Mad Manatees 2015.3 CLOSED (or Poptarts? Pet pics?) (Page 90)

Originally posted by jmkizer

Thanks to all of your for thinking of me and holding us in your thoughts. I appreciate your understanding.  Emma was with us for 13 years and was very much a part of our family.  I am very sad and empty feeling -- a whole in me that I cannot fill.

Oh Emma!  I love you so much! I miss you so much!

Originally posted by popsracer

well, it is not ideal but with cancer scans every six months I tend to live each month like they are my last and never want to miss an opportunity to utilize the gift I have been given.  today was awesome. 

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

He finished!! 16:11:46 is the official finishing time on the athlete tracker.  

Way to go IRONMAN!

 

Originally posted by jmkizer

Thanks to all of your for thinking of me and holding us in your thoughts. I appreciate your understanding.  Emma was with us for 13 years and was very much a part of our family.  I am very sad and empty feeling -- a whole in me that I cannot fill.

Oh Emma!  I love you so much! I miss you so much!

Originally posted by fortissimo

Kirsten and Janyne, sorry about the loss of your furry kids. I'm sending tons of hugs to both of you.

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Congrats Darren!

And again, I am really feeling for Kirsten and Janyne. What a void. I am so sorry.

I made it back alive. Not sure of how Chris might define it but there was a steady stream of "champagne" (okay okay sparkling wine) a sea plane, biking, hiking running, paddling and a ferry ride.

Originally posted by laffinrock

Okay, one last post before I start on what I'm supposed to be doing at work.

Tom, congrats on your great race.  Even with a mechanical, you didn't panic and ended up with a race to be proud of.  I completely agree with your statement, "You'll be surprised what you can do when you try."

Hands, way to rock your race!  I'm pulling for a 2nd OA for you - you can do it!!

Judi, good job on your race too. Despite how challenging it was, you hung in there and got 'er done.  I'm right there with you on the day-after ouchiness.

I had a tough race yesterday.  It was really, really hilly and 1/2 mi. longer than it was supposed to be.  The rabbits at the front were a bunch of 8-9 y.o. boys who started us off in the wrong direction.  The whole thing was pretty disorganized, with only 1 mile marker and 1 water station.  I did pretty well until after 3 mi., when I let myself walk--on the flats, of all places.  Given that I haven't been running much this summer due to knee issues and most of training runs have been shorter than 4 mi. and flat, I guess I didn't do all that bad.  It was also probably more mental than physical too.  Paying attention to how my body feels is sometimes more of an impediment than a help.  In any case, I finished MOP and my time wasn't too horrendous. 

Mr. Mary wasn't feel too great so he opted for the 13 mi. race instead of the 30 mi. one.  Despite not feeling good, he still managed 1st place OA!!!  He enjoyed it a lot and now has a benchmark for what he needs to work on to get ready for his big ride next fall in Idaho.  I'm so proud of him!!!

Originally posted by laffinrock

Okay, one last post before I start on what I'm supposed to be doing at work.

Tom, congrats on your great race.  Even with a mechanical, you didn't panic and ended up with a race to be proud of.  I completely agree with your statement, "You'll be surprised what you can do when you try."

Hands, way to rock your race!  I'm pulling for a 2nd OA for you - you can do it!!

Judi, good job on your race too. Despite how challenging it was, you hung in there and got 'er done.  I'm right there with you on the day-after ouchiness.

I had a tough race yesterday.  It was really, really hilly and 1/2 mi. longer than it was supposed to be.  The rabbits at the front were a bunch of 8-9 y.o. boys who started us off in the wrong direction.  The whole thing was pretty disorganized, with only 1 mile marker and 1 water station.  I did pretty well until after 3 mi., when I let myself walk--on the flats, of all places.  Given that I haven't been running much this summer due to knee issues and most of training runs have been shorter than 4 mi. and flat, I guess I didn't do all that bad.  It was also probably more mental than physical too.  Paying attention to how my body feels is sometimes more of an impediment than a help.  In any case, I finished MOP and my time wasn't too horrendous. 

Mr. Mary wasn't feel too great so he opted for the 13 mi. race instead of the 30 mi. one.  Despite not feeling good, he still managed 1st place OA!!!  He enjoyed it a lot and now has a benchmark for what he needs to work on to get ready for his big ride next fall in Idaho.  I'm so proud of him!!!

Originally posted by Richardsdrr Proof of life post. Thank you for your support. I filled up reading through the posts. Will get back into it in a few days when I stop eating and sleeping. Kristen and Janyne, I am devestated by your loss'. My heart goes out to you. -x- Big cwtches.

Originally posted by Richardsdrr Proof of life post. Thank you for your support. I filled up reading through the posts. Will get back into it in a few days when I stop eating and sleeping. Kristen and Janyne, I am devestated by your loss'. My heart goes out to you. -x- Big cwtches.

Originally posted by melbo55

I thought of you all day, Darren, and stalked you via IMTrakr.  Congrats, I can't wait to hear all about it!

Originally posted by rrrunner

And dancing... there was video

Originally posted by popsracer

Well that sounds pretty epic to me.

Apparantly my wife has video of me from an Oktoberfest party that I happened upon after my race Saturday.  Was just popping into my favorite brewpub at about 11:30 for a quick beer and sandwich before my weekend chores.  Unbeknownst to me the parking lot was blocked and they had setup tables and stage, bbq, bouncy toys, etc. for Oktoberfest party.  didn't get home til 10:30 after one of the funnest days/nights.  There is something about Oktoberfest that I just love (maybe the 6.2% fest bier).  I am usually a pretty quiet, mild mannered guy but I ended up with about 40 new friends, won the yodelling contest, did the chicken dance half a dozen times, led the conga line, and got a sparkly chicken tatoo. 

Originally posted by popsracer

Well that sounds pretty epic to me.

Apparantly my wife has video of me from an Oktoberfest party that I happened upon after my race Saturday.  Was just popping into my favorite brewpub at about 11:30 for a quick beer and sandwich before my weekend chores.  Unbeknownst to me the parking lot was blocked and they had setup tables and stage, bbq, bouncy toys, etc. for Oktoberfest party.  didn't get home til 10:30 after one of the funnest days/nights.  There is something about Oktoberfest that I just love (maybe the 6.2% fest bier).  I am usually a pretty quiet, mild mannered guy but I ended up with about 40 new friends, won the yodelling contest, did the chicken dance half a dozen times, led the conga line, and got a sparkly chicken tatoo. 

Originally posted by popsracer

Well that sounds pretty epic to me.

Apparantly my wife has video of me from an Oktoberfest party that I happened upon after my race Saturday.  Was just popping into my favorite brewpub at about 11:30 for a quick beer and sandwich before my weekend chores.  Unbeknownst to me the parking lot was blocked and they had setup tables and stage, bbq, bouncy toys, etc. for Oktoberfest party.  didn't get home til 10:30 after one of the funnest days/nights.  There is something about Oktoberfest that I just love (maybe the 6.2% fest bier).  I am usually a pretty quiet, mild mannered guy but I ended up with about 40 new friends, won the yodelling contest, did the chicken dance half a dozen times, led the conga line, and got a sparkly chicken tatoo. 

Originally posted by popsracer

Well that sounds pretty epic to me.

Apparantly my wife has video of me from an Oktoberfest party that I happened upon after my race Saturday.  Was just popping into my favorite brewpub at about 11:30 for a quick beer and sandwich before my weekend chores.  Unbeknownst to me the parking lot was blocked and they had setup tables and stage, bbq, bouncy toys, etc. for Oktoberfest party.  didn't get home til 10:30 after one of the funnest days/nights.  There is something about Oktoberfest that I just love (maybe the 6.2% fest bier).  I am usually a pretty quiet, mild mannered guy but I ended up with about 40 new friends, won the yodelling contest, did the chicken dance half a dozen times, led the conga line, and got a sparkly chicken tatoo. 

Originally posted by popsracer

Well that sounds pretty epic to me.

Apparantly my wife has video of me from an Oktoberfest party that I happened upon after my race Saturday.  Was just popping into my favorite brewpub at about 11:30 for a quick beer and sandwich before my weekend chores.  Unbeknownst to me the parking lot was blocked and they had setup tables and stage, bbq, bouncy toys, etc. for Oktoberfest party.  didn't get home til 10:30 after one of the funnest days/nights.  There is something about Oktoberfest that I just love (maybe the 6.2% fest bier).  I am usually a pretty quiet, mild mannered guy but I ended up with about 40 new friends, won the yodelling contest, did the chicken dance half a dozen times, led the conga line, and got a sparkly chicken tatoo. 

Originally posted by rrrunner

And dancing... there was video

Originally posted by msteiner

Got a HIM in 3 weeks.  Haven't been running since June really.  I'm wondering if at this point I would be better doing 3-4 4 mile runs at an easy pace instead of trying to cram long runs on the weekend, especially since i haven't built to a 10+ mile run.

I probably should be worried about the swim too, but the run is more of a concern.

At least my bike will be ready