Yanti is gonna be an IronMAN!!! (Page 4)

Posted this update in Tri Talk too ... and yes, I am gonna be an Ironman. Once I save the money over the next 5 years for another one, or become a famous author, whichever comes first.

Man. I love you ALL. I had a great day out there (more or less) ... actually within 20km of bike finish with an hour to go when the SAG wagon piglet following me pulled the plug. Absolutely the right call. Can't recall when I got to the med tent but core temp was 34C even though I'd already been wrapped in blankets and mylar in the truck. Brrr

Lots of adventure and great stories, but just a couple highlights:

The SAG wagon guy took a picture of my pace booty while he was following me. (It's a great pic, not so much the booty, but lone rider on long road, very cool poster-like stuff).

One of my race mantras is Piglet. Burger. Piglet. Burger. Strangely enough I found myself (a long time later) seated at a McDonald's waiting for the shuttle to the finish area (45km away from transition area). A very nice British piglet approached me and said could he do anything for me, and I said yes please, I would like a cheeseburger meal and your company. I got both

When I finally got back to my apartment, a big orange cat darted in and refused to leave. Loved being petted and was great company until I tried to make him leave.

Again, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU and a big {MELON PRESS} to all.

Triathlynne - 2012-03-25 9:18 AM I'd be glad to make a donation towards your next one Yanti

Ditto. I think we could shorten that 5 year time frame significantly.

wwlani - 2012-03-25 11:56 AM Yanti - I would not have wanted to be the one to pull you off the bike - me thinks your spunk gave them a run for their money as you did to the course I have no doubt. I just have one quesiton - how does one get hypothermia in Australia? I know it's fall there but was it that cold? Next time my friend it will be yours! I propose a collection from all lovers of MellonPresses to raise funds to get our friend to her next IM ! All in favor?

Yanti lives in Jakarta Indonesia where it's 90 degrees plus everyday and the lows are still upper 70's, this is the type of weather she gets to train in.....today the high in Melbourne is 46 degrees - I'm not a doctor but would guess when the body is use to training in weather that is 45 - 50 degrees hotter on a daily basis the body would have a hard time adjusting that fast?

Love your idea to help her get to her next one! 

briderdt - 2012-03-25 4:22 PM

Triathlynne - 2012-03-25 9:18 AM I'd be glad to make a donation towards your next one Yanti

Ditto. I think we could shorten that 5 year time frame significantly.

Count me in!

I can and there is always IMFL in November. I can pick her up and take her if she wants to try that one. It should sill be quite warm.

Works for me to just tell me where to send it.

IRONMAN is currently doing a "Kona Inspired" thing where you can post a 90 second video saying what inspired you to get into Tri's.... 8 people will be picked for a spot to compete in Kona. 

http://ironman.com/mediacenter/ironman-announces-new-program-that-allows-athletes-to-share-their-stories-and-for-the-endurance-community

I would think that if enough people submitted videos supporting Yanti (whom I don't even know, but any single person evoking this much support on this board HAS to be worth it), that they'd almost HAVE to give her a spot. 

? 

IMFL is 100% sold out and also pretty cold in the morning. Ironman Louisville is still open and is usually nice and warm/hot. In fact, it's so hot that I don't think it has ever been wetsuit legal. Cozumel also still has slots available.

All of you have really touched me and inspired me, and I will do my best to get back to each one of you who has responded to the multiple Yanti threads, PMed me, inspired me, FBed me, e-mailed me, texted me etc. I am deeply humbled. The last few days have been a tremendous experience.

Unfortunately, the Kona Inspired contest rules state:

"3) Eligible Persons. Each individual entering the Contest (each, an “Entrant&rdquo, at the time of entry: (a) must be at least 18 years old; (b) must be a U.S. resident domiciled in any U.S. state or the District of Columbia;"