Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) (Page 89)

Originally posted by KansasMom

That's so funny, because when I first read it, that's what I thought too. I can't get that original image out of my head, that he is asking how to literally stitch two things together.

Originally posted by MadMathemagician

No race report to report.  I didn't run.     I introduced Sarah to sailing this weekend and she took to it like a duck to water.  She wanted to go again today and the forecast was for wind.    I will only have Sarah with me for a year, two at most.     It was a no-brainer.  Will continue to train but but will not race any until October.  Time with my niece will supersede racing.  There will always be races to do in the future.  My quality time with my niece is most likely finite.    

Just sayin'.   

Originally posted by rrrunner Jogo done and an awesome 10k with DS1. He's tired but proud. I'm proud of him too. Talked to the ironman boulder RD. it's a HIM that I'd like to do and I'd heard they were trying to get a full. The RD said there will be an announcement in the next 3 week about the full and the HIM isn't going anywhere :-)

Originally posted by Muskrat37 What? Someone reads that blog? LOL Thanks very much for your support. I really appreciate it. It was a very tough decision to change. Felt kind of like I was failing at my original goals, however Joanne helped me see the light. She said to me - do you want to suffer through and IM, or kill a half? I want to compete this year. My goal is not to just finish - so I decided to change to the 1/2. Life has just been to crazy and hectic for me to have any consistency in my training this year. I was worried that if I stuck to my guns, I would end up injured. My base fitness is good, so I don't think I will have any issues being ready in 12 weeks. I'm also doing an Oly on 6/30. Some of you know - I did a road trip to Denver. I took my bike, and did a couple runs and swims along the way. I took a lot of pics and I made a slideshow. Feel free to check it out. Skrats Road Trip Slideshow : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AsfYW5ikj4&feature=youtu.be

Originally posted by Artemis

JOGO starts today!  I am 1/1.  Did 26 minutes on the bike and then did my 20 minute run after.  My legs are toast!  I forgot what it was like to do a brick.  Or, more likely, I blocked the memory of what it was like.

I'm a little frustrated with myself - probably being too hard.  I feel like a poser on my bike.  I haven't ridden in 2 - 3 years.  My engine sucks!  I want to be better and faster NOW like I used to be, so I feel down on myself the entire time I am riding.  I know it's not a good thing and I need to be more patient with myself, but it's hard when I'm remembering how I used to be able to ride for much longer.

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Such a great day! My son turned six and we let him choose what to do....sooooo, we rented a pontoon boat for a couple of hours and played at the water park. Ended with him choosing "sushi" for bday dinner...cucumber rolls. LOL

I'm still getting to my jogo...eeeek! Jogo done. Rode bikes around the neighborhood with my boy...him on his new 20" "trick" bike. Holy moly!

 

 

 

Originally posted by ponderingfox

Wow, a lot of help you guys are.

Originally posted by cdban66

OK, I was the person in the house that stitched the Girl Scout badges onto the sashes, so I admit to being able to sew a bit. However, I am not the one you want to turn to for help on the training plan combo.  Other than Hal Higdon's Novice Plan getting me to the start of my first HM, I have not used a plan. What 2 plans are you trying to combine? And why?

Originally posted by KansasMom

I agree with TJ. He is paying you off, trying to buy your silence. He really is a sleaze.

Originally posted by cdban66

OK, I held off on this a bit, but I have to ask you ladies (and guys) a few questions:

• How many of you are raising, or have raised, a family?
• How about balancing a job, a family, school, a second job, etc?
• How many are caring for other family members?
• How many of you know people that are not thoughtful, or are forgetful, or are just plain mean?
• Who determines your happiness?

I am completely impressed on a daily basis by all of you, working multiple jobs, going to school, taking care of others and putting everyone else in your lives first. Yet it seems like you don't take the time to look in the mirror and see the strength, power, intelligence and beauty that you all possess. Let me be the one to tell you just how AWESOME you all are. Your happiness and joy are not provided by some guy at work, or at a gym, not a "Friend" or some guy you meet on a date.  There are people all over the world that are not going to be there for you, they will let you down, they will fail at their jobs.  They have different values, morals, desires and goals than you do. That is no indictment of you, but of them. You are so much more than that.  It breaks my heart to see you having struggles like this, but please know that better things await you. Work and think through your struggles, and please know that someone sees the awesome inside of you. I pray that you see it as well.

Enjoy the week everyone, and may you have a moment that takes your breath away and fills you with joy, wonder, and peace!

Originally posted by StaceyK And where is the money for the session that he ditched you part way through? Cause he didn't finish that off either.

Originally posted by QueenZipp Awesome post, thanks

Originally posted by jogo ...and the plot thickens.Just opening mail from Saturday and my trainer sent me a personal check for the amount of my 3 remaining sessions, post-marked Friday. No note, no explanation of what the $$$ is even for. WTF am I supposed to do with that? My contract is with Lifetime Fitness and the money was paid to Lifetime where he is an employee. This guy is eff'ing with my head. Why couldn't he just talk with me and tell me that he didn't feel like he was the right trainer for me? Why would he keep me as a client for 3 months? Now I really feel like he thinks I am a hopeless loser that no trainer could ever work with. I guess he couldn't subject any of his colleagues to me either. So much for positive thinking.

Originally posted by cdban66

OK, I held off on this a bit, but I have to ask you ladies (and guys) a few questions:

• How many of you are raising, or have raised, a family?
• How about balancing a job, a family, school, a second job, etc?
• How many are caring for other family members?
• How many of you know people that are not thoughtful, or are forgetful, or are just plain mean?
• Who determines your happiness?

I am completely impressed on a daily basis by all of you, working multiple jobs, going to school, taking care of others and putting everyone else in your lives first. Yet it seems like you don't take the time to look in the mirror and see the strength, power, intelligence and beauty that you all possess. Let me be the one to tell you just how AWESOME you all are. Your happiness and joy are not provided by some guy at work, or at a gym, not a "Friend" or some guy you meet on a date.  There are people all over the world that are not going to be there for you, they will let you down, they will fail at their jobs.  They have different values, morals, desires and goals than you do. That is no indictment of you, but of them. You are so much more than that.  It breaks my heart to see you having struggles like this, but please know that better things await you. Work and think through your struggles, and please know that someone sees the awesome inside of you. I pray that you see it as well.

Enjoy the week everyone, and may you have a moment that takes your breath away and fills you with joy, wonder, and peace!

Originally posted by Artemis

That's awesome.  Thank you. 

Originally posted by ponderingfox I think Yanti is going to hit 50k in June.  That's pretty epic.

Originally posted by MadMathemagician

No race report to report.  I didn't run.     I introduced Sarah to sailing this weekend and she took to it like a duck to water.  She wanted to go again today and the forecast was for wind.    I will only have Sarah with me for a year, two at most.     It was a no-brainer.  Will continue to train but but will not race any until October.  Time with my niece will supersede racing.  There will always be races to do in the future.  My quality time with my niece is most likely finite.    

Just sayin'.   

Originally posted by MadMathemagician

No race report to report.  I didn't run.     I introduced Sarah to sailing this weekend and she took to it like a duck to water.  She wanted to go again today and the forecast was for wind.    I will only have Sarah with me for a year, two at most.     It was a no-brainer.  Will continue to train but but will not race any until October.  Time with my niece will supersede racing.  There will always be races to do in the future.  My quality time with my niece is most likely finite.    

Just sayin'.   

Originally posted by Richardsdrr JOGO 7 of 7, done Opted for 40 min on Trainer Road again. Thought I'd use the pedal motion to stretch off the foot.

Originally posted by cdban66

No, THANK YOU!!!!

Originally posted by 4agoodlife Wish me luck. My son wants to ride to Starbucks on his new bike. This might be an extra long jogo. lol

Originally posted by 4agoodlife Wish me luck. My son wants to ride to Starbucks on his new bike. This might be an extra long jogo. lol