Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) (Page 46)

What a list of racers, which means many exciting RRs to read next week, yay!!  Good luck to all!  Heal up and feel better to the DL-ers.  Happy Labor Day weekend to those observing.

ZOOOOOOOOOOM, racing Manatees!!  We're gonna be a thundering herd all across the globe!! 

HEEEEEEAAAAAAL, DL'ers!!  Seriously, hope you all feel better soon.

 I really like Welker, but he's a little guy running routes where he's going to get hit hard by bigger guys. And what sport is he playing...with TWO concussions already in less than a year? Is this not an issue? Plus, did the shoulder or the ground actually cause the concussion? 

Hang in there. You're working against a lot right now. Don't give up your bit of momentum. Sending energetic thoughts your way.

Wow! So cool you guys helped her out for so long, but man...to get so close to finishing!?!?!?! Gut wrencher. Other than that it sounds like a great weekend

I'm sure I've got more to comment on, but we've got a mtn bike ride coming up in 45min. Harry had a tune-up last week, so I want to take him out before the race next weekend. Whew...this is going to be a hot one.

Originally posted by 4agoodlife Hope your race went great, Chris! TJ, how were those rebellious donuts?

Thanks, mine went better than Darren's, evidently!  We've had some challenges here from a life standpoint, but nothing we can't handle. Ann's mom is back home. We'll see what is next. Thank you all for your well wishes.

I went second fastest on the bike out of the relay teams(only 11 of them though) on 3 hours sleep, so I am pretty happy with that.

I hope all is well with everyone. Enjoy the weekend, especially if yours is long!

i think i may have a different word for mountain biking in the dark 

Originally posted by Richardsdrr I hope all you racers had a better race than me. Got around my 1st ever half IM distance, but it was one pig of a day I the office. Started with a diabolical swim, and descended rapidly into a slog fest. But hey, it's a PR right I really must start training for these things, perhaps then, I won't suck royal butt. I'm sacking my Sherpa (DW). Not one photo taken sorry. But that's the least of her mishaps.....

sorry you had such a royal butt sucking time!  

Originally posted by cdban66

Originally posted by 4agoodlife Hope your race went great, Chris! TJ, how were those rebellious donuts?

Thanks, mine went better than Darren's, evidently!  We've had some challenges here from a life standpoint, but nothing we can't handle. Ann's mom is back home. We'll see what is next. Thank you all for your well wishes.

I went second fastest on the bike out of the relay teams(only 11 of them though) on 3 hours sleep, so I am pretty happy with that.

I hope all is well with everyone. Enjoy the weekend, especially if yours is long!

Well done!  College football is back, so this is a happy weekend!

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by [bban66

Originally posted by 4agoodlife Hope your race went great, Chris! TJ, how were those rebellious donuts?

Thanks, mine went better than Darren's, evidently!  We've had some challenges here from a life standpoint, but nothing we can't handle. Ann's mom is back home. We'll see what is next. Thank you all for your well wishes.

I went second fastest on the bike out of the relay teams(only 11 of them though) on 3 hours sleep, so I am pretty happy with that.

I hope all is well with everyone. Enjoy the weekend, especially if yours is long!

Well done!  College football is back, so this is a happy weekend!

lol...in-laws are visiting so everything revolves around Florida State game tonight.

Your in-laws are great!  Go Noles!!

I went to REI last night to pick up some goggles and somehow left with new bike shoes and a set of Look pedals.  (I did manage to remember to buy the goggles too.)  I haven't been this excited about white patent leather shoes since I got a pair of white Mary Janes for my first communion outfit at age 7! 

Up 'til now, I've been wearing MTB shoes with SPD cleats but only on my trainer because I was afraid of falling over and hurting myself.  After slicing open my calf with my chain ring a few weeks ago (I tipped over while wearing pedals with straps), I decided to use real cycling shoes/pedals for my next tri.  I went for a ride today with the new shoes/pedals and had no problem clipping out but clipping in was a mess.  Any tips?

I am withdrawing from the half marathon in November.  My legs are shot.  After forcing myself through the full last year and hating every minute of it I know what forcing another long race will do to me.  I'll ask the organizers if I can do the 8K instead.  

Stacey, your points are spot on. Well said.

Judi, after seeing your challenges with the Marathon last year, then seeing you slowly embrace running again, I was really hoping that a training cycle would not set you back. I'm so glad you are changing to the 8K before you get deeper into the program. I really hope that you are able to train with more happiness. How has the weather been this summer?  I got the sense that training in the heat last year added to your challenges.

Chris, I was doing okay, but this first week of commuting took a hit on the training and my legs have been getting grumpier by the minute.  Weatherwise--it is warm and humid--but it isn't the weather that is making me back down.  It's really listening to my legs and recognizing that the long haul commute for the next couple of months (in peak timing of the plan) would just not mix.  I needed to walk away before getting injured or hating every minute.  I don't look at it as quitting or failure at all.  More like painful lesson learned last year, no need to repeat it.

Before I give potential advise on the clipping in process I have to remind you that you are not suppose to wear patent leather shoes while wearing a skirt or dress 

You may want to practice clipping in and out while your bike is on the trainer, that should get you used to the process.  Also, remember that you can start pedaling without being clipped in - rest your feet on top of the cleats and when you are comfortable clip in.  If you start to slow down too much before you get clipped in, just start pedaling again!  You can do this either with on foot or two, eg. I usually clip in with my left foot, push off and swing my right leg over the seat and start pedaling.  I almost immediately clip in with the right foot, but sometimes i have to pedal a bit before clipping in.  Either way, I get clipped in.  Some people wont clip in either foot before they start and clip in after they've pedaled a bit.  Whichever way you choose, just relax; it's not a big deal if it takes a bit to get clipped in.  Eventually, it will be second nature.