Oriolepwr and QuincyF's Magical Mys-tri Tour "The Sequel" -On Tour!! (Page 23)

This is my next triathlon...who's with me?? But you have to be willing to go sans wetsuit (and bathing suit) donning only a green swim cap

Actually...my real next tri is this weekend, and I need some encouragement. It's an OWS and I'm pretty sure not wetsuit legal, since it's 99 degrees outside and the lake temp is currently about 80 degrees. I'm pretty worried how I'm going to float on my back when I start panicking!! At least I'm going to start in the novice group, so I'll be in the last group out to start the swim!

This is my next triathlon...who's with me?? But you have to be willing to go sans wetsuit (and bathing suit) donning only a green swim cap

Actually...my real next tri is this weekend, and I need some encouragement. It's an OWS and I'm pretty sure not wetsuit legal, since it's 99 degrees outside and the lake temp is currently about 80 degrees. I'm pretty worried how I'm going to float on my back when I start panicking!! At least I'm going to start in the novice group, so I'll be in the last group out to start the swim!

Well, not naked, but next best thing, a NEW KIT!!! 

Here is why I only got 22 and Oriolepwr got 45(ish)...took the tire off tonight and found the same weird diagonal cut on my tube...so apparently someone up in the North 'Burbs is missing their samurai sword and I ran right over it without realizing it. Weird.

Too bad about the tire.  Come to the South Side we have no knives or swords down here; we prefer gun fights.

Good luck SArah and I am sure that you will do great.  Take a deep breath and do your best.  No wait, that is what I say to my daughter when she is up to bat.  Ah heck, it applies here and pretty much every waking moment in life. 

Knock it out of the Park!

so to get caught up a bit...

Sarah,  I'm excited for you to be able to conquer the swim. We are all pullin for ya. 

Matt, How's the knee holding up? Does it just bother you on longer distances? Or are you gonna grin an bear it on the sprint?

Tom,  Sorry about the swim leg. Your determination is inspiring. Don't give up. It IS worth it.

Alicia, Glad to hear you are finding ways to keep training despite the PF. Have fun at aromatherapy or whatever it is.  

Q, nice kits. Too bad some ninja had to slice your tire. Sneaky bastards.

"Blessed is he who has learned to laugh at himself, for he shall never cease to be entertained." -John Powell

If John was right then I am truly blessed.  The wife an I had a good laugh last night. I crashed my bike on the way to work yesterday. That in itself is not really that funny. Nor was waking up the children at 5:15am so they can come and pick me up. The road rash, the trashed cycling tights, and the destroyed derailer, all not funny. But somehow the culmination of events, and a healthy dose of goofiness, made it seem funny. I sat at the end of out bed applying new bandages and realized I can't run (healing foot), I can't bike (need new parts), and I can't swim (open wounds)  HA! Well, even all beat up I am still healthier now than I was before I started doing this! 

So as soon as I stop laughing, and scab up(<-- sorry, that is gross) then back into the pool I go. I have a month to get healthy and trained up. Whether i'm bleeding, limping, or just slow. I WILL cross that finish line.   

"Blessed is he who has learned to laugh at himself, for he shall never cease to be entertained." -John Powell

If John was right then I am truly blessed.  The wife an I had a good laugh last night. I crashed my bike on the way to work yesterday. That in itself is not really that funny. Nor was waking up the children at 5:15am so they can come and pick me up. The road rash, the trashed cycling tights, and the destroyed derailer, all not funny. But somehow the culmination of events, and a healthy dose of goofiness, made it seem funny. I sat at the end of out bed applying new bandages and realized I can't run (healing foot), I can't bike (need new parts), and I can't swim (open wounds)  HA! Well, even all beat up I am still healthier now than I was before I started doing this! 

So as soon as I stop laughing, and scab up(

"Blessed is he who has learned to laugh at himself, for he shall never cease to be entertained." -John Powell

If John was right then I am truly blessed.  The wife an I had a good laugh last night. I crashed my bike on the way to work yesterday. That in itself is not really that funny. Nor was waking up the children at 5:15am so they can come and pick me up. The road rash, the trashed cycling tights, and the destroyed derailer, all not funny. But somehow the culmination of events, and a healthy dose of goofiness, made it seem funny. I sat at the end of out bed applying new bandages and realized I can't run (healing foot), I can't bike (need new parts), and I can't swim (open wounds)  HA! Well, even all beat up I am still healthier now than I was before I started doing this! 

So as soon as I stop laughing, and scab up(

Well, not naked, but next best thing, a NEW KIT!!! 

Here is why I only got 22 and Oriolepwr got 45(ish)...took the tire off tonight and found the same weird diagonal cut on my tube...so apparently someone up in the North 'Burbs is missing their samurai sword and I ran right over it without realizing it. Weird.

Sorry your ride was cut short Q but the new kits are great. Red has always been one of my favorite colors.

Really nice!

Shelly

This is my next triathlon...who's with me?? But you have to be willing to go sans wetsuit (and bathing suit) donning only a green swim cap

Actually...my real next tri is this weekend, and I need some encouragement. It's an OWS and I'm pretty sure not wetsuit legal, since it's 99 degrees outside and the lake temp is currently about 80 degrees. I'm pretty worried how I'm going to float on my back when I start panicking!! At least I'm going to start in the novice group, so I'll be in the last group out to start the swim!

"Blessed is he who has learned to laugh at himself, for he shall never cease to be entertained." -John Powell

If John was right then I am truly blessed.  The wife an I had a good laugh last night. I crashed my bike on the way to work yesterday. That in itself is not really that funny. Nor was waking up the children at 5:15am so they can come and pick me up. The road rash, the trashed cycling tights, and the destroyed derailer, all not funny. But somehow the culmination of events, and a healthy dose of goofiness, made it seem funny. I sat at the end of out bed applying new bandages and realized I can't run (healing foot), I can't bike (need new parts), and I can't swim (open wounds)  HA! Well, even all beat up I am still healthier now than I was before I started doing this! 

So as soon as I stop laughing, and scab up(

This sums up my second season so far. 

"Blessed is he who has learned to laugh at himself, for he shall never cease to be entertained." -John Powell

If John was right then I am truly blessed.  The wife an I had a good laugh last night. I crashed my bike on the way to work yesterday. That in itself is not really that funny. Nor was waking up the children at 5:15am so they can come and pick me up. The road rash, the trashed cycling tights, and the destroyed derailer, all not funny. But somehow the culmination of events, and a healthy dose of goofiness, made it seem funny. I sat at the end of out bed applying new bandages and realized I can't run (healing foot), I can't bike (need new parts), and I can't swim (open wounds)  HA! Well, even all beat up I am still healthier now than I was before I started doing this! 

So as soon as I stop laughing, and scab up(

Make that 47 ish!!   You  missed the best part.  Cucumber gatorade.  also weird, (not samurai sword in the road weird,  but still weird) but also strangely awesome!   

Good luck Sarah. I can't wait to read your race report and hear how it all went. I'm predicting better than the last two and a podium finish ;-).

And suuurre I'll do the Norseman with you- right after I win Ironman Hawaii- LMAO.

I am pretty adventurous- I wish I had it in me to do Norseman- but um no- I think I'm going to have to sit this one out- hehe.

I mean I'd hate to throw all the other competitors off with this gorgeous naked body- lol.

Shelly