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 2017-06-29 10:14 AM in reply to: tomsimper |
Master  9705     Raleigh, NC area |  Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - ClosedOriginally posted by tomsimper I decided to improve my running I would join a running club, so I went for the my first run with them on Tuesday. What a friendly group of people, they had even arrange for a running who runs at my pace to meet me and run with me throughout. It was great run and went on some trails I didn't even knew existed around where I lived and loved every minute of it. I hadn't run through fields and over rocky trails since being a kid. Hard work but the most enojable 13k I have done in ages. Now can't wait till next week to go again! Group rides and runs can be very motivational! |
| 2017-06-29 12:45 PM in reply to: tomsimper |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by tomsimper I decided to improve my running I would join a running club, so I went for the my first run with them on Tuesday. What a friendly group of people, they had even arrange for a running who runs at my pace to meet me and run with me throughout. It was great run and went on some trails I didn't even knew existed around where I lived and loved every minute of it. I hadn't run through fields and over rocky trails since being a kid. Hard work but the most enojable 13k I have done in ages. Now can't wait till next week to go again! Cool, glad you met some new running peeps and discovered some new trails! Sounds like a good group. |
| 2017-06-29 1:10 PM in reply to: tomsimper |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by tomsimper I decided to improve my running I would join a running club, so I went for the my first run with them on Tuesday. What a friendly group of people, they had even arrange for a running who runs at my pace to meet me and run with me throughout. It was great run and went on some trails I didn't even knew existed around where I lived and loved every minute of it. I hadn't run through fields and over rocky trails since being a kid. Hard work but the most enojable 13k I have done in ages. Now can't wait till next week to go again! That's great! I love both running with a group and trail runs, both make the run more enjoyable. |
| 2017-06-30 9:08 AM in reply to: amd723 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Racing Manatees!!! July 1-2 Stacey, have fun this weekend! Be smarter than Yanti! |
| 2017-06-30 9:45 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! July 1-2 Stacey, have fun this weekend! Be smarter than Yanti! go Stacey and Robin P!! Happy bday Adam!! |
| 2017-06-30 11:50 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 6595  Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! July 1-2 Stacey, have fun this weekend! Be smarter than Yanti! Go Stacey and Robin!!! Stacey enjoy that first marathon!!!!!! I am riding Challenge the Bear with some local co-workers tomorrow. There are three distances, Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear. I'll be doing the Mama Bear, a 35 miler. It's in the "mountains" here so it'll be a nice reprieve from the heat and should be pretty. |
| 2017-06-30 12:06 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! July 1-2 Stacey, have fun this weekend! Be smarter than Yanti! Go Stacey and Robin!!! Stacey enjoy that first marathon!!!!!! I am riding Challenge the Bear with some local co-workers tomorrow. There are three distances, Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear. I'll be doing the Mama Bear, a 35 miler. It's in the "mountains" here so it'll be a nice reprieve from the heat and should be pretty. Have fun! Just a few climbs! http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1553512924 |
| 2017-06-30 12:58 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed I ordered an AudioFlood Waterproof Ipod Shuffle and headphones yesterday. I'm hoping it will help me survive the long swims. I don't think I'll use it with anything that I am occupied with counting laps, but figure it'll be great when I'm doing and hour and a half non-stop. I also ordered Gatorade endurance to give that a try since it will be on course at IMCHOO.I suppose I should try the chews too, so I don't have to carry 116 miles worth of my own. |
| 2017-06-30 1:40 PM in reply to: Blanda |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by Blanda Great job, Blanda! Originally posted by Hot Runner Proof of life (I think....I'm alive????) Hard day at the office at CDA 70.3 today. Had no idea how brutal the bike course was until we drove it yesterday. OMG it made Calgary look easy! The upshot was I had an okay swim, slow bike, and decent run (until I cramped at 9 1/2 miles, almost exactly the same place it happened at Calgary last year despite trying to not do what I thought might have triggered it there). My AG was crazy competitive--first place was 5:10! I ended up 13th in AG. Ugh. Much bigger field than most of the races I do. But at 5:31:02 about 14-15 minutes off my best time, mostly due to the bike. Since last September, I've only ridden Rover (tri bike) outside on a hilly course once (last week), and done a few outdoor rides on my road bike at the training camp in Thailand in February. I think training-wise just wasn't ready for the bike course today. I cramped horribly for about the last 15 miles of the bike, managed to get over it by about 3-4 km on the run, but then cramped again on the run between 9 and 10 miles. Ugh--was hoping to do my best run split (sub-1:43) up to that point; it ended up 1:46, which was good enough for 4th in AG. Altogether not too happy with my race, but I gave it absolutely everything I had today, given the cramping situation--very close to walking over the finish line. I doubt the 10:43/mile pace for the last 200m on the tracker (out of an average of 8:07) was wrong--it felt like 20:43! Beautiful race course and great community support, but not sure I'd try to do this event again directly off of 99% of my bike training on the trainer! Holy smokes! Sounds like a tough day at the office. Congratulations on soldiering through for a solid finish, even if it's not your desired time. I'm inspired! Stacey: Glad you're still on the mend and able to get a run in! Take good care of yourself. Dave: Hello, and good luck with training for your upcoming Oly! Happy belated birthdays, Chris and Robin! Chris, so bummed for you. Make up for it when you're feeling better! Thank you all for the needed luck. The sprint was as challenging as I expected for the swim and the run. The current was so bossy, and I totally forgot that I had not had more than two swims in preparation for it. I tried to keep up with the the swimmers ahead of me and ended up having a moment of anxiety. Just a moment, as I quickly talked myself back into a calmer pace, and brought my heart rate back down. I was close to turning over on my back though. Physically I can handle the swim, but it really comes down to keeping the breathing and the body in sync for me. So, that was fun, haha! No idea how long it took me because I didn't start my watch. Ai. The bike was fun. It's a loop so you get to see all your friends at least twice to cheer them on. I felt fine and finished the 12ish miles in 41ish minutes. I would go as hard as I could, then totally back off remembering that I was going to have to gimp the run. Head wind was cray for half the 4 mile loop. I was able to pass a few on the bike, but hello! They reclaimed their position ahead of me on the run. Yikes. The run I knew was going to be slow going. I was very careful to not overstride the right leg as the hammy was still resistant. 33ish minutes of that. Not horrible, not the funnest as I watched everyone pass me. Overall it was tough, but fun. It was a great refresher race as it's been a while since I've participated in a tri. Gave me some motivation to train, especially the swim part, for the Oly next month. Hope your week's off to a great start and you've had some good workouts, whatever kind you got it! |
| 2017-06-30 1:44 PM in reply to: tomsimper |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by tomsimper I decided to improve my running I would join a running club, so I went for the my first run with them on Tuesday. What a friendly group of people, they had even arrange for a running who runs at my pace to meet me and run with me throughout. It was great run and went on some trails I didn't even knew existed around where I lived and loved every minute of it. I hadn't run through fields and over rocky trails since being a kid. Hard work but the most enojable 13k I have done in ages. Now can't wait till next week to go again! That sounds great! I wish I were brave enough to join a running group. |
| 2017-06-30 1:45 PM in reply to: 0 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by rrrunner There are lots of Bear races this week. I hope I can finish this silly race. I haven't run in over a month and it has a 1500 or so elevation. The last bit has a 20% grade. My husband has done this the last 9 years and is totally depressed that he can't do it this year since he has his PICC line in. Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! July 1-2 Stacey, have fun this weekend! Be smarter than Yanti! Go Stacey and Robin!!! Stacey enjoy that first marathon!!!!!! I am riding Challenge the Bear with some local co-workers tomorrow. There are three distances, Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear. I'll be doing the Mama Bear, a 35 miler. It's in the "mountains" here so it'll be a nice reprieve from the heat and should be pretty. Edited by ceilidh 2017-06-30 1:47 PM |
| 2017-06-30 1:53 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by rrrunner I ordered an AudioFlood Waterproof Ipod Shuffle and headphones yesterday. I'm hoping it will help me survive the long swims. I don't think I'll use it with anything that I am occupied with counting laps, but figure it'll be great when I'm doing and hour and a half non-stop. I also ordered Gatorade endurance to give that a try since it will be on course at IMCHOO.I suppose I should try the chews too, so I don't have to carry 116 miles worth of my own. ugh, I am so up in the air about what to do for my nutrition. I like the idea of not having to carry 116 miles worth of my own- in fact I haven't really figured out how to carry that much! But, I've been trying out EFS and really like the taste and cliff bars are working ok too. I'm still trying to figure out amounts. |
| 2017-06-30 3:13 PM in reply to: amd723 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by rrrunner I ordered an AudioFlood Waterproof Ipod Shuffle and headphones yesterday. I'm hoping it will help me survive the long swims. I don't think I'll use it with anything that I am occupied with counting laps, but figure it'll be great when I'm doing and hour and a half non-stop. I also ordered Gatorade endurance to give that a try since it will be on course at IMCHOO.I suppose I should try the chews too, so I don't have to carry 116 miles worth of my own. ugh, I am so up in the air about what to do for my nutrition. I like the idea of not having to carry 116 miles worth of my own- in fact I haven't really figured out how to carry that much! But, I've been trying out EFS and really like the taste and cliff bars are working ok too. I'm still trying to figure out amounts. I think Cliff Bars, Blocks and Shots will be on course. |
| 2017-06-30 3:25 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! July 1-2 Stacey, have fun this weekend! Be smarter than Yanti! Good luck to Stacey and Robin! Have fun out there and be safe! |
| 2017-06-30 3:28 PM in reply to: ceilidh |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by ceilidh Originally posted by tomsimper I decided to improve my running I would join a running club, so I went for the my first run with them on Tuesday. What a friendly group of people, they had even arrange for a running who runs at my pace to meet me and run with me throughout. It was great run and went on some trails I didn't even knew existed around where I lived and loved every minute of it. I hadn't run through fields and over rocky trails since being a kid. Hard work but the most enojable 13k I have done in ages. Now can't wait till next week to go again! That sounds great! I wish I were brave enough to join a running group.Dooooo eeeeeet! They generally have groups for every ability and I have found that everyone is very supportive and encouraging. One foot in front of the other, we all run the same! |
| 2017-06-30 3:28 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! July 1-2 Stacey, have fun this weekend! Be smarter than Yanti! Good luck racers! Happy Birthday Adam! |
| 2017-06-30 3:43 PM in reply to: IronOx |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Hi everyone! Once again, woefully behind. Hoping I can be a bit more active here now that I am back to my regular contract and have a lot more flexibility in my time. This is my year of being more like Salty and getting out and doing new stuff. I tried snowshoeing finally this past winter, and as part of that, I got a years pass to a local mountain (you have to take a tram to get to the top and/or back down). Part of the reason that I did the snowshoe course was to get said pass as I knew it would get me out to do the Grouse Grind this summer. I have done it once before, several years ago, but I have been saying for years that I would like to do it regularly some summer. So, first time was last Monday. It is a 2.9km (1.8 miles) trail; elevation gain 853m (2800 feet). 2830 stairs. Took me 1:03. Some super fast dudes do it in 30 minutes (the record is 23:48!). Planning to go again this Monday with my SO. There is some great hiking at the top too so hope to get to some of that this summer. Glad to see no DL! |
| 2017-06-30 4:59 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! July 1-2 Stacey, have fun this weekend! Be smarter than Yanti! Race well Robin and Stacey. Enjoy the day, Adam! |
| 2017-07-01 8:28 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
| 310 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! July 1-2 Stacey, have fun this weekend! Be smarter than Yanti! Race well Robin and Stacey. Enjoy the day, Adam! Good luck TJ, Robin, and Stacey! It'll be good to have the age on the back of the leg match my actual age. The age-up always feels like such an injustice. Adam |
| 2017-07-01 9:48 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! July 1-2 Stacey, have fun this weekend! Be smarter than Yanti! *snerk* fortunately, that's a very low bar :P GO STACE FACE! GO HORNY MELON! |
| 2017-07-01 10:21 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
Member 667 | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by rrrunner Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by rrrunner I ordered an AudioFlood Waterproof Ipod Shuffle and headphones yesterday. I'm hoping it will help me survive the long swims. I don't think I'll use it with anything that I am occupied with counting laps, but figure it'll be great when I'm doing and hour and a half non-stop. I also ordered Gatorade endurance to give that a try since it will be on course at IMCHOO.I suppose I should try the chews too, so I don't have to carry 116 miles worth of my own. ugh, I am so up in the air about what to do for my nutrition. I like the idea of not having to carry 116 miles worth of my own- in fact I haven't really figured out how to carry that much! But, I've been trying out EFS and really like the taste and cliff bars are working ok too. I'm still trying to figure out amounts. I think Cliff Bars, Blocks and Shots will be on course. I used Bonk Breakers because I didn't want to risk them not having something I could eat because of allergies. I restocked from my Special Needs bag. I also had a peanut butter and honey sandwich in the SN bag that probably got me through the second half of the bike. |
| 2017-07-01 10:22 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Member 667 | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! July 1-2 Stacey, have fun this weekend! Be smarter than Yanti! Good luck racers! Have a blast and smile for the cameras! |
| 2017-07-02 1:45 AM in reply to: #5208007 |
Master 2177 | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Good luck with your races, Robin and Stacey! Happy birthday, Adam! Training groups can be so much fun. I run with a group of women 3 days a week, when I'm healthy. We've been meeting for 4 years! It helps to pass time and miles, especially when you like the people you're training with! I've been mostly crossfitting this week. Was taking a running and riding break to rest the hammy. It held up well the past two games, but this is definitely my last season of soccer. Didn't get a swim in last week. The weather has been terrible! Pouring rain with lightening storms. Hopefully this week will be a better week to buckle down with training for the 7/23 Oly. Hope your weekends are going well! |
| 2017-07-02 4:41 AM in reply to: fortissimo |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by fortissimo Originally posted by rrrunner I used Bonk Breakers because I didn't want to risk them not having something I could eat because of allergies. I restocked from my Special Needs bag. I also had a peanut butter and honey sandwich in the SN bag that probably got me through the second half of the bike. Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by rrrunner I ordered an AudioFlood Waterproof Ipod Shuffle and headphones yesterday. I'm hoping it will help me survive the long swims. I don't think I'll use it with anything that I am occupied with counting laps, but figure it'll be great when I'm doing and hour and a half non-stop. I also ordered Gatorade endurance to give that a try since it will be on course at IMCHOO.I suppose I should try the chews too, so I don't have to carry 116 miles worth of my own. ugh, I am so up in the air about what to do for my nutrition. I like the idea of not having to carry 116 miles worth of my own- in fact I haven't really figured out how to carry that much! But, I've been trying out EFS and really like the taste and cliff bars are working ok too. I'm still trying to figure out amounts. I think Cliff Bars, Blocks and Shots will be on course. I keep forgetting about SN bags!! |
| 2017-07-02 5:07 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed Originally posted by jmkizer I made it! Racing Manatees!!! July 1-2 Stacey, have fun this weekend! Be smarter than Yanti! Did pretty much all the way with my mum, which was great cause we got each other through. It was pretty hot in the second half of the race. I started to get blisters on the balls of my feet at the 16k mark. By 25k my feet were on fire. We walked from the 27k mark cause I just couldn't run any further. So we made it in about 6:20, slow but we finished. Unfortunately I now have blisters that are about 2" round on the balls of my feet as well as smaller ones on my toes - Yanti I'm not as bad as Kingsley I can walk kind of. K didn't drink energy enough and got to the 19k mark. E finished in 4:20 or there abouts. (IMG_2146.JPG) Attachments ---------------- IMG_2146.JPG (592KB - 5 downloads) |
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