July Battle of the Sexes (Page 7)

I can't believe I really finished it ... the race report for the 10K swim, that is.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=260695

brick94513 - 2011-07-12 10:00 AM

My oldest son did his first triathlon this weekend before my race.  His race consisted of a 50 yard OWS, 4 mile bike, and 1 mile run.  He did great and actually had some very quick transitions.  I'm very proud of him.  The best part, when the race was over, he asked, "when can I do another triathlon?"

Congrats to your son!

Awesome!  So glad you're legs are doing good now!

owl_girl - 2011-07-17 6:30 PM Quick update.  I finished my sprint tri today.  I do better every year at this race.  (This is the 6th time I've done it.)  I got 2nd of 26 in my age group, 45th of 301 total participants, 7th of 164 women, and 2nd fastest women's bike split (20.2 mph)!  I missed the fastest women's bike split by 10 measly seconds!  I really need to get my hands on some race wheels!  Race report coming soon! 

Congratulations!!  This is awesome!

Well, I know I've been missing for a few days but I was out of town for my brother's wedding.  It was beautiful and lots of fun was had by all!  Both of my girls were flower girls, and here's a picture from the weekend.

As a reality side note - I did get in an awesome ride while I was there.  I have some running to make up.  And I need to get my rear in the pool before I head to Chincoteague for vacation on Saturday.

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rnihill - 2011-07-19 1:13 PM

owl_girl - 2011-07-17 6:30 PM Quick update.  I finished my sprint tri today.  I do better every year at this race.  (This is the 6th time I've done it.)  I got 2nd of 26 in my age group, 45th of 301 total participants, 7th of 164 women, and 2nd fastest women's bike split (20.2 mph)!  I missed the fastest women's bike split by 10 measly seconds!  I really need to get my hands on some race wheels!  Race report coming soon! 

Congratulations!!  This is awesome!

A little late to the party, but ditto - way to go Tracey!

Rhoda, you have two absolutely beautiful young girls there - what a great photo!

How was your dress though? Are we going to get to see any photos of you at the wedding?

Thank you!

Hehe, I hadn't planned on including me...  my girls are much more photogenic than I am!  But here is one of the 3 of us - please keep in mind that me and my hair are MELTING from the heat!

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Great dress - I knew you would find one that looked fabulous in the end and you do. Happy wonderful photo

Rhoda, you and the girls look wonderful!!  Love the dress you found!

Got my buoyant tushy in the pool today!  Swim and bike goals are looking great.  Running, not so much...  I guess I know what I'm going to be doing on vacation next week.

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Wow, you've always been cute in your avvie but it's kinda hard to see--you are drop-dead gorgeous! And you must be older than you look, unless you had your girls when you were a teenager. And you've clearly passed your genes on well.

Of course, it's remotely possible that you're kinda ugly but REEEEEAAAAALLLY photogenic and/or somehow photoshopped a lovely Hollywood blond head with perfectly even features onto a very nice body.

Me too. I am sure the boys will be thrilled with my buoyancy ... I think I'll be making like 1000% of my swim goal and about 10% each of my run and ride.

well, see, I expected to be at peak training for a HIM this month ... I didn't expect to fall madly in love with marathon swimming and adjust my tri training to the level appropriate for completing a sprint.