How’s that for a gripping title?
I have a wonderful story to share about my first Olympic triathlon, that was also my first coed triathlon… but the lengthy details (such as the “Blubbering Swimmer”) will need to be shared later - hopefully tomorrow.
I must share a little though, but quickly before my Tylenol PM kicks in…
- The weather was PERFECT. Completely cloudy. The water at 67 degrees was warmer than the air. I had no worries about overheating. I mean really, it was incredible considering it should have been cloudless and 80. I’m a wimp when it comes to heat…
- I finished, and cried a little at the finish line for all the relief and happiness I felt.
- I finished in 2 hours and 55 minutes and whatever seconds… I didn’t know if I would finish in under 3.5 hours, so imagine how happy I was to cross at 2 hours 55 minutes!
- My butt hurts. The part where you think it’s all padding… but it seems there be some muscle in there.
- My legs ache, mostly probably from the over 4 hour drive home. I probably could have used a bit more stretching. Though we did stop for an hour to shop at the Nike and Helly Hansen outlets! I found a great winter coat - all army green with a furry thing growing on the lid.
- Oh, and I have cramps. Because I started my period today. Yes, today. We always feel 100% on Day 1, don’t we ladies? All those burley fellas passing me today - they never have to consider THAT risk on race day. Last night I could tell the tide was-a-changin’, but I have a 5 day window of “normal” so… I’m just glad Aunt Flo decided she didn’t want to bother me until the afternoon.
- I burned 1,514 calories in that 2 hours and 55 minutes. 35% of which was from fat.
- I drank a fair amount of green lake water, but never got attacked by man-elbows. I was spanked on the butt and grabbed by the foot and part of my right shoulder was swam over, but I could tell each incident was not intentional. And for the record, I ended up slugging two people of my own. Hey Dumblond - it was just like you said, I AM hardcore!
I want to thank everybody for your comments full of encouragement on my last post. I wonder if you’d be surprised at how very much your encouragement fueled my strokes, pedals and strides… and breath :)
Oh. The medicine is working it’s magic of gentle mercy. Nighty night…
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Congratulations Kerry!!
This is fabulous news. I’m so proud of your accomplishment with the Olympic distance TRI. Whoa! And, to think you could sit and write a post about it the same day. Way to go!
I knew you’d rock it! Under 3 hours? You’re my hero! What a studette. I’m completely psyched that you set this amazing goal and knocked it back. You inspire me!!!!
You are my hero….Truly inspiring….gotta get me sum-a-that there drive!
That is so great a big congrats out to you! What an accomplishment.
^5 girl … you RAWK
and under 3? WTG Jen, CONGRATULATIONS!
Wow! Good for you!
I can’t believe you did all of that in 2.5 hours!
I’ve never considered something so ambitious as a tri (I am doing well to step onto the treadmill nowadays), but you make it sound fun.
Congrats! You are amazing!
Oh yeah! You are all that is Whoa-man!!!
Way to go.
Congratulations! You are amazing!
I had to pop in and read about this triathlon business for myself.
MAN! You’re kind of a rock star, aren’t you? That is incredible. And Tylenol PM? If I went through that (especially the sore butt), I’d be chugging Vicodin.
Congrats to you. Looking forward to hearing more about it.
I am so proud of you! You are truly an inspiration!
You are a rock star. So impressive - Good for you (thanks for putting my lazyass to shame)!! Kidding that is so cool!!
Cheers
Cathy
holy crap… you did all that in under 3 hours… i am so not worthy to be even on your website. wow! wow! wow! you kick ass.
I’m not worthy to even read this post! You are simply amazing. Way to go on your time! What an accomplishment. :) I’m speechless…sorta.
WOOHOO!!!! You did it! You go girl! I wish I had caught this post yesterday but my sorry ass was laying around whining about cramps. I mean, it kinda felt like a triathlon. Ha!
Who knew it would be so touchy feely? Sweet! A race and a little action on the side.
Way to go!!! I am very proud of you!!!
Wow awesome! So impressive…And what is the deal with periods? I don’t think I’ve ever done a run not on my period, it always shows up if ther e is a run! And I was a week early for blogher too.
I always think the same thing about guys at runs too, its not like they have anything like that to worry about. grumble grumble.
I bow down to you, Kerry-San. You are an amazing woman. Know what I could do in 2 hours and 55 minutes? Take a really good nap.
WOW! You are awesome!
We are not worthy! Good work!
congratulations! you are my hero!