Dynoswim 'I Finished!' The Competitive Spirit, in Their Own Words

'I Finished!' The Competitive Spirit, in Their Own Words

posted May 7, 2007 @ 8:30 PM | Meets, Open Water, and Other Events category

Hey Dean.

We did good. The race was awesome! I can definitely see how this can be addicting. Christine and I had such a blast! It wasn’t as intimidating as I thought it would be.

Unfortunately, the swim was canceled due to the rough conditions so I ended up doing a Duathlon. The run is definitely my weakest leg(s) of the race, however I did learn that biking is one of my strongest.

The first run I did very well (2 miles). Then the bike I did GREAT. I passed a lot of people. But by the 2nd run, everyone I passed on the bike—passed me on the run! I could have gone faster—but I’m not used to running in the sand and my left leg felt as if it might give out. So I was being careful so I could finish. Towards the end of the run, I picked up the pace to the finish.

We had so much fun! I really enjoyed it. Now my son Michael wants to start training for a tri. He was my biggest fan out there cheering me on! :-)

Publix Family Fitness Weekend

Great Job, Judi, Christine and Lori!

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CONGRATS!!! To all three! Judi, was this your first? Way to go! Hope to see you all at the Ormond Tri end of May.

Posted by Diane on May 9, 2007 @ 9:04 AM

Thank you. Yes, it was but the tri became a Duathlon. Thanks to Christine for encouraging me and helping me set-up my transition area, it wasn't quite as daunting as I thought. And Amy for all her advice, encouragement and lending me her racebelt. Thanks girls! And the team--you guys are the best!

I've decided not to do the Tri Y because I'm swimming all five days of the "Binge Swim Training Bender" and thought swimming 2.5 hours immediately following the race would be a little insane. Even for me. I wish you all GOOD LUCK and hopefully see you at the next tri--Beaches Fine Arts Tri #2 in Jax, June 9th.

Posted by Judi Rich on May 9, 2007 @ 9:53 AM

Diane, when are you going to come swim with us again? We miss you!

Posted by Judi on May 9, 2007 @ 10:28 AM

I'm still prohibited from the sun. I will be getting in the pool next week (indoor pool at the Gym) for the first time in two months.

I will head out to swim again with you guys - I miss all of you!! Maybe I'll see you the 9th. Have a great time with the "Binge Swimming". Sounds great. Soon....

Posted by Diane on May 10, 2007 @ 10:34 AM

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