Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered) (Page 78)

Wwwwelllllll......I *guess* we can cut you some slack since you were working and all.  Wouldn't want you getting demoted or anything.  But be sure you finish up that RR before you get back to working on your TdF Challenge goals.  Since I'm on the other team, I have absolutely NO vested interest in you getting behind on those goals.

Finally have time to catch up.

Melanie - Enjoy your vacation and especially the ice cream!!  Your dad is pretty darn fortunate to have a daughter like you to help.  You have every right to be annoyed with the slacker brother, even if being annoyed doesn't change his contributions.

Kate - Good job on the diet and fun that you're seeing results so quickly!  Can't blame you one bit for stepping on the scale.  I'd be doing the same thing.

Stacey - So great that your knee isn't hurting, you got out for a run, and (bonus!) you're happy with your pace.  You should be really proud of yourself!

Ann-Marie - Heal up quick, Buttercup!

Jonathan TN - A person can never have too many pairs of shoes. 

Darren - Happy happy happy!!  Hope your b-day is marvelous.

Salty - Another little extra shout-out to you for making it to and deciding to compete at Nationals.  Sending lots of cool and speedy thoughts your direction.  Have fun with that mister!  That totally made me giggle, even before I saw your Chippendales comment!

And last but not least, GOOOOOOO MANATEES!!!!  And don't forget to have a little fun along the way.

I think/hope I got everybody....

Had a decent idea about that. Probably doesn't help at all, but with your competitive nature and stepping it up when it counts you'll still do a lot better than being "just a turd out there". (See who gets that one! )

They do for me!

Well sure because you don't have to worry about (S-1)>(N+1)

Too true!

Yeah, I'd say getting a glimpse of your potential and realizing you haven't reached as far as you can reach is an extremely cool thing.  Big smiles!!!

Anyone know what time they race today?

This confirms yet again that doing tris is just as much a mental challenge as a physical one.  So proud of you for your accomplishments!  Have fun and give it your flying best at your race.

7:35pm.  I was looking into heading down to watch, but at 3 hours away I won't make it after work .  

 Thanks.  And yes, I think the mental part is more difficult--harder to train my brain than my body!!

Any chance it'll be broadcast on the interwez?

Aw bummer, THat would have been cool! My coworkers are coming down! It is so sweet but I'm a little embarrassed that they are going to watch this shyte show....

This plan calls for one serving of starch in the morning--either brown rice or quinoa--with protein and a veggie. Fruit is also allowed once a day--morning only, then its protein and veggies 3 more times through the day at least 3 hours apart...its really simple. I had actually forgotten about eating Brusselsprouts for this--sad, because I LOVE them! They are being a dinner item tonight!  

I will check out that website--I like lots of ideas.

Mmmm, Brussel sprouts!  Had some sauteed in balsamic vinaigrette the other night - SO yummy!

hope you get some royalties or at least a discount!

Not broadcast that I can find, but hopefully it will be available on demand after the fact...

Speaking of saddles, I have a saddle question.  Every time I get out of the saddle, I have to shift around when I sit back down to avoid pinching the insides of my thighs.  The shifting mostly consists of getting really forward on it, then sliding back to get comfortable.  It's pretty annoying, especially when I'm riding on city streets where there's a lot of stopping for lights.  My saddle is a pretty basic Specialized women-specific one with a cut-out that's moderately comfortable, but I wouldn't say I'm crazy about it.  Think I should look into another saddle with a narrower nose, or is this typical?

I've never had that issue.  

RR Done from the Peachtree. A little off on my TdF Challange goals, but going to get back after it today. Some time and rides to make up.

Couple things that come to mind are if your shorts are pulled up snug and if your hips rock a lot while you pedal? Looser short material or if they're just out of place and I might have some trouble getting back into the saddle.

Hm.  Could be that I need new shorts.  I've lost a little weight since I bought my shorts so they're all fitting a little looser than they used to.  I'll give that a shot before looking into a new saddle.  Thanks.