PMS and Danskin Despair

[Tri Girl]

I second what everyone has said, KN! A Danskin is just as real as an IM. That one person was trying to get to you and they did- for the moment. When she does a tri she can say what she wants (but she won't, so she'll just have to shut up).
Just ignore the negative and focus on all the positive you are doing, have done, and will do in the future! You're a triathlete (not a triath-a-lete). Be proud of the Danskin- not only are you doing an amazing athletic event, but YOU ARE A SURVIVOR! You are MY hero!!!!
Congrats- and DO tell ALL when it's over!

[KnottedYet]

You guys are all so nice. I'm getting teary-eyed...

YOU GUYS ARE SO COOL!!!!!!!

[KSH]

Ah... PMS... it's wonderful... eh?

You start feeling like crap... and then you start getting down on yourself for every little thing. You nit-pick yourself apart and think about all the stuff people have said to you that made you feel bad.

The Danskin is a triathlon... and it's a really cool one at that! If some rude idiot told you that... well, they are probably a pretty miserable person in their day to day life. I bet it was a guy... eh?

Look, do what you can... as far as training goes... and don't beat yourself up for what you do and do not do. Just do what makes you feel good and makes you happy.

Focus on your accomplishments... and... EAT SOME PIZZA and CHOCOLATE! That always made me feel good when I was PMS'ing .

AND... if ANYONE else tells you that the Danskin is NOT a real TRI... you tell 'em what RunningMommy said in her post... you are swimming/riding/running...and it's a triathlon... no mater what the freaking distance is! (I really hate rude people!)

Take care... and I'm happy to see/hear that you seem to be feeling a little better.... you are feeling better... right?

[crazycanuck]

HEy KY



I have to say that anyone who tries a tri & finishes is a funky person in my book. (i have no idea about the danskin tri but it's a tri...!!!)

Who cares if you don't swim well etc...Hey I was the last person out of the water at my first tri here in Perth...but i finished!

Don't give up kiddo.. Who knows you may just do an Ironman one day with RM!!! Remember everyone has to start somewhere..!



Hugs from Perth

c

[Flatlander]

Okay, here is the correct quote:

"You can run with the big dogs or sit on the porch and bark."

Wallace Arnold in Success and Failure.

Actually, it reminds me of my schnauzers, who want to do both!

[KnottedYet]

Went to REI to buy yet another case of Clif Shot Bloks (cran-razz). They are the best thing going for my metabolism and gut, so I'm sticking with what works. The checkout chickie said I must be "hard core" cuz i was buying the stuff by the case. She asked what my sport was, and I said biking. (that is my true love)

Hey, I got called "hard core"!!!!!

(much better than being called "sir") I floated high on that one for the rest of the day.

Really, I'm feeling much better now. You guys are great! Thank you for holding my hand and giving me a kick start in butt through this little crisis of faith.

I WILL do the triathlon in 2 weeks, and i WILL finish it!!

[Running Mommy]

dang skippy you will!!!!!
Now put on that training face and go get em!!!!

[luv'nAustin]

Hey KnottedYet, I wish I could figure out how to find old threads...if I could I would provide a link to the post I wrote earlier this year describing how great I felt after doing my Danskin Tri in June.

I have done them for the last two years and have had the time of my life! I am also a terrible swimmer and it also takes me around a half hour to complete the swim, but I do it, and come out alive! The first year I had only been swimming for a couple of months and had a swim angel swim right beside me the entire way. Without her support I would never have attempted an open water swim. This year I did better in the water and didn't need to rest on a noodle, but it was nice knowing the angels were nearby.

You keep your chin up and don't let anyone belittle what you are doing! There are many people out there who would love to do what you are going to do and they (as well as all of us here on this board) admire you and your spirit and determination. You go girl!

[Running Mommy]

I'm sorry, but I have to take issue with what tri4him said about "other" races. I have done a TON of "other" races in many different locales, and only ONCE did I encounter a rude person- and it was a GIRL!! I've always gotten TONS of support, and god knows I'm a BOP'er!! Even at Ironman, where I would almost expect to get "attitude" it was the total opposite!! In fact I think people at that race were MORE supportive than at any other race I've ever done!! Even the pro women were giving me words of encouragement!! So please ladies, don't shy away from other races just because you assume that they must be for the "experienced" or "fast" or "super fit" or "elite" or whatever you want to call them.
Personally when I look into a race I look at the course to see if it's something I can handle, and I also look to see if there are cut off times. There are certain marathons I can't run because I'm a slow runner, but there are plenty of others out there that welcome us slowbies. So do your homework and go out there and have fun!! And for goodness sakes... DONT WORRY ABOUT WHAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE THINKING!! Race YOUR race and have fun!!! THATS what it's all about!!
Denise

[Lise]

My experience is the same as Running Mommy's. I've always felt great camaraderie and support at the tris I've done. Once, at a "super sprint", a guy blazed by me and my friend on the run, and muttered, "Joggers!" Sad to say, that stuck with me. Isn't it sad how one negative comment lodges itself in your heart like shrapnel? Took me awhile to stop saying "jogger!" (contemptuously) to myself when I'd run. I imagine that doing the MARATHON last year probably got that out of my system!

Other than that, the fast people are so eager to get out there and race that they don't bother with me. Pre- and post-race, people have always been nice when I've asked questions, admired their bikes, etc.

I think it's so cool that RM got encouragement from the pros at IMAZ. Last night I watched a webcast of a SF newscaster (woman) talking with Peter Reid (sigh...he's so cute). She had done IM Canada, and was so excited to be talking with PR. He was so nice, and is appearantly pretty shy. He was very sweet to her. My experience is that triathlon is a very friendly sport.