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 2019-10-23 10:07 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Member  2098   Simsbury, Connecticut |  Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSEDOriginally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer Thanks I'll add toughman to the list! Firmman is done (race company retired) I heard awful things about the AC swim (and it's ocean swim) any of these on anyone's 2020 list? Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by Atlantia The next time I entertain the thought of multisport in November, someone please talk some sense into me. This is a loooooon season, and I'm kind of over it. Less than three weeks to Miami, its cold and gross and rainy outside, and I am just not feeling it. Tips for getting through the last big push when your brain is telling you no? Oh! Also, some good news....I got new cleats, and they are NIGHT AND DAY different. I'm still awkward, but at least I can actually clip in now. I hear you. Last year CHOO was 9/30 and that was plenty late enough for me. Can't imagine November. Having said that, I've been working on my calendar for 2020 and the race I had picked out as my A race and the 2nd week in September has been cancelled. Say wha?? Pumpkinman in Maine was my first half in 2014 and I wanted to go back this year but I guess now with IM Maine and a handful of others, registration has been declining and they decided to pull the plug. It's really too bad. This was a great half. So I'm open to suggestions. 2nd weekend in Sept would be perfect, lake swim and driveable from CT  I've come up with: Big George (lake George) Patriots (VA) Incredoubleman (NY) Pilgrimman (MA) Savageman (MD) meh. I don't know. None of them get me jazzed. The first thing that popped into my head was Toughman NY. Sept 13, 2020 at Harriman State Park. I dunno but FirmMan in RI has an interesting name No love for Atlantic City? Yeah, AC is in a bay but tidal. I know the full there got a bad rap for the swim. I wasn't sure if the half had a better course or not. Isn't Patriots in VA also tidal? Kinetic multisport does a nice job so I'm sure that its well done. Why are you considering Patriots and not Waterman's? Timing? IF you want Maine, what about Lobsterman? http://www.lobstermantri.com/ Ocean swim though. Yeah I think we'll be in FL for Waterman's - but that looks good for sure. Lobsterman is only an Oly (I say "ONLY" but I'm sure Phil wants to end the season with a half). Patriots I thought was in the same water as the old Rev3 Williamsburg which was brackish and not bad at all |
| 2019-10-23 10:12 AM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
Master 9705   Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer Yeah I think we'll be in FL for Waterman's - but that looks good for sure. Lobsterman is only an Oly (I say "ONLY" but I'm sure Phil wants to end the season with a half). Patriots I thought was in the same water as the old Rev3 Williamsburg which was brackish and not bad at all Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer Thanks I'll add toughman to the list! Firmman is done (race company retired) I heard awful things about the AC swim (and it's ocean swim) any of these on anyone's 2020 list? Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by Atlantia The next time I entertain the thought of multisport in November, someone please talk some sense into me. This is a loooooon season, and I'm kind of over it. Less than three weeks to Miami, its cold and gross and rainy outside, and I am just not feeling it. Tips for getting through the last big push when your brain is telling you no? Oh! Also, some good news....I got new cleats, and they are NIGHT AND DAY different. I'm still awkward, but at least I can actually clip in now. I hear you. Last year CHOO was 9/30 and that was plenty late enough for me. Can't imagine November. Having said that, I've been working on my calendar for 2020 and the race I had picked out as my A race and the 2nd week in September has been cancelled. Say wha?? Pumpkinman in Maine was my first half in 2014 and I wanted to go back this year but I guess now with IM Maine and a handful of others, registration has been declining and they decided to pull the plug. It's really too bad. This was a great half. So I'm open to suggestions. 2nd weekend in Sept would be perfect, lake swim and driveable from CT I've come up with: Big George (lake George) Patriots (VA) Incredoubleman (NY) Pilgrimman (MA) Savageman (MD) meh. I don't know. None of them get me jazzed. The first thing that popped into my head was Toughman NY. Sept 13, 2020 at Harriman State Park. I dunno but FirmMan in RI has an interesting name No love for Atlantic City? Yeah, AC is in a bay but tidal. I know the full there got a bad rap for the swim. I wasn't sure if the half had a better course or not. Isn't Patriots in VA also tidal? Kinetic multisport does a nice job so I'm sure that its well done. Why are you considering Patriots and not Waterman's? Timing? IF you want Maine, what about Lobsterman? http://www.lobstermantri.com/ Ocean swim though. Yes, Patriots in Williamsburg has a swim venue similar to the old Rev3 event. They set the course based on the currents. Some years it's more difficult than others, depending on tides and the flow from the river. |
| 2019-10-23 1:12 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 2429 Falls Church, Virginia | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer Yeah I think we'll be in FL for Waterman's - but that looks good for sure. Lobsterman is only an Oly (I say "ONLY" but I'm sure Phil wants to end the season with a half). Patriots I thought was in the same water as the old Rev3 Williamsburg which was brackish and not bad at all Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer Thanks I'll add toughman to the list! Firmman is done (race company retired) I heard awful things about the AC swim (and it's ocean swim) any of these on anyone's 2020 list? Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by Atlantia The next time I entertain the thought of multisport in November, someone please talk some sense into me. This is a loooooon season, and I'm kind of over it. Less than three weeks to Miami, its cold and gross and rainy outside, and I am just not feeling it. Tips for getting through the last big push when your brain is telling you no? Oh! Also, some good news....I got new cleats, and they are NIGHT AND DAY different. I'm still awkward, but at least I can actually clip in now. I hear you. Last year CHOO was 9/30 and that was plenty late enough for me. Can't imagine November. Having said that, I've been working on my calendar for 2020 and the race I had picked out as my A race and the 2nd week in September has been cancelled. Say wha?? Pumpkinman in Maine was my first half in 2014 and I wanted to go back this year but I guess now with IM Maine and a handful of others, registration has been declining and they decided to pull the plug. It's really too bad. This was a great half. So I'm open to suggestions. 2nd weekend in Sept would be perfect, lake swim and driveable from CT I've come up with: Big George (lake George) Patriots (VA) Incredoubleman (NY) Pilgrimman (MA) Savageman (MD) meh. I don't know. None of them get me jazzed. The first thing that popped into my head was Toughman NY. Sept 13, 2020 at Harriman State Park. I dunno but FirmMan in RI has an interesting name No love for Atlantic City? Yeah, AC is in a bay but tidal. I know the full there got a bad rap for the swim. I wasn't sure if the half had a better course or not. Isn't Patriots in VA also tidal? Kinetic multisport does a nice job so I'm sure that its well done. Why are you considering Patriots and not Waterman's? Timing? IF you want Maine, what about Lobsterman? http://www.lobstermantri.com/ Ocean swim though. Yes, Patriots in Williamsburg has a swim venue similar to the old Rev3 event. They set the course based on the currents. Some years it's more difficult than others, depending on tides and the flow from the river. Two fun points, not really helpful for your decision: I've done Waterman's the last two years, and it is my favorite swim venue of all time. Rev3 Williamsburg is BACK!!! Its the last weekend of June. |
| 2019-10-23 2:46 PM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
Master 4119 Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer Yeah I think we'll be in FL for Waterman's - but that looks good for sure. Lobsterman is only an Oly (I say "ONLY" but I'm sure Phil wants to end the season with a half). Patriots I thought was in the same water as the old Rev3 Williamsburg which was brackish and not bad at all Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer Thanks I'll add toughman to the list! Firmman is done (race company retired) I heard awful things about the AC swim (and it's ocean swim) any of these on anyone's 2020 list? Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by Atlantia The next time I entertain the thought of multisport in November, someone please talk some sense into me. This is a loooooon season, and I'm kind of over it. Less than three weeks to Miami, its cold and gross and rainy outside, and I am just not feeling it. Tips for getting through the last big push when your brain is telling you no? Oh! Also, some good news....I got new cleats, and they are NIGHT AND DAY different. I'm still awkward, but at least I can actually clip in now. I hear you. Last year CHOO was 9/30 and that was plenty late enough for me. Can't imagine November. Having said that, I've been working on my calendar for 2020 and the race I had picked out as my A race and the 2nd week in September has been cancelled. Say wha?? Pumpkinman in Maine was my first half in 2014 and I wanted to go back this year but I guess now with IM Maine and a handful of others, registration has been declining and they decided to pull the plug. It's really too bad. This was a great half. So I'm open to suggestions. 2nd weekend in Sept would be perfect, lake swim and driveable from CT I've come up with: Big George (lake George) Patriots (VA) Incredoubleman (NY) Pilgrimman (MA) Savageman (MD) meh. I don't know. None of them get me jazzed. The first thing that popped into my head was Toughman NY. Sept 13, 2020 at Harriman State Park. I dunno but FirmMan in RI has an interesting name No love for Atlantic City? Yeah, AC is in a bay but tidal. I know the full there got a bad rap for the swim. I wasn't sure if the half had a better course or not. Isn't Patriots in VA also tidal? Kinetic multisport does a nice job so I'm sure that its well done. Why are you considering Patriots and not Waterman's? Timing? IF you want Maine, what about Lobsterman? http://www.lobstermantri.com/ Ocean swim though. Barrelman in Niagara on the Canadian side is the second or third week in september! Might be a little further than you want to go ... |
| 2019-10-23 7:22 PM in reply to: juniperjen |
Member 2098 Simsbury, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by juniperjen Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer Yeah I think we'll be in FL for Waterman's - but that looks good for sure. Lobsterman is only an Oly (I say "ONLY" but I'm sure Phil wants to end the season with a half). Patriots I thought was in the same water as the old Rev3 Williamsburg which was brackish and not bad at all Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer Thanks I'll add toughman to the list! Firmman is done (race company retired) I heard awful things about the AC swim (and it's ocean swim) any of these on anyone's 2020 list? Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by Atlantia The next time I entertain the thought of multisport in November, someone please talk some sense into me. This is a loooooon season, and I'm kind of over it. Less than three weeks to Miami, its cold and gross and rainy outside, and I am just not feeling it. Tips for getting through the last big push when your brain is telling you no? Oh! Also, some good news....I got new cleats, and they are NIGHT AND DAY different. I'm still awkward, but at least I can actually clip in now. I hear you. Last year CHOO was 9/30 and that was plenty late enough for me. Can't imagine November. Having said that, I've been working on my calendar for 2020 and the race I had picked out as my A race and the 2nd week in September has been cancelled. Say wha?? Pumpkinman in Maine was my first half in 2014 and I wanted to go back this year but I guess now with IM Maine and a handful of others, registration has been declining and they decided to pull the plug. It's really too bad. This was a great half. So I'm open to suggestions. 2nd weekend in Sept would be perfect, lake swim and driveable from CT I've come up with: Big George (lake George) Patriots (VA) Incredoubleman (NY) Pilgrimman (MA) Savageman (MD) meh. I don't know. None of them get me jazzed. The first thing that popped into my head was Toughman NY. Sept 13, 2020 at Harriman State Park. I dunno but FirmMan in RI has an interesting name No love for Atlantic City? Yeah, AC is in a bay but tidal. I know the full there got a bad rap for the swim. I wasn't sure if the half had a better course or not. Isn't Patriots in VA also tidal? Kinetic multisport does a nice job so I'm sure that its well done. Why are you considering Patriots and not Waterman's? Timing? IF you want Maine, what about Lobsterman? http://www.lobstermantri.com/ Ocean swim though. Barrelman in Niagara on the Canadian side is the second or third week in september! Might be a little further than you want to go ... We've done barrelman!! And Laura good to know on Waterman. Mayne 2021! |
| 2019-10-24 7:58 AM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by juniperjen We've done barrelman!! Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer Yeah I think we'll be in FL for Waterman's - but that looks good for sure. Lobsterman is only an Oly (I say "ONLY" but I'm sure Phil wants to end the season with a half). Patriots I thought was in the same water as the old Rev3 Williamsburg which was brackish and not bad at all Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by jmkizer Thanks I'll add toughman to the list! Firmman is done (race company retired) I heard awful things about the AC swim (and it's ocean swim) any of these on anyone's 2020 list? Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by Atlantia The next time I entertain the thought of multisport in November, someone please talk some sense into me. This is a loooooon season, and I'm kind of over it. Less than three weeks to Miami, its cold and gross and rainy outside, and I am just not feeling it. Tips for getting through the last big push when your brain is telling you no? Oh! Also, some good news....I got new cleats, and they are NIGHT AND DAY different. I'm still awkward, but at least I can actually clip in now. I hear you. Last year CHOO was 9/30 and that was plenty late enough for me. Can't imagine November. Having said that, I've been working on my calendar for 2020 and the race I had picked out as my A race and the 2nd week in September has been cancelled. Say wha?? Pumpkinman in Maine was my first half in 2014 and I wanted to go back this year but I guess now with IM Maine and a handful of others, registration has been declining and they decided to pull the plug. It's really too bad. This was a great half. So I'm open to suggestions. 2nd weekend in Sept would be perfect, lake swim and driveable from CT I've come up with: Big George (lake George) Patriots (VA) Incredoubleman (NY) Pilgrimman (MA) Savageman (MD) meh. I don't know. None of them get me jazzed. The first thing that popped into my head was Toughman NY. Sept 13, 2020 at Harriman State Park. I dunno but FirmMan in RI has an interesting name No love for Atlantic City? Yeah, AC is in a bay but tidal. I know the full there got a bad rap for the swim. I wasn't sure if the half had a better course or not. Isn't Patriots in VA also tidal? Kinetic multisport does a nice job so I'm sure that its well done. Why are you considering Patriots and not Waterman's? Timing? IF you want Maine, what about Lobsterman? http://www.lobstermantri.com/ Ocean swim though. Barrelman in Niagara on the Canadian side is the second or third week in september! Might be a little further than you want to go ... And Laura good to know on Waterman. Mayne 2021! I think my suggestion for LP 70.3 slipped through the cracks. Sept. 13, 2020. Prettiest venue around IMO. Gorgeous, clean lake (with the underwater cable!), nice little town, beautiful course. |
| 2019-10-24 8:31 AM in reply to: melbo55 |
Member 2098 Simsbury, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by melbo55 I think my suggestion for LP 70.3 slipped through the cracks. Sept. 13, 2020. Prettiest venue around IMO. Gorgeous, clean lake (with the underwater cable!), nice little town, beautiful course. oops sorry! Yeah Sorry I've ridden the LP course - not a fan! LOL |
| 2019-10-24 7:41 PM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
Expert 2811 | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Originally posted by melbo55 I think my suggestion for LP 70.3 slipped through the cracks. Sept. 13, 2020. Prettiest venue around IMO. Gorgeous, clean lake (with the underwater cable!), nice little town, beautiful course. oops sorry! Yeah Sorry I've ridden the LP course - not a fan! LOL I have had the most fun I've ever had at an Ironman and the worst experience I've ever had at an Ironman at LP. The descent into Keene is incredible 7 miles down with top speeds of 53 miles per hour. The 12 mile climb out is a living hell. I think LP 70.3 would be a blast! Not that I would be doing it. |
| 2019-10-25 6:53 AM in reply to: JBacarella |
Member 2098 Simsbury, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED |
| 2019-10-25 9:05 AM in reply to: mtnbikerchk |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED I posted this in my log but will again as a little PSA - this time of year, be extra alert for deer, even in areas where you don't expect them! Mating season has does running from bucks and bucks acting stupid because they are chasing tail, literally and figuratively. Last night on the way home from the concert I 'goosed' a deer. It ran out in front of me and I slammed on the brakes, anti-locks pumping away. We were in a slow dance, the deer and I, and I think I just barely touched it on the back end/legs before it was able to kick it into another gear and get away from my car, and thankfully nothing was coming in the other direction. Also thankful the car behind me wasn't following too closely and was paying attention so that I didn't get rear-ended. Heart rates elevated! I did check out my car when I got to my sister's house and there were 2 little marks in the dust of my spoiler that looked like maybe it's legs had brushed the plastic. Whew, I'll take that amount of minimal damage! In case anyone was unsure - the deer was unscathed and ran off into the field. My car and my siblings and I were also unharmed. |
Keep safe following distances from other cars and keep your head on a swivel watching for critters (eye shine, movement). Late evening, night, and dawn are their most active times but can be moving any time.| 2019-10-25 9:07 AM in reply to: melbo55 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by melbo55 In case anyone was unsure - the deer was unscathed and ran off into the field. My car and my siblings and I were also unharmed. I am so glad that you -- and all involved -- are OK! |
| 2019-10-25 9:15 AM in reply to: melbo55 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by melbo55 I posted this in my log but will again as a little PSA - this time of year, be extra alert for deer, even in areas where you don't expect them! Mating season has does running from bucks and bucks acting stupid because they are chasing tail, literally and figuratively. Last night on the way home from the concert I 'goosed' a deer. It ran out in front of me and I slammed on the brakes, anti-locks pumping away. We were in a slow dance, the deer and I, and I think I just barely touched it on the back end/legs before it was able to kick it into another gear and get away from my car, and thankfully nothing was coming in the other direction. Also thankful the car behind me wasn't following too closely and was paying attention so that I didn't get rear-ended. Heart rates elevated! I did check out my car when I got to my sister's house and there were 2 little marks in the dust of my spoiler that looked like maybe it's legs had brushed the plastic. Whew, I'll take that amount of minimal damage! In case anyone was unsure - the deer was unscathed and ran off into the field. My car and my siblings and I were also unharmed. Wow, very scary, glad everyone (including the deer) is ok! |
| 2019-10-25 9:49 AM in reply to: amd723 |
1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by melbo55 I posted this in my log but will again as a little PSA - this time of year, be extra alert for deer, even in areas where you don't expect them! Mating season has does running from bucks and bucks acting stupid because they are chasing tail, literally and figuratively. Last night on the way home from the concert I 'goosed' a deer. It ran out in front of me and I slammed on the brakes, anti-locks pumping away. We were in a slow dance, the deer and I, and I think I just barely touched it on the back end/legs before it was able to kick it into another gear and get away from my car, and thankfully nothing was coming in the other direction. Also thankful the car behind me wasn't following too closely and was paying attention so that I didn't get rear-ended. Heart rates elevated! I did check out my car when I got to my sister's house and there were 2 little marks in the dust of my spoiler that looked like maybe it's legs had brushed the plastic. Whew, I'll take that amount of minimal damage! In case anyone was unsure - the deer was unscathed and ran off into the field. My car and my siblings and I were also unharmed. Wow, very scary, glad everyone (including the deer) is ok! Oh no! I'm glad you are ok! Have someone double check your car, as I learned sometimes there will be no damage on the outside, but the hit could've damaged something inside the car. We hit a deer last spring (the deer was fine). I thought there was just some damage in the bumper and lights, but ended up fixing a lot of tiny little pieces on the inside of the bumper :/ I hope it's not the case for you, but just adding a note. Thanks of remidning us it's the season... |
| 2019-10-25 12:55 PM in reply to: marysia83 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Racing Manatees!!! |
| 2019-10-25 3:01 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! Have a good race, Ann-Marie! |
| 2019-10-25 3:12 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees!!! Have a good race, Ann-Marie! Thanks! I'm sure it will be better than last week's |
| 2019-10-26 5:30 AM in reply to: amd723 |
Member 2098 Simsbury, Connecticut | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Mel glad you are ok! This the season for sure. Spring too around here. Am have a great race!! |
| 2019-10-27 3:58 PM in reply to: 0 |
| 108 Jacksonville, Florida | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED POL post Greetings, Manatees! Hope everyone is doing well. I let myself get separated from the pod a while back, but Janyne tracked me down (thank you, Janyne!). This year has been hectic for me & my family - some of it good and some of it very challenging. Long story short, I let things get me off track from my training and I have been struggling to get back into it. My wife, son & I are in the midst of relocating to Durham, NC. She's been up there since mid-July, but my son & I will be in Jacksonville at least through the end of the year due to my work situation. And unfortunately, my bikes are up in Durham because I don't have anywhere to keep them in Jacksonville since we sold our house in August. We're really excited about the move, but for the time being our family life is pretty unsettled. I'm making regular long weekend trips up to Durham to spend time with DW and to network as I search for a gig up there. All that has made it easy to rationalize not training. My immediate goal is to get back into a training routine and to drop 20 lbs. When I get there, I'll set some more focused goals. On the bright side, I had a front row seat for the Blue Angels show today in Jacksonville Beach (photo attached)...after a workout this morning. Edited by kbhanson3 2019-10-27 4:07 PM Attachments ---------------- IMG_1141.jpeg (719KB - 16 downloads) |
| 2019-10-27 4:03 PM in reply to: kbhanson3 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by kbhanson3 POL post Greetings, Manatees! Hope everyone is doing well. I let myself get separated from the pod a while back, but Janyne tracked me down (thank you, Janyne!). This year has been hectic for me & my family - some of it good and some of it very challenging. Long story short, I let things get me off track from my training and I have been struggling to get back into it. My wife, son & I are in the midst of relocating to Durham, NC. She's been up there since mid-July, but my son & I will be in Jacksonville at least through the end of the year due to my work situation. And unfortunately, my bikes are up in Durham because I don't have anywhere to keep them in Jacksonville since we sold our house in August. We're really excited about the move, but for the time being our family life is pretty unsettled. I'm making regular long weekend trips up to Durham to spend time with DW and to network as I search for a gig up there. All that has made it easy to rationalize not training. My immediate goal is to get back into a training routine and to drop 20 lbs. When I get there, I'll set some more focused goals. On the bright side, I had a front row seat for the Blue Angels show today in Jacksonville Beach...after a workout this morning. Thanks for the update! We are here for you in whatever capacity helps. |
| 2019-10-28 2:43 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Hi Everyone Sorry its been such a long time since I have checked in. Thanks for the birthday wishes last week and thanks for prompting me to check in Janyne. My very beloved Grandpa passed away late in July and its fair to say that I dropped my bundle a bit and haven't really cared much about anything in the last 12 weeks. I've run a couple of trail events with my Mum and E and they have been great but other than that I haven't been running at all. I know that I need to get back to it as I know that I will feel heaps better when I do. I get up every morning with plenty of time to go out run and its daylight at 5am here now so there is no reason not to go but I just cant get myself out the door. The only thing that I have firmly on my race calendar is the half marathon at Ultra Trail Australia in May next year. maybe tomorrow... |
| 2019-10-28 7:33 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by StaceyK Hi Everyone Sorry its been such a long time since I have checked in. Thanks for the birthday wishes last week and thanks for prompting me to check in Janyne. My very beloved Grandpa passed away late in July and its fair to say that I dropped my bundle a bit and haven't really cared much about anything in the last 12 weeks. I've run a couple of trail events with my Mum and E and they have been great but other than that I haven't been running at all. I know that I need to get back to it as I know that I will feel heaps better when I do. I get up every morning with plenty of time to go out run and its daylight at 5am here now so there is no reason not to go but I just cant get myself out the door. The only thing that I have firmly on my race calendar is the half marathon at Ultra Trail Australia in May next year. maybe tomorrow... I'm sorry to hear that you've been feeling both down and unmotivated. Hang in there! It sounds like May could be a big month for Manatees. We can all train together! |
| 2019-10-28 8:36 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 4119 Toronto Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by StaceyK Hi Everyone Sorry its been such a long time since I have checked in. Thanks for the birthday wishes last week and thanks for prompting me to check in Janyne. My very beloved Grandpa passed away late in July and its fair to say that I dropped my bundle a bit and haven't really cared much about anything in the last 12 weeks. I've run a couple of trail events with my Mum and E and they have been great but other than that I haven't been running at all. I know that I need to get back to it as I know that I will feel heaps better when I do. I get up every morning with plenty of time to go out run and its daylight at 5am here now so there is no reason not to go but I just cant get myself out the door. The only thing that I have firmly on my race calendar is the half marathon at Ultra Trail Australia in May next year. maybe tomorrow... I'm sorry to hear that you've been feeling both down and unmotivated. Hang in there! It sounds like May could be a big month for Manatees. We can all train together! Really sorry for your loss Stacey - it it is always hard. Many hugs. I thought of the 'Work Play Love' podcast where Lauren Fleshman got a question about grief (because her dad died a couple of years ago) and she had some really great thoughts. Not advice but some reflections and thoughts and maybe just commiseration to know you're not alone. Maybe have a listen. |
| 2019-10-28 9:11 AM in reply to: kbhanson3 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by kbhanson3 POL post Greetings, Manatees! Hope everyone is doing well. I let myself get separated from the pod a while back, but Janyne tracked me down (thank you, Janyne!). This year has been hectic for me & my family - some of it good and some of it very challenging. Long story short, I let things get me off track from my training and I have been struggling to get back into it. My wife, son & I are in the midst of relocating to Durham, NC. She's been up there since mid-July, but my son & I will be in Jacksonville at least through the end of the year due to my work situation. And unfortunately, my bikes are up in Durham because I don't have anywhere to keep them in Jacksonville since we sold our house in August. We're really excited about the move, but for the time being our family life is pretty unsettled. I'm making regular long weekend trips up to Durham to spend time with DW and to network as I search for a gig up there. All that has made it easy to rationalize not training. My immediate goal is to get back into a training routine and to drop 20 lbs. When I get there, I'll set some more focused goals. On the bright side, I had a front row seat for the Blue Angels show today in Jacksonville Beach (photo attached)...after a workout this morning. Good to hear from you! Hope the relocation goes smoothly. |
| 2019-10-28 9:16 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by StaceyK Hi Everyone Sorry its been such a long time since I have checked in. Thanks for the birthday wishes last week and thanks for prompting me to check in Janyne. My very beloved Grandpa passed away late in July and its fair to say that I dropped my bundle a bit and haven't really cared much about anything in the last 12 weeks. I've run a couple of trail events with my Mum and E and they have been great but other than that I haven't been running at all. I know that I need to get back to it as I know that I will feel heaps better when I do. I get up every morning with plenty of time to go out run and its daylight at 5am here now so there is no reason not to go but I just cant get myself out the door. The only thing that I have firmly on my race calendar is the half marathon at Ultra Trail Australia in May next year. maybe tomorrow... Stacey, so sorry to read of your loss. |
| 2019-10-28 10:08 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED Originally posted by StaceyK Hi Everyone Sorry its been such a long time since I have checked in. Thanks for the birthday wishes last week and thanks for prompting me to check in Janyne. My very beloved Grandpa passed away late in July and its fair to say that I dropped my bundle a bit and haven't really cared much about anything in the last 12 weeks. I've run a couple of trail events with my Mum and E and they have been great but other than that I haven't been running at all. I know that I need to get back to it as I know that I will feel heaps better when I do. I get up every morning with plenty of time to go out run and its daylight at 5am here now so there is no reason not to go but I just cant get myself out the door. The only thing that I have firmly on my race calendar is the half marathon at Ultra Trail Australia in May next year. maybe tomorrow... Stacey, I'm so very, very sorry to learn of your grandfather's passing. Hugs to you. |
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