Great job! I love race reports. Thanks so much for posting it. A 1/2 IM is my goal, and it helps a lot to read what it's really like for people like me.
I plan to swim more in Lake Michigan this year, and I have been thinking about a neoprene cap. You've convinced me! I have also heard of neoprene booties--ever used those?
Again, congratulations! Lise
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03-21-2006, 07:17 AM #1
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Run like a dachshund! Ride like a superhero! Swim like a three-legged cat!
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03-21-2006, 07:48 AM #2
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YAWP!
Congratulations and good job on your hard work and determination! -Marca
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. ~Ambrose Redmoon
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03-21-2006, 08:18 AM #3
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Hi Lise,
I think the booties you are thinking of are meant to be worn with scuba fins. They would be horrible to swim in.
Nanci***********
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03-21-2006, 08:43 AM #4
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They did make an announcement that we were allowed to wear booties. There was a company selling them at the expo (and sold out quickly) I hadn't seen them before this.
I'm doing the Vineman Half on July 30th. This is my year of 1/2's - plus, a couple centuries and the New York marathon. 2007 will be my first Ironman. I haven't decided which yet, but probably either Coeur d'Alene or Wisconsin.
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03-21-2006, 09:23 AM #5
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My best friend did the Coeur d'Alene Ironman last year. She said it was a great course and the organization was fabulous. Good luck!
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03-21-2006, 10:54 AM #6
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Great report and congrats on doing such a good job! Your cycling average was fast!
Just think what you could do if you were able to commit to a proper training schedule!
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03-21-2006, 12:24 PM #7
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CONGRATS! I was thinking about all you guys Sat morning. DANG I bet that water was cold! But good on you for toughing it out! I think you should get extra *iron* points for that!
You will enjoy vineman. I used to live on the run course, and I voly'd every year at an aid station. It's a great race, and Russ the RD does a fabulous job!
I'll also be at NYCM this year, but not running for the first time in a long time. I've done it 4 times, but it's just too hard to train for a fall 'thon in Phoenix. My cousin is doing it though, so I'm going to be her cheering section. SO I'll be yours as well!
As for your choice of IM's, I vote CDA. I was going to do that one until they decided to hold one in my backyard. MOO is popular, but I have alot of friends who liked CDA better. But whatever you choose- make it YOUR choice! And ENJOY the ride!
Cheers!
Denise
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