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 2013-05-02 11:18 AM in reply to: #4724101 |
Melon Presser  52116   |  Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSEDAsalzwed - 2013-05-02 11:10 PM TriAya - 2013-05-02 8:10 AM Asalzwed - 2013-05-02 1:02 AM bcraht - 2013-05-01 12:56 PM Asalzwed - 2013-05-01 10:45 AM TriAya - 2013-05-01 12:23 PM Asalzwed - 2013-05-02 12:11 AM I have like 10 really negative things to say today but instead, 1. Yay, I signed up for a 5K in a few weeks. This will mark my 2 year RUNNIVERSARY. It was the very first 5K I ever did 2. It's sunny! In Seattle! In May! YAAAAAAAAAY! Now feel free to spill the beans. Ha ha ha. Kind of like I do in my blog--spew venomous vomit for a few paragraphs, then sweet as pie turn around and say what I'm grateful for. Except you're vaguely mature and marvelously positive and actually posted the good stuff first. In any case, I gotta crash. Falling asleep at the keyboard (see how I duck right out for the venomous vomit part?). Actually, one of the things you guys would probably find entertaining haha I was hanging up my towel after I showered and sneezed so hard I ripped the entire towel rack off the wall. Snerk! It's all those flexed arm hangs you do! I KNOW! So, interestingly enough 4 mornings a week when I get in to work I do a very short strength routine working my arms are core. I am talking 10-20 minutes MAX. I was just trying to keep the balance since runners tend to get tiny little skeleton-arms. Anyway, I was looking at one of the race photos my family took
A little bit each day goes a long way! I think it's helped swimming be not so awful, too. Oh you poor, poor child. If only you knew what lay ahead ... And I want to sink my teeth into that CAKE. Oooooooh yeah ... What lay ahead? Does that have something to do with cake? Snerk. Of course. |
I remember I had no idea what I was doing. In fact, I think I used a very clever (actually no, it wasn't clever at all) combination of safety pins AND the zip-tie things for the timing chip to pin my numbers to my shirt. Additionally, I wore a cotton hoodie. Also, I finally got my sh*t together and picked up my running club singlet so I can represent
| 2013-05-02 11:37 AM in reply to: #4686654 |
 Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED I tried to do a hard track workout last night but I go the "hell no" from our coach. Although he did let me do the full workout, he had me do it much closer to marathon pace than 10K pace like everyone else. I really don't mind doing slower workouts but it's always really awkward because he always seems to know just the pace I have to run where it's slow enough that my mind wanders like a mofo but fast enough that I SHOULD be focusing on keeping the pace. Of course I forgot a watch so luckily my training partner kept me in check. We were alternating leading every two laps and she kept having to scold me.
Interestingly enough I was very slow to build a friendship with my training partner (not for any particular reason, sometimes I just prefer to keep friendships separate? I dunno, I am weird...) anyway, we have gotten a lot closer as of late and it's really nice to have a friend, not just someone I train with, who enjoys running as much as I do. |
| 2013-05-02 11:52 AM in reply to: #4724179 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-05-02 11:37 PM I tried to do a hard track workout last night but I go the "hell no" from our coach. Although he did let me do the full workout, he had me do it much closer to marathon pace than 10K pace like everyone else. I really don't mind doing slower workouts but it's always really awkward because he always seems to know just the pace I have to run where it's slow enough that my mind wanders like a mofo but fast enough that I SHOULD be focusing on keeping the pace. Of course I forgot a watch so luckily my training partner kept me in check. We were alternating leading every two laps and she kept having to scold me.
Interestingly enough I was very slow to build a friendship with my training partner (not for any particular reason, sometimes I just prefer to keep friendships separate? I dunno, I am weird...) anyway, we have gotten a lot closer as of late and it's really nice to have a friend, not just someone I train with, who enjoys running as much as I do. REALLY I just cannot imagine that. Lovely that you like it Your coach is wise. Also, even though you may not feel it, you still do have the marathon in your legs and in your overall recovery in an energy sense (kind of a wishy washy word to use here but you understand). It's not just the race--it's the very long build-up, the travel, that race on that day, and that you had a cold afterward. |
| 2013-05-02 12:15 PM in reply to: #4724212 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED TriAya - 2013-05-02 11:52 AM Asalzwed - 2013-05-02 11:37 PM I tried to do a hard track workout last night but I go the "hell no" from our coach. Although he did let me do the full workout, he had me do it much closer to marathon pace than 10K pace like everyone else. I really don't mind doing slower workouts but it's always really awkward because he always seems to know just the pace I have to run where it's slow enough that my mind wanders like a mofo but fast enough that I SHOULD be focusing on keeping the pace. Of course I forgot a watch so luckily my training partner kept me in check. We were alternating leading every two laps and she kept having to scold me.
Interestingly enough I was very slow to build a friendship with my training partner (not for any particular reason, sometimes I just prefer to keep friendships separate? I dunno, I am weird...) anyway, we have gotten a lot closer as of late and it's really nice to have a friend, not just someone I train with, who enjoys running as much as I do. REALLY I just cannot imagine that. Lovely that you like it Your coach is wise. Also, even though you may not feel it, you still do have the marathon in your legs and in your overall recovery in an energy sense (kind of a wishy washy word to use here but you understand). It's not just the race--it's the very long build-up, the travel, that race on that day, and that you had a cold afterward. You know I love a good scolding! You are right. You are both right. I am literally just coming out of the haze of this cold. You guys know me too well. It's scary. |
| 2013-05-02 12:56 PM in reply to: #4723754 |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED TriAya - 2013-05-02 10:07 AM jmkizer - 2013-05-02 8:50 PM Asalzwed - 2013-05-01 3:06 PM I just want to say this in a more public manner, Melanie, I know I have told you this but you are such an amazing example of what endurance sports are all about. Every time you race you set an the bar for what sportsmanship should look like. I think we could all benefit greatly as athletes to be a little more like you. We are lucky to have you here with the Manatees, on BT and in all the races you participate in! +1000000 + 10^7 You guys are makin' me blush |
but thanks | 2013-05-02 12:59 PM in reply to: #4724274 |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-05-02 1:15 PM TriAya - 2013-05-02 11:52 AM Asalzwed - 2013-05-02 11:37 PM I tried to do a hard track workout last night but I go the "hell no" from our coach. Although he did let me do the full workout, he had me do it much closer to marathon pace than 10K pace like everyone else. I really don't mind doing slower workouts but it's always really awkward because he always seems to know just the pace I have to run where it's slow enough that my mind wanders like a mofo but fast enough that I SHOULD be focusing on keeping the pace. Of course I forgot a watch so luckily my training partner kept me in check. We were alternating leading every two laps and she kept having to scold me.
Interestingly enough I was very slow to build a friendship with my training partner (not for any particular reason, sometimes I just prefer to keep friendships separate? I dunno, I am weird...) anyway, we have gotten a lot closer as of late and it's really nice to have a friend, not just someone I train with, who enjoys running as much as I do. REALLY I just cannot imagine that. Lovely that you like it Your coach is wise. Also, even though you may not feel it, you still do have the marathon in your legs and in your overall recovery in an energy sense (kind of a wishy washy word to use here but you understand). It's not just the race--it's the very long build-up, the travel, that race on that day, and that you had a cold afterward. You know I love a good scolding! You are right. You are both right. I am literally just coming out of the haze of this cold. You guys know me too well. It's scary. The manatees are a wise group!! Now shake that cold, Salty! |
| 2013-05-02 1:02 PM in reply to: #4724375 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Need to think about moving this discussion to the new thread... http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=486618 |
| 2013-05-02 1:31 PM in reply to: #4724383 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED jmkizer - 2013-05-03 1:02 AM Need to think about moving this discussion to the new thread... http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=486618 I thought about it, but don't want to scare off (too many) new Manatees with a wall of textual shenanigans. Let's keep it in here for now ... it won't be very long. |
| 2013-05-02 1:54 PM in reply to: #4724455 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED TriAya - 2013-05-02 1:31 PM Hahahahaha! Yeah I'm almost there jmkizer - 2013-05-03 1:02 AM Need to think about moving this discussion to the new thread... http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=486618 I thought about it, but don't want to scare off (too many) new Manatees with a wall of textual shenanigans. Let's keep it in here for now ... it won't be very long.  |
| 2013-05-02 2:32 PM in reply to: #4724523 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-05-02 1:54 PM "Textual shenanigans ", I like that!TriAya - 2013-05-02 1:31 PM Hahahahaha! Yeah I'm almost there jmkizer - 2013-05-03 1:02 AM Need to think about moving this discussion to the new thread... http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=486618 I thought about it, but don't want to scare off (too many) new Manatees with a wall of textual shenanigans. Let's keep it in here for now ... it won't be very long. |
| 2013-05-02 2:36 PM in reply to: #4723012 |
Science Nerd 28760  Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED jobaxas - 2013-05-01 5:15 PM I bought more bike gear for winter and finally decided I need a HR monitor... Now that Garmin is just not for me it's huge and not pretty enough and I may not need all the bells and whistles... I have a much smaller Garmin that I love - GPS, HRM, intervals.
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| 2013-05-02 3:09 PM in reply to: #4686654 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED |
| 2013-05-02 4:34 PM in reply to: #4724619 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED amd723 - 2013-05-02 2:32 PM Asalzwed - 2013-05-02 1:54 PM "Textual shenanigans ", I like that!TriAya - 2013-05-02 1:31 PM Hahahahaha! Yeah I'm almost there jmkizer - 2013-05-03 1:02 AM Need to think about moving this discussion to the new thread... http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=486618 I thought about it, but don't want to scare off (too many) new Manatees with a wall of textual shenanigans. Let's keep it in here for now ... it won't be very long. I think textual shenanigans are my specialty! |
| 2013-05-02 5:37 PM in reply to: #4686654 |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Man this morning when I logged in I thought we had been shut down and I was worried that I would have to go. To work without my Manatee fix. I was heading into withdrawal until I found you all. |
| 2013-05-02 5:40 PM in reply to: #4724625 |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Artemis - 2013-05-03 4:36 AM Man I like that Jen,never seen one like that here. What model is it? Just so when mine dies I'm prepared.jobaxas - 2013-05-01 5:15 PM I bought more bike gear for winter and finally decided I need a HR monitor... Now that Garmin is just not for me it's huge and not pretty enough and I may not need all the bells and whistles... I have a much smaller Garmin that I love - GPS, HRM, intervals.
On the wrist:
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| 2013-05-02 5:42 PM in reply to: #4686654 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Finally gave up waiting for official results and typed my RR based on clock-ish time. |
| 2013-05-02 6:26 PM in reply to: #4686654 |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED I just discovered that I got a big chain grease mark on my favourite top this morning. Does anyone know the best way to get it out? |
| 2013-05-02 7:35 PM in reply to: #4724998 |
Elite 4435 | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED StaceyK - 2013-05-03 10:40 AM Artemis - 2013-05-03 4:36 AM Man I like that Jen,never seen one like that here. What model is it? Just so when mine dies I'm prepared.jobaxas - 2013-05-01 5:15 PM I bought more bike gear for winter and finally decided I need a HR monitor... Now that Garmin is just not for me it's huge and not pretty enough and I may not need all the bells and whistles... I have a much smaller Garmin that I love - GPS, HRM, intervals.
On the wrist:
I love that! |
| 2013-05-02 7:47 PM in reply to: #4724998 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED StaceyK - 2013-05-02 6:40 PM Artemis - 2013-05-03 4:36 AM Man I like that Jen,never seen one like that here. What model is it? Just so when mine dies I'm prepared.jobaxas - 2013-05-01 5:15 PM I bought more bike gear for winter and finally decided I need a HR monitor... Now that Garmin is just not for me it's huge and not pretty enough and I may not need all the bells and whistles... I have a much smaller Garmin that I love - GPS, HRM, intervals.
On the wrist:
It's the Garmin 210. I really like it. Comes in a few different colors. |
| 2013-05-02 7:48 PM in reply to: #4725060 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED StaceyK - 2013-05-02 7:26 PM I just discovered that I got a big chain grease mark on my favourite top this morning. Does anyone know the best way to get it out? Dilute a little bit of Simple Green in water (1 part Simple Green to 5 parts water) and brush into the fabric with an old toothbrush. Let it sit until it dries. You might need to repeat. Then launder as normal. |
| 2013-05-02 8:32 PM in reply to: #4725129 |
Expert 1452 Troy, MI | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED jobaxas - 2013-05-02 8:35 PM StaceyK - 2013-05-03 10:40 AM Artemis - 2013-05-03 4:36 AM Man I like that Jen,never seen one like that here. What model is it? Just so when mine dies I'm prepared.jobaxas - 2013-05-01 5:15 PM I bought more bike gear for winter and finally decided I need a HR monitor... Now that Garmin is just not for me it's huge and not pretty enough and I may not need all the bells and whistles... I have a much smaller Garmin that I love - GPS, HRM, intervals.
On the wrist:
I love that! Garmin porn!! I love it! |
| 2013-05-02 9:18 PM in reply to: #4722752 |
Master 2770 Central Kansas | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-05-01 2:06 PM I just want to say this in a more public manner, Melanie, I know I have told you this but you are such an amazing example of what endurance sports are all about. Every time you race you set an the bar for what sportsmanship should look like. I think we could all benefit greatly as athletes to be a little more like you. We are lucky to have you here with the Manatees, on BT and in all the races you participate in! I approve of this message. Melanie is a badazz. |
| 2013-05-02 9:20 PM in reply to: #4686654 |
Master 2770 Central Kansas | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Hey. I just want to say that I ran 10 min miles (avg) on my 3.3 mile run this evening. On a training run. Dare I hope I could do that on a 10k???? After a 24 mile bike??? I'm getting excited. Calm down. Really. It felt easy. I was pushing it, but not close to blowing up or dying. /brag |
| 2013-05-02 9:49 PM in reply to: #4725232 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED KansasMom - 2013-05-02 9:20 PM yes you canHey. I just want to say that I ran 10 min miles (avg) on my 3.3 mile run this evening. On a training run. Dare I hope I could do that on a 10k???? After a 24 mile bike??? I'm getting excited. Calm down. Really. It felt easy. I was pushing it, but not close to blowing up or dying. /brag |
| 2013-05-02 10:09 PM in reply to: #4725262 |
Master 2770 Central Kansas | Subject: RE: Mad Mutant Manatee Mentors 4--CLOSED Asalzwed - 2013-05-02 9:49 PM KansasMom - 2013-05-02 9:20 PM yes you canHey. I just want to say that I ran 10 min miles (avg) on my 3.3 mile run this evening. On a training run. Dare I hope I could do that on a 10k???? After a 24 mile bike??? I'm getting excited. Calm down. Really. It felt easy. I was pushing it, but not close to blowing up or dying. /brag Thanks! I'm glad someone has confidence. I keep running the numbers. If everything goes perfectly, amazingly . . . I can't even type it. That time would be too good to be true. Even my if-everything-goes-as-expected-time is much better than I would have thought a year ago. And I'm not going to think about the if-everything-goes-wrong time. lol And have you seen my swim times??? Improvement. And I'll be wearing a wet suit, so that should make it even better. My bike is in the shop for a check up and they are putting on my racing tires. Woohoo!! This will be my first season with them. I've got first-triathlon-of-the-season fever. |
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