Totally Nutty Triathletes (TNT) (Page 49)

AmbulanceDriver - 2008-06-16 9:51 PM

Hey folks,

Sorry to say I'm going to drop out of the challenge. I've been in a pretty bad funk for a while now and I just can't be reliable about my training. It's just too hard since I don't have any real help or support in my life to assist with these life changes I'm trying to make. I'll still be training when I can manage it and hopefully that's more often than not, but I don't need the stress of not letting y'all down.

Good luck folks!

lyssa-gator - 2008-06-16 10:20 PM



this is what i do.

lyssa-gator - 2008-06-16 10:28 PM



ok, busted. BUT i did get in ONCE so far this month!! LOL--when i stated my goals in the beginning, i REALLY thought the lake would be swimmable. and actually i was down there earlier, and it was deceptive, because it was WARM and LOVELY out, but alas, the water was FRIKIN ICY!! my kids were playing in it, until they turned blue, then we had to go home and change. LOL
i WILL get in the pool this week. i WILL get in the pool this week. i WILL get in the pool this week. i WILL get in the pool this week. i WILL get in the pool this week. i WILL get in the pool this week. i WILL get in the pool this week. i WILL get in the pool this week. i WILL get in the pool this week. i WILL get in the pool this week.

jrcody - 2008-06-16 10:56 PM



Me three ....... I will also get into the pool after my bike tomorrow if you get in the pool .......

lyssa-gator - 2008-06-16 11:22 PM

ok ok ok, i give in!! i'll drop the kids off at my parents tomorrow and SWIM!! i'll try to put in at LEAST an hour. (which for me is like 200 yards!! LMAO!!)
but i'm checking ALL your logs tomorrow to make sure it's not just a TRICK to get me in the pool!!

RunningJayhawk - 2008-06-17 12:50 AM

Okay.

So I've been a really, really bad TNTer.

Not bad in the sense that I haven't been doing my workouts. Cause I have. And probably harder than ever before.

I'm bad because I let myself get so ridiculously wrapped up in this HIM race only to be left unfulfilled. I have literally made myself sick over it the past few weeks and it's totally effed with my mental game and overall mood. Not good. In turn, I haven't posted much in our group...and haven't updated a damn thing between my training logs and the team spreadsheet (really guys...I'm sorry...) I love making friends in these challenge threads, too. So I've really just let myself down all around.

At any rate...

I got to complete the Kansas 70.3...er I mean Kansas 61.7 yesterday. I was on the run and they called the race due to lightning. A storm rolled in and out in less than 15 minutes. Winds picked up, temps dropped, thunder clapped, and though many of the athletes never saw it...lightning struck.

Twice.

(Doubtfully in the same place.)

My day was over less than 5 miles into the run. I was in great spirits. Feeling awesome. Had a surprisingly good swim despite my horrendous sighting efforts and swimming close to 1.5 miles in the end. And I made my goal of making the bike cut off (it's my weakest discipline and I'm not joking when I say that I was the last athlete they allowed on the run course...). There were a million and a half tiny victories during the day.

And I keep focusing on 61.7. It's not 70.3.

I am absolutely beyond heartbroken.

Beyond.

It's like reliving the Chicago Marathon from last year all over again.

My parents don't understand why I'm so upset with the situation (granted I completely understand why the RD made the decision and support it to ensure the safety of everyone on the course)...which only makes it all worse. They can't wrap their mind around the fact that this is something I trained 8 months for, gave up countless nights with friends, invested so much of my mind, heart and soul into making happen, and for what? To come up short against my will.

It's just rough.

I'm trying to take away a lot of positives from the day. Trying being the key word. I'm just in a bad "tri zen" place right now. I imagine when I get back to the grind of training in a day or two, I'll be shaking the funk and getting amped and excited for the next big thing.

So rather than the backside of my month slowing the intensity and volume of my training down. (since I was supposed to be doing sprints and working on speed for the rest of the summer)..I'm building back up so I can hopefully be recovered and ready to roll for the Spirit of Racine HIM next month. So I guess that's good news because now I will likely be breaking my previous goals by a good amount.

I'm trying to get excited for Racine. But that wasn't supposed to be "my race." Kansas 70.3 was supposed to be it. It things went well, I'd go for CDA next year. But this left such a bad taste in my mouth I know I have to come back and settle the score. Which means the m-dot will have to wait another season (I have CDA as my first IM, I know there's others...but none like CDA).

It's all just very frustrating for me.

I'm hoping to shake this nasty funk by getting talkative in the challenge threads again. Hopefully you'll welcome my smart @ss Chicago comments, even though you don't really know me all too well (totally my fault, too...I know).

I just needed to vent. To some folks who actually understand how much heart we put into this sport. And who can sympathize with a starting line that began months ago, only to have the finish line slip away when it's right between your fingertips.

This just really hurts you guys.

Forgive me for being a slacker on the updates? I swear on my Cannondale that I haven't been the lazy sack-o-shiznitz that my logs may possibly indicate.

:sigh:

RunningJayhawk - 2008-06-17 1:12 AM



I did.

And my husband did, too. And he's not a crier. At all.

I really feel for the folks pulled with 2 miles left. A handful of BTers found themselves in this boat. One BTer (veganman) crashed hard and fractured his femur.

But safety for the athletes is the first and foremost concern.

I'm just...ugh...I dunno even know what I am. The race was put together really well. Things were organized (for the most part) and the RD has been insanely responsive to countless athletes over the last 8 weeks. Any problems or questions or concerns we had, he immediately addressed and spread the word. He really should get some RD of the year award or something.

But I *knew* there was bad karma when we picked up our race packets. The goody bag shirts...they really say *finisher* on the back.

Awesome.

dcrunningdiva - 2008-06-17 7:16 AM



I'll raise it even higher...

I've already put my 6 running miles in this morning. How 'bout everyone else?

Oh, BTW, I'm going to swim 1250 yds later today.

dcrunningdiva - 2008-06-17 7:16 AM I'll raise it even higher... I've already put my 6 running miles in this morning. How 'bout everyone else? Oh, BTW, I'm going to swim 1250 yds later today.

esc - 2008-06-17 10:19 AM

I have a run and a swim on the schedule today, too.  I'm off to put in my 26 minutes of running!  And then it's off to the pool.  I was thinking of trying an outdoor pool today but it's only 67 degrees outside right now.  Can someone please explain to me why Indiana's weather has to be so ridiculus.  Last week it was 90 every day...this week it's 70.  How is a girl supposed to acclimate to the heat when the heat is only around for a week at a time?

Kenny Black - 2008-06-17 10:56 AM

BTW....Is everyone on the team planning to swim today??????

dcrunningdiva - 2008-06-17 7:17 AM



You WILL get in the pool this week or you WILL be posting a bikini photo!

esc - 2008-06-17 11:25 AM

Okay - just because all you TNT'ers are wicked cool here's a post-run self portrait, proving that even in 70 degree temps I still get red-faced and sweaty.  Also, with my new super short hair I can rock a fauxhawk.

jrcody - 2008-06-16 7:56 PM Me three ....... I will also get into the pool after my bike tomorrow if you get in the pool .......

RunningJayhawk - 2008-06-16 9:50 PM Okay. So I've been a really, really bad TNTer. Not bad in the sense that I haven't been doing my workouts. Cause I have. And probably harder than ever before. I'm bad because I let myself get so ridiculously wrapped up in this HIM race only to be left unfulfilled. I have literally made myself sick over it the past few weeks and it's totally effed with my mental game and overall mood. Not good. In turn, I haven't posted much in our group...and haven't updated a damn thing between my training logs and the team spreadsheet (really guys...I'm sorry...) I love making friends in these challenge threads, too. So I've really just let myself down all around. At any rate... I got to complete the Kansas 70.3...er I mean Kansas 61.7 yesterday. I was on the run and they called the race due to lightning. A storm rolled in and out in less than 15 minutes. Winds picked up, temps dropped, thunder clapped, and though many of the athletes never saw it...lightning struck. Twice. (Doubtfully in the same place.) My day was over less than 5 miles into the run. I was in great spirits. Feeling awesome. Had a surprisingly good swim despite my horrendous sighting efforts and swimming close to 1.5 miles in the end. And I made my goal of making the bike cut off (it's my weakest discipline and I'm not joking when I say that I was the last athlete they allowed on the run course...). There were a million and a half tiny victories during the day. And I keep focusing on 61.7. It's not 70.3. I am absolutely beyond heartbroken. Beyond. It's like reliving the Chicago Marathon from last year all over again. My parents don't understand why I'm so upset with the situation (granted I completely understand why the RD made the decision and support it to ensure the safety of everyone on the course)...which only makes it all worse. They can't wrap their mind around the fact that this is something I trained 8 months for, gave up countless nights with friends, invested so much of my mind, heart and soul into making happen, and for what? To come up short against my will. It's just rough. I'm trying to take away a lot of positives from the day. Trying being the key word. I'm just in a bad "tri zen" place right now. I imagine when I get back to the grind of training in a day or two, I'll be shaking the funk and getting amped and excited for the next big thing. So rather than the backside of my month slowing the intensity and volume of my training down. (since I was supposed to be doing sprints and working on speed for the rest of the summer)..I'm building back up so I can hopefully be recovered and ready to roll for the Spirit of Racine HIM next month. So I guess that's good news because now I will likely be breaking my previous goals by a good amount. I'm trying to get excited for Racine. But that wasn't supposed to be "my race." Kansas 70.3 was supposed to be it. It things went well, I'd go for CDA next year. But this left such a bad taste in my mouth I know I have to come back and settle the score. Which means the m-dot will have to wait another season (I have CDA as my first IM, I know there's others...but none like CDA). It's all just very frustrating for me. I'm hoping to shake this nasty funk by getting talkative in the challenge threads again. Hopefully you'll welcome my smart @ss Chicago comments, even though you don't really know me all too well (totally my fault, too...I know). I just needed to vent. To some folks who actually understand how much heart we put into this sport. And who can sympathize with a starting line that began months ago, only to have the finish line slip away when it's right between your fingertips. This just really hurts you guys. Forgive me for being a slacker on the updates? I swear on my Cannondale that I haven't been the lazy sack-o-shiznitz that my logs may possibly indicate. :sigh:

lyssa-gator - 2008-06-17 6:34 PM

lyssa runny--lyssa swimmy

dcrunningdiva - 2008-06-17 3:32 PM DEE: What is our last day for reporting purposes? Thanks!

esc - 2008-06-17 8:25 AM

Okay - just because all you TNT'ers are wicked cool here's a post-run self portrait, proving that even in 70 degree temps I still get red-faced and sweaty.  Also, with my new super short hair I can rock a fauxhawk.

dcrunningdiva - 2008-06-17 3:19 PM Did my 1500 yards. It was COLD in the pool but I did my job! How about the rest of you?