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Comments: I HATE the swim!! I freaked out about bouy 3, stopped and started looking for a boat to haul my butt back to shore!! The closest boat was another 2 bouys away, so I figured if I had to swim that much farther, I might as well do the damn race!! I knew I'd get too much garbage from Fromer if I didn't do the swim!! I sighted really well and kept along the bouys. I didn't want to swim any extra!! Going around the bouys was tricky. I got swam over more times than I could count. That wasn't fun. After I rounded the final turn, the current was against me. I started swallowing lots of water, which wasn't helping my already sick belly. I thought I could make it in, but nope! I treaded water and puked. The seagulls were chasing me in the rest of the way!! :) When I finally got to the stairs I grabbed the railing and it seemed like forever to get my feet underneath me to lug my big tail up. I've never been so glad to get out of water in all my life!! What would you do differently?: Swim better.  Transition 1
Comments: Found my bike, got the wetsuit off, grabbed a bag of Sharkies, ate an Energise, ready to go. What would you do differently?:  Bike
Comments: Forgot that Mike put my cleat covers on my shoes. I was on the bike pedaling best I could, but couldn't clip in. THEN I remembered the freaking covers. Amazing how much easier it is to clip in once they were off!! Had to laugh about how stupid I looked!! The wind was picking up, and I knew the bike was going to have to good to make up for my pathetic swim. I didn't maintain a good speed considering the turns and winds. I was too timid in my turns. My gears slipped almost the entire time. What would you do differently?: Be stronger in the turns Transition 2
Comments: Got into T2 fine, ran out and forgot my freaking race belt. Had to turn around and go back for it. What would you do differently?: Not be stupid!  Run
Comments: PATHETIC! I thought my swim was bad, but this was awful! My belly was killing me from the swim and I just couldn't run. I walked a good majority of the run, stopping to throw up 3 times. I saw Mike, Lisa and Sue on the return and wished I was on that side of the course! Ran with Christine for awhile. What would you do differently?: Quit throwing up!! Post race
Warm down: As I came into the shoot my kids were waiting for me. They crossed the finish line with me. I grabbed an ice cold cloth and stuck it on my head. Man! Was that a great feeling!! Walked around and visited with the people who came to cheer for me, then went to the BT tent to find the keg. What limited your ability to perform faster: Vomit Event comments: This is a very well put together race and I can't wait to do it again next year!! Profile Album Last updated: 2005-04-20 12:00 AM
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 2005-04-25 3:29 PM |
Master  1480    Plant City, FL |  Subject: St. Anthony's OlympicI will post all the pictures from the BT gathering in my album later tonight... Edited by G8RSAX 2005-04-25 3:31 PM |
| 2005-04-25 3:41 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Pro 5153 Helena, MT | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Eeek, jeez, sorry to hear about all the puking. I'm gonna start calling you Ralph! Way to persevere though!!!! And you really kicked some tail on the bike!!! |
| 2005-04-25 4:15 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Master 1494 Kingston Ontario | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic |
| 2005-04-25 5:21 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Champion 4902  Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Congratulations Wendi, you did great ... Whoohooo .... :-) |
| 2005-04-25 5:43 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Extreme Veteran 365 Winnipegosis | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic I think you should get 2 medals for finishing after puking 4 times! Talk about effort to inspire, darlin'. Takes a lot of cajones to keep going, and you never wavered. My hat is off to you. You are amazing! |
| 2005-04-25 6:12 PM in reply to: #147776 |
| Master 1741 Boston | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Whoa, I didn't know you threw up in the water AND on the run. Poor thing! I don't know how you finished it, but I'm so glad you didn't give up! What a great weekend. Too bad I had to go back to work today- I could have partied thru the week, heehee. Get some rest today, we all deserve it! |
| 2005-04-25 6:43 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Pro 4228 Broomfield, Colorado | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic gotta love puking! always makes for an interesting race report! Great job wendi! |
| 2005-04-25 6:53 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Extreme Veteran 527 Jacksonville, FL | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Wendi - Way to hang in there...you finished well & should be proud. As for the cleat covers, sounds like something I Good to hear you completed the course safely, I witnessed a nasty crash on one our first few turns & heard of others at the bike transition. I wish I had been able to meet you & other BTR's, unfortunately we got delayed by traffic arriving Friday evening ...Once again, great job! |
| 2005-04-25 6:57 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Master 1551 Virginia Beach, VA | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Wow, quite the challenging race you had. Congrats on hanging in there and finishing. Way to go girl!! I did have a good laugh about the bike cleat covers; sounds like something I would do. Great job!! Can't wait to see the BT pictures.  Get some rest now. |
| 2005-04-25 8:01 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Buttercup 14334 | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic GR8SEX, I am so impressed that you persevered through so much GI aches and pains. You are inspiring! Congratulations on your race and I look forward to running it with you next year. Thanks for organizing the pasta dinner; I enjoyed the socials. |
| 2005-04-25 8:14 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Glad you had fun. When do we call the Vinoy for next year??? |
| 2005-04-25 8:25 PM in reply to: #147776 |
| Veteran 166 Alabama | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Awe Wendi you did great!! What an awesome race, you are a real trooper and kept your tiara on the whole time girlfriend, you made me proud!! sorry you were sick!! Kristi |
| 2005-04-25 8:31 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Expert 1535 Coeur D'alene, ID | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Wendi!! Congratulations on finishing the race and NEVER, EVER giving up! You have the heart of a lion! |
| 2005-04-25 8:59 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Regular 110 King George, VA | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Wow Wendi, way to stick with it! Congratulations!!! |
| 2005-04-25 9:08 PM in reply to: #147776 |
| , Alabama | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Wendi, you did great. All that puking just made you more lightweight, aerodynamic and soforth. I was so psyched I got to hear them announce your name when you finished (I don't even remember hearing my name!) What an awesome job pushing thru even while losing stomach contents! Sharon P.S. Thanks so much for organizing us and that great pasta party Saturday. |
| 2005-04-25 9:10 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Expert 1049 Jacksonville, FL | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic With all that puke in the water I am glad my wave was before yours. That is hard core, to finish after all that. One barf for me and that's it. I didn't know they made cleat covers! Great dinner you put together Saturday night. Thanks!! |
| 2005-04-25 9:53 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Master 1791 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Maybe you were puking because all that food was touching in your stomach. |
| 2005-04-25 10:23 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Master 2447 Marietta, Ga | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic My, oh my. How much laughing did we do this weekend? First of all, I'm proud of you for finishing that swim. You did so well. Secondly, thanks for all the arranging you did for the dinner, the banner, etc. A good time was had by all. BTW, Next time, I'll be keeping a closer eye on my vodka. |
| 2005-04-25 11:11 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Extreme Veteran 401 Plant City, Florida | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic what a great race I was so worried about you after Saturday afternoon then to see you on the run I knew it was going to be a great party had by all when you got in....you truly are my inspiration...and my soul mate never forget that....I love you |
| 2005-04-26 3:11 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Expert 833 Adrian, MI | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic GREAT JOB, WENDI! I'm sooo glad you stuck it out on the swim. You made me *PROUD*! An experience like that will only make you STRONGER. I am also sure you felt overwhelming satisfaction yourself!! Certainly sounds like a GREAT race. You are going to kick some major arse in your SPRINT! Sprint? Ha. CAKE compared to an OLY! See you in June! We'll work on that swimming! |
| 2005-04-26 11:58 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Regular 80 Kansas (Kansas City area) | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Great job wendy! So proud of you for making it through that swim! it was rough. Sorry I missed the party! See you next year! |
| 2005-04-27 8:45 AM in reply to: #147776 |
| Online or Offline | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Ralph, reading your race report, I'm realizing how amazing what one person can do when they persevere! There were a few times where you wanted and could have stopped, but kept on keeping on! You've pushed your mental and physical limits further than I think I can imagine doing myself - truly inspiring! I wonder what was better - seeing the finish line; seeing your kids at the finish line; or knowing that soon you could have a beer on a virtually empty stomach...after racing your ass off? Lesson I'll take with me to my next race: leave the cleat covers home - I can see myself doing the same thing....oh, that, and set up my own transition! GREAT RACE WENDI, and CONGRATULATIONS! Sounds like everyone enjoyed your hospitality (including the seagulls! Edit to add: You look great post-race in the included pic, couldn't have been that bad! You rock! Edited by TypeA Girl Pilot 2005-04-27 8:47 AM |
| 2005-04-27 9:43 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Frugal Gear Geek 2199 having fun with the kids | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Great race and an even better race report. Love the honesty. You now have so much more info to give pure nubies when they ask about your worst tri exprience/mistakes. |
| 2005-05-02 1:42 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Master 2233 Mechanicsburg, PA | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Wendi, you are a seriously Hoss Chick! Damn, that's a lot of puking for one race. But you know what? You didn't quit - that's awesome!! Congratulations on a race well run and hard won. -Frank |
| 2005-05-03 8:47 PM in reply to: #147776 |
Extreme Veteran 591 Miami, FL | Subject: RE: St. Anthony's Olympic Wendi! Great race report! Congrats on a courageous performance. I nearly lost it when I read "What limited your ability to perform faster: Vomit." You did your best... and be proud woman. |
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Slept on and off ~4 hours. Got up, showered, and walked down to transition area to set up. Ate a clif bar, drank some Propel. Tried not to throw up.
Transition area to swim start was 3/4 mile walk, so that was my warm up. I stood around with Mike and Karl until their waves went off, then Lisa and Sue. Got in the water to get the cold water factor over with.