tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post7139270431616098183..comments2024-03-28T00:27:28.605-07:00Comments on Tri-ing to be Athletic: I've Never Had the Best Sense of Direction: ChelanMan Sprint Tri (the swim)TriGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16289885288405245140noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-6661087812979060242012-08-31T18:22:52.873-07:002012-08-31T18:22:52.873-07:00ratherthecouch: Well, I couldn't swim or bike...ratherthecouch: Well, I couldn't swim or bike (and didn't run) when I signed up for my first triathlon. And now I can sort of do all three. I would say it's more fun once you have a little bit of training under your belt so you don't think you're going to a) drown, b) crash your bike, or c) trip over your feet :)TriGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289885288405245140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-43645564092430486352012-08-31T18:13:49.028-07:002012-08-31T18:13:49.028-07:00aplaceofgreatersafety: I have to admit, I do love...aplaceofgreatersafety: I have to admit, I do love the spectators at a race- that's at least half the fun of it!<br /><br />Larissa T: Thanks for that lovely comment! Glad to have you here :D<br /><br />Alex: Thank you! Love that hop!<br />TriGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289885288405245140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-9329444091678809602012-08-31T13:32:10.789-07:002012-08-31T13:32:10.789-07:00Attaway - even if you did detour a bit ;)
Stoppin...Attaway - even if you did detour a bit ;)<br /><br />Stopping by from the Not Mommy Hop!Alex, Speaking Denglishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04637020099477925075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-295860038704317922012-08-31T12:34:25.860-07:002012-08-31T12:34:25.860-07:00So it's acceptable to doggy paddle in a triath...So it's acceptable to doggy paddle in a triathlon?? Awesome! Because I've always wanted to do one. I just have the minor detail of not really being able to swim or bike standing in my way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-41344928945257400272012-08-31T10:47:54.170-07:002012-08-31T10:47:54.170-07:00bahaha love it ... why am I not following you yet?...bahaha love it ... why am I not following you yet? Damn must remedy that now. .. <br />I've done 1km in swimming.. but to continue on after that? I don't think so. I can barely drag myself to the fridge to load up on the carbs I was supposed to have gotten rid of. Good for you for doing this, I admire you.Larissa T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18054129254135419707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-57681824870889076932012-08-30T11:51:33.311-07:002012-08-30T11:51:33.311-07:00I think the "washing machine of arms and legs...I think the "washing machine of arms and legs" is part of why my husband just decided to plan his own olympic tri and bully a buddy or two into doing it with him. Downside of that was that there was no one to cheer (or to take pictures... ahem). :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-10885182925990798682012-08-29T20:19:23.257-07:002012-08-29T20:19:23.257-07:00Jamie: Thanks! It was perfect for a picture, rig...Jamie: Thanks! It was perfect for a picture, right?<br /><br />Tomekha: Hehe, thank you :)<br /><br />Stacie: Thanks...some races are bigger than others, so if you wanted to, you could always choose a small race! Now you have no excuse :D<br /><br />Larks: Thank you :) I feel like we could start a support group for wonky swimmers!<br /><br />Marcy: Thanks! He was just keepin' it real :)TriGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289885288405245140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-70043124811556919902012-08-29T14:48:25.165-07:002012-08-29T14:48:25.165-07:00Congrats! I liked how you posed, waiting, and then...Congrats! I liked how you posed, waiting, and then he said, "Run!" So funny.Marcyhttp://www.tootimidandsqueamish.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-82653688158693099992012-08-29T13:44:21.438-07:002012-08-29T13:44:21.438-07:00I love the pictures! I would have totally gotten l...I love the pictures! I would have totally gotten lost in the water too.Larkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01782254001145914109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-57160353436619346452012-08-29T11:08:32.733-07:002012-08-29T11:08:32.733-07:00This was so awesome, I just loved it! I've nev...This was so awesome, I just loved it! I've never done a tri and don't have any plans too. I'm intimidated by all the people!Stacie @ Snaps and Bitshttp://www.snapsandbits.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-17287024952954541242012-08-29T05:31:06.554-07:002012-08-29T05:31:06.554-07:00LOL .... just LOL ... LOOOOOL smh.LOL .... just LOL ... LOOOOOL smh.Tomekhahttp://insideoutrightsideup.wordprss.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-35170400487522426182012-08-28T21:52:36.358-07:002012-08-28T21:52:36.358-07:00Oh this is hilarious! You strike the pose perfect ...Oh this is hilarious! You strike the pose perfect ;) LOLjamiehttp://enreachinglives.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-48678051562990087532012-08-28T20:34:08.077-07:002012-08-28T20:34:08.077-07:00Kate: You're so welcome :) So glad I could do...Kate: You're so welcome :) So glad I could do that! And hey, it's more exercise and that's what this is all about, right????<br /><br />SouthMaineMuse: I have wondered if it's mine too. And don't overestimate my bilateral breathing skills...I'm exhausted after 25 yards!<br /><br />Flood: Excellent! So nice to know I'm not alone :DTriGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289885288405245140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-3886514694519830602012-08-28T18:12:21.530-07:002012-08-28T18:12:21.530-07:00You totally explained my swim-direction troubles! ...You totally explained my swim-direction troubles! Ha.Floodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-64508914074179505942012-08-28T13:21:10.955-07:002012-08-28T13:21:10.955-07:00I take a breath every stroke. (Along with breathin...I take a breath every stroke. (Along with breathing every breath. ha.Jamie Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464973297373372882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-34916283249903853512012-08-28T13:19:48.171-07:002012-08-28T13:19:48.171-07:00I loved this. Don't know if I ever commented o...I loved this. Don't know if I ever commented on here that my "triathlon phase" a few years ago was my official midlife crisis. I never could bilateral breath (still can't) and I breath every breath. Thanks for the laugh.Jamie Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464973297373372882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-16973959151018963032012-08-27T19:58:39.504-07:002012-08-27T19:58:39.504-07:00Awesome! Well done - at least you got an extra hun...Awesome! Well done - at least you got an extra hundred metres or so in that swim, right?<br /><br />My favourite pic has to be you wearing half a wet-suit. Thanks for making me smile :-)Katehttp://www.runwithkate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-77588657831804490122012-08-27T18:44:11.922-07:002012-08-27T18:44:11.922-07:00Dwei: Interesting--I am right-handed but didn'...Dwei: Interesting--I am right-handed but didn't really think about that. Could definitely be part of it. Also, I have a wonky left shoulder so I don't think that helps much.<br /><br />Erika: I tried to draw your suit as best I could remember :) And thanks, I did alright.<br /><br />Pensive Pumpkin: Hehe, that's why we get along.<br /><br />not athletic: You know I will :DTriGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289885288405245140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-15642366435221132242012-08-27T17:41:17.397-07:002012-08-27T17:41:17.397-07:00Sigh sad but true....as usual this is sooo funny. ...Sigh sad but true....as usual this is sooo funny. You crack me up every time. Keep up the tradition.not athletichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088582053392227055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-37596617841019339752012-08-27T12:46:37.907-07:002012-08-27T12:46:37.907-07:00oh wow you are so hysterical I WOULD TOTALLY STAND...oh wow you are so hysterical I WOULD TOTALLY STAND THERE POSING AND FORGET TO RACE. i love you even more than ever right now. <br /><br />giggling.pensive pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228801550471279348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-3056357440394727472012-08-27T08:43:29.165-07:002012-08-27T08:43:29.165-07:00I can't wait to read the rest! I love this and...I can't wait to read the rest! I love this and thanks for the shout out and drawing too! I of course love it :) and I think you did amazing!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-56229550828867771482012-08-27T02:21:55.350-07:002012-08-27T02:21:55.350-07:00Are you right handed? Because I remember from my s...Are you right handed? Because I remember from my swimming days that I tended to veer right as well and I just attributed it to being right handed.DWeihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052727489537771147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-52746999367504535522012-08-26T21:11:06.295-07:002012-08-26T21:11:06.295-07:00hiker mom: Thanks! Coming soon :)
Tasha: To be...hiker mom: Thanks! Coming soon :)<br /><br />Tasha: To be honest, I've never gone to one of the wineries there (a crying shame I know!) because my race is always on Sunday.TriGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289885288405245140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-78263498197452820052012-08-26T20:43:22.036-07:002012-08-26T20:43:22.036-07:00Can't wait to hear about the rest of the race!...Can't wait to hear about the rest of the race! If it makes you feel any better, I don't think I would swim straight either. :-)<br />I love going to Chelan, but it is usually to just drink wine....I hope you indulged a little while you were there and celebrated. Tasha Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235287569641564538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6125643871769361087.post-49626658632056880692012-08-26T19:50:24.635-07:002012-08-26T19:50:24.635-07:00Yay! Can't wait to read the rest:)Yay! Can't wait to read the rest:)Rachelle Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09617310026581589214noreply@blogger.com