Spudman Recap
I guess I should start with an apology. In my last post I took a stab at some humor involving a rock...you know, I swim like a rock...blah blah blah. Boy did I pick on the wrong group to pick on. So here goes...
"I'm sorry for saying I swim like a rock. It's absolutely false. In fact, based on my experience in the Spudman, I'd have to say any rock would swim quite a bit better than I ever will." That being said, let me explain my apology. Before I do though, a small tangent...who decided swimming would be the first leg of a triathlon? I can think of many, many events that would be more appealing...pie eating contest, competitive snorkeling, fencing, chess, etc. Just my opinion, but these are much safer bets.
and now, back to the story...
After one of the most epic of swims ever...I'm cruising along in 578th place. As I choke my way out of the water, BAM, my toe gets obliterated by a rock.. Coincidence? I think not! Did I mention how much I love swimming?
After limping my way through the first transition area, my wet and blood sock and all, I head out on to the bike. I've never felt so many eyes on me during the bike ride...they were everywhere. Get it...potato, eyes, LOL. I know, I know...lame one, but how often can you get in a good potato joke these days. By the way, isn't the peleton supposed to be at the Tour De France right now? Who'd of thought we'd have spotted one in Idaho. So much for the no drafting rules. Creeping into the top 100 after the bike.
My apologies to the poor saps who crashed on that da*$ shoe in the second transition area. Remind me to tighten up that clip? Oops...
Finally onto run. Ahh the run...what a run. Nothing like a hot, flat, dry, shadeless desert to make the run hard as he*%. Again, the eyes were penetrating...sorry, I couldn't resist. Definitely not a PR, but good enough to get me into the top 50 overall (42/1346 finishers). I'll get over the fact that I got passed on the run by FIVE runners...sometime this winter.
All in all, it was a great race. Congrats to my beautiful wife on her great finish (19th woman finisher)!
Way to go E.L., I won't let anyone know about the snoring episode, it's our little secret!
If the Spudman didn't team me anything else, it left me with a new triathlon saying...
"ROCK ON!"
Monday, July 27, 2009
Spudman
Before (with E.L) and after with Justin
Michelle says...
Spudman was like that song "Hurt so good." The swim was great except for the fact that me and E.L. were in the 5th wave which set us up for a 90 degree run. I was out of the water in 16.56 which was way better than I'd expected. Of course it was a down stream swim so I won't get too excited about my next Olympic triathlon. When I got out of the water I felt like I weighed a ton! I just kept thinking "get this wetsuit off of me!" I ran as best as I could while yanking my cap and goggles off (2.13min for T2) and then onto the bike. The course could not have been any flatter. All I have to say about that is there is not a shortage of potatos in this world. Everywhere, everywhere there was nothin' but potato fields. Well there was a farmer who yelled "welcum' to Idaho!" So this race was deffinetly not USAT- talk about drafting! I never thought I would hear the word "Peleton" in a tri. There were no officials out on the course so if you rode your mo-ped it would have been just fine. I finished the bike in 1.08.44 (not bad for 24.8 miles), got my running shoes on in (.54 sec. #1 time for the women>>>yahoooo). Then... the run. Talk about hot! I ran so slow (50.11) 10k! OUCH. I was very dissapointed at that but I am just glad I survived the heat. I dumped h20 over my head, ran through sprinklers anything to keep me cool. I was way thirsty so I must have been a little dehydrated so I just told myself to not stop and that I was almost there. Crossing the finish line was spectacular! I gave it my final push as they said my name. After that I drank like 3 bottles of water, 1 chocolate milk, 1 gatorade and a partidge in a pear tree>>>>just kidding. It was a great race, I just wanted a top 3 age group finish, instead I took 7th out of 110 in my group. I guess God is keeping me humble. Now I am even more motivated to train harder and get faster!!!
Spudman was like that song "Hurt so good." The swim was great except for the fact that me and E.L. were in the 5th wave which set us up for a 90 degree run. I was out of the water in 16.56 which was way better than I'd expected. Of course it was a down stream swim so I won't get too excited about my next Olympic triathlon. When I got out of the water I felt like I weighed a ton! I just kept thinking "get this wetsuit off of me!" I ran as best as I could while yanking my cap and goggles off (2.13min for T2) and then onto the bike. The course could not have been any flatter. All I have to say about that is there is not a shortage of potatos in this world. Everywhere, everywhere there was nothin' but potato fields. Well there was a farmer who yelled "welcum' to Idaho!" So this race was deffinetly not USAT- talk about drafting! I never thought I would hear the word "Peleton" in a tri. There were no officials out on the course so if you rode your mo-ped it would have been just fine. I finished the bike in 1.08.44 (not bad for 24.8 miles), got my running shoes on in (.54 sec. #1 time for the women>>>yahoooo). Then... the run. Talk about hot! I ran so slow (50.11) 10k! OUCH. I was very dissapointed at that but I am just glad I survived the heat. I dumped h20 over my head, ran through sprinklers anything to keep me cool. I was way thirsty so I must have been a little dehydrated so I just told myself to not stop and that I was almost there. Crossing the finish line was spectacular! I gave it my final push as they said my name. After that I drank like 3 bottles of water, 1 chocolate milk, 1 gatorade and a partidge in a pear tree>>>>just kidding. It was a great race, I just wanted a top 3 age group finish, instead I took 7th out of 110 in my group. I guess God is keeping me humble. Now I am even more motivated to train harder and get faster!!!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Justin says...
Well, since this is my first ever attempt at this "blog" thing, let me start by talking about some of the other "firsts" I've experienced this year. Where to begin...
How about spandex. Are you kidding me? I thought this sh*% was gone in the 80's, but alas here I am wearing spandex again! The scary thing is that it's almost a daily occurrence anymore.
Tour De France - zzz...zzz...zzz. That's what I used to think. I'm totally addicted. In fact, I never thought I'd be a roadie, but here I am leaving the house at 5:30 AM to "squeeze" in 50 miles before work. 50 miles? By the way, what the he*% am I doing awake at 5:30 in the morning?
Swimming laps. Seriously, could anything be more boring? I mean, we're talking about swimming? It's kind of like AI talking about "practice". "Swimming...we're talking about swimming". I was once told, "...you swim like The Rock". I say, "Really...I didn't know he was a good swimmer". He says..."No...not like The Rock, like A ROCK!" You catch my drift...I'd rather be golfing.
Again, what am I awake at 5:30 in the morning?
Body glide - what is this stuff? I found out in a quick hurry. It's amazing how water seems to wash all the oils off your body when you swim. I found some very interesting places to chafe that I'd rather not relive.
But in all seriousness...what a good time we're having! We've run several marathons, and afterward I've always felt burnt. So tired of just logging mile after mile. And I love to run...
Triathlon, on the other hand, has been completely refreshing. It's almost as if there isn't enough time to get burned out, there is just too much to do.
By the way, it helps to have someone to enjoy the new adventures with. From our first 5K to our first Ironman..."We do things together." Or so I've been told...
How about spandex. Are you kidding me? I thought this sh*% was gone in the 80's, but alas here I am wearing spandex again! The scary thing is that it's almost a daily occurrence anymore.
Tour De France - zzz...zzz...zzz. That's what I used to think. I'm totally addicted. In fact, I never thought I'd be a roadie, but here I am leaving the house at 5:30 AM to "squeeze" in 50 miles before work. 50 miles? By the way, what the he*% am I doing awake at 5:30 in the morning?
Swimming laps. Seriously, could anything be more boring? I mean, we're talking about swimming? It's kind of like AI talking about "practice". "Swimming...we're talking about swimming". I was once told, "...you swim like The Rock". I say, "Really...I didn't know he was a good swimmer". He says..."No...not like The Rock, like A ROCK!" You catch my drift...I'd rather be golfing.
Again, what am I awake at 5:30 in the morning?
Body glide - what is this stuff? I found out in a quick hurry. It's amazing how water seems to wash all the oils off your body when you swim. I found some very interesting places to chafe that I'd rather not relive.
But in all seriousness...what a good time we're having! We've run several marathons, and afterward I've always felt burnt. So tired of just logging mile after mile. And I love to run...
Triathlon, on the other hand, has been completely refreshing. It's almost as if there isn't enough time to get burned out, there is just too much to do.
By the way, it helps to have someone to enjoy the new adventures with. From our first 5K to our first Ironman..."We do things together." Or so I've been told...
Michelle says...
It's getting darker earlier. I got a small taste of fall this morning. Sure, its 95 degrees out today but when I woke at 5:30 it was still dark. This makes it that much harder to wake up and train. I love the long, hot days of summer, when you feel that the day will never end. Race season is half way over and we still have our two "A" races (St. George Marathon and Utah Half Tri). I need to live in the moment and try not to think too far ahead. Although, Vineman Ironman is looking good!! I mean who wouldn't want to spend their 8 year anniversary doing an Ironman with their Love? Plus, it's in Sonoma one of our favorite places!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Here we go...
I never thought that I would ever do a blog. Then again I never thought that I would run a marathon, do a triathlon, or attempt to qualify for Boston. I guess I have changed. At least I have become more open to trying new things, challenging my mind, body, and embracing technology.
I love to train. Whether it be for a short race, long distance or anything in between. This past year it has become my obsession. I cannot seem to get enough! From gear, races, podcasts, to anything and everything related to triathlon. I am on a mission now to complete my first Ironman next fall.I won't be doing this alone but with my best friend, (also known as my husband) Justin. We have been running/training/racing together since we met 9 years ago. We have come along way. Since then we have completed 5ks, 10ks, 15ks, half-marathons, full marathons, sprint triathlons and we will be doing our first Olympic triathlon this weekend. For our anniversary (August 2nd) we will be riding our first Century tour together (Tour de Park City). We are also registered for our first 70.3 triathlon on August 15. Whats left to do? IRONMAN! This blog will be record of our journey to the finish line of an Ironman and more.
I love to train. Whether it be for a short race, long distance or anything in between. This past year it has become my obsession. I cannot seem to get enough! From gear, races, podcasts, to anything and everything related to triathlon. I am on a mission now to complete my first Ironman next fall.I won't be doing this alone but with my best friend, (also known as my husband) Justin. We have been running/training/racing together since we met 9 years ago. We have come along way. Since then we have completed 5ks, 10ks, 15ks, half-marathons, full marathons, sprint triathlons and we will be doing our first Olympic triathlon this weekend. For our anniversary (August 2nd) we will be riding our first Century tour together (Tour de Park City). We are also registered for our first 70.3 triathlon on August 15. Whats left to do? IRONMAN! This blog will be record of our journey to the finish line of an Ironman and more.
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