tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post4205513967139629331..comments2023-11-03T04:13:15.103-05:00Comments on WADDLING: NERVOUSIronWaddlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02065549723453997421noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post-36881875404140234582008-08-01T10:10:00.000-05:002008-08-01T10:10:00.000-05:00I totally understand the nervousness. I think you...I totally understand the nervousness. I think you'll calm down once you get moving. Try to enjoy it!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post-65528664793228583342008-07-31T19:57:00.000-05:002008-07-31T19:57:00.000-05:00Hey, I'm getting nervous with you!! Will be quite...Hey, I'm getting nervous with you!! Will be quite the big step! <BR/><BR/>Have been in Benton Harbor a number of times...enjoy it...a friendly place. <BR/><BR/>Have passion...just keep moving. <BR/><BR/>And remember your technique...especially hydration. <BR/><BR/>And enjoy it to the hilt!!Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09405132833234395104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post-83804885081518355072008-07-31T19:34:00.000-05:002008-07-31T19:34:00.000-05:00WOW quite a note from your son. I suggest carryin...WOW quite a note from your son. I suggest carrying that with you, in a small plastic baggie on the bike and run... when you feel a moment, hold it in your hand and let the words come over you.<BR/><BR/>I will be unable to make it.... but will be cheering for you and Iron Snoopy from afar - well not really that far but you know what i mean!Kimberly Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00205819590270013905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post-12670681252558129792008-07-31T19:02:00.000-05:002008-07-31T19:02:00.000-05:00As you know, I've been doing these things for a lo...As you know, I've been doing these things for a long time. I am ALWAYS NERVOUS. Shaking, uncontrollably shaking, standing in the water getting ready to start shaking. My husband always tells me the more nervous I am, the better I do.<BR/><BR/>But, within five minutes in the water, the nervousness goes away. I stop worrying about all the bad things that can happen, and just start to enjoy the race.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, you will too. I'm soooo excited for you. Just follow the plan, and you'll have fun.<BR/><BR/>I know you won't have to quit, so don't even worry about that. YOU ARE GOING TO ROCK, GIRL!<BR/><BR/>P.S. I'm already crazy nervous about IMKY. I'm already having trouble sleeping, and I'm nervous just thinking about how nervous I'm going to be the day before the race. SO THERE! HA!TRIHARDCHIKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558852497580972667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post-90422577380615590312008-07-31T18:02:00.000-05:002008-07-31T18:02:00.000-05:00Pretty soon it will be "Waddling to get my 70.3 Me...Pretty soon it will be "Waddling to get my 70.3 Medal baby!!"TRI TO BE FUNNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713950120653131444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post-65364292421916540002008-07-31T12:09:00.000-05:002008-07-31T12:09:00.000-05:00Nervousness is normal. I always want to hurl befo...Nervousness is normal. I always want to hurl before every event I do. I never do hurl, though, which is good.<BR/><BR/>Think: swim, swim, swim; Then pedal, pedal, pedal; Then Right Foot/Left Foot and you'll get through.<BR/><BR/>You've been through those rough spots in marathons.... you will have them in the tri, but you WILL get through them.<BR/><BR/>Hydrate; try to stay in the shade as much as you can and ENJOY THE DAY.<BR/><BR/>Look forward to your race report!Amytrigirl (aka Amybee)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08235971347701097496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post-86653972917873025522008-07-31T11:19:00.000-05:002008-07-31T11:19:00.000-05:00I just love your blog. You are an inspiration to s...I just love your blog. You are an inspiration to so many others. I am positive that you are going to do great! Stay hydrated. You put in the training, you are ready for this! I know all about the nerves, as my 1st olympic distance tri is in 3 weeks at Chicago, also in Lake Michigan :0 Good Luck!!!TriJenPBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792584095953811372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post-70010894308778065842008-07-31T09:35:00.000-05:002008-07-31T09:35:00.000-05:00I think you are going to surprise yourself.....and...I think you are going to surprise yourself.....<BR/>and the quitting thing? I have done it...it's really no big deal. It's just a race and there will be plenty more in the future. Life goes on and people still love you so don't take THAT mantra with you into the race!<BR/><BR/>Take this one..."I am strong and have trained to finish!"Fe-ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986479866903093934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post-64870508626468233432008-07-31T08:49:00.000-05:002008-07-31T08:49:00.000-05:00Regardless of what happens you are a great example...Regardless of what happens you are a great example to your kids. Best of luck, will be thinking about you.Dan Seifring aka "OBRATS"https://www.blogger.com/profile/08855660480363322533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post-86918539646562821082008-07-31T08:10:00.000-05:002008-07-31T08:10:00.000-05:00Teary eyed reading this. Can't wait to get togeth...Teary eyed reading this. Can't wait to get together. We'll both be facing a lot of the same demons, so let's try to knock them out of the way!Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302710072433158197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post-46267762697684685782008-07-31T06:23:00.000-05:002008-07-31T06:23:00.000-05:00This is your victory lap! You've already proven yo...This is your victory lap! You've already proven you're a champ with losing the weight, learning to swim, joining master's swim, joining a running club and putting in the time on the training!<BR/><BR/>Trust yourself! You can and will do this!IronSnoopyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01981949502472813578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post-6723866760606393352008-07-31T04:03:00.000-05:002008-07-31T04:03:00.000-05:00Uh, somebody actually asked you why you're nervous...Uh, somebody actually asked you <I>why you're nervous?</I>. Geesh. I know he means well, but--Geesh. I just hope you finish and have a great time. When you feel pressured, remember: It's just a nice day out in the country.Herself, the GeekGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post-9519655069011559312008-07-30T23:22:00.000-05:002008-07-30T23:22:00.000-05:00Race strong, my friend. You will be fine. Take l...Race strong, my friend. You will be fine. Take lots of salt both on the bike and on the run - you will need it in the heat. Pack your bra with ice and put some in your hat.<BR/><BR/>And above all - just keep moving! You'll get there.21stCenturyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370504811536749950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14310064.post-39796037394623959482008-07-30T21:47:00.000-05:002008-07-30T21:47:00.000-05:00Try not to think about it too much!! I almost wor...Try not to think about it too much!! I almost worried myself sick before my oly...don't do that. :>) We believe in you now you just have to believe in you!!!J~Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801414494327642020noreply@blogger.com