Last report for a little while, I swear - Danskin Seattle

[Alex]

What a great report! Congrats to you and mom.

I didn't know the story of how you got into triathlons. How perfect that you got to finish while they told the crowd of your fabulous tri accomplishments.

I will say, though, that the more race reports I read about popular, large, women-only tris, the less I want to do one. Way too much "on your left" "on your left" "on your LEFT!" I can see why this one is special for you, but it had to be frustrating not to be able to actually race.

Sounds like you have a very long tri season up there. Things are definitely winding down in this neck of the woods. Looking forward to the results of wetsuit vs. non-wetsuit.

[colby]

What a great report! Congrats to you and mom.

I didn't know the story of how you got into triathlons. How perfect that you got to finish while they told the crowd of your fabulous tri accomplishments.

I will say, though, that the more race reports I read about popular, large, women-only tris, the less I want to do one. Way too much "on your left" "on your left" "on your LEFT!" I can see why this one is special for you, but it had to be frustrating not to be able to actually race.

Sounds like you have a very long tri season up there. Things are definitely winding down in this neck of the woods. Looking forward to the results of wetsuit vs. non-wetsuit.

It is a little frustrating - I'm glad it's not the only race of the season for me. I am impressed with some of the age group girls that managed to finish top 10, they would probably rock the elite category if they were in it. It's a great experience, but you have to go into it with a different mindset.

My last is September 19 in Seattle, there's one more race here in Spokane on September 12. After that it switches to "running season" more or less, which goes through November (or later in Seattle, though chilly and wet).

[teigyr]

Colby! I did think about you and the others because it was hot. Yeesh...and that little hill on the run course is not shaded, as I recall. Great race report though

You're running in Vibrams now? I go away for a few years, see what happens. I've toyed w/the minimalist idea but for now, it isn't for me. Have thought about getting them for around the house and going for walks, might do some good.

What're you doing 9/19?

[rocknrollgirl]

What an awesome story. That is so great that you get to do that with your Mom.

I also think it is great that although you are an IM, that you really enjoy doing the shorter races and blowing it out. Makes me feel better about my recent SNAFU with the HIM.

[OakLeaf]

Way to go Colby. Loved your writeup. What a great experience doing it with your MIL!

[katluvr]

Another great race report and race for you! Awesome race!
If I could just get the swim part down 1/2 as good as you do!
K

[colby]

What an awesome story. That is so great that you get to do that with your Mom.

I also think it is great that although you are an IM, that you really enjoy doing the shorter races and blowing it out. Makes me feel better about my recent SNAFU with the HIM.

Selfishly, I'm more competitive at shorter distances, but I think it's the training for longer races that make that possible. Short races are fun and the terrain is interesting - it's nice to push hard over a hill and not have to pay for it at mile 49 or 105 of the bike or mile 10 or 20 of the run I really like the Olympic distance for a bit more challenge than a sprint - a taste of the long course, but not a grueling day, and not pushing into racing the hottest part of the day. I guess I just love racing, but I don't always love training.

I saw a bumper sticker someone had made, it said "14.6". Awesome.

Thanks everyone for your kind words. Summer's not over yet!

[spindizzy]

As always- a wonderful RR. I think it's fantastic that you can share this with your "other" mom.

[Bike Chick]

How neat that you got to share your day with your Mom. I'm blessed with a great daughter-in-law that I have raced with twice now so I have a feeling how how proud your MIL must be of you---so proud she had to tell the announcer all about you

Great report and cool pics.

[colby]

Colby! I did think about you and the others because it was hot. Yeesh...and that little hill on the run course is not shaded, as I recall. Great race report though

You're running in Vibrams now? I go away for a few years, see what happens. I've toyed w/the minimalist idea but for now, it isn't for me. Have thought about getting them for around the house and going for walks, might do some good.

What're you doing 9/19?

Yeah, only a little of the run is shaded at all where we're running on the right side of the road for shade (sometimes there is shade, we're just not in it! ), and definitely not the hill.

I wear my Vibrams for daily wear, too, and that's what my husband uses his for. I basically tell people if you like to walk around barefoot, it's like cheating and wearing shoes but feeling barefoot at the same time. Whether you run or exercise in them is another issue entirely.

9/19 - the Trek Women version of the exact same race