Subject: RE: Motivation Man, June 2nd, West Palm BeachI did it. We were lucky with the weather I think. Whoever posted about the water was right. It was kind of gross. I had a black smear on my face that was apparently from oil/gasoline in the water. GROSS! Of course, I didn't know until the run where I saw a friend who said, "what is that black stuff on your face?" So, for a first time race. Not too bad. I took the scenic route on the swim due to the total lack of buoys so it took forever. The bike course seemed well protected from maniac Palm Beach drivers :-) and there was lots of ice on the hotter than hades run course. I would have paid for a port-a-potty or a semi-private bush on the run course :-) They ran out of medals pretty much right away so that was annoying. But if I do it again I'll take the short course. Too hot in June for a race this long. I actually don't think I want to do another intracoastal swim but we'll see - never say never. |