My weekend- a ride report AND race report!

[spokewench]

I never scoff at women that are "thicker" (I'm one now anyway since I hit the mid 40's) I have been beaten by so many "thicker" women, I know that you don't have to be stick thin to be fit and meaner than he- - !

You did a great job! That race would do me in!

Don't let them get to you at those races, half of that stuff, is just posturing anyway. Those ladies have to make themselves feel better about themselves cause they have no self-confidence. They are trying to psych you out!

People play games that race, they make excuses before the race starts, they make fun of others, etc. etc. It is a coping mechanism for them. Just ignore that stuff, they don't know any better, they're just nervous and scared.

[btchance]

Great race Denise, and great report. I wish those ladies hadn't been so snobby and rude, though. I just don't get why people are like that. Anyways, I find it amusing that they replaced the swim (boo, wish they had kept that part) with a run of the same length. Exactly what was the point of that? I'm sure the .3 run made a huge difference

Oh, and congrats on improving your biking time so much between the years. It's always nice to see how you improve over time.

[Running Mommy]

I've come to the conclusion that I just DONT look good running! ha ha ha

http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_p...=photos&BIB=33

If this link doesn't come up go to www.asiorders.com. I'm bib # 33 at the womens subaru triathlon in San Diego.
Cheers!
Denise

[Tri Girl]

LOVE the pics, Denise! And you do, too, look good running! I think it's nearly impossible to look like a lean machine running (unless you're Paula N-F, or Natascha Badmann).
You look GREAT!!!!! Thanks for sharing!
I love the blue bike shoes (Sidi's?) !!!
You're such a studette triathlete- I want to be you when I grow up!

[Running Mommy]

HA!!! Your just as big a studdette as I am- FELLOW IRONMAN!!!
And FWIW you looked MUCH better in your race pics!!!!

[colby]

I've come to the conclusion that I just DONT look good running! ha ha ha

The run picture where you are smiling is priceless, though. You make it look so easy

I hate running pictures of myself the most. The race belt doesn't stay around my waist (in my HM, I clipped it to my Camelbak... at least that thing doesn't ride up), my legs look like stumps, I look like I'm tired... boo for that. I would pay for a running picture I'm smiling in like yours

[Running Mommy]

ahhh geeee shucks!!
I was chatting with the lady next to me. She was part of the team hope. She was a fundraiser so I was congratulating her on her efforts.

[tprevost]

I've come to the conclusion that I just DONT look good running! ha ha ha

http://www.asiorders.com/view_user_p...=photos&BIB=33

If this link doesn't come up go to www.asiorders.com. I'm bib # 33 at the womens subaru triathlon in San Diego.
Cheers!
Denise

Denise!!! I am a goober and kept watching for this in the tri thread Great job! AND, these pics are awesome, you look fabulous!

Glad you got to ride with the greek goddess Melisa! She is pretty hot stuff, that one, and I agree, she's gonna do well in FL! I'm planning on being glued to the computer that day!

Any other races planned this year?

t~

[Running Mommy]

NO races that I am actually running/ tri-ing, riding, etc.
The next big race for me is the walt disney world marathon in early January. I have to go get my mouse ears medal. I'm a total medal ***** and I've always wanted one of those mouse ears ones! - plus it's around my birthday and we can squeeze a family vacation in there too. Terrie is running that with me as well.

I will however be supporting Terrie at the NYC marathon in a couple of weeks. I may also go voly at the Soma next weekend (half iron distance race in Tempe).
In december there are a couple of races that I may use as tune ups. The irongirl 10 miler or the las vegas half mary. I haven't commited to either as of yet tho.
I missed you out there last weekend. It was really strange being alone at a race like that.

[tprevost]

NO races that I am actually running/ tri-ing, riding, etc.
The next big race for me is the walt disney world marathon in early January. I have to go get my mouse ears medal. I'm a total medal ***** and I've always wanted one of those mouse ears ones! - plus it's around my birthday and we can squeeze a family vacation in there too. Terrie is running that with me as well.

I will however be supporting Terrie at the NYC marathon in a couple of weeks. I may also go voly at the Soma next weekend (half iron distance race in Tempe).
In december there are a couple of races that I may use as tune ups. The irongirl 10 miler or the las vegas half mary. I haven't commited to either as of yet tho.
I missed you out there last weekend. It was really strange being alone at a race like that.

that's why I was asking! I wanna go cheer! I was riding in Palm Springs on the 15th so I couldn't be there Let me know what your schedule turns out to be... Oh, and say hello to Terrie!

[colby]

NO races that I am actually running/ tri-ing, riding, etc.
The next big race for me is the walt disney world marathon in early January. I have to go get my mouse ears medal. I'm a total medal ***** and I've always wanted one of those mouse ears ones! - plus it's around my birthday and we can squeeze a family vacation in there too. Terrie is running that with me as well.

OMG! Mouse ears medal!? <puts this one on list for MUST DO>

[Tri Girl]

Denise, are you going for Goofy's Challenge, or just for the mouse ears? Someone like you could easily complete the Goofy challenge and get both the long, droopy ears and the small round perky ones....