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 2016-01-04 3:12 PM in reply to: IronOx |
Master  6595     Rio Rancho, NM |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by Jet Black NAME: Sean STORY: Good at math (engineer - for now, sweating more layoffs in the oil patch). I played lots of sports growing up, including summer swim team from age 5-17, but decided to stick with basketball when I got to high school. Graduated college, got fat, had a kid, realized I got fat, started getting active. Saw a local triathlon in my neighborhood in fall of 2014 and said to myself "I can do this!", then went home and told my wife I was going to do an Ironman. FAMILY STATUS: Married with two boys ages 3 & 5, & a 9 year old black lab. CURRENT TRAINING: LOTS. Just started base 2 of 3 (then 2 builds) for IMTX. THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: IMTX, will probably do an olympic leading up to IMTX. Will probably take a break then do some sprints in the fall. GOALS/OBJECTIVES/DESIRES: Would like to lose 5 lbs of fat before IMTX, the heat can be real. Stretch goal is sub 11 hrs, will be disappointed if I don't break 12. WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD MANATEE: I have an obsessive/compulsive personality! Kirsten, this is the one that made me snerk... LOL! Missed that one. I keep laughing at the news this AM. They are talking about new tax rules and anyone "married with 2 kids that make over $200 000" will pay an extra $11000 in taxes. Ummm, what kinda child labour pays that kinda dough?? I have two kids but they don't make anywhere near that! |
| 2016-01-04 3:16 PM in reply to: TXTriRook |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm in Dallas. Where are the other Texans in this thread from? My first 70.3 was in Austin back in November. Some of the hills down there were killers! We Canucks are taking over!! Justin - where in Texas are you? I'm such a weather wimp that I've actually suggested to Tony that if we move ANYWHERE from Austin, it'll have to be FL, because I can't handle winter anymore! Not that I ever could, but now - definite NO to winter. NO! I'm in Austin & I also did the 70.3... it wasn't a stellar day for me, but we won't talk about that right now... I *think* there's also Katy represented, and there was another Manatee in Austin, but I don't know where he went? Are there other Texas Manatees?? Where in Canada are you from?? I'm from Vancouver & miss it a LOT, but not so much during the wet winter... :D |
| 2016-01-04 3:23 PM in reply to: Superfunkyfresh |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by Superfunkyfresh Originally posted by jmkizer https://www.strava.com/athletes/6017648Coul I be added please? Originally posted by Lighttower I have a quick question. Can anyone suggest a good hardware for strava? I would like to record my swims too. I have a 920XT but I actually use an old Garmin Swim in the pool. The Vivoactive might work but I'm not sure that it has a swim drill mode. We have a Manatee Strava group. Let Chris or me know and we can add you. You are in! |
| 2016-01-04 3:27 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm in Dallas. Where are the other Texans in this thread from? My first 70.3 was in Austin back in November. Some of the hills down there were killers! We Canucks are taking over!! Justin - where in Texas are you? I'm such a weather wimp that I've actually suggested to Tony that if we move ANYWHERE from Austin, it'll have to be FL, because I can't handle winter anymore! Not that I ever could, but now - definite NO to winter. NO! I'm in Austin & I also did the 70.3... it wasn't a stellar day for me, but we won't talk about that right now... I *think* there's also Katy represented, and there was another Manatee in Austin, but I don't know where he went? Are there other Texas Manatees?? Where in Canada are you from?? I'm from Vancouver & miss it a LOT, but not so much during the wet winter... :D Snowed here this morning Monica |
| 2016-01-04 3:27 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
| 93 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 My name is Eric and I have completed 11 or 12 triathlons in the past. Mostly Sprint or Super Sprint with 1 Olympic thrown in. I have always been active and played tennis in College. I was a pretty decent runner when I was younger and would ride my bike everywhere when I was a kid. I decided I wanted to try triathlon and while training for my first sprint I was hit by a Car on my bike (He decided to turn right even though I was there). It ended up breaking both elbows, my left wrist, and messing up my left leg really bad. The doctors said I would never be able to run again, and would hopefully be able to put off a knee replacement until I was around 40. I still really struggle on the run, but I have been able to do it, but I can not train as much as I would like, but sometimes you just need to be happy you can do it at all. FAMILY STATUS: I have a partner of 13 years, but not married yet and no pets, even though she asks all the time. CURRENT TRAINING: I have been out with a back injury since September, so just some swimming. GOALS/OBJECTIVES/DESIRES: I need to take off a little weight and would like to have a group to keep me accountable and hopefully meet some like minded friends. Hopefully I would be a good Manatee because I have some experience, but still understand the challenges. |
| 2016-01-04 3:31 PM in reply to: 0 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by cdban66 I think MiamiMan ussed to have a bit of the course on Homestead raceway. Really? MiamiMan was my first HIM. I thought the big draw was it is at the Miami zoo. Homestead speedway is about 20 miles from the zoo. Perhaps in the early days it was in that location? I know that there was a fairly recent sprint distance race at the speedway, but I don't know if it has survived. ETA: the bike course could have gone to the speedway and around it and back etc and still stage out of the zoo. Edited by amd723 2016-01-04 3:39 PM |
| 2016-01-04 3:38 PM in reply to: emcmino |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by emcmino My name is Eric and I have completed 11 or 12 triathlons in the past. Mostly Sprint or Super Sprint with 1 Olympic thrown in. I have always been active and played tennis in College. I was a pretty decent runner when I was younger and would ride my bike everywhere when I was a kid. I decided I wanted to try triathlon and while training for my first sprint I was hit by a Car on my bike (He decided to turn right even though I was there). It ended up breaking both elbows, my left wrist, and messing up my left leg really bad. The doctors said I would never be able to run again, and would hopefully be able to put off a knee replacement until I was around 40. I still really struggle on the run, but I have been able to do it, but I can not train as much as I would like, but sometimes you just need to be happy you can do it at all. FAMILY STATUS: I have a partner of 13 years, but not married yet and no pets, even though she asks all the time. CURRENT TRAINING: I have been out with a back injury since September, so just some swimming. GOALS/OBJECTIVES/DESIRES: I need to take off a little weight and would like to have a group to keep me accountable and hopefully meet some like minded friends. Hopefully I would be a good Manatee because I have some experience, but still understand the challenges. For the marriage or the pets? Sorry, we're being snarky this afternoon. Welcome, and congrats for getting out there in spite of the accident and the medical reports! |
| 2016-01-04 3:42 PM in reply to: IronOx |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm in Dallas. Where are the other Texans in this thread from? My first 70.3 was in Austin back in November. Some of the hills down there were killers! We Canucks are taking over!! Justin - where in Texas are you? I'm such a weather wimp that I've actually suggested to Tony that if we move ANYWHERE from Austin, it'll have to be FL, because I can't handle winter anymore! Not that I ever could, but now - definite NO to winter. NO! I'm in Austin & I also did the 70.3... it wasn't a stellar day for me, but we won't talk about that right now... I *think* there's also Katy represented, and there was another Manatee in Austin, but I don't know where he went? Are there other Texas Manatees?? Where in Canada are you from?? I'm from Vancouver & miss it a LOT, but not so much during the wet winter... :D Snowed here this morning Monica Snowed some here too, Monica. |
| 2016-01-04 3:43 PM in reply to: amd723 |
| 7 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 This group is craziness.. Off the back of a random Twitter conversation I have just purchased some books to read, this is as my wife and I think we spend too long in front of the TV and I said it has to stop, shes began reading novels and I've got the following to get through.. Clean and Lean Warrior Triathlon!: A tribute to the world's greatest triathletes, courses and gear A Life Without Limits and Swim Bike Run - Brownlee. I'm currently reading an amazing book called Farewell Kabul written by a British war correspondent which is amazing LINK |
| 2016-01-04 3:47 PM in reply to: Superfunkyfresh |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by Superfunkyfresh This group is craziness.. Off the back of a random Twitter conversation I have just purchased some books to read, this is as my wife and I think we spend too long in front of the TV and I said it has to stop, shes began reading novels and I've got the following to get through.. Clean and Lean Warrior Triathlon!: A tribute to the world's greatest triathletes, courses and gear A Life Without Limits and Swim Bike Run - Brownlee. I'm currently reading an amazing book called Farewell Kabul written by a British war correspondent which is amazing LINK I bought Run or Die over the weekend. I alternate between fitness related books and submarine related books |
| 2016-01-04 3:48 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm in Dallas. Where are the other Texans in this thread from? My first 70.3 was in Austin back in November. Some of the hills down there were killers! We Canucks are taking over!! Justin - where in Texas are you? I'm such a weather wimp that I've actually suggested to Tony that if we move ANYWHERE from Austin, it'll have to be FL, because I can't handle winter anymore! Not that I ever could, but now - definite NO to winter. NO! I'm in Austin & I also did the 70.3... it wasn't a stellar day for me, but we won't talk about that right now... I *think* there's also Katy represented, and there was another Manatee in Austin, but I don't know where he went? Are there other Texas Manatees?? Where in Canada are you from?? I'm from Vancouver & miss it a LOT, but not so much during the wet winter... :D Snowed here this morning Monica Snowed some here too, Monica. Here too |
| 2016-01-04 3:52 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
| 7 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Here too Sucks... All we get is bloody RAIN!!! RAIN and more RAIN!!! At least tomorrow its a sufferfest session for me  |
| 2016-01-04 3:53 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
| 812 Katy, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm in Dallas. Where are the other Texans in this thread from? My first 70.3 was in Austin back in November. Some of the hills down there were killers! We Canucks are taking over!! Â Justin - where in Texas are you? Â I'm such a weather wimp that I've actually suggested to Tony that if we move ANYWHERE from Austin, it'll have to be FL, because I can't handle winter anymore! Â Not that I ever could, but now - definite NO to winter. Â NO! Â I'm in Austin & I also did the 70.3... it wasn't a stellar day for me, but we won't talk about that right now... Â I *think* there's also Katy represented, and there was another Manatee in Austin, but I don't know where he went? Â Are there other Texas Manatees?? Â Where in Canada are you from?? Â I'm from Vancouver & miss it a LOT, but not so much during the wet winter... Â :DÂ Snowed here this morning Monica Snowed some here too, Monica. Here too It's cold here too. I actually had to swim inside this morning. Pizzed me off. #texascold |
| 2016-01-04 3:53 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 I don't think I've added Lucy to the gallery. (IMG_20150919_111059.jpg) Attachments ---------------- IMG_20150919_111059.jpg (815KB - 3 downloads) |
| 2016-01-04 3:55 PM in reply to: 0 |
| 93 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by emcmino My name is Eric and I have completed 11 or 12 triathlons in the past. Mostly Sprint or Super Sprint with 1 Olympic thrown in. I have always been active and played tennis in College. I was a pretty decent runner when I was younger and would ride my bike everywhere when I was a kid. I decided I wanted to try triathlon and while training for my first sprint I was hit by a Car on my bike (He decided to turn right even though I was there). It ended up breaking both elbows, my left wrist, and messing up my left leg really bad. The doctors said I would never be able to run again, and would hopefully be able to put off a knee replacement until I was around 40. I still really struggle on the run, but I have been able to do it, but I can not train as much as I would like, but sometimes you just need to be happy you can do it at all. FAMILY STATUS: I have a partner of 13 years, but not married yet and no pets, even though she asks all the time. CURRENT TRAINING: I have been out with a back injury since September, so just some swimming. GOALS/OBJECTIVES/DESIRES: I need to take off a little weight and would like to have a group to keep me accountable and hopefully meet some like minded friends. Hopefully I would be a good Manatee because I have some experience, but still understand the challenges. For the marriage or the pets? Sorry, we're being snarky this afternoon. Welcome, and congrats for getting out there in spite of the accident and the medical reports! Both probably, but way more for dog!!! Thanks. Edited by emcmino 2016-01-04 3:56 PM |
| 2016-01-04 3:56 PM in reply to: IronOx |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm in Dallas. Where are the other Texans in this thread from? My first 70.3 was in Austin back in November. Some of the hills down there were killers! We Canucks are taking over!! Justin - where in Texas are you? I'm such a weather wimp that I've actually suggested to Tony that if we move ANYWHERE from Austin, it'll have to be FL, because I can't handle winter anymore! Not that I ever could, but now - definite NO to winter. NO! I'm in Austin & I also did the 70.3... it wasn't a stellar day for me, but we won't talk about that right now... I *think* there's also Katy represented, and there was another Manatee in Austin, but I don't know where he went? Are there other Texas Manatees?? Where in Canada are you from?? I'm from Vancouver & miss it a LOT, but not so much during the wet winter... :D Snowed here this morning Monica GAH! What the what?!?! Okay, I'm even happier now that Thursday & Friday of this week are going to be around 20C/72F WOOT! :D |
| 2016-01-04 3:57 PM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Member 285 Cypress, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 So where is the Pets gallery? I did find the bike one. |
| 2016-01-04 3:57 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm in Dallas. Where are the other Texans in this thread from? My first 70.3 was in Austin back in November. Some of the hills down there were killers! We Canucks are taking over!! Justin - where in Texas are you? I'm such a weather wimp that I've actually suggested to Tony that if we move ANYWHERE from Austin, it'll have to be FL, because I can't handle winter anymore! Not that I ever could, but now - definite NO to winter. NO! I'm in Austin & I also did the 70.3... it wasn't a stellar day for me, but we won't talk about that right now... I *think* there's also Katy represented, and there was another Manatee in Austin, but I don't know where he went? Are there other Texas Manatees?? Where in Canada are you from?? I'm from Vancouver & miss it a LOT, but not so much during the wet winter... :D Snowed here this morning Monica Snowed some here too, Monica. Lol - I miss Chicago in the spring/summer/fall, but definitely NOT in the winter!! |
| 2016-01-04 4:19 PM in reply to: IronOx |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by IronOx Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by TXTriRook Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm in Dallas. Where are the other Texans in this thread from? My first 70.3 was in Austin back in November. Some of the hills down there were killers! We Canucks are taking over!! Justin - where in Texas are you? I'm such a weather wimp that I've actually suggested to Tony that if we move ANYWHERE from Austin, it'll have to be FL, because I can't handle winter anymore! Not that I ever could, but now - definite NO to winter. NO! I'm in Austin & I also did the 70.3... it wasn't a stellar day for me, but we won't talk about that right now... I *think* there's also Katy represented, and there was another Manatee in Austin, but I don't know where he went? Are there other Texas Manatees?? Where in Canada are you from?? I'm from Vancouver & miss it a LOT, but not so much during the wet winter... :D Snowed here this morning Monica I posted this for Monica cause I am in Vancouver you yahoos. |
| 2016-01-04 4:21 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Holy Moly. I am gonna be left in the dust with you folks. Getting here once a day is gonna leave me a lot of catching up. Here is the promised bio: NAME: Robin
FAMILY STATUS: Married with two grown step-kids. Three cats and one 10-yr old German Shepherd who is the best dog ever. Sorry all, she is! CURRENT TRAINING: I just started this week with a beginner HIM training plan for my late May HIM. THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: Two Oly's, one sprint and my first HIM. Several running events are thrown in there, too. GOALS/OBJECTIVES/DESIRES: To once again get rid of this wt that hangs around and I just took early retirement so I want to keep healthy to play around like a kid and keep being active for many, many, many years. WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD MANATEE: Even though I do not like pop-tarts, I will hoard them for others.
FWIW, I am from "more old people" area in Fla but now live in WNC in the mountains. |
| 2016-01-04 4:21 PM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by Richardsdrr I don't think I've added Lucy to the gallery. She looks like she's got some 'splainin' to do. |
| 2016-01-04 4:24 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
| 270 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 I have a few questions about Strava. 1.What is it? What does it do? 2.How do I set up an account? 3.How do I join the Manatees group? Thanks |
| 2016-01-04 4:54 PM in reply to: CRFTX2001 |
| 812 Katy, Texas | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by CRFTX2001 I have a few questions about Strava. 1.What is it? What does it do? 2.How do I set up an account? 3.How do I join the Manatees group? Thanks It's like facebook for exercisers. Just go to strava.com and setup an account. Chris can add you to the manatees. Follow us other manatees and you'll see our workouts pop up when we do them. You can link strava to your garmin account so that the workouts are automatically loaded into strava from garmin. |
| 2016-01-04 5:13 PM in reply to: Jet Black |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Wow, who turned the manatee chatter dial up to 11? (a little joke in there for some...) Whew! It's good to see so many eager new faces; welcome, all! |
| 2016-01-04 5:14 PM in reply to: Jet Black |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 Originally posted by Jet Black Originally posted by CRFTX2001 I have a few questions about Strava. 1.What is it? What does it do? 2.How do I set up an account? 3.How do I join the Manatees group? Thanks It's like facebook for exercisers. Just go to strava.com and setup an account. Chris can add you to the manatees. Follow us other manatees and you'll see our workouts pop up when we do them. You can link strava to your garmin account so that the workouts are automatically loaded into strava from garmin. I have my account set that if you want to follow me you need to send a request. Manatees will gladly be accepted as friends! |
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