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2015-09-11 8:36 AM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)
Originally posted by IronOx

Proof of life post.  Start of school is always crazy.  Plus I was home from Denmark for 1 week, then went away again for 4 days.  Unfortunately tweaked my knee getting on to a bike for a fun ride  so can't run right now.

Also, we lost our oldest Staffie on Tuesday.  He was almost 12 and developed symptoms of a brain tumour in the past month or so (in hindsight).  Became weak and wobbly about 10 days ago, I took him for a Neuro consult and they thought it could be a disc in his neck or possibly intracranial.  But over the next 5 days it became very obvious it was brain: circling, getting lost in corners, whining.  So we made the decision to let him go.  RIP Proton "Canadian Champion Araidh Atlantic Starr"  

Welcome to the new podmate.  I hope you aren't scared off yet!  




Kirsten I am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like it was the right decision, but that doesn't stop the ache. <3


2015-09-11 8:38 AM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by IronOx

Proof of life post.  Start of school is always crazy.  Plus I was home from Denmark for 1 week, then went away again for 4 days.  Unfortunately tweaked my knee getting on to a bike for a fun ride  so can't run right now.

Also, we lost our oldest Staffie on Tuesday.  He was almost 12 and developed symptoms of a brain tumour in the past month or so (in hindsight).  Became weak and wobbly about 10 days ago, I took him for a Neuro consult and they thought it could be a disc in his neck or possibly intracranial.  But over the next 5 days it became very obvious it was brain: circling, getting lost in corners, whining.  So we made the decision to let him go.  RIP Proton "Canadian Champion Araidh Atlantic Starr"  

Welcome to the new podmate.  I hope you aren't scared off yet!  

So very sorry to hear about Proton.  (((hugs)))  Sorry about your knee, too.

2015-09-11 8:40 AM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

September 12-13
Judi - Run for Their Lives 10k on Saturday
Ann-Marie - Rock N Run 5k
Jonathan TX - Trinity Mother Frances Rose City Triathlon on Saturday
Nancy - Hot Dam double dip (Olympic on Sat/Sprint on Sun)
Maryland Mike - Diamondman Challenge Sprint Triathlon on Saturday
Janyne - BikeMS (all weekend with the rubber side down!)
Mary - Run Wild 4 mi. run on Sunday
Tom - Portage Lakes State Park Oly on Sunday
Darren - Ironman Wales on Sunday - remember "death, then quit"

Disabled List
Kirsten - knee
Erin - how is your knee?

Condolence, Kirsten, on your loss.  Our four legged ones are never with us long enough.

What a huge crew of racers!  Makes me feel like I should go find a race just so I won't be in the minority.  Good luck to one and all - be safe and have fun!

2015-09-11 8:43 AM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

September 12-13
Judi - Run for Their Lives 10k on Saturday
Ann-Marie - Rock N Run 5k
Jonathan TX - Trinity Mother Frances Rose City Triathlon on Saturday
Nancy - Hot Dam double dip (Olympic on Sat/Sprint on Sun)
Maryland Mike - Diamondman Challenge Sprint Triathlon on Saturday
Janyne - BikeMS (all weekend with the rubber side down!)
Mary - Run Wild 4 mi. run on Sunday
Tom - Portage Lakes State Park Oly on Sunday
Darren - Ironman Wales on Sunday - remember "death, then quit"

Disabled List
Kirsten - knee
Erin - how is your knee?

Condolence, Kirsten, on your loss.  Our four legged ones are never with us long enough.

look at all the racing manatees!! Anymore and Janyne would have run out of colors??

have great races everyone and Janyne please keep the rubber side down !!

 

sad to see a DL list again- heal up ladies!!

2015-09-11 9:08 AM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

September 12-13
Judi - Run for Their Lives 10k on Saturday
Ann-Marie - Rock N Run 5k
Jonathan TX - Trinity Mother Frances Rose City Triathlon on Saturday
Nancy - Hot Dam double dip (Olympic on Sat/Sprint on Sun)
Maryland Mike - Diamondman Challenge Sprint Triathlon on Saturday
Janyne - BikeMS (all weekend with the rubber side down!)
Mary - Run Wild 4 mi. run on Sunday
Tom - Portage Lakes State Park Oly on Sunday
Darren - Ironman Wales on Sunday - remember "death, then quit"

Disabled List
Kirsten - knee
Erin - how is your knee?

Condolence, Kirsten, on your loss.  Our four legged ones are never with us long enough.

Race well, have fun and Heal/Recover!!!

2015-09-11 9:12 AM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Ann-Marie, TW and I were talking about my race schedule for the winter this week and I mentioned Flatwoods.  She stated that trail racing was off the table for this year and possibly forever.  Now I'm more determined to get up there again!   I may do Hillsborough Quarter (or Half) Marathon in mid December, but we'll have to see. QM was an easy course, mostly Jeep trail and dirt roads when I did it a few years back.



2015-09-11 10:12 AM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by melbo55

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

September 12-13
Judi - Run for Their Lives 10k on Saturday
Ann-Marie - Rock N Run 5k
Jonathan TX - Trinity Mother Frances Rose City Triathlon on Saturday
Nancy - Hot Dam double dip (Olympic on Sat/Sprint on Sun)
Maryland Mike - Diamondman Challenge Sprint Triathlon on Saturday
Janyne - BikeMS (all weekend with the rubber side down!)
Mary - Run Wild 4 mi. run on Sunday
Tom - Portage Lakes State Park Oly on Sunday
Darren - Ironman Wales on Sunday - remember "death, then quit"

Disabled List
Kirsten - knee
Erin - how is your knee?

Condolence, Kirsten, on your loss.  Our four legged ones are never with us long enough.

What a huge crew of racers!  Makes me feel like I should go find a race just so I won't be in the minority.  Good luck to one and all - be safe and have fun!

Yeah, what she said! Good stuff on the list this week! I'm not racing but I volunteer every year for the Patriot tri (I think last year I volunteered AND raced )  So I'll be doing that tonight and tomorrow.

2015-09-11 10:49 AM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by cdban66

Ann-Marie, TW and I were talking about my race schedule for the winter this week and I mentioned Flatwoods.  She stated that trail racing was off the table for this year and possibly forever.  Now I'm more determined to get up there again!   I may do Hillsborough Quarter (or Half) Marathon in mid December, but we'll have to see. QM was an easy course, mostly Jeep trail and dirt roads when I did it a few years back.

Ha! Ann doesn't trust you  I didn't know about QM, if I don't run the OUC HM the weekend before, I may have to do it!  It looks like it's in the same area as Flatwoods, but is in a different park.  Do I have that right?

2015-09-11 10:54 AM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by melbo55

Originally posted by IronOx

Proof of life post.  Start of school is always crazy.  Plus I was home from Denmark for 1 week, then went away again for 4 days.  Unfortunately tweaked my knee getting on to a bike for a fun ride  so can't run right now.

Also, we lost our oldest Staffie on Tuesday.  He was almost 12 and developed symptoms of a brain tumour in the past month or so (in hindsight).  Became weak and wobbly about 10 days ago, I took him for a Neuro consult and they thought it could be a disc in his neck or possibly intracranial.  But over the next 5 days it became very obvious it was brain: circling, getting lost in corners, whining.  So we made the decision to let him go.  RIP Proton "Canadian Champion Araidh Atlantic Starr"  

Welcome to the new podmate.  I hope you aren't scared off yet!  

So very sorry to hear about Proton.  (((hugs)))  Sorry about your knee, too.

x 2.  Heal up quick

2015-09-11 10:55 AM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by cdban66

Ann-Marie, TW and I were talking about my race schedule for the winter this week and I mentioned Flatwoods.  She stated that trail racing was off the table for this year and possibly forever.  Now I'm more determined to get up there again!   I may do Hillsborough Quarter (or Half) Marathon in mid December, but we'll have to see. QM was an easy course, mostly Jeep trail and dirt roads when I did it a few years back.

Ha! Ann doesn't trust you  I didn't know about QM, if I don't run the OUC HM the weekend before, I may have to do it!  It looks like it's in the same area as Flatwoods, but is in a different park.  Do I have that right?

Yep, a few miles away, I think on the same road if I remember right.  

She knows my ankle history. I don't blame her at all.

2015-09-11 11:22 AM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

September 12-13
Judi - Run for Their Lives 10k on Saturday
Ann-Marie - Rock N Run 5k
Jonathan TX - Trinity Mother Frances Rose City Triathlon on Saturday
Nancy - Hot Dam double dip (Olympic on Sat/Sprint on Sun)
Maryland Mike - Diamondman Challenge Sprint Triathlon on Saturday
Janyne - BikeMS (all weekend with the rubber side down!)
Mary - Run Wild 4 mi. run on Sunday
Tom - Portage Lakes State Park Oly on Sunday
Darren - Ironman Wales on Sunday - remember "death, then quit"

Disabled List
Kirsten - knee
Erin - how is your knee?

Condolence, Kirsten, on your loss.  Our four legged ones are never with us long enough.

Good luck everyone. 



2015-09-11 11:58 AM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by IronOx

Proof of life post.  Start of school is always crazy.  Plus I was home from Denmark for 1 week, then went away again for 4 days.  Unfortunately tweaked my knee getting on to a bike for a fun ride  so can't run right now.

Also, we lost our oldest Staffie on Tuesday.  He was almost 12 and developed symptoms of a brain tumour in the past month or so (in hindsight).  Became weak and wobbly about 10 days ago, I took him for a Neuro consult and they thought it could be a disc in his neck or possibly intracranial.  But over the next 5 days it became very obvious it was brain: circling, getting lost in corners, whining.  So we made the decision to let him go.  RIP Proton "Canadian Champion Araidh Atlantic Starr"  

Welcome to the new podmate.  I hope you aren't scared off yet!  

I'm so sorry, Kirsten. That breaks my heart. I saw your Instagram post and was wondering if I had understood it correctly.

All of our pets are aging. I will be devastated with the loss of each of them. Ugh. 

2015-09-11 11:59 AM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

September 12-13
Judi - Run for Their Lives 10k on Saturday
Ann-Marie - Rock N Run 5k
Jonathan TX - Trinity Mother Frances Rose City Triathlon on Saturday
Nancy - Hot Dam double dip (Olympic on Sat/Sprint on Sun)
Maryland Mike - Diamondman Challenge Sprint Triathlon on Saturday
Janyne - BikeMS (all weekend with the rubber side down!)
Mary - Run Wild 4 mi. run on Sunday
Tom - Portage Lakes State Park Oly on Sunday
Darren - Ironman Wales on Sunday - remember "death, then quit"

Disabled List
Kirsten - knee
Erin - how is your knee?

Condolence, Kirsten, on your loss.  Our four legged ones are never with us long enough.

Great list of racers! And all over the board, too. Go get em!!!!

 

2015-09-11 12:03 PM
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I've been taking my break before XC starts and wow, it's amazing how easily the more sedentary life comes to me. Eeks! I have  been getting really into this show, Empire, and I think I am starting to confuse it with reality. LOL time to get back to running, this life isn't for me!!! I'm going to the Trail Running Film Festival tonight, I'll bet that will jump-start my training.

But first, I am going on a really cool adventure this weekend for my friend's bachelorette party. It's going to be AWESOME. 

2015-09-11 12:47 PM
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Hey, there was a MattTX sighting on Strava, good to see all is well with he and Kim:

Hi guys! Glad you're still at it - the world seems right. I'm still keeping fit, but taking some time from structures training - I don't even record all my workouts, if you can believe it! Good to take a break and heal up some niggling injuries, so I've been at the gym a lot more (including yoga with Kim!) too... I hope all's well with you.

2015-09-11 12:48 PM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by Asalzwed

I've been taking my break before XC starts and wow, it's amazing how easily the more sedentary life comes to me. Eeks! I have  been getting really into this show, Empire, and I think I am starting to confuse it with reality. LOL time to get back to running, this life isn't for me!!! I'm going to the Trail Running Film Festival tonight, I'll bet that will jump-start my training.

But first, I am going on a really cool adventure this weekend for my friend's bachelorette party. It's going to be AWESOME. 

I have a hard time picturing you on the couch, binge watching TV 



2015-09-11 1:50 PM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by IronOx

Proof of life post.  Start of school is always crazy.  Plus I was home from Denmark for 1 week, then went away again for 4 days.  Unfortunately tweaked my knee getting on to a bike for a fun ride  so can't run right now.

Also, we lost our oldest Staffie on Tuesday.  He was almost 12 and developed symptoms of a brain tumour in the past month or so (in hindsight).  Became weak and wobbly about 10 days ago, I took him for a Neuro consult and they thought it could be a disc in his neck or possibly intracranial.  But over the next 5 days it became very obvious it was brain: circling, getting lost in corners, whining.  So we made the decision to let him go.  RIP Proton "Canadian Champion Araidh Atlantic Starr"  

Welcome to the new podmate.  I hope you aren't scared off yet!  

(((Hugs))) and healing thoughts, Kirsten, for both your knee and your aching heart.  So sorry to hear about Proton.  RIP, pupper.

2015-09-11 1:59 PM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

September 12-13
Judi - Run for Their Lives 10k on Saturday
Ann-Marie - Rock N Run 5k
Jonathan TX - Trinity Mother Frances Rose City Triathlon on Saturday
Nancy - Hot Dam double dip (Olympic on Sat/Sprint on Sun)
Maryland Mike - Diamondman Challenge Sprint Triathlon on Saturday
Janyne - BikeMS (all weekend with the rubber side down!)
Mary - Run Wild 4 mi. run on Sunday
Tom - Portage Lakes State Park Oly on Sunday
Darren - Ironman Wales on Sunday - remember "death, then quit"

Disabled List
Kirsten - knee
Erin - how is your knee?

Condolence, Kirsten, on your loss.  Our four legged ones are never with us long enough.

Woo hoo, lookit all those (us) racers!!!  GOOOOOOOOOOOO GIT 'EM, RACERS!!

DH is doing a race this weekend.  He's kind of a Manatee by proxy cuz he knows all about us and our shenanigans and has even met TJ, her family, and Salty.  Bottom line, guess we can add Mr. Mary in there too.

What's with the knees, Kirsten and Erin?  You two (k)need to heal up ASAP!!  Healing thoughts coming your way - hope they help.

I don't know what's up with my language today.  I think it must be Friday afternoon and I'm loopy from all the excess sugar and caffeine I've managed to consume.

2015-09-11 2:04 PM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by cdban66

Originally posted by Asalzwed

I've been taking my break before XC starts and wow, it's amazing how easily the more sedentary life comes to me. Eeks! I have  been getting really into this show, Empire, and I think I am starting to confuse it with reality. LOL time to get back to running, this life isn't for me!!! I'm going to the Trail Running Film Festival tonight, I'll bet that will jump-start my training.

But first, I am going on a really cool adventure this weekend for my friend's bachelorette party. It's going to be AWESOME. 

I have a hard time picturing you on the couch, binge watching TV 

Hey, when she goes big, she goes big.  However, this weekend will be AWESOME but will it be EPIC??  Stay tuned....

2015-09-11 2:19 PM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by laffinrock

Originally posted by jmkizer

Racing Manatees!!!

September 12-13
Judi - Run for Their Lives 10k on Saturday
Ann-Marie - Rock N Run 5k
Jonathan TX - Trinity Mother Frances Rose City Triathlon on Saturday
Nancy - Hot Dam double dip (Olympic on Sat/Sprint on Sun)
Maryland Mike - Diamondman Challenge Sprint Triathlon on Saturday
Janyne - BikeMS (all weekend with the rubber side down!)
Mary - Run Wild 4 mi. run on Sunday
Tom - Portage Lakes State Park Oly on Sunday
Darren - Ironman Wales on Sunday - remember "death, then quit"

Disabled List
Kirsten - knee
Erin - how is your knee?

Condolence, Kirsten, on your loss.  Our four legged ones are never with us long enough.

Woo hoo, lookit all those (us) racers!!!  GOOOOOOOOOOOO GIT 'EM, RACERS!!

DH is doing a race this weekend.  He's kind of a Manatee by proxy cuz he knows all about us and our shenanigans and has even met TJ, her family, and Salty.  Bottom line, guess we can add Mr. Mary in there too.

What's with the knees, Kirsten and Erin?  You two (k)need to heal up ASAP!!  Healing thoughts coming your way - hope they help.

I don't know what's up with my language today.  I think it must be Friday afternoon and I'm loopy from all the excess sugar and caffeine I've managed to consume.

Yay Alex, er, Mr. Mary

2015-09-11 2:53 PM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Any of you Virginia area folks going to check out the cycling world championships?  VeloNews today says there are going to be some opportunities to mingle with Team USA riders during their training week next week.  I'd love to be there for all the hoopla!!



2015-09-11 3:08 PM
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Originally posted by laffinrock

Any of you Virginia area folks going to check out the cycling world championships?  VeloNews today says there are going to be some opportunities to mingle with Team USA riders during their training week next week.  I'd love to be there for all the hoopla!!




I wish! How cool would that be. A bit too far south for me.
2015-09-11 3:42 PM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by laffinrock

Originally posted by cdban66

Originally posted by Asalzwed

I've been taking my break before XC starts and wow, it's amazing how easily the more sedentary life comes to me. Eeks! I have  been getting really into this show, Empire, and I think I am starting to confuse it with reality. LOL time to get back to running, this life isn't for me!!! I'm going to the Trail Running Film Festival tonight, I'll bet that will jump-start my training.

But first, I am going on a really cool adventure this weekend for my friend's bachelorette party. It's going to be AWESOME. 

I have a hard time picturing you on the couch, binge watching TV 

Hey, when she goes big, she goes big.  However, this weekend will be AWESOME but will it be EPIC??  Stay tuned....

Only Chris can decide with his epic-meter!! Dun dun dun

2015-09-11 3:45 PM
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And wooohooooo! Gooooo Misssster Mary! 

2015-09-11 4:41 PM
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Subject: RE: Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?)

Originally posted by laffinrock

Any of you Virginia area folks going to check out the cycling world championships?  VeloNews today says there are going to be some opportunities to mingle with Team USA riders during their training week next week.  I'd love to be there for all the hoopla!!

 The city of Richmond is going to be insane to get around.  There's part of me that wants to go......and the part that hates to drive in Richmond wonders if there will be television coverage.  Pathetic, they are 20-30 minutes from me and that's my honest opinion.

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