Yanti & Salty Beyond Ridiculous Manatees PART 6--CLOSED (Page 85)

I wore my orthotics for over 4 years - prevented shin splints....I've only stopped using them in the last two months.  I just thought I'd try...my calf muscles are now way stronger and looser than they were back in my early days of running.

I am happy to say I ran 22km on Sunday with no pain and no orthotics.  I've still got them though....just in case.

Be wary of wear and tear on your running shoes, I found my orthotics raised my heel up which caused wear and tear on the lining of the inner achilles support in my running shoes - running shoes were lasting only a couple of months...

Asalzwed - 2012-12-17 8:23 PM annnnnnnnnnnnnd we've been archived. Just in time for the holidays! 

Nooooooooooo..........................................   I love our group! I don't want to be archived.  I don't want. I don't want. 

jogo - 2012-12-18 1:34 PM

Asalzwed - 2012-12-17 8:23 PM annnnnnnnnnnnnd we've been archived. Just in time for the holidays! 

Nooooooooooo..........................................   I love our group! I don't want to be archived.  I don't want. I don't want. 

Get that new group up asap.  I refuse to join another, absolutely.

Asalzwed - 2012-12-17 8:23 PM annnnnnnnnnnnnd we've been archived. Just in time for the holidays! 

OH NOES!  I don't want to go back in the box!

Yanti and Salty get your azzes into mentoring mode. 

i cannot do 2013 sans vous.

Beloved Manatees I do love each of you so very much! This is a truly extraordinary group. Been having a bit of discussion with Salty regarding the group and I will let her speak for herself and what she wants to do, but it's very heartwarming to see most of you already have your minds made up

I do love you all dearly and want this group to continue. That said, I can realistically give to the group about as much as I have been, which is not as much as it's been in prior seasons (as those of you who continued on know). At the same time, this is an extraordinary group with a lot of experience and talent and you all have been mentoring each other and me anyway. If you're fine with all of this continuing as is, more than happy to "renew" the group.

There's also the question of letting more members in. My feeling is that it's in the spirit of the mentor program and what the best of BT represents to continue to pass on what we've been given. We're a very active group, which, while they seem contradictory, means both that we're kind of maxed out but that because so many of us are active/advanced, we're able to share support and advice with new members, whether they are also new to triathlon or not. My gut sense is that we should allow a FEW new folks in, perhaps 5 or so.

What are your thoughts?

jobaxas - 2012-12-17 9:47 PM

jogo - 2012-12-18 1:34 PM

Asalzwed - 2012-12-17 8:23 PM annnnnnnnnnnnnd we've been archived. Just in time for the holidays! 

Nooooooooooo..........................................   I love our group! I don't want to be archived.  I don't want. I don't want. 

Get that new group up asap.  I refuse to join another, absolutely.

Yes Please!!!!

Here's my thought. I think that the way we've been going is fine, finer than fine, awesome really. We recognize that the mentors have lives, and training, as well, and we are good about answering questions for each other, as well as listening to our great leaders. If Salty thinks being a mentor is too much then maybe she could just join us as another "mentee". As for mentors, if her Yantiness is still willing to take the reigns, and give it whatever time she can, including making a new thread every few weeks then that would be wunnerfull. As for a second? I nominate Janyne. I mean she is constantly encouraging all of us anyway, right?

Just my 2 cents.

Got my Jogo done this morning with an hour on the drainer. Tonight, Le Mis!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK, I went through a bit of a withdrawal last night when I saw that we were archived.  However, I am OK now.

Seriously though, I think that I would be involved to some extent, but in thinking it through, I am not sure I would be as involved on a daily basis.  This group has been a blessing and getting to know you all has been both a joy and a benefit for me.  I hope that the group continues, that more people are blessed to be in it, and that both Yanti and Adrienne are involved in some capacity.  I do understand that the time commitment that you both are making is fairly large, as has been the commitment from other members of the group as well.  I have benefitted from everyone's input, and I believe that is one of the main advantages to anyone entering the group.  Not just the mentoring from the mentors, but also the interaction, support and mentoring that we all do for one another.  I agree with Yanti, mentor groups are one of the best aspects to BT and I think this group is something special.  I would like to see more people involved so they have the same type of opportunity that I had.

And I also want to add a big "THANK YOU!" for all of you.

I completely agree! I forgot to mention that I am all for accepting new Manatees.

X a whole lot!!!! I can't wait to see the awesomeness that you all have planned for this coming year. IMWA broke my heart and I wasn't even in it. I want vindication, darnit! If Oceanside, Boston and Melbourne are anything like that, I can go away a happy man. But not until then

I agree.

I know I am not the most active (forum-wise) of the mentored manatees, but I am happy to know that I am able to jump in and hang here regardless. Also, this group is a bit more then merely mentoring in regards to tri-stuff. We are all friends, and we give/get advice for many things beyond tri-stuff. I guess its more of a 'life mentoring' thing. I liked the assignments given, the role call for people's races every weekend, and the occasional challenge too. All of these aspects tell me that the Manatees, ridiculous as they (we) are, are a special group--much more than the average mentor group.

btw, I am cool with having new blood....the question is: can they handle the awesome ridiculousness that is the Manatees?