Size5 and the half iron

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Size5 and the half iron

Postby Size5 » Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:34 pm

I had this race on my book for last year and it didn't happen for a variety of reasons. This year I rolled my entry over and decided to compete. Training was a bit of a grind between commuting a lot more and renovating a house but I got it done.

Swim:

2 loops - I tried desperately to pass the guy doing breast stroke next to me but couldn't :lol: 47:00 and change

Bike:

I owe my entire bike time to Colleen who if I didn't have her in my sights for 70+ km I would not have pedaled as hard..... I got a bit of GI distress at around 77km so I quit eating. The wind was harsh on the last 25km but I pulled off a 3:34(plus transition?) bike.

Run:

I felt slow - really slow.... I had a lot of company. A couple of maniacs traveled up north to watch the whole fiasco unfold :lol: I was 2:20 on the run.

Total 6:41 and change. My A goal was 6:30 so I have nothing to complain about at all :wink:

I have to thank:

IronColl, Waynerdog, Rungirlrun, Farmgirl, and CinC for making this a super special day and the cheering (especially those who cheered while I was in the port-a-potty). The biggest thanks goes to Mr C-lab who walked the dog every freakin' morning for months on end so I could train early in the am. You are the best!

(Oh and I reserve the right to add other thanks as I'm exceptionally sleepy right now while writing this) :wink:

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Postby La » Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:36 pm

W00t W00t! Way to kick it, Krista!!
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Postby anners » Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:42 pm

Congratulations!! I was thinking about you today!

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Postby bnn » Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:50 pm

Congrats!
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Postby VDoT » Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:51 pm

Way to go! Well done! All the neurosis was for not :)

I was thinking about you while I was doing my brick today!
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Postby Irongirl » Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:53 pm

way to go!!

I was thinking about you today.....hoping that you were having a good day!

You seem "satisfied" with your result - are you happy with it!? :)
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Postby VeloCarrie » Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:55 pm

I am so proud of you! W00t! :dance: :dance: :dance:
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Postby Garrett » Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:58 pm

Completing a half iron is such an impressive feat. Great job almost hitting your A goal as well.

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Postby redhead » Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:37 pm

Why Try-a-Tri when you can Try-a-Half Iron ... and then kick its a$$?

Huge congratulations Krista. You've got guts lady. :dance:

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Postby BJH » Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:41 pm

Awesome!
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Postby FishPants » Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:41 pm

You were fantastic! And I must say, you are an extremely sneaky triathlete...sorry I kept almost missing you! :)

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Postby Samantha » Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:42 pm

Woo hoo! Congrats! :clap:

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Postby Doonst » Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:43 pm

Good stuff!
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Postby eme » Sun Jul 05, 2009 10:23 pm

Woohoo!!!!!

Congrats!!!!

:dance:

I am super happy for you - you worked hard for this and it paid off, big time.

Now, go have a nap and then collect on your latte.

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Postby IronGoddess » Sun Jul 05, 2009 11:13 pm

Well done!!!
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Postby Darth Tater » Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:19 am

:clap: :clap:

Way to go!
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Postby Marg » Mon Jul 06, 2009 4:49 am

Bravo!!! Congrats Krista!! :clap:
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Postby दिवंगत » Mon Jul 06, 2009 5:26 am

You did it! Well done. IMC in 2010? :wink:

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Postby Tori » Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:09 am

Congrats! :D

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Postby Mouse » Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:10 am

Congrats..... Way to go, it's true training , does pay off. you are the living proff...... You made us proud!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo.......
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Postby Size5 » Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:17 am

1triatatime wrote:You did it! Well done. IMC in 2010? :wink:


No :lol:
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Postby purdy65 » Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:56 am

Well done!

Congratulations!

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Postby a-slow-5 » Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:03 am

Rock on Krista! Way to pull it together after such a busy time in your personal life!

Huge congrats!
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Postby QuickChick » Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:06 am

Nice work Krista! That sounds like a great time, especially for your first one. Wow! But... man oh man, that's a long time to be racing! You are inspiring!
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Postby babysteps » Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:32 am

Holy Smokes Krista!

Way to go out there! What an excellent result. You must be so pleased! (Now, go eat your face off!)


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