Washington NC Weekend of Triathlons (Page 2)

fgump - 2012-05-10 10:28 AM

halfpint - 2012-05-10 4:54 PM hampton 

Mr. Big-Spenda!

If I cant beat you in the race, i'll beat you in the accommodation 

First OWS of the season done Saturday.  Must admit, I was wigging out the first 5 minutes.  Could NOT catch my breath, everything that moved was a snake, and was convinced I was going to be chewed up by the boat prop that was 1/2-mile away. 

But suddenly, after those 5 minutes, I got in a rhythm, and was able to roll with the small waves, sight on the buoys outside the swim area (yep, breakin' the law), and began to enjoy myself.  Was eager to get on the bike, then the run, as we had a dinner obligation later, so called it done and packed it all up. 

Wetsuit checked out okay, nothing rubbing wrong or confining.  Hoping to swim in it again Wednesday (vacation day and massage, yay!)  Really really looking forward to Friday 1pm when we're eastbound for Washington.

Very nice Bill!!! 

I am so excited for this weekend, first tri of the season so hoping I am not too rusty!

Yep, Lainey drove me out to Ebenezer Saturday and ran at the park while I swam.  She got great pleasure watching me apply BodyGlide everywhere.  It'd be easier to take a shower in it...neck, armpits, shoulders, ankles, tops of feet, bike pressure points, that little spot midback where my trishorts sometimes rub, the usual running spots to prevent bloody shirts, you know how it goes...

I actually think it has even less than 1 foot of elevation gain...:-)

Might even be a net loss...

But then, there is the potential for wind.

Webiste says water temp is 73. 

Count me in for aquabike. Can't run, injured Achilles.

So as Meatloaf once sang "2 out of 3 ain't bad."

But if there's no wind then you will fly!!

Anyone have any bull shark repellent they'd like to share?  As I'll likely be last out of the water, maybe they won't be hungry anymore?

Just stay away from Scottie, they tend to navigate towards him.

sad part...it's true 

So I have learned several things from this thread:

1. Washington NC is flat
2. fgump does not like bull sharks and is willing to sacrifice a cute little seal for personal gain. He also is OK with violating USAT rules on assistance by swimming WITH a seal strapped to his back.
3. halfpint attracts sharks. And from other threads we know that he also attracts bees, vicious dogs, etc. Now, I am curious as to what dangerous properties jrj0924 possesses...