Another checkmark - Triathlon Week

hmullett · 08-29-2006, 12:50 PM

Ok, so I'm not afraid of the IM distance anymore. I swam it last night in the pool, non stop freestyle for 1:25 minutes. I don't have any kind of a swim background, so I was a bit apprehensive about the distance. Not anymore!!! But, let me tell you how hungry I was when I got home! Could have eaten everything in the pantry, refrigerator, AND freezer!

Heather

sfricks · 08-29-2006, 02:02 PM

If you're knocking out 1:25 in the pool, you can count on 1:10 at Panama Beach. The wetsuit, salt water (added bouyancy) and the adrenaline will make up the difference and you're only going to get stronger. I'm very impressed by your progress. You came across as very apprehensive when you first posted. You're clammering like an Iron Veteran now. Keep it up girl!!!

Spike10 · 08-31-2006, 08:16 PM

Way to go IM, that's takin it to the water!, hows the skin after the crash? I hope that there's no problems on the bike, you were crankin it!, when ever I come to a somewhat steep hill (there are lots of those here in Colorado) I think of you and in my head I call you "Big Ring", and before I know it, down the other side I go with a smile on my face and a nice burn in my legs.
Keep up the good work.
Spike.

hmullett · 09-01-2006, 06:19 AM

Thanks Spike! You just made me smile! Skin is finally almost normal. I should have taken picks to show how torn up my shoulder, wrist, elbow, and knee were. The wrist is still healing. Bike needed a new derailer, thank goodness I had an extra Dura Ace on my other bike. Saved a few bucks there! Also, I have to thank you for the Kona quote again, its becoming my mantra! When I start to peter out and still have a ways to go, its what I say OUTLOUD (I get a few weird looks) and it keeps me going.

Heather