More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed (Page 93)

I survived Steelman but didn't make the time goal I had set for myself.  I don't think it was unrealistic and was pretty bummed I didn't hit it.  I had hoped to go under 2 hours (even if just by seconds, I don't mean way under) but didn't make it at 2:03:23.  Sigh.  I had hoped to clean up the 'unfinished' business at this race by making my time goal but I didn't, so even though this race really kicks my butt, I may need to sign up for it again.  Did I really just say that?!

I survived Steelman but didn't make the time goal I had set for myself.  I don't think it was unrealistic and was pretty bummed I didn't hit it.  I had hoped to go under 2 hours (even if just by seconds, I don't mean way under) but didn't make it at 2:03:23.  Sigh.  I had hoped to clean up the 'unfinished' business at this race by making my time goal but I didn't, so even though this race really kicks my butt, I may need to sign up for it again.  Did I really just say that?!

I survived Steelman but didn't make the time goal I had set for myself.  I don't think it was unrealistic and was pretty bummed I didn't hit it.  I had hoped to go under 2 hours (even if just by seconds, I don't mean way under) but didn't make it at 2:03:23.  Sigh.  I had hoped to clean up the 'unfinished' business at this race by making my time goal but I didn't, so even though this race really kicks my butt, I may need to sign up for it again.  Did I really just say that?!

Originally posted by Blanda Mel: Sorry you didn't meet your goal, but man, that is seriously impressive! Makes total sense to sign up and try again, even if it's tough. That's the draw! Sunday's 48 mile road race went better than I had planned for it to go, only because I got to a point where I just wanted to go home, and buckled down to get it done. I really didn't want to do this one, but friends said "coooome ooooon... let's ride it together... we'll make it fun..." Neither of those things happened, so I put my head down and did what I could with a tired body. It was hilly, and it's got a nice long flat segment that I really try to practice 'spinning" on, which I have a really hard time with. My quads and inner thighs started to cramp on every climb about 15 miles out. Yee haw! I KNOW my body's tired when that happens. Ended up with a 7 minute PR. I think if I put more Tabasco on the first 10 miles instead of trying to figure out the whole "have fun and ride together" thing I might have shaved of a few more minutes. In the end it was a solid effort and I got some riding miles in, finally. I still prefer mountain biking. Can't wait to hear how the rest of you did!! Happy new week.

congrats! You not only PR'd, you did so when you weren't really feeling good thing, pushed your limits, and now know you will do even better next time when you put more Tabasco into it!

My race went well. It was a 7 mile trail race in the dark- or it got dark about 30 minutes in, which made for a cool race with tricky footing and a realization that I need a better headlamp! Trail races have such a different vine than road races- love them. And, I managed to win my AG,which says more about the other women then it tells you about me

Tom: your new bike is HAWT!!  Congrats! 

Blanda: I love your ' put more Tabasco on' comment!  And congrats on sticking to it despite the cramps and being tired - a 7 minute PR?!  Awesome!!

Ann-Marie: glad you had so much fun on your trail run and stayed upright in the dark AND won your AG!  Niiiice!!

Mary G: big congrats to you on also having so much trail fun AND exceeding your goal time, that's great!

Race report is finished!

All the rain recently and seems a fair part of the county is going underwater. Pics & vids looking like Holland with roads being under. I'm fine as the river that's doing this is a bit farther from me.

Originally posted by marysia83

Originally posted by tomsimper New bike has arrived! Is it wrong to like it more than my kids?!

I absolutely love this bike! Especially the color ))

Orange is definitely one of the fastest colors! :-D

Apparently the county may have declared disaster. Some vids and pics.

My sister is back visiting and in trying to go visit some friends has been trying to figure out what bridges aren't underwater to get there. I don't know if any actually were, but they're close.