Just finished watching american Laura Bennett stomp the field of triathletes to win her first ever title. Brand new Hummer and $200,000. I am in awe of all these women and anyone who has competed in a tri, for I have not but will be doing a du soon. These women were doing 6 min. miles (10K) after their swim and bike. WOW!!! They are truly inspiring and motivating to me.
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07-15-2007, 02:46 PM #1
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World Cup Triathlon
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07-15-2007, 04:46 PM #2
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All in 100F weather! I was so sad watching the girls collapse at the finish line. Makes me want to do a tri.
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07-15-2007, 10:42 PM #3
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To give away a Hummer as a prize should be a felony.
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07-16-2007, 08:09 AM #4
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I find that really bizarre too...
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07-16-2007, 10:04 AM #5
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I agree. I told my Mom I would not even accept it.
Originally Posted by alpinerabbit
Anyhoo, the race was interesting. Different because they dove into the lake and did 2 loops (similar to an IM distance race)... and the bike was drafting legal. I also liked how the entire transitions area was carpeted. I know I hate running barefooted across gravel parking lots. Boy, that would be sweet at one of my tri's.
I think it's nuts how they all just passed out or got pulled off the course. I know they were working hard... but dang, what about nutrition of some sort? There is something wrong if you can't finish a 6 mile run and you fall down on the course. You aren't taking care of yourself nutritionally out there."Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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07-16-2007, 10:54 AM #6
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I think a lot of these athletes are not quite adapted to racing in such weather. They might take some risks in hopes that they'll be fine... Originally Posted by KSH
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07-16-2007, 11:08 AM #7
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Very true. Plus, they care about winning... not finishing. For them to get pulled off the course... and if they have no hope of winning... well, I don't think they mind quitting when they know they are losing. Originally Posted by Grog
Better to risk it all and pass out trying to win.
Totally different mind set from the rest of us... eh?"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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