My first XTerra

[TrekJeni]

Limewave!
Congrats you rock girl! You're my hero as I'm too chicken to even sign up for a tri yet! You came in FIRST PLACE! Who cares if you were the only one in your age group. Ask all your coworkers what they did this weekend, I bet NOONE did anything as hard as you did.
WTG!
Jeni

[rocknrollgirl]

HEY!!!!

Remember, I told you the other day...just finishing an Xterra is a huge accomplishment. They are tough. You should feel very proud. You learn from every race, and you will take what you have learned and apply it to the next one. And you will do another. I just know it.

Now the bigger question. Why the restricted diet?

[KSH]

Congratulations! Sounds like you had a rough day out there and you pressed through till the end and you still beat one other lady! YES!

Yea, what's up with the restricted diet? You know, reducing carbs for an athlete is horrible. You need carbs to train and race. Plain and simple. Unless it's a serious health issue, maybe you and your Dr. can discuss you getting to eat carbs again.

Well, great job out there... I know you were a little concerned about the competition going into it. You toughed it out and did a good job!

[limewave]

The Restricted Diet:

Last week I was diagnosed with Hypothyroid. Plus I'm extra dehydrated, somehow my body isn't storing or using water correctly. And I'm having hormmonal issues.

SO, this diet is supposed to get things balanced, clean out toxins, and promote healthy functioning organs. It's a low-glycemic index diet.

I had my follow-up today and learned that it is a temporary diet--I think for 30 to 45 days. My next big event isn't until mid November, so this diet shouldn't effect that. In the mean time, the doctor's will be consulting to figure out what I can supplement the diet with to support me on my endurance training days. I should hear back from them soon.

[Starfish]

Boy, I second everything everyone said. Just getting to the start line is a victory, and I really believe that. And, trying to do sports on a carb-restricted diet? I don't think I could do it!

Best wishes...I think you're tough.

[Tri Girl]

Congrats on finishing (heck- congrats on even starting an xTerra). I'm not brave enough to tackle an off road tri, so you have all my respect. You weren't feeling well, but didn't give up. So proud of you!!!
I'm glad the new diet is temporary. We all know you can't train and eat like that and expect your body to perform well. Hopefully when you get past this initial phase things will get better.

[dirtygirl1]

Nice work!

I've always wanted to try an XTerra! Someday ...

I can't beleive you did all that with the restricted diet. I would have fainted at the start line

Congrats! Next race I am sure you will feel more pep as you won't be on the restricted diet anymore - yay