I survived.....

**btchance** · 10-02-2007, 05:03 PM

You did awesome - both in this race and what you accomplished throughout the year. I am in awe. Anyone who started this race is a champion in my book - you made it there, braved the horrid conditions, then you went and finished in the top 1/2 of your AG at altitude against girls who live at altitude. Congrats

**Tri Girl** · 10-02-2007, 06:33 PM

Wow! Incredible race in incredibly freeeeezing conditions.
My friend, Desiree, did that race also. Her story of the race was incredible. Certainly an experience to remember.
Your feet must've been sooooo cold. I can't imagine hopping on the bike soaking wet in those cold conditions. She said the bike course was incredible (albeit a little scary with the 6000 foot drop off the side of the mountain and all) and the downhills were wicked.
Oh, and she said the pre-race and post-race meals were incredible (salmon? wow). They treat you national champions well!

Wow, wow, wow! I'm just soooo impressed with you (and DH)!!!!
Can't say enough about how proud I am that you hung with the big girls this weekend. What an amazing experience. How sweet that they gave a shout out to your mom. You know she's beaming with pride up there.

I know it was stressful before you left- was it all worth it???

**Veronica** · 10-02-2007, 06:48 PM

Awesome job! You did great! I was thinking about you Sunday, wondering how it went.

V.

**salsabike** · 10-02-2007, 06:53 PM

Hey, that is wonderful. Been checking for news from you off and on all week. Here's to you and to your mom too.

**DirtDiva** · 10-02-2007, 09:40 PM

Brrrr. Can't have been fun getting into or out of that water! Well done.

**light_sabe_r** · 10-02-2007, 10:15 PM

Goodjob R&R!!! ^_^

GEEZ that's cold (just had to convert it to C first)

**rocknrollgirl** · 10-03-2007, 01:29 AM

Thanks for the support guys.

As to the question, "was it worth it?"

Yes. The stress and expense of getting out there were worth it. We had a great time. That being said, I do not think it is a trip I will make every year, even if I qualify. It was a lot with school starting.

**roadie gal** · 10-03-2007, 06:53 AM

Great Job!!

You managed to catch our second snow of the season. I can't picture swimming in Tahoe in that cold!

The altitude does make a big difference. I've found that I really feel it in my swimming. You can cheat on your breathing running and biking but not swimming.

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