MAD MANATEE Mentor Group (TriAya & lmscozz)--CLOSED! (Page 36)

You're not a total sap Louise.  I totally cry reading people's race reports and watching their videos!    Yours is coming up June 5th?  Can't wait to hear all about it!  :D 

x2!!!  Ohhh... I LOVED that!!! Way to go Crystal .... so proud of you and Happy FOR you!

Great job Crystal!! The video with your kids was great and enjoyed reading your race report.

Ummmm...

How long am I going to be a bottomless pit of neverending eating after this triathlon?  I think I've probably gained weight since my tri because I can't.stop.eating!

Hm. Until the next triathlon, I think. Rinse, repeat. That's why you just have to keep training and forging ahead ... hahaha.

Yeah, an intense race, especially first one of its kind, can be a real shock to your system--OMG IT'S THE APOCALYPSE I BETTER STUFF MY FACE SILLY 'CAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHEN FOOD WILL NEXT BE FOUND AND APPARENTLY I'M SPOZED TO BE RUNNING LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL IN BETWEEN ...

You know the drill ... high fiber filling foods, quality protein, dab o' good fats yeah, I know, all I want is Pop Tarts and potato chips, too.

OH MY GOSH - I read this at a stop light on my way to work, and I almost choked I was laughing so hard.  I was like "EXACTLY!!!"  I've been totally stuffing my face with sweets and potato chips.

Back to all the fiber, protein, yada yada yada NEXT WEEK. 

Cravings sweets can be an indicator that you have a higher than usual level of insulin, or a lower than usual blood sugar level.  I'm guessing (and I'm an Engineer, not a Dr.) that it is low blood sugar since sugar is where glycogen (the muscle fuel you used during your tri) come from (yea - lots more science behind it than that).  However, as Yanti says - the body could be preparing for another (the OMG stage) or reparing from the last one.  I suspect it is a little of each - fuel yourself for a few days, but get back to normal quickly - ie don't gain more than 2-3 lbs.  May take a few days of real sacrifice but if you are gaining weight, your body does not need it.

Second negative factor is the adrenaline - you stressed your body and the adrenal glands kicked in to deal with the stress.  They are now depleted and need re-charged.  It would probably be a good time for your hubby to do something stupid since your fight / flight response is dulled. 

What to do - eat healthy but don't restrict carbs / sugars in the good food.  For sure - no Adkins or South Beach.  Get some fresh fruit and munch on that.  I freeze fresh strawberries cut into 1/4 and then suck on them instead of ice cream.   After sucking on 1-2 strawberries worth, my sweet craving will pass.

Thanks for the tips John - I buy the bags of frozen fruit from Costco but usually for my kids.  Never though to use those for my sweet cravings.  The hardest thing is at work where we have a fridge stocked with crap.  I eat pretty decent at home.

Also...how long should I 'rest' before I start training again?  I think I'm actually going to do the 30 Day Shred - for the next month to get weight down and build some muscle - and then jump back into training in May.  I might throw in some swim / bike / run days this month just to switch things up but I'm not going to focus hardcore on training.  There is a Masters Swim Class coming up right by my house at the end of April - so I think I'm going to sign up for that.  And I definitely need to start biking with some folks - I might start with some spin classes at my gym though - since it will definitely be heating up by May.

I know the feeling. I went through the same thing after my first ri, 10k, half mary, and 200m swim. Ate all day long and into the next day. Next week I get to find out if it'll be the same way in season 2.

Hi Manatees!!!

Work this year so far had a greater volume than expected so I haven't been as involved as I had planned with the group. I have been lurking but since I got off early today I wanted to check in and give an update.

Work has basically only left me time to eat, sleep, and train. Training has had its ups and downs. So far this year I have committed to 6 months with a personal coach, I have had 2 weeks out with an injury, and then 2 weeks of ordered bed rest from a bad bout of the flu. I am back training and my first race is Sunday April 3rd and my first H.I.M. EVER is May 7th.

Lastly, a shameless plug- Currently Acura is offering to sponsor 1 athlete with a new Acura TSX wagon.  You win the by getting friends and acquaintances to vote for you on Acura's facebook page. If any one has time you can go to http://cot.ag/hvgAuo

, click Lucas Tucker, and then Click vote. Feel free to click share on the next screen. Of the original 1500 original applicants I am in 14th place, but 1200 votes away from the winner. Every vote counts and supporters can vote every 24 hours, until April 3rd.

Hope everyone else is doing well!!

No problem. If you click the link above, it should take you to a page that says "compete like a pro" If you scroll down past the titles and intro, past the photo of the car, it should say leader board. I should be about 14th down. Click on my name and then click vote on the next page- it will be a graphic just right of center between my name and bio.

Did you want a response in minutes or hours?  Actually - I agree with the other comment about taking it easy, but DON'T stop.  Your muscles will recover quicker if you do some light work and get the blood flowing again.  I read something in one of the books I have on it, but don't remember the recommencation.

If weight loss is going to be a focus - I recommend "Weight loss for Triathletes".  Good read and helped me quite a bit.  Also get a food log and start tracking calories - surprising how fast some items add up (2 tbl spoons of peanut butter ~ 200 calories).

I'll let you know how I do with the Escape from Alcatraz (close to Oly length) followed by a Sprint 2 weeks later - I'm planning on spending a week in CAL after the escape on vacation with family.  Not sure how I will mix a recover week followed by a ramp down into the Sprint. 

So glad to hear things went well with your wife.  Hang in there!

YOU are gonna rock it, platyfoot. You are so well prepared. And yeah ... don't worry about the taper weight. It's just a fluctuation, really. Good thoughts for your wife as she recovers and for you in your last week ...

That is one gorgeous race location and I've heard nothing but good things about the Iron Girl series.

Word to the wise ... either come in literally the afternoon before the race, OR give yourself several days to acclimatize. That elevation can be a kick in the chest if you do it the 2nd or 3rd full day you're there.

Can I still be a Mad Manatee...even after being awol for months and months and months?!?!

I've completely slacked on the training and the numbers on the scale prove it! 

I need my mojo back...and a little nice weather wouldn't hurt

Carla dear

Once a Manatee, always a Manatee ... unless of course, we get really fit and suddenly become seals or something. Besides, you're a double Manatee, which I suppose means you get to be one even in your next life. Heh. Wonderful to see you again.