Monday, August 24, 2009
Fun in the Sun!
So yesterday I was not the one being cheered, but the one doing the cheering... along with Luna girl and Miss Hannah.
Jer and Sam took on their first Olympic distance race and the best thing to make you want to race has to be watching one! The boys were super relaxed before the start - the rumored wetsuitless swim ended up allowing wetsuits and that seemed to calm everyone's nerves.
There was something wonderful about standing on the shore of the water, watching all of these athletes prepare for their race. Standing there in flip flops and jeans, walking my dog and talking with Hannah about everything from babies to MBA's. The gun went off and while I was nervous and excited for Sam and Jer, that usual panic I feel was missing - 1. I was not in charge of all of these people, 2. I wasn't maxing out my heart rate to be first out of the water!
The boys both had great swims, especially considering Jer had never swum that far and Sam doesn't do any tri training (Yea, and there is something great about that too!).
Once out of the water, I could finally relax - those two are machines on their bikes and can run just as well. Sam debuted his beautiful new Slice - in a new paint job that has not been previewed yet. It was FAST!! Just as I was expecting him back in from the bike portion, I heard an ambulance and it immediately turned me into "mother hen". All I could think was that his bars were not tightened and had fallen or something of the sort... and yes, I am officially becoming my Mother.
Thankfully, both Sam and Jer made it in just fine - everyone was entertained by our cheering and antics. Just a blast. There is nothing like seeing people coming out of transition for the run portion (well, maybe coming across the finish), but there is so much energy, exhuberance and excitement, it's impossible not to cheer!
Like a total do-do bird, I missed Sam and Jer coming across the line, but it was a great day all-around. Sam took 16th overall, not a bad day at all!
Being on the sidelines meant a bit of recon work - I always like to see what other race directors are doing and it's something you can't really grasp when you're in the midst of a lactate threshold endeavor. Beyond that, I was able to scope out the short course competition, which still includes Ironman champ, Donna Kay-Ness. She demolished the women's field, but my friend Cassie came in a strong 2nd place. Her boyfriend, Max from Thule I believe smashed the aqua-bike and it was great to see all the HEAT athletes and other tri friends.
In other news, CONGRATULATIONS TO HANNAH AND NOAH - game over. Just kidding!! Congrats on your nuptials, you two make a beautiful couple!!
Jer and Sam took on their first Olympic distance race and the best thing to make you want to race has to be watching one! The boys were super relaxed before the start - the rumored wetsuitless swim ended up allowing wetsuits and that seemed to calm everyone's nerves.
There was something wonderful about standing on the shore of the water, watching all of these athletes prepare for their race. Standing there in flip flops and jeans, walking my dog and talking with Hannah about everything from babies to MBA's. The gun went off and while I was nervous and excited for Sam and Jer, that usual panic I feel was missing - 1. I was not in charge of all of these people, 2. I wasn't maxing out my heart rate to be first out of the water!
The boys both had great swims, especially considering Jer had never swum that far and Sam doesn't do any tri training (Yea, and there is something great about that too!).
Once out of the water, I could finally relax - those two are machines on their bikes and can run just as well. Sam debuted his beautiful new Slice - in a new paint job that has not been previewed yet. It was FAST!! Just as I was expecting him back in from the bike portion, I heard an ambulance and it immediately turned me into "mother hen". All I could think was that his bars were not tightened and had fallen or something of the sort... and yes, I am officially becoming my Mother.
Thankfully, both Sam and Jer made it in just fine - everyone was entertained by our cheering and antics. Just a blast. There is nothing like seeing people coming out of transition for the run portion (well, maybe coming across the finish), but there is so much energy, exhuberance and excitement, it's impossible not to cheer!
Like a total do-do bird, I missed Sam and Jer coming across the line, but it was a great day all-around. Sam took 16th overall, not a bad day at all!
Being on the sidelines meant a bit of recon work - I always like to see what other race directors are doing and it's something you can't really grasp when you're in the midst of a lactate threshold endeavor. Beyond that, I was able to scope out the short course competition, which still includes Ironman champ, Donna Kay-Ness. She demolished the women's field, but my friend Cassie came in a strong 2nd place. Her boyfriend, Max from Thule I believe smashed the aqua-bike and it was great to see all the HEAT athletes and other tri friends.
In other news, CONGRATULATIONS TO HANNAH AND NOAH - game over. Just kidding!! Congrats on your nuptials, you two make a beautiful couple!!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Oh Happy Day
"Don't let the past remind you of what you are not now. I am yours, you are mine, you are what you are." - Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
Goodness, here I have these good intentions to keep you all updated, and I haven't blogged since Sunday! Things are great - LOVING this heat, despite all the heat-haters. Believe me, all I have to think of is a single moment in -5 degree weather, 3 feet of snow and I'm praising the heat! It's not all that bad, neither is the humidity. Makes you tough and makes you learn how to dress and hydrate.
I'm still on training parole - keeping the heart rate below 145 - and it's a challenge! Today I walked up a hill (granted, it was 22 percent grade for those 500 feet), but it's the first time I've walked during a run in years. I tried to remind myself this is fine for right now - keeping things easy and just staying active.
Sam and the boys are gearing up for an Olympic distance tri this Sunday and I'm bummed that I'll be on the sidelines... especially since I've vowed for a re-match against the boy!
Tonight we celebrate though - we celebrate eachother and today's milestone!
Open water swim, hot run and now... champagne! I am so blessed to have a partner that is not only my love, but my friend, my family, a part of me.
Goodness, here I have these good intentions to keep you all updated, and I haven't blogged since Sunday! Things are great - LOVING this heat, despite all the heat-haters. Believe me, all I have to think of is a single moment in -5 degree weather, 3 feet of snow and I'm praising the heat! It's not all that bad, neither is the humidity. Makes you tough and makes you learn how to dress and hydrate.
I'm still on training parole - keeping the heart rate below 145 - and it's a challenge! Today I walked up a hill (granted, it was 22 percent grade for those 500 feet), but it's the first time I've walked during a run in years. I tried to remind myself this is fine for right now - keeping things easy and just staying active.
Sam and the boys are gearing up for an Olympic distance tri this Sunday and I'm bummed that I'll be on the sidelines... especially since I've vowed for a re-match against the boy!
Tonight we celebrate though - we celebrate eachother and today's milestone!
Open water swim, hot run and now... champagne! I am so blessed to have a partner that is not only my love, but my friend, my family, a part of me.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
One Beastie I Be
Unlike Mike D, I'm not "all alone with nobody" - in fact it's the exact opposite! Busy times and thankfully (for my wallet) I'm in demand with a bunch of local artists and new sponsors!
Lots of exciting things happening in planning the Winter training camp, so stay tuned as we'll have the grand unveiling shortly! The camp is pretty much full, but we'll have a spot for 1-2 more couples.
I got a few emails from people saying, "Don't race, don't train, just get better." Fear not, I'm doing just fine and as for "getting better" I'm fit and healthy, I just have a funky heart. Mind you, I was doing fine before I even found out about this medical condition... Gosh, I feel ridiculous saying that. I think things are only limiters if we allow ourselves to believe they are limiters. Mind over matter and all that jazz. I'm seeing a new Cardiologist next week that is a crazy bike racer, so we will figure out the best course of action with these leaky heart valves. Until then, I'm keeping my heart rate low and enjoying the scenery (because I'm going so slowly, I have time for it!). Hoping to get the clear to race the crit and Olympic tri next weekend.
Keeping the attitude positive and just truckin' along - there's too much to be done with the business and just life in general (I seriously don't know how people manage children and spouses- I can barely handle myself). Trying not to give myself palpitations (B/c apparently that's bad). As the hospital tech said to me, "People wonder all the time how they'll die - you pretty much know how you're going to go eventually". Super and VERY uplifting!
In the meantime, I'm enjoying saying to Sam every time he teases me "Do you want that to be the last thing I hear before I keel over?" - It makes me laugh and it makes him mad, so it's a win-win HAH!
Lots of exciting things happening in planning the Winter training camp, so stay tuned as we'll have the grand unveiling shortly! The camp is pretty much full, but we'll have a spot for 1-2 more couples.
I got a few emails from people saying, "Don't race, don't train, just get better." Fear not, I'm doing just fine and as for "getting better" I'm fit and healthy, I just have a funky heart. Mind you, I was doing fine before I even found out about this medical condition... Gosh, I feel ridiculous saying that. I think things are only limiters if we allow ourselves to believe they are limiters. Mind over matter and all that jazz. I'm seeing a new Cardiologist next week that is a crazy bike racer, so we will figure out the best course of action with these leaky heart valves. Until then, I'm keeping my heart rate low and enjoying the scenery (because I'm going so slowly, I have time for it!). Hoping to get the clear to race the crit and Olympic tri next weekend.
Keeping the attitude positive and just truckin' along - there's too much to be done with the business and just life in general (I seriously don't know how people manage children and spouses- I can barely handle myself). Trying not to give myself palpitations (B/c apparently that's bad). As the hospital tech said to me, "People wonder all the time how they'll die - you pretty much know how you're going to go eventually". Super and VERY uplifting!
In the meantime, I'm enjoying saying to Sam every time he teases me "Do you want that to be the last thing I hear before I keel over?" - It makes me laugh and it makes him mad, so it's a win-win HAH!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
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