Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) (Page 9)

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

Welcome back Wondermoose and CONSPANKULATIONS ... and a kiss for your broken azz.

This thyroid shyte is the serious pits. Don't underestimate the effects of that on motivation. It doesn't motivate you more, but ... makes it a happier place to not also feel bad about it.

Yes, my thyroiditis and resultant hypothyroid has indeed been healing in these few months ... but what a miserable pain in the azz.

Originally posted by Artemis

Yeah, I really hate it.  I've had to switch my meds a few times in the past couple months, and that always screws up my thyroid dose.  Waiting until those get settled before I tackle the thyroid medication dose again.

Originally posted by melbo55

Hi, I'm back again for a few days before taking off again.  Man, am I dragging from 1 week of tri-related and outdoor fun in LP, then 3 days of hockey tournament madness.  Trying to adjust to the return to work and return to 'normal' life is going a bit rough.  Not much sense in trying since I'll be disrupting myself again soon.  I tried to catch up on all the manatee doings but you guys are so busy...

Originally posted by kgore

Hey everybodeeeeeee! Just checking in, getting caught up, etc....so...latest news: my race last week went well-slow, but we'll! I ran more of it than other races this year, and had a good time too--the best part? No blisters! As I mentioned earlier, I am officially signed up for CIM, it's in December, and I start training officially NOW. Yep. Actually TRAINING. It's obviously end times. My 4 week nutrition challenge ends in 3 days--I stuck to it reasonably well and am down 10 pounds and a pants size. I plan on sticking to the majority of the eating plan, but will definitely reintroduce 'pizza Fridays' back into my lifestyle! I do feel really good overall, so I am happy. 

My mom had acquired a hernia due to the hip surgery/cancer madness last year, so she had surgery on it on Thursday...of course, she couldn't do it normally and the 'outpatient' procedure resulted in an overnight stay and the realization that she is allergic to morphine! She is back home now and recovering well. Still no return of cancer so we are cautiously optimistic. My dad continues to work on his various issues--he is having a hard time losing more weight, but his foot is slowly getting better from the diabetic issues...he is walking often and though slowly, it will mean improvement overall. 

On the job front...nothing. No call backs, no interviews, etc. But...I am okay with that. The management has put another person (of my choosing--his too, thankfully) as my back up keeper...this means the stress inducing troublemaker will NOT be back to annoy me. They have also let me know that I will be the only supervising keeper of the reptile section. AND. We just got a new general curator--who just brought in 3 incredibly far Madagascar Big Headed Turtles to begin a conservation/breeding program with us! Super excited to work with these guys! 

All in all I am happy with life right now.

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

SCHMOLEY SHYTE BATMAN I made the front cover of Indonesia's largest daily yesterday! It's got a readership in the millions! Best of all I got a word in for Bali Sports Foundation

Here's my oh-so-awesome seat of the pants translation of the bit with me (in a larger piece about ultra endurance sports). Please don't laugh (too much) about the extremely obvious do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do stuff ...

"It's harder to reach the start line than the finish line," said Arsiyanti Ardie, 38, Manager of Marketing Indocore Indonesia and Commissioner of Bali Sport Foundation for disabled and disadvantaged Indonesians. That is, the preparation to participate in various competitions requires preparation in exercise much more extensive than the race itself.

According to Yanti, to undertake extreme events, such as long course triathlons or open water swimming, it requires mental toughness, self control, time management, and simply everyday discipline.

For example, Yanti found it's more important to be consistent at something small every day and not stop in the middle of the road than to do occasional big things. According to her, consistent exercise just 7-10 hours per week is enough to simply complete an Iron Man or Ultra Marathon.

Yanti was the first female from Indonesia who has reached finish of the triathlon category Full or Iron Man. "I reached the finish in time in Iron Man New Zealand, having previously failed to finish four times," she said.

Although big events can be reached through little achievements, it's not that Yanti doesn't try to test limits that may not be possible. She and her husband never swam from Lombok to Bali--yet. Straight, the distance is 40km, but it will be 60-75 kilometers. She said they may have to stop in the middle of the road. "Because the Bali-Lombok Strait can not be swum straight; you must rotate with the currents and tides, and it's dangerous," she said.

You don't have to be as extreme as Yanti.

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Taylor starts second grade on Wednesday, so we wanted to get in one more weekend trip...except it's monsoon season. We scrapped leaving Friday and watched the weather on Saturday morning. EVERYWHERE was going to rain at some point, so we decided to test a new place near Tucson. Of course, it rained...but not a ton and we had an amazing view from our site. Oh, and Mak gave herself black eye. lol

Originally posted by Artemis

Hiya manatees!  I was on vacation for the last 2 1/2 weeks of July.  It was insane to try to post from my phone (grrr BT update!).  I finished my 150 mile ride!!  This is the first time I've managed to bike the whole thing.  Had a great weekend with my dad.  Realized I really need to get a bike fit and possibly a new saddle.  My tailbone is still bruised and the ride was 7/19 - 7/20.  Is it wrong that one of my saddle considerations is if I can get it in white to match my bike?

I'm kind of lacking in motivation right now.  In general, I'm not really up for super regimented training.  I don't know why.  I'm hoping I gain a little more motivation going into winter.

I'm taking August off from Body Back.  Going to start up again in September.  I was considering signing up for the half marathon training team and a half marathon in November, but I'm really not feeling that right now.  I'm not really up for a half marathon right now.  Maybe in the spring?  I'm not pushing it.

I am considering doing a century this fall.  There is one in Richmond in October, but it is really expensive. There is also one in Lake Anna in September.  That one has a stop at the Lake Anna winery, and they'll transport the wine to the finish.  

 

Originally posted by laffinrock

Ugh.  Meds.  Better living through chemicals - as long as they work.  I take a handful and have FINALLY gotten the cocktail right.  I hate taking all those pills but the results are totally worth it.  Hang in there.  Doing a 150 mile ride with a saddle that causes a sore rear is pretty dang impressive!!!

BTW, did you see that Lego's female scientist is now on the market?  Buy it quick so you have a real "live" one to match your avatar!

Originally posted by dmgaudre I'm not a member of this group, but I've been lurking here and I just wanted to say that you guys are hilarious! I do have some pretty awesome pet pics...just saying... ;-)

Originally posted by cdban66

Yeah, Erin's whole explanantion was kind of glossed right over, wasn't it? Do you think there is more than meets the eye here (sorry)?

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk NICE! That was your first Oly? GREAT JOB! Yanti you are more than famous - you're INfamous!! CONGRATS! Oh and your job title is a mouthful, huh? :D Jen - when you find the perfect saddle, please let me know - OY! HAPPY MONDAY (said no one ever). Great weekend - took 2nd in my AG at the Greenfield tri - YAY (out of 4 lol). really really really wanted to sleep in today - and sorta did, at least enough to make me late(r) than usual to work. Hope all is well - and where is Janyne?! Somebody wake her up!

Originally posted by jmkizer

That sounds like just the ticket for a Manatee century :-)

Originally posted by jmkizer

It sure beats "my dog jumped up on the bed and landed on my face."  Too bad that was the true story!

Originally posted by dmgaudre Ok, but prepare yourself...this is some over the top awesome...

Originally posted by dmgaudre


Ok, but prepare yourself...this is some over the top awesome...

Originally posted by dmgaudre Ok…about me… NAME: Deanna Gaudreau STORY: I don’t have much of a story. I turned 40 last month and have been feeling old for a while now. I have never been a fan of exercise, but then my goal was always to look better…never to feel better. My sister started to do triathlons about a year ago and has truly been my inspiration. So I woke up one day and said, “I’m going to do this!” I registered for my first sprint and here I am. FAMILY STATUS: Married for 11 ½ years with 3 kids and 2 dogs. My oldest is 19, and our twins are 9. My dogs, Al and Lucy, are ex-racing greyhounds. Best dogs I’ve ever had! TRAINING: I’m doing my training pretty much on my own right now. My husband is an ex-competitive swimmer (many moons ago) but he is a fantastic coach. Especially seeing as how he had to get me through putting my face in the water and not drowning. I’m a member of the Y and have been swimming and using the gym. I have yet to actually get outside and run or bike. I’m working on it… 2014 RACES: Just one. Spa Girl Sprint Triathlon, November 22 BODY COMPOSITION: 128 lbs. I don’t need to lose weight, I just need to convert my body fat to muscle mass. I’m a pretty soft 128 lbs. So that’s pretty much me. Thanks for letting me join the group! You guys are a riot!

Originally posted by laffinrock

I have one of those stories too.  My dog broke my nose.  It's still crooked because I never got it reset.  I blame my snoring on that. Seems reasonable, right?

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk



EEK! Another GH NUT!! WELCOME!!

We have a 5 year old girl named Bloo - total NUT JOB!!

Originally posted by jmkizer

TJ, how did the race simulation go and TT go for you?

Monica, how's your ouchy bit that was hurt when you fell (knee?)?

Chris, is the hammy cooperating this week?

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk EEK! Another GH NUT!! WELCOME!! We have a 5 year old girl named Bloo - total NUT JOB!!