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 2011-08-08 9:04 PM in reply to: #3634828 |
Master  2042   Albany, NY |  Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge!cottoneyes - 2011-08-08 6:45 PM Morning all, Got an extra run session in last night to really bring the tally up, almost 23% now. No run this morning as I got to the pool for the first time in 4 months. All going well should get another run / walk in this evening Ah, now I know what I've been forgetting to do... I did get a short run in tonight though. |
| 2011-08-08 10:20 PM in reply to: #3634978 |
Champion 23360   Taser-World | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! kcarroll - 2011-08-08 9:20 PM D001 - 2011-08-08 5:57 PM doctorbob18 - 2011-08-08 1:32 PMFor my birthday today I'll be swimming 2600yd, biking 26mi, and running 2.6mi (can you guess how old I am?). Bike and run already done, swim will be completed after work tonight! Happy Birthday!As for swimming your age, Diana Nyad, who is 61, is about to swim for 60 hours:At the age of 61, Diana Nyad is taking on an athletic challenge that she could not complete in her 20s. She plans to swim about 60 hours in the churning sea, 103 miles across the Straits of Florida from Cuba to Key West.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/18/swimming-with-sharks-at-61/ She is either going to be my hero or shark snack (on my phone so no sarcasm font). Seriously rooting for a safe landing in Key West. Awesome that she is making the attempt. Just checked the online tracker, and she's still swimming. |
| 2011-08-09 5:14 AM in reply to: #3635130 |
Pro 4482 NJ | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! D001 - 2011-08-08 11:20 PM Looks like she had to pull out after 29 hours. Sorry to see that but she is still freakin' amazing and inspiring. I remain in awe. kcarroll - 2011-08-08 9:20 PM Just checked the online tracker, and she's still swimming. D001 - 2011-08-08 5:57 PM She is either going to be my hero or shark snack (on my phone so no sarcasm font). Seriously rooting for a safe landing in Key West. Awesome that she is making the attempt. doctorbob18 - 2011-08-08 1:32 PMFor my birthday today I'll be swimming 2600yd, biking 26mi, and running 2.6mi (can you guess how old I am?). Bike and run already done, swim will be completed after work tonight! Happy Birthday!As for swimming your age, Diana Nyad, who is 61, is about to swim for 60 hours:At the age of 61, Diana Nyad is taking on an athletic challenge that she could not complete in her 20s. She plans to swim about 60 hours in the churning sea, 103 miles across the Straits of Florida from Cuba to Key West.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/18/swimming-with-sharks-at-61/ |
| 2011-08-09 5:36 AM in reply to: #3635253 |
Champion 14677  Bronze member | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! kcarroll - 2011-08-09 6:14 AM D001 - 2011-08-08 11:20 PM Looks like she had to pull out after 29 hours. Sorry to see that but she is still freakin' amazing and inspiring. I remain in awe. kcarroll - 2011-08-08 9:20 PM Just checked the online tracker, and she's still swimming. D001 - 2011-08-08 5:57 PM She is either going to be my hero or shark snack (on my phone so no sarcasm font). Seriously rooting for a safe landing in Key West. Awesome that she is making the attempt. doctorbob18 - 2011-08-08 1:32 PMFor my birthday today I'll be swimming 2600yd, biking 26mi, and running 2.6mi (can you guess how old I am?). Bike and run already done, swim will be completed after work tonight! Happy Birthday!As for swimming your age, Diana Nyad, who is 61, is about to swim for 60 hours:At the age of 61, Diana Nyad is taking on an athletic challenge that she could not complete in her 20s. She plans to swim about 60 hours in the churning sea, 103 miles across the Straits of Florida from Cuba to Key West.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/18/swimming-with-sharks-at-61/Ditto x 10! |
| 2011-08-09 7:22 AM in reply to: #3635253 |
Expert 908 Niskayuna, New York | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! kcarroll - 2011-08-09 6:14 AM D001 - 2011-08-08 11:20 PM Looks like she had to pull out after 29 hours. Sorry to see that but she is still freakin' amazing and inspiring. I remain in awe. kcarroll - 2011-08-08 9:20 PM Just checked the online tracker, and she's still swimming. D001 - 2011-08-08 5:57 PM She is either going to be my hero or shark snack (on my phone so no sarcasm font). Seriously rooting for a safe landing in Key West. Awesome that she is making the attempt. doctorbob18 - 2011-08-08 1:32 PMFor my birthday today I'll be swimming 2600yd, biking 26mi, and running 2.6mi (can you guess how old I am?). Bike and run already done, swim will be completed after work tonight! Happy Birthday!As for swimming your age, Diana Nyad, who is 61, is about to swim for 60 hours:At the age of 61, Diana Nyad is taking on an athletic challenge that she could not complete in her 20s. She plans to swim about 60 hours in the churning sea, 103 miles across the Straits of Florida from Cuba to Key West.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/18/swimming-with-sharks-at-61/wow what an incredible person! Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone! |
| 2011-08-09 10:29 AM in reply to: #3635262 |
Champion 23360 Taser-World | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! ceilidh - 2011-08-09 6:36 AM kcarroll - 2011-08-09 6:14 AM D001 - 2011-08-08 11:20 PM Looks like she had to pull out after 29 hours. Sorry to see that but she is still freakin' amazing and inspiring. I remain in awe. kcarroll - 2011-08-08 9:20 PM Just checked the online tracker, and she's still swimming. D001 - 2011-08-08 5:57 PM She is either going to be my hero or shark snack (on my phone so no sarcasm font). Seriously rooting for a safe landing in Key West. Awesome that she is making the attempt. doctorbob18 - 2011-08-08 1:32 PMFor my birthday today I'll be swimming 2600yd, biking 26mi, and running 2.6mi (can you guess how old I am?). Bike and run already done, swim will be completed after work tonight! Happy Birthday!As for swimming your age, Diana Nyad, who is 61, is about to swim for 60 hours:At the age of 61, Diana Nyad is taking on an athletic challenge that she could not complete in her 20s. She plans to swim about 60 hours in the churning sea, 103 miles across the Straits of Florida from Cuba to Key West.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/18/swimming-with-sharks-at-61/Ditto x 10! This ^^^. I can't imagine swimming for 29 hours straight. (She also had shoulder pain, asthma issues, and was nauseous from the waves.) |
| 2011-08-09 10:30 AM in reply to: #3635353 |
Champion 23360 Taser-World | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! doctorbob18 - 2011-08-09 8:22 AM kcarroll - 2011-08-09 6:14 AM D001 - 2011-08-08 11:20 PM Looks like she had to pull out after 29 hours. Sorry to see that but she is still freakin' amazing and inspiring. I remain in awe. kcarroll - 2011-08-08 9:20 PM Just checked the online tracker, and she's still swimming. D001 - 2011-08-08 5:57 PM She is either going to be my hero or shark snack (on my phone so no sarcasm font). Seriously rooting for a safe landing in Key West. Awesome that she is making the attempt. doctorbob18 - 2011-08-08 1:32 PMFor my birthday today I'll be swimming 2600yd, biking 26mi, and running 2.6mi (can you guess how old I am?). Bike and run already done, swim will be completed after work tonight! Happy Birthday!As for swimming your age, Diana Nyad, who is 61, is about to swim for 60 hours:At the age of 61, Diana Nyad is taking on an athletic challenge that she could not complete in her 20s. She plans to swim about 60 hours in the churning sea, 103 miles across the Straits of Florida from Cuba to Key West.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/18/swimming-with-sharks-at-61/wow what an incredible person! Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone! Did you finish your 2600 yds, 26 mi, 2.6 mi bday tri? |
| 2011-08-09 2:03 PM in reply to: #3634181 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! doctorbob18 - 2011-08-09 2:33 AM And way to go East team for taking the week one lead!! Lets keep the momentum going!! ..lol top page again! Yeah, wow, even with me as the usual team albatross! And Happy Birthday, |
congrats on your cool themed workouts!| 2011-08-09 2:03 PM in reply to: #3634181 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! doctorbob18 - 2011-08-09 2:33 AM And way to go East team for taking the week one lead!! Lets keep the momentum going!! ..lol top page again! Yeah, wow, even with me as the usual team albatross! And Happy Birthday, |
| 2011-08-09 2:15 PM in reply to: #3635741 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! D001 - 2011-08-10 12:29 AM ceilidh - 2011-08-09 6:36 AM This ^^^. I can't imagine swimming for 29 hours straight. (She also had shoulder pain, asthma issues, and was nauseous from the waves.) kcarroll - 2011-08-09 6:14 AM D001 - 2011-08-08 11:20 PM Looks like she had to pull out after 29 hours. Sorry to see that but she is still freakin' amazing and inspiring. I remain in awe. kcarroll - 2011-08-08 9:20 PM Just checked the online tracker, and she's still swimming. D001 - 2011-08-08 5:57 PM She is either going to be my hero or shark snack (on my phone so no sarcasm font). Seriously rooting for a safe landing in Key West. Awesome that she is making the attempt. doctorbob18 - 2011-08-08 1:32 PMFor my birthday today I'll be swimming 2600yd, biking 26mi, and running 2.6mi (can you guess how old I am?). Bike and run already done, swim will be completed after work tonight! Happy Birthday!As for swimming your age, Diana Nyad, who is 61, is about to swim for 60 hours:At the age of 61, Diana Nyad is taking on an athletic challenge that she could not complete in her 20s. She plans to swim about 60 hours in the churning sea, 103 miles across the Straits of Floridafrom Cuba to Key West.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/18/swimming-with-sharks-at-61/ Ditto x 10! Same same. I was following her on CNN and FB and posted there. There were also two Tri Talk threads about her journey. Unbelievable how many people all over the world were cheering for her and she remains such tremendous inspiration to us all, and no--it wasn't about whether she got to the U.S. or not. As for the 29 hours straight ... I have a very strange feeling that I am going to find out what that is all about. I hope not, but as The Plan for The Swim is coalescing, my incredibly hot wise and surprisingly also senior swim piglet advisor and event director is recommending training for a 24-hour swim. A desirable scenario would be 16. I am so incredibly deeply grateful and honored to have him on board. It's incredibly bizarre for someone as scatterbrained as I am to be actively planning and creating something (at least) 16 months in advance. But it seems like the really hard part is going to be the planning, organizing, fundraising, sponsorship and event logistics, not even so much the training or the swim! |
| 2011-08-09 2:56 PM in reply to: #3636219 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! TriAya - 2011-08-09 3:15 PM D001 - 2011-08-10 12:29 AM ceilidh - 2011-08-09 6:36 AM This ^^^. I can't imagine swimming for 29 hours straight. (She also had shoulder pain, asthma issues, and was nauseous from the waves.) kcarroll - 2011-08-09 6:14 AM D001 - 2011-08-08 11:20 PM Looks like she had to pull out after 29 hours. Sorry to see that but she is still freakin' amazing and inspiring. I remain in awe. kcarroll - 2011-08-08 9:20 PM Just checked the online tracker, and she's still swimming. D001 - 2011-08-08 5:57 PM She is either going to be my hero or shark snack (on my phone so no sarcasm font). Seriously rooting for a safe landing in Key West. Awesome that she is making the attempt. doctorbob18 - 2011-08-08 1:32 PMFor my birthday today I'll be swimming 2600yd, biking 26mi, and running 2.6mi (can you guess how old I am?). Bike and run already done, swim will be completed after work tonight! Happy Birthday!As for swimming your age, Diana Nyad, who is 61, is about to swim for 60 hours:At the age of 61, Diana Nyad is taking on an athletic challenge that she could not complete in her 20s. She plans to swim about 60 hours in the churning sea, 103 miles across the Straits of Floridafrom Cuba to Key West.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/18/swimming-with-sharks-at-61/ Ditto x 10! Same same. I was following her on CNN and FB and posted there. There were also two Tri Talk threads about her journey. Unbelievable how many people all over the world were cheering for her and she remains such tremendous inspiration to us all, and no--it wasn't about whether she got to the U.S. or not. As for the 29 hours straight ... I have a very strange feeling that I am going to find out what that is all about. I hope not, but as The Plan for The Swim is coalescing, my incredibly hot wise and surprisingly also senior swim piglet advisor and event director is recommending training for a 24-hour swim. A desirable scenario would be 16. I am so incredibly deeply grateful and honored to have him on board. It's incredibly bizarre for someone as scatterbrained as I am to be actively planning and creating something (at least) 16 months in advance. But it seems like the really hard part is going to be the planning, organizing, fundraising, sponsorship and event logistics, not even so much the training or the swim! Some people are fish, you are one of them. Those long swims still boggle the mind, for mere mortals like me. |
| 2011-08-09 2:56 PM in reply to: #3622306 |
Extreme Veteran 1574 | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! Top Page! Got you Doc Been doing my work just haven't been posting other than on the spreadsheet. Everyone keep it up. Nevermind got in late, dang it. Edited by Hunting Triathlete 2011-08-09 2:57 PM |
| 2011-08-09 6:29 PM in reply to: #3622306 |
Elite 3489 Lakewood, CO | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! Hey West - we need to pick it up - and rescue our two MIA's - lets GO! |
| 2011-08-09 7:29 PM in reply to: #3636327 |
Pro 4482 NJ | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! ceilidh - 2011-08-09 3:56 PM TriAya - 2011-08-09 3:15 PM D001 - 2011-08-10 12:29 AM ceilidh - 2011-08-09 6:36 AM This ^^^. I can't imagine swimming for 29 hours straight. (She also had shoulder pain, asthma issues, and was nauseous from the waves.) kcarroll - 2011-08-09 6:14 AM D001 - 2011-08-08 11:20 PM Looks like she had to pull out after 29 hours. Sorry to see that but she is still freakin' amazing and inspiring. I remain in awe. kcarroll - 2011-08-08 9:20 PM Just checked the online tracker, and she's still swimming. D001 - 2011-08-08 5:57 PM She is either going to be my hero or shark snack (on my phone so no sarcasm font). Seriously rooting for a safe landing in Key West. Awesome that she is making the attempt. doctorbob18 - 2011-08-08 1:32 PMFor my birthday today I'll be swimming 2600yd, biking 26mi, and running 2.6mi (can you guess how old I am?). Bike and run already done, swim will be completed after work tonight! Happy Birthday!As for swimming your age, Diana Nyad, who is 61, is about to swim for 60 hours:At the age of 61, Diana Nyad is taking on an athletic challenge that she could not complete in her 20s. She plans to swim about 60 hours in the churning sea, 103 miles across the Straits of Floridafrom Cuba to Key West.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/18/swimming-with-sharks-at-61/ Ditto x 10! Same same. I was following her on CNN and FB and posted there. There were also two Tri Talk threads about her journey. Unbelievable how many people all over the world were cheering for her and she remains such tremendous inspiration to us all, and no--it wasn't about whether she got to the U.S. or not. As for the 29 hours straight ... I have a very strange feeling that I am going to find out what that is all about. I hope not, but as The Plan for The Swim is coalescing, my incredibly hot wise and surprisingly also senior swim piglet advisor and event director is recommending training for a 24-hour swim. A desirable scenario would be 16. I am so incredibly deeply grateful and honored to have him on board. It's incredibly bizarre for someone as scatterbrained as I am to be actively planning and creating something (at least) 16 months in advance. But it seems like the really hard part is going to be the planning, organizing, fundraising, sponsorship and event logistics, not even so much the training or the swim! Some people are fish, you are one of them. Those long swims still boggle the mind, for mere mortals like me.
Yanti, don't tease. Tell us more!!! We all know you can sprout gills at will, but this sounds beyond the beyond.
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| 2011-08-09 7:38 PM in reply to: #3636727 |
Pro 4482 NJ | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! peto_primo - 2011-08-09 7:29 PM Hey West - we need to pick it up - and rescue our two MIA's - lets GO! Just checked their logs and left inspires. Kendra may be out due to injury. She knows her way around Challenges though. She'll withdraw/revise if she can't catch up. My plan is light this week and will admit I'm looking forward to it. |
| 2011-08-09 9:08 PM in reply to: #3622306 |
Elite 4201 washington state | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! Hi there! looks like everyone is doing well so far. I am on track so am very pleased so far. My jog tonight actually felt good. I am always amazed when that happens! |
| 2011-08-10 10:00 AM in reply to: #3636914 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! deehtz - 2011-08-10 11:08 AM Hi there! looks like everyone is doing well so far. I am on track so am very pleased so far. My jog tonight actually felt good. I am always amazed when that happens! Yippee |
| 2011-08-10 10:00 AM in reply to: #3637490 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! TriAya - 2011-08-10 11:00 AM deehtz - 2011-08-10 11:08 AM Hi there! looks like everyone is doing well so far. I am on track so am very pleased so far. My jog tonight actually felt good. I am always amazed when that happens! Yippee You RUNNED!!! Weee hooo! |
| 2011-08-10 10:05 AM in reply to: #3622306 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge!
It's a 40K (as crow flies) swim between the neighboring island and this one, in one of Indonesia's major straits. It's notorious, to say the least, and thought to be unswimmable. Except for a handful of really experienced captains/pilots who navigate it and a couple of swimmers who have swum parts of it. So I'm going to do it. Why not? I'll raise money for Orphans for Oceans or something like that, too. |
| 2011-08-10 11:27 AM in reply to: #3633119 |
Extreme Veteran 671 Not Quite DFL | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! D001 - 2011-08-07 8:27 PM TriAya - 2011-08-05 12:46 AM March 23rd? Hm. That's like, 'years' from now.... cottoneyes - 2011-08-05 7:55 AM TriAya - 2011-08-04 5:51 PM cottoneyes - 2011-08-04 8:11 AM Morning all, Very excited here this morning, as well as getting some training in this morning, listening to the radio on the way to work this morning find out they are announcing a new Ironman in my own City (Asia Pacific Championships - Melbourne March 2012). And to make it even better, it's being run right near my house (5kms to the start and transition area, run and bike legs go 300 metres either side of my house). Really hoping I can do this one (3000 entries it appears, so hopefully won't sell out too quick), behave you achilles!! Bike course is going to be awesome (shutting down a whole freeway for it). I have been watching this news very carefully in the last few days (big buzz over at slowtwitch.com) AND I AM SO EXCITED TOOOOOOO! I just started a thread about it in Tri Talk. I am absolutely in Mister Joe and you can bet I will be sitting at my computer on August 28! Yay for us, you especially! Imagine how excited you'll be when they announce the first annual international Ghoulie Crusher's Get together as well Well it looks like that'll be happening around March 23, then, right???
Cool! That's my birthday...good day for an announcement. |
| 2011-08-10 11:27 AM in reply to: #3622306 |
Extreme Veteran 671 Not Quite DFL | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! Don't worry fellow East - siders - I am sandbagging right now and will hit it big again on Saturday with an 8 hour run. Who's with me?
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| 2011-08-10 2:43 PM in reply to: #3622306 |
MotoQueen 13195 | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! Okay west team. I know that I haven't been around much. I have logged my miles so far and I'm at 26%. Have no fear, I will not let you down. |
| 2011-08-10 2:46 PM in reply to: #3636812 |
MotoQueen 13195 | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! kcarroll - 2011-08-09 7:38 PM peto_primo - 2011-08-09 7:29 PM Hey West - we need to pick it up - and rescue our two MIA's - lets GO! Just checked their logs and left inspires. Kendra may be out due to injury. She knows her way around Challenges though. She'll withdraw/revise if she can't catch up. My plan is light this week and will admit I'm looking forward to it. I'm back. Yup, the back has been an issue, so it is more of a wog right now, but I am going to put in the miles. |
| 2011-08-10 3:15 PM in reply to: #3637694 |
Elite 3913 far northern CA | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! crimefighter2 - 2011-08-10 9:27 AM Don't worry fellow East - siders - I am sandbagging right now and will hit it big again on Saturday with an 8 hour run. Who's with me?
Whoa fellow east sider! I wouldn't call what you're doing sandbagging. You are saving your energy for running 8 hours! Good luck! |
| 2011-08-10 3:19 PM in reply to: #3622306 |
Elite 3913 far northern CA | Subject: RE: August East-West Run/Jog/Wog/Walk Challenge! I know this isn't running related but Yanti-fish would be proud of me! I've been trying really hard to get my mile swim (1650 yards) below 30 minutes. I almost did it today! I was at 30:06! I would have been less than 30 minutes except I had to keep throwing kids camp stuff (and children) out of my lane! Swimming is not my thing. I'm really proud of myself! I need some music if I'm going to swim longer. Does anyone have a swimming music player? Do you like it? |
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