them? I'm sure triathlon Victoria or whoever the race organizers are over there would love to have another volunteer to help out on a regular basis, especially one that has some racing experience.