tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post8309674632351624991..comments2024-03-02T14:54:21.802-05:00Comments on The happily ever after . . .: Triathlon to DuathlonChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-3307121983709517212011-07-16T02:23:22.933-04:002011-07-16T02:23:22.933-04:00You will do amazing this Sunday and I think you...You will do amazing this Sunday and I think you're being very sensible :) And you're SO inspiring!oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-31025741054636574262011-07-13T18:05:21.164-04:002011-07-13T18:05:21.164-04:00Thanks, Tracy. :) I'm gonna ROCK that duathlon...Thanks, Tracy. :) I'm gonna ROCK that duathlon! :D <br /><br />Deanna, thank you!!! The good news about the triathlon in September is that it's in a bay, not directly in the ocean, so the water is MUCH calmer and not as powerful. Omg those swells were just tossing me about last weekend. It was very unnerving. :/ <br /><br />nath, I feel good about my decision to nix the swimming for Sunday's race. I didn't feel so good about it last weekend when I got out of the water... but as I let it sink in (NO PUN INTENDED) that I wasn't prepared... I felt better. <br /><br />Can't wait to tell you all about the race next Sunday!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-85653467472197694872011-07-13T17:17:02.984-04:002011-07-13T17:17:02.984-04:00I think it's a good decision. I mean, you have...I think it's a good decision. I mean, you have to know your limits and it's better that way. And you're still running a lot.nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-25665295098140309762011-07-12T15:43:39.289-04:002011-07-12T15:43:39.289-04:00You know what Christine you still have a sh*t ton ...You know what Christine you still have a sh*t ton more guts than me to do the duathlon with running and biking and running some more. Plus...I'm a bit afraid of the ocean and I wouldn't have been able to go out there and walk in the water by myself let alone swim in it, so congrats for even trying that. Also WAY TO GO for sticking to trying the tri in September, that just gives you more time to practice the swimming in the ocean so yay for you! :-) Can't wait to hear how this weekends event goes for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-31990986287258280762011-07-12T12:16:48.631-04:002011-07-12T12:16:48.631-04:00Wow - you're amazing! I can't believe how...Wow - you're amazing! I can't believe how brave you are to even DO the duathlon. Congrats to you.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05320961506471746567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-46335214509398071942011-07-11T23:20:31.575-04:002011-07-11T23:20:31.575-04:00p.s. little_alys, you survived near drowning in th...p.s. little_alys, you survived near drowning in the ocean TWICE? That's SO SCARY!!! I guess you're extremely cautious of open water now? Grateful you're here to tell your story. xoChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-64516160663150515012011-07-11T23:17:49.631-04:002011-07-11T23:17:49.631-04:00Thank you all for the encouraging words. I knew yo...Thank you all for the encouraging words. I knew you would all be so supportive! I appreciate it so much! : )Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420773211895134710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-24294140283387240262011-07-11T16:44:46.435-04:002011-07-11T16:44:46.435-04:00Duathlon all the way! Don't feel too sad or d...Duathlon all the way! Don't feel too sad or defeated. As a survivor of near-ocean drowning TWICE, I can assure it was no fun. Not fun at all.<br /><br />You've already done awesome! Bike and running. And you've trained so well. Go Chrissy! :Dlittle alyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526474330761827118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-50054006470709479342011-07-11T15:33:57.696-04:002011-07-11T15:33:57.696-04:00You haven't failed. You've stepped back an...You haven't failed. You've stepped back and re-assesed and that is a good thing. The duathlon is just as challenging without stressing you out to the point where you won't do well. I have every faith you'll do well in the Triathlon in the Bay!Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738504696243512495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-47064078828288159052011-07-11T12:46:42.264-04:002011-07-11T12:46:42.264-04:00You amaze me, I was the second slowest runner in m...You amaze me, I was the second slowest runner in my high school class. And I don't think I can run more than 10 yards without coughing up a lung!!<br /><br />Good luck wit your dualthon! I'm sure you'll rock it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-5208134346870094602011-07-11T09:25:28.583-04:002011-07-11T09:25:28.583-04:00You're a brave soul and I think it is awesome ...You're a brave soul and I think it is awesome what you are doing.<br /><br />Sometimes it's best to know what we can do and I'm glad you were able to swim in the ocean and knew later that it may not be the time. You'll conquer that ocean, but enjoy the duathlon, which I never heard of before.<br /><br />Kudos and early congrats.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-14474038908381809112011-07-11T08:26:23.032-04:002011-07-11T08:26:23.032-04:00I think you're wise to know your limitations. ...I think you're wise to know your limitations. A stressed-out you would take all the fun out of the competition. The duathlon still sounds challenging and I hope you'll have fun.Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665665401551658932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-33287461117465867332011-07-11T08:26:03.571-04:002011-07-11T08:26:03.571-04:00just be glad you didn't get there & find o...just be glad you didn't get there & find out. You're doing an awesome job & are so inspiring to the rest of us... well, at least me ;)<br />Good luck - we'll be thinking of you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654509650864355987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661609629555743722.post-4394288887705511572011-07-11T07:46:07.299-04:002011-07-11T07:46:07.299-04:00Christine, the Duathlon sounds like an awesome cha...Christine, the Duathlon sounds like an awesome challenge! Competing with the added stress will help you along. :) <br /><br />Good luck and best wishes to you. Will be thinking of you and sending positive vibes your way on the 17th!<br /><br />XOHilciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765831808358693421noreply@blogger.com