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First HIM on 9/19!
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 2009-09-16 11:38 AM |
Master  2235    Pacific Northwest |  Subject: First HIM on 9/19!Hey all, Just thought I'd post that my first half ironman race is coming up on Saturday. I don't think there is an Athena category, although when I get to packet pickup I will double check and possibly register for it. I am racing to get points for the Seattle Tri Club, so if I could win my division that would mean better prizes. I'm a total bundle of nerves, which is normal. I am also finding that when I try to think about getting my race stuff together or start really thinking about the race, my mind tries really hard (and is usually successful) at distracting me. I have pretty much stuck to my training plan here on BT (the Oly to HIM bridge plan) and am sure I can do the distances...but I am still very nervous!!! Perhaps this is taper madness? I've never really had a major taper for a race, and this time it's only about a 5 or 6 day taper....but I am still finding myself restless and aimless.... That's all. I don't have any questions or anything, but would love some good vibes and any words of advice any of you who have been in a similar situation may care to share! --Leslie |
| 2009-09-16 11:43 AM in reply to: #2409674 |
Master 1517  Western MA near the VT & NH border on the CT river | Subject: RE: First HIM on 9/19! good luck! relax, have fun and cherish the experience. |
| 2009-09-16 11:44 AM in reply to: #2409674 |
Expert 716 | Subject: RE: First HIM on 9/19! Good luck Leslie, Remember this is your reward for all your hard work you put in. Enjoy iy all. |
| 2009-09-16 11:57 AM in reply to: #2409674 |
Pro 4528 Norwalk, Connecticut | Subject: RE: First HIM on 9/19! |
| 2009-09-16 7:03 PM in reply to: #2409674 |
| Veteran 261 Townsville, Australia | Subject: RE: First HIM on 9/19! I am sure you will be just fine.. the work is done.. the capability is there.. just keep calm.. breathe breathe..  let us know how you go.. HIM is my goal for next year.. |
| 2009-09-18 10:20 AM in reply to: #2409674 |
Master 2235 Pacific Northwest | Subject: RE: First HIM on 9/19! As I wrote in my blog, it feels sort of like when labor starts--can't do anything about it now!! I just hope that it is shorter and less painful than childbirth. |
| 2009-09-19 7:44 AM in reply to: #2413651 |
Master 1675 Suwanee, Ga. | Subject: RE: First HIM on 9/19! |
| 2009-09-19 8:59 AM in reply to: #2409674 |
Champion 5376 PA | Subject: RE: First HIM on 9/19! Good luck out there today Leslie! I'm so jealous. After I did my first tri (an OLY) I immediately started searching for a HIM in 2010 and a training plan so I could schedule backwards to prepare. It looks like so much fun and a great challenge. |
| 2009-09-19 1:31 PM in reply to: #2409674 |
| Subject: RE: First HIM on 9/19! Good luck!!! |
| 2009-09-20 10:08 PM in reply to: #2409674 |
Master 2235 Pacific Northwest | Subject: RE: First HIM on 9/19! Hi! I did it, I finished in 7 hours....it was really hard--especially the bike course--but it is done and I feel great. Here's my race report: http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=180787 Thanks for the words of encouragement!!!! |
| 2009-09-21 3:27 AM in reply to: #2409674 |
| 214 | Subject: RE: First HIM on 9/19! YOU ROCK!!! How can you live near Seattle and not expect hills on the bike? Great race! |
| 2009-09-21 9:55 AM in reply to: #2416957 |
Master 2235 Pacific Northwest | Subject: RE: First HIM on 9/19! robbmt - 2009-09-21 1:27 AM YOU ROCK!!! How can you live near Seattle and not expect hills on the bike? Great race! LOL! Luckily I had ridden hills a lot, like every time I rode! Still, it was the rolling hills that were the most challenging.....they didn't let up! We don't have rolling hills around here, just ups and then downs. Big difference with 50+ miles. |
| 2009-09-21 1:01 PM in reply to: #2409674 |
Extreme Veteran 341 Fort Worth, TX | Subject: RE: First HIM on 9/19! WTG! |
| 2009-09-21 2:10 PM in reply to: #2409674 |
Regular 60 | Subject: RE: First HIM on 9/19! Awesome! You rock. Way to go |
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