Todd's Tri Turtles - (Beginners, Sprint, 5K, 10K) - CLOSED (Page 33)

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete

Beth, glad to hear that you did not hit the ground with your bottles.

Well Turtles It's about that time. I did a quick spin tonight because it was raining, which was not the 20 mile ride I wanted, but as we have discussed I'm going to look at it as happening for a reason. I have and will continue to pack tonight for us to leave out in the morning. 20 Hour drive over two days, and hopefully my back does not act up on me. I am very excited and equally or more some nervous. Part of me feels like I got this and then the other side says I can likely do it but did not do near enough or what I should have. I still feel like I have earned the right to toe the line on Sunday and will feel the same when I cross the finish line regardless of what the clock shows. I am going to try to continue to post and stay active, but will be working off wifi and a kindle, so it may be sketchy from time to time. It's getting closer to Turtle Time for me.

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete

Beth, glad to hear that you did not hit the ground with your bottles.

Well Turtles It's about that time. I did a quick spin tonight because it was raining, which was not the 20 mile ride I wanted, but as we have discussed I'm going to look at it as happening for a reason. I have and will continue to pack tonight for us to leave out in the morning. 20 Hour drive over two days, and hopefully my back does not act up on me. I am very excited and equally or more some nervous. Part of me feels like I got this and then the other side says I can likely do it but did not do near enough or what I should have. I still feel like I have earned the right to toe the line on Sunday and will feel the same when I cross the finish line regardless of what the clock shows. I am going to try to continue to post and stay active, but will be working off wifi and a kindle, so it may be sketchy from time to time. It's getting closer to Turtle Time for me.

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete

Beth, glad to hear that you did not hit the ground with your bottles.

Well Turtles It's about that time. I did a quick spin tonight because it was raining, which was not the 20 mile ride I wanted, but as we have discussed I'm going to look at it as happening for a reason. I have and will continue to pack tonight for us to leave out in the morning. 20 Hour drive over two days, and hopefully my back does not act up on me. I am very excited and equally or more some nervous. Part of me feels like I got this and then the other side says I can likely do it but did not do near enough or what I should have. I still feel like I have earned the right to toe the line on Sunday and will feel the same when I cross the finish line regardless of what the clock shows. I am going to try to continue to post and stay active, but will be working off wifi and a kindle, so it may be sketchy from time to time. It's getting closer to Turtle Time for me.

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete

Beth, glad to hear that you did not hit the ground with your bottles.

Well Turtles It's about that time. I did a quick spin tonight because it was raining, which was not the 20 mile ride I wanted, but as we have discussed I'm going to look at it as happening for a reason. I have and will continue to pack tonight for us to leave out in the morning. 20 Hour drive over two days, and hopefully my back does not act up on me. I am very excited and equally or more some nervous. Part of me feels like I got this and then the other side says I can likely do it but did not do near enough or what I should have. I still feel like I have earned the right to toe the line on Sunday and will feel the same when I cross the finish line regardless of what the clock shows. I am going to try to continue to post and stay active, but will be working off wifi and a kindle, so it may be sketchy from time to time. It's getting closer to Turtle Time for me.

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete

Beth, glad to hear that you did not hit the ground with your bottles.

Well Turtles It's about that time. I did a quick spin tonight because it was raining, which was not the 20 mile ride I wanted, but as we have discussed I'm going to look at it as happening for a reason. I have and will continue to pack tonight for us to leave out in the morning. 20 Hour drive over two days, and hopefully my back does not act up on me. I am very excited and equally or more some nervous. Part of me feels like I got this and then the other side says I can likely do it but did not do near enough or what I should have. I still feel like I have earned the right to toe the line on Sunday and will feel the same when I cross the finish line regardless of what the clock shows. I am going to try to continue to post and stay active, but will be working off wifi and a kindle, so it may be sketchy from time to time. It's getting closer to Turtle Time for me.

Originally posted by corbetjackson50

Todd is this your half? That is freakin awesome! Be careful on that long drive. Good luck with the race, you've put in the work. You Will be fine!

Originally posted by Rnay225

Go get 'em Todd! We're all cheering you on!!!

I took my first lunchtime walk EVER today and am really excited about making this a routine! I've never had a job that was in a "walker friendly" area aside from my last one but the staff ate lunch together and took great offense to anyone skipping to do something else. I'll never understand how people manage lunchtime runs though. I always look like such a sweaty mess after a run regardless of temperature so being able to look decent enough to continue working is a mystery to me! I did forget my shoes today though so in my skirt and sandals just walked slowly while chatting with my mom on the phone for about 20 minutes. It's not as oppressively hot today as usual so it wasn't terrible. Does anyone else manage lunchtime workouts? How?

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete

Well gang, here's what's been going on.

This morning I went for a fifteen minute swim and my goodness was it freaking cold. I am not used to slow water and it took me over 30 seconds longer for each 100 I swam. I just lost my breath everything my face hit the water. I then went out for a 10 mile ride, which was nice once my legs warmed up and i could feel them again . I then got back in the suit and the water for a 12 minute swim and once again the cold water just drove me nuts. I have no choice now but to get in the water and swim on Sunday. Spilled milk is that I did not buy a full wetsuit, but even that would do little for the water hitting my face. By the way I was told the temp this morning was 58. We left the beach and I got in an hour or so nap.

Registered tonight and it was really cool to have the feeling that I was about to do what I have been working to do for over six months now. #1641 for me and an 8:00 swim start.

Originally posted by Hubbie



I remember doing the same thing when I was there. And I even had the benefit of a full sleeve wetsuit. You'll do great tomorrow, we're all cheering for you!

Originally posted by Hunting Triathlete

Yes, I am alive

Rank: 157
Overall Rank: 1188
BIB: 1641
Division: M35-39

Swim: 43:50
Bike: 2:55:21
Run: 2:27:24
Overall: 6:17:03

Well, it was a day to remember. I don't know how correct it is but I heard that approximately 200 people, pulled out before, during, or after the swim. It was terrible, but now becuase of temp. like I feared. The water seriously had 4ish foot waves throughout. I had to back stroke some and actually thought about pulling out. I decided that I would likely drown before I did that, so I continued on, found a bit of a grove and finished. (the swim time was 7 -10 minutes longer than I expected, which is about the extra time that most said it took them. The bike went pretty well and I averaged of 19 for the 56 miles. The run was pretty difficult because it had been a long day and I averaged right at 11:00. I feel pretty good right now, with the exception of some pain in my calves. It was a truly memorable experience and a great time all things considered. I will try to post some pictures when I get home on the 29th, unable to now. Thanks you to everyone for your well wishes before, during, and after the race.