Manatee Mentors 2014--CLOSED (begging & bribes MAY work) (Page 101)

Originally posted by amd723 Wow, those are amazing!

Originally posted by rrrunner

Of course you did some carbo-loading at the party?!?!?!?!

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Oh hellz yes. As a bridesmaid I had the advantage of going to the food first. Then I went again later, after everyone had gone up. Someone said, "Oh how nice of you for letting everyone else go first" 

 

Then I had two pieces of cake. 

Originally posted by Asalzwed

That geothermal resort looks amazing!

That pool in Chile makes my environmentalist heart ache.

Originally posted by Asalzwed

Oh hellz yes. As a bridesmaid I had the advantage of going to the food first. Then I went again later, after everyone had gone up. Someone said, "Oh how nice of you for letting everyone else go first" 

 Then I had two pieces of cake. 

Originally posted by jbwillsHello all,I know it has been a while since I posted or even logged anything. I am finally getting back to working out and prepping for a 2 half-marathons. I am also slowly going to prep for Beach to Battleship in late October. B2B will be interesting as I will be stateside for 2-6 weeks before the race to finish getting my swim in place (currently in Afghanistan). I am looking at doing some dry land training to keep the muscles in shape and work on some dry land technic to try and improve my swim.I hope everyone has been doing well and training and racing like Manatees do.Jonathan

Originally posted by laffinrock



The whole injury thing has been quite a journey. First I hurt my back in June 2011 while training for my first tri. It was just a stupid back bend over an exercise ball because of tightness in SI/coccyx area. I had difficulty walking, sitting, standing, everything for a couple months. Must have pinched a disk or something. In any case, it hurt like heck. Then while doing PT for that, I discovered I'd torn my left hip labrum. Had surgery in Feb. 2012 for that, then tore it again 6 months later (slipped on the kitchen floor!!). Let that go for 6 months thinking it was just soft tissue stuff. Finally went back to the surgeon in March 2013 and she confirmed that I'd torn it again. Had labral repair surgery again in July 2013. Meanwhile, the back pain continued throughout. Before the 2nd surgery, I couldn't stand or walk for more than about 15 minutes. in March 2013, I started swimming every week with my friend who was training for a tri herself, using a pull buoy and despite the back pain because swimming is so cleansing for me mentally and emotionally. In December 2013, I went to an orthopedic surgeon, who told me I needed a fusion and my L5/S1 disk was shot. By January of this year, I was literally ready to throw in the towel on life because I felt like there was no hope for a future without pain. Then I found this amazing chiropractor in mid-January who told me that I didn't need surgery and could be training for a tri within 3 months. He did chiro adjustments, acupuncture, and stretching, and got me doing some core strengthening exercises 6 days a week. And here I am, a little over 2 months later.

I agree, the run is going to be the biggest challenge but I know I'll get there. I feel so much stronger mentally and am much more self-motivated and disciplined than I've ever been. I've been through tough times before, mostly emotional. This time is really different for some reason, probably because it feels like I'm finally getting my life back. I really feel like I'm rising from the ashes.

Originally posted by amd723 Good to see you Jonathan! I can't imagine what it must be like trying to train in Afghanistan!!! Please stay safe!

Originally posted by JJ-

Happy Birthday Salty!

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Oh did I miss it? is it today? HAPPY HAPPY Birthday Ok well since people have been harassing me (namely Janyne) here are a few pics of my new toy. I picked it up Friday and today is the first day the sun has come out. Happy Tuesday everyone - 2 weeks to file! Are your taxes done yet?

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Oh did I miss it? is it today? HAPPY HAPPY Birthday Ok well since people have been harassing me (namely Janyne) here are a few pics of my new toy. I picked it up Friday and today is the first day the sun has come out. Happy Tuesday everyone - 2 weeks to file! Are your taxes done yet?

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Oh did I miss it? is it today? HAPPY HAPPY Birthday Ok well since people have been harassing me (namely Janyne) here are a few pics of my new toy. I picked it up Friday and today is the first day the sun has come out. Happy Tuesday everyone - 2 weeks to file! Are your taxes done yet?

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk



Oh did I miss it? is it today? HAPPY HAPPY Birthday

Ok well since people have been harassing me (namely Janyne) here are a few pics of my new toy. I picked it up Friday and today is the first day the sun has come out.

Happy Tuesday everyone - 2 weeks to file! Are your taxes done yet?

Originally posted by jbwills Hello all, I know it has been a while since I posted or even logged anything. I am finally getting back to working out and prepping for a 2 half-marathons. I am also slowly going to prep for Beach to Battleship in late October. B2B will be interesting as I will be stateside for 2-6 weeks before the race to finish getting my swim in place (currently in Afghanistan). I am looking at doing some dry land training to keep the muscles in shape and work on some dry land technic to try and improve my swim. I hope everyone has been doing well and training and racing like Manatees do. Jonathan

Originally posted by jmkizer

Good looking toy :-)  Is that an Adamo saddle that I spy?

Originally posted by laffinrock Haven't been to any but wow, some of those sure look delicious! Especially now that my part of Colorado is in brown Spring season: no snow, but still very little green. I want to go to the beach...NOW. Don't even need to go to a fancy resort or fabulous pool; pretty much any decent beach will do. Chris???

Originally posted by JJ-

Happy Birthday Salty!

Wasup Jonathan! can't imagine trying to squeez in workouts with your travel



My first open water swim of the year last night. I HATE cold water and I really wanted to get in before Sunday so me and a few friends swam last night. It wasn't too bad but my feet never really warmed up and I felt like I had a ice cream headache the whole time. I'll try and get in a few more times before Sunday just to get comfortable.

Originally posted by jbwills

Hello all,

I know it has been a while since I posted or even logged anything. I am finally getting back to working out and prepping for a 2 half-marathons. I am also slowly going to prep for Beach to Battleship in late October. B2B will be interesting as I will be stateside for 2-6 weeks before the race to finish getting my swim in place (currently in Afghanistan). I am looking at doing some dry land training to keep the muscles in shape and work on some dry land technic to try and improve my swim.

I hope everyone has been doing well and training and racing like Manatees do.

Jonathan

Originally posted by mtnbikerchkOh did I miss it? is it today? HAPPY HAPPY Birthday Ok well since people have been harassing me (namely Janyne) here are a few pics of my new toy. I picked it up Friday and today is the first day the sun has come out.Happy Tuesday everyone - 2 weeks to file! Are your taxes done yet?

Originally posted by mtnbikerchkit is. and my squishy parts are sore

Originally posted by amd723 I don't think they should be! Did you have a bike fit? Maybe move the nose down a bit? With non-Adamo saddles, I always like the nose to be up a bit, but with the Adamo, I need it perfectly flat. Just a thought.