Hey colby, i LOVE the photos of the Nemo cap! It really does look like a Nemo swimmin in some of them!
Also, question re: the swim. I watched the vid, was there a lap and then you had to get out or walk between the next lap? I saw what looked like people in wetsuits getting back in the water and I'm confused...
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06-25-2008, 09:53 AM #1
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06-25-2008, 02:17 PM #2
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HA! That's the truth. No rainbows over here. Just a lot of miserable headwinds to ride in.Ironman days aren't all made of rainbows and butterflies. Stick with your plan, but be willing to do what's necessary to keep yourself safe if something goes wrong. The drive to finish was so much stronger than I thought it would be, and I'm glad I amazingly bought myself enough time to not put myself in a position where I had to choose between hurting myself or DNF - I still think Denise is Iron for making that call.
Health comes first.... but one has to decide if what is happening is pain or suffering. Pain = injury = stop. Suffering = discomfort = misery = suck it up buttercup and keep going.
Great pictures! The swim cap is so cool and easy to spot!"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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06-25-2008, 04:02 PM #3
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Yeah, Colby!!!! Congrats Ironman!!!!
I was out of town, but was thinking about you and hoping that your race went well. I'm sooooo glad to hear that everything worked out!! I'm so proud of you for finishing strong despite tummy trouble- AND for signing up for next year. You go girl!!!!
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06-25-2008, 05:08 PM #4
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I had lots of comments about Nemo... one lady told me her niece is learning to swim and if she gets nervous she says "Just keep swimming" - the lovely aunt wanted to buy her one so she enjoys it even more.
Originally Posted by Kimmyt
Yep yep, two loops. The course was a rectangle - you go out for about half a mile, turn a buoy, turn another buoy a little way down, then back for half a mile. Get out of the water, cross a mat, get back in, do it again.
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06-25-2008, 10:32 PM #5
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Since I had such a crappy run
How awful! But you still kept going. Way to go -- you ROCK! Congratulations. Oh, and I do love the cap!
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