Mad Manatee Mentors CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) (Page 3)

The knee is doing ok so far.  As you have likely noticed, I'm doing track repeats, and I'll build those into longer runs.  I felt something strange in my calf last Monday and took the rest of the week off from running, and I'll be picking that back up today.  I'm telling myself that I don't really need to be in a hurry.  I have plenty of time before the spring races.

How are you doing?

Hello, I'd like to be in the group again, I'll get my bio loaded in the next few days.

Matt MS, are you also known as "HoneyBadger" on that large cycling logging site???

NAME: Adrienne

STORY: I have been running just over 3 years. I first experimented with road racing, joined a running club and picked up cross country running as well as a little bit of track competition.

I've been to Nationals in the Olympic distance of triathlon, the 10K distance on the track and cross country. 

I've qualified for Boston in all 5 marathons that I have run 

FAMILY STATUS: My partner and I have been together almost 9 years. We have 3 cats and a pug. We live in Seattle, WA. 

CURRENT TRAINING: I Just raced: race report which more or less fills in the details of my year. I've had some odd setbacks this year but have regained some fitness and built up a base to get after it in 2015

I am taking some time to slowly build my mileage up and then tackles some mountain running. 

THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: My winter/spring/summer may look something like this

Jan 3: 25K Tiger Mountain Loop

Jan 17: Capitol Peak Mega Fat 25K Trail Run

Feb 3: Lord Hill 5 mile trail run

March 7: Lake Samammish Half Marathon

March 28: Dash Point 10K trail run

April 11:Squak Mountain 12K trail

May 2: Grand Ridge 5 mile trail run

May 23: Soaring Eagle 5K trail run

July: USATF Mountain Running National Championship

 Aug 15-16: Pike's Peak Ascent Half Marathon

And then a big 105 mile trek on the PCT with a few fellow runner friends

BODY COMPOSITION: I want to continue to become a leaner, stronger beast-woman

Welcome, Amy!  Welcome, Matt!  Welcome, Neil!  Welcome, Michael!  It's nice to have you as part of the 'pod'!!  

I'm second from the left in the black helmet.  The ride was brutal towards the end, but I'm glad I did it versus doing a lesser workout on the trainer.

Thanks.  I'm looking forward to seeing how the change of pace goes.

Doing well except my knee sucks.  I can't run at all without pain, like 5/10 pain. Cycling makes it throb a little but nothing I can't handle. I start PT on 1/12.  I think it's probably related to changing my running style, which is causing muscle imbalance and ITB issues.  We'll see what the PT says.  In the meantime, I foresee a bunch of aqua-jogging, swimming and maybe cycling in the near future.  I'll also continue working on core and L hip strength stuff.  Fun fun.

Good attitude.  I'm thinking the same way.  Even if I don't get to do my HM, I should be (better be!!) okay by tri season.

Salty, you've only been running for a little over 3 years??  Dang, you're a beast woman already!

So cool that you're doing the Pike's Peak Ascent.  That's only an hour from where I live so we'll definitely have to do a Manatee Meet-Up.  I don't drink beer but there are lots of fine craft breweries in the area.  PM me when we get closer and maybe we can have dinner or something.

Haha! I can honestly admit that proper grammar is not a strong point of mine, being an engineer I always tell everyone "I do math!".

I am from Kentucky 

Originally posted by amy mutz Hello!! I would love to join your group, it sounds like the place for me to begin again... I started doing Triathlon's in 2007, have since done sprints, Olympic and attempted a HIM, I finished the swim and bike, but didn't make the time limit on the run. The last two years I have put my passion for Triathlons on hold due to tragic circumstances, loss and grief...I just lost myself in the process. I feel I am now prepared and ready to rejoin the sport I love and that fulfills my desire to challenge myself. I am 50lbs heavier than I was two years ago, and I'm a little older. But I love this sport and I love to encourage, inspire and watch others achieve while I myself reinvent myself and my goals. I was considering becoming a mentor, but I don't feel I'm ready to do that yet and I don't want to overwhelm myself while just getting back to the sport. I hope you have room for me. Yanti I recall you from my years gone by here on BT, I remember feeling you had a wonderful spirit and were a joyful person. Maybe you are just what I need to make my comeback at 53 years old!! Thank you!! NAME: Amy Mutz Age: 53 Occupation: Full time student, attending college to get a Masters in Social Work FAMILY STATUS: Married, two grown children CURRENT TRAINING: Biking, Power Walking/Running, Swimming THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: Compete again in two sprints, 1/2 Marathon Louisville, Possible Olympic at end of season BODY COMPOSITION: 50 lbs overweight, strong athletic build

Welcome Amy!  When you have a chance, please open your training log for us to see.  We are nosy supportive like that.

I'm glad that your coach is on top of it.  I think that between the coach(es) and the PT, they'll get you straight.

Welcome to BT and to the Manatees!  

Welcome Amy, Michael, Neil, Tom, Salty, Chris and Randee!

Thanks.  I've been wondering where you've been hiding.  Looking forward to watching you kill it in 2015!

What they said -- great job getting on there for a long ride in less than stellar conditions!   GREAT !

Yep! Ran late summer/fall of 2011 and my first marathon in Dec 2011. Kind of crazy to think how short it's been and how long it feels.

I haven't 100% confirmed pikes but I will let you know if/when I do

Hi, everyone!!  I'd love to get back in if you can put up with me. 

BACKGROUND:  Long-time runner, switched to tri's in 2010 because it sounded like a good thing to do and would keep me less injured (hmmmmm...not sure that worked out).  I've had an up and down four years since then but have completed about 20 run races and a half dozen triathlons.  2014 was a GREAT year...I set PRs in every race distance and had a really solid OLY race.  The wheels kinda came off during my half mary training and I struggled a bit through that race.  Lately I've just been maintaining a base.  I'm also fighting a low back injury (spondylolisthesis).  Again.

Looking to train for and race in several bike races, plus REALLY, ACTUALLY, COMMIT to get better at swimming.  If my spondy behaves, then I'll throw some tri's in for good measure.

I'm going to lose 10 lbs by race season...I usually fluctuate almost 15 +- throughout the year and I'm used to it, but still hate the look/feel of it now.  :-/

I'm married with a 12 YO daughter who absolutely SMOKES me in the pool.  I used to be able to out-sprint her, but even that anymore.  :-(

Glad to see everyone is doing well!!

NAME: Ben

STORY: Been active in various sports all my life. Eventually led to tri when a friend of similar athletic ability gave it a shot an liked it.
FAMILY STATUS: Single
CURRENT TRAINING: Lots of running to get that back in order. Working in some riding at times too.
THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: Lots of possibilities I'm keeping open to. More running than before and likely more of a variety instead of being very tri-centric.
BODY COMPOSITION: Just staying in shape for things that look interesting.

I have admired the Manatees from afar and have always wanted to join the ranks.  I've gotten to know many of you from other threads and would love to journey through a truly epic year with you all.  

NAME: Steve

STORY: Oh dear, I think I could write a book about all I've been through.  I'm 53 and have been running since I was 14.  Ran my first marathon at 15 in 3:06.  Did my first tri about 35 years ago.  Only dabbled with running and tri's during most of my middle years until getting hooked for life about seven years ago.

Did a few HIM's before getting very, very sick five years ago.  Was given about a 5% chance for one more year.  By the grace of God, I've been given much more than I could ever hope for.  I live by my sig line motto and have utilized my gift as fully as I can.  Since being sick, I've done another two HIM's, two IM's, ten marathons, a couple 50+ mile ultras, and dozens of other shorter races.  The highlight of my day is getting out for a run or hoppng on my trainer.

I've learned so much from the BT peeps and hope to keep expanding my training knowledge.
FAMILY STATUS: Married with children.  I have four adult kids and one very precious nine year old son who is the joy of my life.  He did his first tri last year and he can't wait for the upcoming season.  We have trainers setup side by side in our man cave. 
CURRENT TRAINING:  I'm coming off 1500+ miles of running this year and after tapering down through the Holidays looking forward to hitting it hard and smart after the first of the new year.  I made great strides in all three disciplines this year and can't wait for my "A" race in June with the Boise 70.3.
THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: I like to race a lot and will do everything from a 5k to an IM.  I love the experience of racing and rarely turn down an opportunity to participate.  Most of these races will be hard training runs.  I've noted the ones that have a little more focus:

Jan 17 – Capital Peak 25k trail run

Feb 14 – Wooley Trail HM

Feb 21 – Fragrance Lake Trail HM

Feb 28 – Phoenix Marathon (B)

Mar 7 – Lake Sammamish HM (B)

Mar 14 – Stewart Mt. Trail HM

Mar 28 – Yakima River Canyon Marathon (B)

Apr 4 – Honeywagon HM

May 2 – Haggen to Haggen 5k (B)

May 9 - Lost Lake 25k

Jun 13 – Boise 70.3 (A)

BODY COMPOSITION: Would like to shed a few pounds but I'm I pretty happy with what I got for an old guy. 

Wow, lots of new Manatees!  Welcome, Mike, Sean, Robin, Nancy, Emily, and Steve.  Hope you like it here.  We're pretty chatty (understatement of the year!) and tend to get a little (or a lot) off-topic at times so dive right into the fray.  Looks like there are lots of fur kids too.  Yay for fur kids!  And real kids too, of course.

Mike, I have spondy too.  That plus a couple herniated disks (L4-L5) and some other back crud is what knocked me for a loop a few years ago so I totally feel your pain.  In fact, I'm currently sitting here nursing my sore back after doing too much bending and twisting at work today.  You'd think I'd know better by now.  Ugh.

Nancy, looking forward to hearing more about you.

Sean and Emily, welcome to tris.  Hope you love it as much as the rest of us!

Robin, it would be fun to meet.  I'm in the Denver area and it looks like you are too.  TJ, another Manatee, comes up this way periodically from NM, and we've done a few races together.  It's always fun to have Manatee Meet-Ups.  PM me if you'd like to get together some time.

Steve, what an amazing journey you've had!  Coming back after being that debilitated really gives one an appreciation for the simple things in life, doesn't it?  I love that you and your son train together.  How cool is that?!