tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post1282780048825070536..comments2023-07-07T06:23:05.550-05:00Comments on Xaarlin: Iron Girl: Pleasant Prairie Sprint Triathlon (My 1st Tri EVER!)Xaarlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09103441780159368391noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-39020512687316322302014-08-25T08:47:48.500-05:002014-08-25T08:47:48.500-05:00Congratulations! I hope you do more triathlons! Th...Congratulations! I hope you do more triathlons! They are so fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351579053400057634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-2485200527599236702014-08-22T12:45:54.385-05:002014-08-22T12:45:54.385-05:00Finally commenting even though I read this post ba...Finally commenting even though I read this post back when you first published it. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am SO happy for you! You set out to achieve a goal on something that was terrifying to you such a short time ago. You didn't just achieve your goal, you NAILED it. (Are you hooked on tris now?!?!?)<br /><br />WE MUST CELEBRATE!!! Brunch!!! =Demmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-49284204787100233552014-08-18T17:35:17.832-05:002014-08-18T17:35:17.832-05:00Congratulations and great job! I am much too scar...Congratulations and great job! I am much too scared to do one of these.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-43845907439229333182014-08-16T10:00:05.999-05:002014-08-16T10:00:05.999-05:00Late congratulations to you for your first and ver...Late congratulations to you for your first and very sucessful Tri and to Kim and her team for placing 2nd !! Once I can swim 1/2 mile again, maybe I'll rent a Divvy bike and join you in Chicago for a sprint Tri and we'll have a little competition ! ;)Paad v.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13741753065374910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-9225202240024581712014-08-13T08:00:52.252-05:002014-08-13T08:00:52.252-05:00Congrats on a super first tri! That first one is d...Congrats on a super first tri! That first one is definitely intimidating. :) You did awesome, and your placing is fantastic. Way to go Charlyn, you gotta be so happy and proud of that!K. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868458679930804078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-68140483412156725362014-08-13T05:44:42.866-05:002014-08-13T05:44:42.866-05:00Thank you! :) you could totally finish a TRI! I co...Thank you! :) you could totally finish a TRI! I couldn't swim more than 25 yards 8 weeks ago- Sunday I could go 1/4 mile without having to stop to catch my breath. It's all just about staying calm :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846036242883194347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-34252040131651059862014-08-13T05:41:55.857-05:002014-08-13T05:41:55.857-05:00Thanks lady! :) it was such a fun race/environment...Thanks lady! :) it was such a fun race/environment. I want to hear more about your Steelhead journey!! So inspired by you to do that distance :) the swim would kill me at this point. <br /><br />I'm going back and forth on the Chicago TRI... Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846036242883194347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-54746274415990214732014-08-13T05:40:31.830-05:002014-08-13T05:40:31.830-05:00Thank you :) you should try a TRI! I'm convin...Thank you :) you should try a TRI! I'm convinced the swimming/breathing is helping my almost nonexistent running tremendously. I'm excited to see more gains as I reduce the walking and increase the running over the next few weeks. I was surprised at how well I felt during the run- it's the furthest I've run in like 3 months!Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846036242883194347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-17005555202748508372014-08-13T05:37:27.147-05:002014-08-13T05:37:27.147-05:00Thank you :) i was surprised at the 13th AG placin...Thank you :) i was surprised at the 13th AG placing too! (And being 33/112 for the swim because I'm not a strong swimmer) not to "downplay" the result but I know this race isn't as competitive as other ones and generally cater to the newbies :) yeah. 1/2 mile is nothing on land but the first time I swam 1/2 mile in Lake Michigan I was freaking out at how far it was. Doesn't help that swimming is so freaking slow compared to running so it feels like you're in the water for eternity! Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846036242883194347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-54897332873471409752014-08-12T14:36:30.146-05:002014-08-12T14:36:30.146-05:00Awesome job! Love that medal!Awesome job! Love that medal!Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01552118198116488700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-10489808264775490322014-08-12T13:46:06.975-05:002014-08-12T13:46:06.975-05:00Thanks! I was almost considering doing that one to...Thanks! I was almost considering doing that one too.. Ok still am :) good luck to you!Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846036242883194347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-74902799093487067962014-08-12T13:44:27.380-05:002014-08-12T13:44:27.380-05:00Thank you :) Thank you :) Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846036242883194347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-61211152069926328512014-08-12T13:38:59.193-05:002014-08-12T13:38:59.193-05:00Haha you can do it! I'm a terrible swimmer and...Haha you can do it! I'm a terrible swimmer and made a ton of progress over the 8 weeks swimming 1-2 times a week and forcing myself to keep going just a little further while getting uncomfortably out of breath. :) there's usually a series of indoor triathlons in the early spring which could be a good way to try it out in a safe atmosphere :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846036242883194347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-51648701364973975262014-08-12T13:32:19.520-05:002014-08-12T13:32:19.520-05:00Thank you :) wonderful to hear you and your husban...Thank you :) wonderful to hear you and your husband have had less injuries while training for tri's. I'm definitely going to keep swimming and cycling when I begin to run more seriously again. Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846036242883194347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-7033977038024045532014-08-12T13:27:45.396-05:002014-08-12T13:27:45.396-05:00Aww thank you :)Aww thank you :)Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846036242883194347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-24848422373145255502014-08-12T13:27:05.151-05:002014-08-12T13:27:05.151-05:00Thank you :) it really helped practicing in Lake ...Thank you :) it really helped practicing in Lake Michigan before going to this much smaller lake- I would have freaked out even worse if I only stayed in the pool. I think triathlons (just like tough running races) involve a large percentage of mental preparedness to get through the tough spots. Especially for the part that is your "worst" - like the swim for me. Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846036242883194347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-41936446664897870702014-08-12T13:23:48.893-05:002014-08-12T13:23:48.893-05:00The Divvy wave would have been fun! I was bummed t...The Divvy wave would have been fun! I was bummed to find it sold out too :)<br /><br />Haha that hybrid bmx bike sounds super fly! There were all sorts of bikes at this TRI- the fancy expensive rides to some cruisers and super thick wheeled mountain bikes. It was awesome. I think for your first, just use whatever bike you have or can borrow :) Xaarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846036242883194347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-20206426545441699552014-08-12T13:03:27.444-05:002014-08-12T13:03:27.444-05:00You are awesome!!! You give me hope that I can do ...You are awesome!!! You give me hope that I can do the swim portion of a tri. Considering I'm in the same boat as you were 8 weeks ago and the doggie paddle and I are good friends :-)<br /><br />Great job!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535047973293442700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-82485082210889255842014-08-12T11:17:53.956-05:002014-08-12T11:17:53.956-05:00Awesome job on your first tri!!!! I loved this ra...Awesome job on your first tri!!!! I loved this race last year and knew you would love it too! I wish I did this one instead of Steelhead!!!! You ready to sign up for another one????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-53180646982192243912014-08-12T11:17:25.390-05:002014-08-12T11:17:25.390-05:00Woo hoo for doing things that scare you! I am so p...Woo hoo for doing things that scare you! I am so proud of you and so happy you enjoyed it! This is a great tri to do for your first, cause like you said, everyone is so encouraging, and it's purposefully beginner friendly (maybe that is why they take the mile out of the bike? ha ha). I am so happy I got to be there for your first and that we got to hang out!<br /><br />You nailed this. Your prep was great, and your training was too. I mean, of course there are always things to improve on and room for improvement, but you absolutely kicked butt! Now, go get a road bike so we can ride. Ha ha, JUST kidding... maybe ;)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-17756921974312635622014-08-12T10:41:40.248-05:002014-08-12T10:41:40.248-05:00Wow, this is so inspiring! It actually makes me wa...Wow, this is so inspiring! It actually makes me want to go and try a tri! I was so glad to read about how you overcame the mental hurdle during the swim. It was great that you had a backup plan with the doggie paddle (and jedi mind tricks) that helped get you to the other side safely. I was excited to read about your run, because I can relate to running better than the other two disciplines. You kicked some major ass in the run! 5 out of 112?!! You almost placed top 3 in your age group and that with being out with the cankle stuff for so long. Fantastic! Congrats again!Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-79738467454567834812014-08-12T10:19:42.575-05:002014-08-12T10:19:42.575-05:00Whoa, you placed 13th in your AG in your first tri...Whoa, you placed 13th in your AG in your first tri? That's seriously impressive, lady! I loved reading this entire post, it's especially awesome to hear how excited you were to get through the swim. I'm not a strong swimmer at all, so the idea of swimming half a mile in an actual lake is definitely intimidating. But you did it!!!! Congrats!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403024177515079403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-46567931315882844852014-08-12T09:56:53.456-05:002014-08-12T09:56:53.456-05:00Nicely done! I am training for my first tri (Chic...Nicely done! I am training for my first tri (Chicago in two weeks! Eee!) and this is really encouraging to read!One Crazy Penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133357078606683041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-65618271473352080022014-08-12T09:39:01.757-05:002014-08-12T09:39:01.757-05:00CONGRATS!!!!!! You just keep on inspiring everyon...CONGRATS!!!!!! You just keep on inspiring everyone with your awesomeness!!!!!! Way to go lady!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2659111169994174275.post-50218279751343711862014-08-12T09:11:14.864-05:002014-08-12T09:11:14.864-05:00If I had been in town (and had no knee issues), I ...If I had been in town (and had no knee issues), I would have strongly considered doing the Divvy wave at the Chicago TRI this month. Maybe next year! Or I guess I could use my actual bike, which is ... well, I really don't know what kind of bike it is. My BMX brother made it for me out of various parts he had. It's a full-size bike though, not BMX. It would be awesome if I could do a relay TRI with him on his BMX ... ha. Maggie Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403171228033713629noreply@blogger.com