Manatee Monkey Mentors SHUT (Poptart or pet pic bribes considered)
BY: IndoIronYanti on 2014-05-16 1:14 AM

WELCOME to the Mad Manatees! We are all mentors and mentees, which sounds like manatees--hence our name.

All experience levels and goals welcome. We have not-yet-triathletes, single-sport enthusiasts, multiple-iron finishers, folks at the highest levels of endurance sport, and everyone in between. Our training philosophies, gear, and methods are similarly varied.

We are very committed to health and to each other--physical, social, mental, spiritual, nutritional, et al. We are an extremely supportive and very active group. Please check in (even to admit you're procrastinating or overwhelmed) and be passionate about health through sport. Keeping up your training log here on BT and opening it to other group members is mandatory. (If you don't know how, we'll help you set up). We know how BT works and how to guide you through its wealth of resources.

AS ALWAYS, ALL FORMER MANATEES ARE WELCOME AT ANY TIME.

TO JOIN, PLEASE REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE (include or later add bio ASAP). Bio: whatever you want from format below/what you want us to know.

We believe the journey is the reward, and look forward to having you as a fellow traveler. 

NAME: What you're actually called.
STORY: Who you are, why you want to do endurance/multisport, any athletic background/none
FAMILY STATUS: Family situation (single/partnered/family/pets)
CURRENT TRAINING: If/how you have been training so far
THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: If any
BODY COMPOSITION: any reshaping achievements or goals (weight reduction or otherwise)

Edited by IndoIronYanti 2014-06-11 12:22 AM

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Coach Y Tri Multisport
~ Ironman(R) Certified Coach, Founding Member
~ World Open Water Swimming Association Coach & Official
~ Triathlon Australia Professional Development Coach
~ American Swimming Coaches Association

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: IndoIronYanti on 2014-05-16 1:24 AM

Hi, I'm Yanti.

Growing up in Indonesia, I swam with national and high school teams. In the U.S, I coached/competed/won in martial arts (both traditional and sport fighting) at the world level, but after an injury became sedentary and eventually morbidly obese. Fast forward … a student suckered me into doing a charity marathon—then I learned how to ride a bike and picked swimming back up! After 15 years in the States, I've been back in Indonesia for 5 years, mostly on the paradise island of Bali. Triathlon and endurance sports here have exploded in these years and it's been tremendous to be part of that as a competitor, coach, and organizer.

Family status: I'm 38, married to Kingsley Bugarin OAM (a world-class swimmer/parathlete/community service guy), have a black Lab smarter than I am and trains the other dog and cats to outsmart me, too. We call it the Funny Farm. My dad passed away last year so I spend a lot of time in Jakarta (capital, 1.5hr plane flight from Bali), helping my mom out (she has Alzheimer's) and holding the family business together. My third city of residence is Perth, with Kingsley (who also comes to Indonesia often).

Current training: Building into high-volume, Ironman-specific training for IM Malaysia in September 2014. Swim training is disproportionately high because I also do an ocean 10K in July and am looking to do Rottnest Channel Swim in Australia next year (about 20K).

2014 Races:
April - Sungailiat Triathlon (done)
June - SEAPMasters Swim Meet (50 free, 100 I.M., 200 free)
July - Bali 10K Ocean Swim
September - IM Malaysia
December - IM Western Australia

I'm sure I'll be adding a bunch more races as they come up.

Body Composition: At race weight I'm about 140lbs LESS than what I weighed at my highest (morbidly obese), but right now I'm a good 20lb over race weight as I'm working through thyroid issues, hopefully temporary.

Experience, Encouragement, Empathy, and Extreme Fun are what I offer you! I've done dozens of endurance races all over the world. I was a researcher, writer/editor, and headquarters trainer for a global fitness and sports company for several years, so I'm pretty keyed into sports physiology and endurance coaching. I have the dubious distinction of being BT's top poster, but I also read all the forum threads, BT news, articles, programs, lots of blogs, and other endurance forums, books, news, and research. Am currently in training to be a certified Open Water swim coach and race official.

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Coach Y Tri Multisport
~ Ironman(R) Certified Coach, Founding Member
~ World Open Water Swimming Association Coach & Official
~ Triathlon Australia Professional Development Coach
~ American Swimming Coaches Association

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: 99Puddles on 2014-05-16 8:12 AM

I'm going to try this.........

NAME: Debi Long

STORY: I am 49 years old. I have struggled with my weight my entire life and the struggle continues. Last year, despite my thyroid levels being "textbook" they discover nodules (3) on my thyroid. Thankfully the biopsy found them to benign and after months of medication the size of the nodules are reduced. Weight issues.......still the same. I know there is a triathlete stuck inside me somewhere. I love doing all three of the sports, I love the thrill of the finishline. One day my body will love doing all three of them back to back. It's been a power struggle but I think I'm starting to get the upperhand.

FAMILY STATUS: I am the proud mother of one son and three grandchildren. My oldest grandson (7) will be doing his first official tri this July. I am also a military widow of 25+ years. I once had seven very large and very loving lab/shepherd mixed babies, 4 of them had moved on to greener pasture over the last 2 years. My oldest sweetheart (Kirby) is 16 and is as tough as nails. Nearly blind and deaf, he still manages to believe he is the protector of the house. Jack & Hunter (12 years)' on most day, let him believe it as well. These little furry buddies have been my lifeline through so many lonely nights.

CURRENT TRAINING: I am currently surviving Master's swim classes and running with the local running club. Now that the weather is better, I will be rejoining the cycle club for the many adventurous bike rides out on the Fort Bragg drop zones. There's nothing like gunfire and bombs exploding all around you to make you pedal faster. 

THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: Other than a few "at the last minute" 5K runs, my only planned event is the "Dash for Divas" super sprint in September. I secretly want to shot for a HIM, but we'll see how my training and weight loss proceed. I have lots of help this time with coaches, training plans and a super support system. Maybe this year I will find success.

BODY COMPOSITION: Goals........I want my body to catch up to my training program. I want to drop 50 pounds, safely,  And become that shining red bike....

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: IndoIronYanti on 2014-05-18 8:00 AM

Welcome, Debi! You and this group are a great match, I believe. We're also big animal lovers and Janyne, another super pod herder, lives in your neck of the woods.

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Coach Y Tri Multisport
~ Ironman(R) Certified Coach, Founding Member
~ World Open Water Swimming Association Coach & Official
~ Triathlon Australia Professional Development Coach
~ American Swimming Coaches Association

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: JJ- on 2014-05-22 10:06 AM

Here!!! I love this group! It has helped me so much in achieving my dream over the past few years.

NAME: Jonathan

STORY: My story is weight-loss. At my heaviest I was 250 pounds. I've always dreamed of completing an Ironman and finally started my journey 2 years ago. After losing 70 pounds and completing 6 shorter distance triathlons in the last 18 months I finally achieved my dream of Ironman last weekend at Ironman Texas. I love this sport and although I won't be doing another 140.6 for a few years I still plan to participate in at least two 70.3s a year. Triathlon has changed my lifestyle.

FAMILY STATUS: Married with 2 small boys and one child on the way (due in October)

CURRENT TRAINING: Well I'm still recovering from my Ironman last weekend. I plan to do nothing for about 2 weeks and then ease back into my training. My IT Band is pretty tight so I need to just be cautious and let my body rest. I haven't taken much time off in the last 2 years so it's time for some healing time.

THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: I plan to do a few sprint distance triathlons this fall but my next big event will be my first Open Marathon in either December or January.

BODY COMPOSITION: After losing 70 pounds I am now going to shift my focus into building muscle and finish leaning out. I would like to drop by BF% down to 10% by this winter.
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Jonathan

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: jbwills on 2014-05-22 10:45 AM

Back for another wonderful season!!

NAME: Jonathan

STORY: I have always been a running, running with my sister who is 7 years older than me when she was in Jr. High. Ran Cross Country in HS and College. Got away from staying fit and in '09 started running again. I was 248 lbs wearing size 38" waist jeans. Got down to 190lbs before joining the Army. In '12 ran my first half marathon and did my first Sprint Triathlon. I feel in love with tri's and trying to keep up with it and stay fit. Currently in Afghanistan on my second Deployment.

FAMILY STATUS: Divorced, 3 children live with ex-wife, Pikatti my 16 month old Alaskan Husky currently with my Mom but normally with me.

CURRENT TRAINING: Currently training for a HIM later this year. Running 4-6 days a week, 2-3 bikes a week and 2-3 dryland swim training a week.

THIS YEAR'S RACES/EVENTS: USO HM on May 26; B2B on Oct 25, debating about Lookout Mtn 50 miler Dec 20. Other shorter races as they arise.

BODY COMPOSITION: 203 lbs, target of 185. More body fat than I would like but working towards my goals.

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Jonathan
Team RWB
https://www.strava.com/athletes/1021659

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: IndoIronYanti on 2014-05-22 10:51 AM

The J's are back in town! Yeeeeaaaah

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Coach Y Tri Multisport
~ Ironman(R) Certified Coach, Founding Member
~ World Open Water Swimming Association Coach & Official
~ Triathlon Australia Professional Development Coach
~ American Swimming Coaches Association

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: blueyedbikergirl on 2014-05-22 11:50 AM

Yayyyyyyyyyyyy!!!  A shiny new Manatee thread!! 

NAME:   Monica, Tangerines, Betty, Hey You, etc.  

STORY:  Hi!  I'm a transplanted Canadian, currently living in Chicago after a 2 year stint living in London... and (hopefully) soon to be moving to Austin because winters here suck big hairy donkey balls.  But enough about that... I was a competitive gymnast growing up, then played basketball and beach volleyball until I slowly became more and more a "sit on your butt" kind of person.  It was amazing how much things changed after my ex and I split up... all of a sudden I found the gym again, lost about 40lbs, and found the sport of triathlon.  I'm now very happily married to a fellow BTer and we have 2 cute little furry jerks (aka teh kittehs) Priscilla and Felix.  

CURRENT TRAINING:  Just starting my build for IM Chattanooga in September - I gotta find some hills to train on!!  

2014 RACES: 
Lake Mills (maybe)
Lake in the Hills (registered)
Pleasant Prairie (registered)
Racine 70.3 (registered)
AG Nationals (maybe)
IM Chattanooga (registered & freaking out a little) 

BODY COMPOSITION:  Ugh... the fluff. The winter weight.  The... ugh.  I'm certainly healthier than I was either at my heaviest or at my skinniest (I was kinda scary skinny), but I'm also carrying about 10lbs extra that I would like to go away, however, I don't really see that happening any time soon as I just like food & wine too much.    

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Monica
Forward is a pace!
I'm partnered with Betty Designs for 2016, please PM me to find out
more about how I can share this fun gear with you!!
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RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: QueenZipp on 2014-05-22 11:59 AM

I get t swim in the Manatee Pod again, right?  Bio later (as if you really need to know it!!)

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Judi
Not enough time in this life to make me a great swimmer.~~the bear
so many piglets, so little time ~~~rh8463

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: IndoIronYanti on 2014-05-22 12:02 PM

Tangerines

On a somewhat random note, I have been eating a lot of tangerines lately. So cheap. So sweet. So healthy. Uh ... not that that has anything to do with you. Except the sweet and healthy parts.

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Coach Y Tri Multisport
~ Ironman(R) Certified Coach, Founding Member
~ World Open Water Swimming Association Coach & Official
~ Triathlon Australia Professional Development Coach
~ American Swimming Coaches Association

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: IndoIronYanti on 2014-05-22 12:05 PM

Just because we stalk each other doesn't mean the new/er Manatees don't need to know how awesome you are!

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Coach Y Tri Multisport
~ Ironman(R) Certified Coach, Founding Member
~ World Open Water Swimming Association Coach & Official
~ Triathlon Australia Professional Development Coach
~ American Swimming Coaches Association

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: cdban66 on 2014-05-22 12:07 PM

I'm in if you'll have me. I am on the road, so a bio will arrive late this weekend.

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Chris Banting
"The liver is evil and it must be punished" - VC
http://instagram.com/cdban66
http://app.strava.com/athletes/2116063

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: amd723 on 2014-05-22 12:11 PM

i'm back for another round of manatee madness!  Will post the bio in a little bit.

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Illegitimi non carborundum !

Ann-Marie

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: blueyedbikergirl on 2014-05-22 12:22 PM

Really?  You left out cheap???   

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Monica
Forward is a pace!
I'm partnered with Betty Designs for 2016, please PM me to find out
more about how I can share this fun gear with you!!
http://www.bettydesigns.com/

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: laffinrock on 2014-05-22 12:39 PM

I'm in too!!  Love this group and have gotten so much out of it already (just my 2nd swim with y'all).  Will post bio this weekend when I get home.

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Mary
"Embrace your weird." -- Taylor Phinney

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: MadMathemagician on 2014-05-22 1:09 PM

31 miles on my bike this morning in the now summer heat and humidity. Took me two hours and a bit of change. Summer in these parts requires all but the insane to slow their paces on all but swimming. Since summer is here to stay it's time for my yearly hair cut. Shoulder length hair is a pain I'm the summer. Also the ph.d squeeze is after me to get it cut. She is so conservative.

Will give a bio later. Time for a nap. Naps are an integral part
of my training plan.

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: amd723 on 2014-05-22 1:23 PM

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I'm back for another round of Manatee Madness!!

Real Name:  Ann-Marie (some people around here call me Hands or Hands-Marie)

Story:  I've always been active and competed in various non-tri type sports.  Having 3 brothers meant growing up I played  a lot of football and basketball and with 2 sisters I added in tennis.  I only ran when needed to keep in shape and then never more than 4 miles.  Then I would get bored with running and stop until I got bored with going to the gym.  In 2008, as I was getting bored with another round of running for fitness, I decided I needed to do something to stop the madness and did something even more crazy - I signed up for the 2009 Disney marathon.  I joined a training group and eventually found myself saying things like, "It's only a 15 mile run today" and "I'm looking forward to the long run this week".  In 2010, I did my first triathlon.  Since then I've averaged about 4-5 tris a year.  The last 3 years I've focused on the HIM distance.

Family status: Happily single with a large German Shepherd (Gunnar).  I also do most of my races (especially the tris) with at least 2 of my brothers.  Other family members join in from time to time. 

Current training: This past winter was run focused with a little bit of swim thrown in, but absolutely no biking.  I've started back on the bike (and have the sore sit bones to prove it), because my first triathlon of the season is next month.

2014 Races:
February-Orlando Xtreme trail HM

                 Everglades Ultra trail 25k

March:     Swamp House HM.

                 Tomoka HM

April:        Smoky Mountain Relay

June:      Riviera Beach Sprint Tri

July:        Virginia Key probably sprint tri

August:  Nothing - I'm going to Alaska!

September:   Escape to Miami, either the sprint or Olympic (tentative)

October:     Cherokee Harvest HM

November:  Wild Horses trail HM

                     REV3 Venice, either the Oly or HM (probably the oly and that is tentative too)

I'm sure I'll be adding a bunch more races as they come up.

Body Composition: I just had someone say that I'm "awfully skinny", so I guess that means I'm almost at race weight  Actually, I'm pretty happy with where I am right now, but will be even happier if I could drop a few pounds while not giving up ice cream and beer.

 

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Illegitimi non carborundum !

Ann-Marie

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: mtnbikerchk on 2014-05-22 1:29 PM

Hey Tees!!!

copy-->paste

MtnBikerChk/MBC/Randee

Story: Turned 40 last year and started off the year from a stress fracture which left me with nothing to do but swim. Since my background is in cycling and my husband loves running, I figured "why not try a tri?" So 10 sprints later, here I am I had no real training program and my goals were always to finish which I was successful at (I was also healing my leg in the process). This past winter was tough (I'm an accountant so in addition to my time being very limited) I have tibial tendonitis that I have to work very hard to keep at bay.

Family: Married for nearly 13 years. 1 Dog, 2 cats and my husband who is a marathoner and a cyclist. I can't get him to swim but he's always up for a good duathlon.

Training: I signed up for online training with Mike from tripower.org so far, if nothing else, being accountable is getting my a$$ to the pool at 6am twice a week. Good thing too because I have a HIM relay (SWIM) coming up mid June.

2014-MY A race is the Pumpkiman HIM in Maine in September 2014. For early season I'm registered as a relay team for the Patriot HIM in MA in June. I will be swimming because I need to just have one good long distance swim without having to worry about the biking and running. There are a few Olys on the calendar but none are paid for yet. I'm in a 2 person relay for the Vermont City Marathon on Memorial Day weekend.

2013 Season: 10 sprints and a few other things in there. You can check me out on Athlinks.

Everything else:
Currently breaking in the saddle on my new Tri bike and driving everyone insane in the process so prepare yourselves.

I use Hammer Nutrition products and in October I saw they were taking sponsorship applications so I figured "what the hell?" Well I don't really know how competitive the field is but I was accepted to their Tier 3 program so YAY ME - It's a start I guess My overall finishes have generally not been impressive but I do tend to place well in the bike.

Now if spring will actually arrive in the Northeast we can get this whole TRAINING thing underway OUTSIDE!

RE: Mad Manatee Mentors: We Will Stalk You (Open)
BY: amd723 on 2014-05-22 1:34 PM

How did I miss this?!  Congratulations!!

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Illegitimi non carborundum !

Ann-Marie