When you take 7hrs 14mins to complete an event, the mind wanders. Here's what I discovered:
My cycling is still crap, I just can't seem to get any better! It's not like I don't try for goodness sake
I hate the sea, love the lake
My "large" wetsuit fits me, while the "skinny" one causes a mild attack of breathlessness - wonder what that's about?
I can run well for about an hour, and then it's all downhill baby
Coke is the best invention for endurance sports - EVER
Why do I ALWAYS think that this race will be "the one". You know.... the one where you smash your PR, ride faster than you ever have before, and run like a runner instead of an overweight penguin shuffling up the path! It's never going to happen like that, so stop dreaming, just do it as you are and be happy.
Carbohydrate gels are disgusting after 5hrs of exercise
Fast people doing their last lap of the run, while you are doing your first, SUCK
As much as I may tell myself that I want to quit, I really don't want to at all, it's just the mind playing tricks
Young enthusiastic kids at run aid stations are the best cure for the "I suck at this sport" doldrums.
When a 12 year old boy goes sprinting past you for his leg of the teams event, it makes you feel good - for him!!!
I came 8th in my catergory - WOOT WOOT! Hang on, there were only 9 that finished out of 12 - BLAH
That catergory was the Athena Division!!!! I think they should have weighed the winner, she was NOT over 75kgs!
Being in the Athena division is depressing, when my goal at the start of 2008 was to be 70kgs by the end of it. Theoretically I shouldn't have qualified! DAMN
I obviously see myself as some sort of "athlete" or I wouldn't do this shit!
Yay, the finish line - happy times......
Another event well executed for the most part. Another notch on the triathlon belt; another medal (which I held briefly until they ran out, then I donated it back for a first time finisher); another shirt; another day when I feel proud of all that I have achieved in the last few years.
The worst part is that after saying I wouldn't be doing another long race next year..... I know I probably will. Just call me a sucker for punishment.....
MERRY LEAD UP TO XMAS EVERYBODY!!!!!!
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7 comments:
YOU GAVE SOMEONE YOUR MEDAL?????
You are actually an angel (will they post you another one?)
I wish my cycling was as 'crap' as yours LOL
You might not be the kind of athlete you 'wish' you were...but the evidence is there!
"another day when I feel proud of all that I have achieved in the last few years" - that's what it's all about Kathy - feel proud mate!
Really? Coke? I've never done that during a race...
It makes me laugh that Steve Stenzel, the donut and pizza scoffer has never considered coke during a race before!
Anyway, great race report Kathy and ...
Can I just throw myself at your feet and say PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do Rotorua next year. I'm having a freakout and am going to need the support of all you Buckeye veterans in 2009!
I hope you come back too. I may have to do Akl instead, but I'll hopefully come down at least. I love the things you think about during races- I wonder if the fast people do that too or if they're too busy winning??
We should ride together next year!
I am right there with LBTEPA wishing my cycling was as "crap" as yours! It's fun to see inside your racing mind. Keep up the good work chica!
Add me to the list of athletes that wish their cycling was as crap as yours.
Also - How sweet of you to give the medal to a first time finisher. :-)
That is so cool that you gave up your medal for a first time finisher. I really hope they are getting you a medal, it think it is crazy how many races run out of medals. The damn races cost enough, then should have plenty extra.
Yeah, I am with everyone else I strive to be as fast as your 'crap cycling'.
Great job on a great race! I hear you on the Athena thing. I don't usually (usually, because I HAVE qualified at some races) qualify because I am so short, but my weight loss goals for the year haven't exactly been realized either.
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