Manatees - 2019 Edition - Practice Maximum Enthusiasm - CLOSED (Page 98)

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by jmkizer

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?

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?

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

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.

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by jmkizer

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?

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?

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

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 ...

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by juniperjen

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk

Originally posted by jmkizer

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?

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?

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

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!

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.

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.    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.

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.

I am so glad that you -- and all involved -- are OK!

Wow, very scary, glad everyone (including the deer) is ok! 

Racing Manatees!!!

October 26-27
Ann-Marie - U Can Finish 5 Miler on Sunday

Is anyone else racing?

Have a good race, Ann-Marie!

Thanks! I'm sure it will be better than last week's 

Thanks for the update! We are here for you in whatever capacity helps.

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. 

Good to hear from you! Hope the relocation goes smoothly.

Stacey, so sorry to read of your loss. 

Stacey, I'm so very, very sorry to learn of your grandfather's passing.  Hugs to you.