Wow. Brutal. I know the full report will be great, and probably a little more rose-colored/positive, but the raw brutality of the summary is simple and straightforward. Reminds me a lot of how a friend described his PBP 2007 (though he has worse weather of course). He didn't go back this year. I know a lot of people do it time and again, but I have a sense I might feel like you, that once would be enough.
I'm so impressed that you toughed it out. You should be SO proud of yourself.
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08-26-2011, 11:41 AM #1
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08-27-2011, 07:50 PM #2
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Wow Susan, just wow!
I hope a massage is on order, or two, or three.
Now you're going to enjoy yourself in France right? Drink some good wine, eat some good food, have a pastry and coffee?
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08-28-2011, 06:13 AM #3
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That's incredible! Hope you're recovering enough to enjoy the food and drink there now
I also can't imagine getting back on the bike after vomiting...but I guess you probably felt TONS better after your stomach was empty again.
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08-28-2011, 08:18 AM #4
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SUSAN! OMG WOW!
I mean, you're not selling it as a goal to look forward to, but HOLYSNOT YOU DID IT! YOU ARE AN AMAZON!
Get a massage, stuff your face with pastries, rest up, and THEN let us know what's next on your bucket list!
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08-28-2011, 09:49 AM #5
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Pretty sure that would be Ironman.
Originally Posted by gnat23
It will probably seem like a piece of cake in comparison to PBP. I mean what - only 17 or less hours in motion? Pffft! 
Oh and Susan - You ROCK.
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08-28-2011, 10:14 AM #6
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Congratulations Susan! You are AMAZING. I wish you a prompt and restful recovery. Take it easy.
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08-28-2011, 11:54 AM #7
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Awesome! Congrats on such a fantastic achievement.
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08-29-2011, 07:22 PM #8
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^^^ what gnat sez ^^^ Originally Posted by gnat23
SUSAN! OMG WOW!
I mean, you're not selling it as a goal to look forward to, but HOLYSNOT YOU DID IT! YOU ARE AN AMAZON!
Get a massage, stuff your face with pastries, rest up, and THEN let us know what's next on your bucket list!
-- gnat!
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08-30-2011, 10:05 AM #9
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Back in the saddle!
5 days post PBP and I got back in the saddle today! I was definitely getting antsy for a ride. Good news is that my hands didn't go numb, my butt didn't hurt and my knees weren't putting up too much of a fuss.
Wasn't a particularly long or difficult ride, but I got out there. And it was stunningly gorgeous (I'm in Chamonix.) thinking of tackling something epic tomorrow....
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08-30-2011, 10:13 AM #10
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I believe in truth in advertising. Originally Posted by gnat23
SUSAN! OMG WOW!
I mean, you're not selling it as a goal to look forward to, but HOLYSNOT YOU DID IT! YOU ARE AN AMAZON!
Get a massage, stuff your face with pastries, rest up, and THEN let us know what's next on your bucket list!
-- gnat!. It's an incredible experience and a fantastic goal to have. I'm not at all sorry I did it. The experience will stay with me for the rest of my life. That said, I'm not planning to come back for an encore. Not unless they move the locale to Chamonix. This place is so scenic that it would be worth the agony. I think.
GLC is right. I've got ironman in my sights for 2012. Probably Canada, but I'm not 100% sold on that yet. Was thinking of rev3 instead. Will decide soon.
Oh, and the face stuffing has commenced with abandon. I'll be needing to drop some pounds when I get home! this place is dangerous.
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08-30-2011, 03:58 PM #11
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Awesome! Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
Oh, and the face stuffing has commenced with abandon. I'll be needing to drop some pounds when I get home! this place is dangerous.
You deserve it.
It's not like you'll get this back home.
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08-30-2011, 04:30 PM #12
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What an amazing accomplishment! I can't even imagine riding my bike for that many hours day and night!
I hope you get to enjoy Paris now and get some well deserved rest.The cure for anything is salt water;
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09-01-2011, 12:46 AM #13
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Merci! (she says, as she sits in the square, eating a croissant aux almandes.. Originally Posted by jobob
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