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 2009-06-21 9:29 PM |
Veteran  239   Kalispell, MT |  Subject: DFL - but I TRI'd! :)Finished my triathlon this morning. First limiter was definitely my fitness level - I'm not nearly as 'in shape' as I thought I was. Cant hide from the training on race day.... Other than that, I had a pretty good day, considering: 10 minutes before my swim, I lost my goggles... Oh Crap! retraced all my steps, dumped out my bag - no goggles. To hell with it, I'm swimming anyway. 5 minutes before swim, I go to get into the water, try to zip up my wetsuit, and broke the zipper off... it swung around and popped my right in the lip. Nice... No goggles and an unzipped wetsuit that was trying to fall off, but I swam, and beat 17 guys out of the water. I'll take that. They all blew by me on the bike though - I've got an old, falling apart mountain bike. I had the slowest time on the bike today, by a long ways. Got off the bike, started the run and BLAM! Both calves cramped... took a good half mile of walking/jogging/struggling before they quit cramping. Run/walked the rest of the 5k, and managed to be the last male, although I did beat 6 women on time (their swim started 10 minutes ahead of the males). So, TODO:
I'll rock it next year....  thanks for all the help BT - you guys and gals are the best. Mel |
| 2009-06-21 9:33 PM in reply to: #2232681 |
Champion 5522  Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) MelH - 2009-06-21 9:29 PM Finished my triathlon this morning. First limiter was definitely my fitness level - I'm not nearly as 'in shape' as I thought I was. Cant hide from the training on race day.... Other than that, I had a pretty good day, considering: 10 minutes before my swim, I lost my goggles... Oh Crap! retraced all my steps, dumped out my bag - no goggles. To hell with it, I'm swimming anyway. 5 minutes before swim, I go to get into the water, try to zip up my wetsuit, and broke the zipper off... it swung around and popped my right in the lip. Nice... No goggles and an unzipped wetsuit that was trying to fall off, but I swam, and beat 17 guys out of the water. I'll take that. They all blew by me on the bike though - I've got an old, falling apart mountain bike. I had the slowest time on the bike today, by a long ways. Got off the bike, started the run and BLAM! Both calves cramped... took a good half mile of walking/jogging/struggling before they quit cramping. Run/walked the rest of the 5k, and managed to be the last male, although I did beat 6 women on time (their swim started 10 minutes ahead of the males). So, TODO:
Way to overcome adversity! Do you know what the call the person who finishes DFL? TRIATHLETE - same as the person who finishes first! |
| 2009-06-21 9:40 PM in reply to: #2232681 |
Veteran 416 | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) No goggles, unzipped wetsuit, mountain bike and you MADE it! That is what I'd call HARDCORE. Way to go! It can only get better for next time. |
| 2009-06-21 10:34 PM in reply to: #2232681 |
Expert 1202 Montana | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) Wahoo! Way to go, Mel! You must have really gained some confidence in your swim this spring to go against the odds like that. Going to read your race report! |
| 2009-06-21 10:51 PM in reply to: #2232681 |
| New user 23 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) I have been DFL once too. And I kept repeating "DFL>DNF>DNS" and that made me feel a lot better! |
| 2009-06-22 12:29 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
Expert 977 Huntington Beach | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) Congrats! Love your go get 'em next time attitude! Also, your report will be my motivation to keep getting out there and training for my first! Thanks! |
| 2009-06-22 1:48 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
Master 2665 The Whites, New Hampshire | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) I sharpied DFL>DNF>DNS onto my arm before my first tri just in case I needed a reminder! Rock the house, Mel! Sounds like you persevered through stuff most of those other people would have cried over. They probably had "easy" races compared to you! Savor these memories, tuck them away...and then have a great laugh after next year's tri when you cream the course! |
| 2009-06-22 2:22 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
| Veteran 261 Townsville, Australia | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) nice work dude.. well done ! |
| 2009-06-22 5:24 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
Pro 4528 Norwalk, Connecticut | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) |
| 2009-06-22 5:38 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
| Master 1695 STL | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) You should be proud of yourself..you kept going when others would have said screw it. Way to go. Look at it this way, you next race will definatley be an improvement!  |
| 2009-06-22 5:52 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
Veteran 238 Lewisville, nc | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) Dude... seriously! I agree with the hardcore comment. Anybody who'd get in the water at a Tri with NO goggles on and a broken wetsuit has my admiriation. I think they should've made up a new award right there on the spot for you. In my opinion, that makes you the honarary winner of the HTFU award! As the guy at the end of the HTFU video says "Spot on!".... SPOT ON MEL!! |
| 2009-06-22 6:15 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
Veteran 458 Greensburg, PA | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) You are a triathlete!! Way to go!! Congrats! Now you know what to expect on your next one! Karen |
| 2009-06-22 7:06 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) Sounds like you've got what it takes to be a triathlete--perserverance! I have no doubt your next event will be stellar! Suzy |
| 2009-06-22 7:15 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
Extreme Veteran 454 PR | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) . |
| 2009-06-22 8:42 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
Veteran 239 Kalispell, MT | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) Thanks all!  I was determined to have a good day, and I think I did. Finally got my race report filled out - Summit Solstice Triathlon Back to training!!!! Mel Edited by MelH 2009-06-22 9:00 AM |
| 2009-06-22 8:45 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
Regular 104 | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) |
| 2009-06-22 8:47 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
Expert 1074 Madison, MS | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) Excellent attitude! We can all learn from you! It's up to us to make the best of the cards were dealt on the day of the race...and you definitely did that! Way to go! |
| 2009-06-22 8:50 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
Veteran 395 Henderson,NV | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) Next time when newbies are asking your advice, you will be the man!! Great job overcoming ! |
| 2009-06-22 8:59 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
Extreme Veteran 317 Chelmsford, MA | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) Awesome job, awesome thread. I love this community. |
| 2009-06-22 10:29 AM in reply to: #2233463 |
| New Haven, CT | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) Great job, way to push through adversity. |
| 2009-06-22 10:43 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) Great job! CONGRATULATIONS! |
| 2009-06-22 11:22 AM in reply to: #2232681 |
Pro 3932 Irvine, California | Subject: RE: DFL - but I TRI'd! :) Congratulations, TRIATHLETE! |
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