Congrats, divingbiker. It sounds like a wet, icky day. I did the Danskin Seattle a few years ago in the rain (inevitable that you eventually get a rainy one) and the bike was a little scary with that many people on it, especially many of whom are on skinny tires or inexperienced.
Iat the growth on your foot! Yikes! I can't believe you raced with that. Iron Girl indeed!
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08-23-2010, 10:47 AM #1
I am a leaf on the wind
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08-23-2010, 02:36 PM #2
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No stress, no muss, no fuss, and a doggie duck!
What's not to like?
You go, 'girl'
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08-23-2010, 03:26 PM #3
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Wow! There sure were a lot of stumbling blocks in your way but you plowed right through them - good for you and congrats for finishing. Hope you're not feeling aches and pains today.
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08-23-2010, 04:44 PM #4
Ooo, talk tri to me!
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It was good to see you at the race. I'm too competitive with myself to take triathlon this casually.
Congrats!I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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08-23-2010, 05:22 PM #5
Red bikes rule!
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I think my lack of competitiveness comes from growing up before Title 9. I was never involved in any sport, and never kept score. I truly just don't care, and really don't understand why it matters how fast I go. The competition gene is just missing.
Originally Posted by MDHillSlug
I'm too competitive with myself to take triathlon this casually. Which makes for a whole lot less stress and pressure come race day. 
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08-23-2010, 05:33 PM #6
Head up. Shoulders down.
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You didn't "DNF".
You finished a triathlon with little training (something millions of folks don't even attempt).
You didn't come in last!
Sammy got a new toy.
What the heck are you beating yourself up for? To me, it sounds like a complete success!
Congratulations are in order...
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08-23-2010, 05:44 PM #7
Red bikes rule!
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Oh, I'm not beating myself up at all! If I cared, I'd train harder. Originally Posted by 7rider
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08-23-2010, 05:34 PM #8
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Congratulations! I wish I could be that non-competitive and just enjoy myself! Maybe you can give lessons. But I'm amazed that you pushed through it even with your foot hurting so much. Must be a relief to get that growth off. Yuck.
For the record, I didn't really hate it. I loved the bike. The rest frustrated me because I *knew* I could do better and didn't. If I were smart I'd throw away my watch and HRM and bicycle computer and stop measuring myself.
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