Yikes! The conditions for your race sure didn't sound pleasant,but you made it!! Be proud of that!
I think most of us here would agree that sometimes it's impossible to know/ remember what you'll need on race day, especially if it's your first or in adverse weather conditions. Sorry things didn't go as smoothly today as hoped!
If you're hooked after a hard race like this one your next tri is going to rock!
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03-14-2009, 07:50 PM #1
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03-15-2009, 04:46 AM #2
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Looks like they started tri season too early even for Texas - what a girl
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03-15-2009, 07:26 AM #3
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You deserve a SERIOUS medal for persevering through all that in your first tri! Well done! Just think, the next one can't help but feel way better.
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03-16-2009, 01:18 PM #4
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OK, so all the rest have to go better than the first, right? We all made rookie mistakes in our first events (I ran with my helmet and gloves for 100 yds before a volunteer took them from me).
You are a serious trooper for finishing the race. I might not have even showed up (pride on the line or not). Good for you for racing and racing well!!!! It's all uphill from here, baby.
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03-16-2009, 01:33 PM #5
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Wow. That's quite an experience for your first race. Good for you for getting out there and finishing!!
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03-16-2009, 01:48 PM #6
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well, you're tougher than three of me!
38 degrees, wet, no gloves? no time?!!
yikes.
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03-18-2009, 01:55 PM #7
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Congrats! I would have sissied out-I hate cold.
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