Jnowash's Group - CLOSED! (Page 9)

Congrats to you both -- Leticia and Lesley. Margot, did you run in a race this weekend, too? Anyone else?

Lesley:I have to say you and I have a lot in common with the whole former b-ball experience and all. This training for tris has re--ignited the passion I have for challenging my body and using the mental aspect to do what you may think you cannot do. I've also been athletic and played high school and college basketball as well. My b-ball coach tried to get me to run track but I hated running then. When I ran in my first 5K last year, the old competitive spirit rose it's head when a woman I'd been running and chatting with decided to kick at the last minute and try and leave me in the dust. I realized later she'd been using me for a pacer and then sprinted once we got close to the finish. Needless to say, that didn't play well with me and I think I barely edged her out. :-)

Then when I decided to take on triathlons (sprint for now and maybe on oly in the fall) I realized how much of a competitive spirit I have -- mostly with myself. I always think I can do better than I did. Now I hope I can bring to my athleltic pursuits some more maturity and mental focus I perhaps did not have at 19 or 20.

One other thing your post brought to mind, Lesley, was when I was in high school as a freshman I wanted to be on the swim team, but it was the same season as basketball and the b-ball practice times worked better for me, so it was basketball I chose. Now with this swimming I'm doing, I just feel like I'm making up for lost time in the pool and absolutely, LOVING every minute. In my next life I'll be a swimmer. :-)

 Thanks for the spark of memory. And congrats again to you Triathletes. BTW, what age group are you in Lesley?

Lesley, Leticia, will you be posting any pics ?

Just wanted to wish everyone racing this weekend the best of lulck .Seems like so many of you are in the PA area. I looked up the Black Bear race. It's a beautiful venue. So many activities for the kids, too. I'll be thinking of you all. And, I'll really be interested to hear how that HIM goes for you, Jenny. The hills look a bit fierce, but I know you've all been training for them. GO JNOWASH team! I'll look forward to those race reports.

Good idea about the trainer snackpack, esp. with all that LV heat. good luck with it.

~Lynn 

We've just changed our plans. Instead of driving out Friday night, I'm shooting for a Saturday morning departure. I think it would be terrific to meet each other plus be a BT groupie and meet the founder. Just call my cell at 609 240 1058 when you roll in. I'll be staying with family in the area. Plus I want to "slip the course" in old ski racer talk . . . drive through the bike, sight some landmarks, and also check out the run course . . . of course depending on the rain.

Unfortunately, my tri remedy for insomnia didn't work last night so I need to catch up on some zzz's tonight. 

Sure will.

You've been so busy encouraging us -- I saw this quote on someone's tri signature and I thought you deserve some encourage for your Half IM:

" If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves." from Thomas Edison.

WoW!! CONGRATULATIONS!! What an amazing accomplishment. Treat yourself well. You deserve it. Can't wait to hear from the other Black Bear BTers.