tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post21791859200644877..comments2024-02-24T18:21:32.681-07:00Comments on It Just Gets Stranger: Open Water TortureELIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11231200183264672395noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-11648943398036438362014-06-10T13:32:13.995-06:002014-06-10T13:32:13.995-06:00Anyone who says differently is selling something. ...Anyone who says differently is selling something. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-58295774726865332132012-03-13T01:12:09.573-06:002012-03-13T01:12:09.573-06:00Life is pain.Life is pain.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720519382370112003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-27330589649434037832012-03-05T12:48:08.205-07:002012-03-05T12:48:08.205-07:00Possibly. You should look into that. But if it doe...Possibly. You should look into that. But if it doesn't count, try this:<br />http://images.costumesgalore.net/pregnant_belly_06180.jpgHaileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556132243179342096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-63012659255926035842012-03-05T09:26:18.411-07:002012-03-05T09:26:18.411-07:00And not just pregnant, 12 weeks pregnant. I'm ...And not just pregnant, 12 weeks pregnant. I'm nervous that I don't have enough time! Maybe I can adopt. Would that get me out of this?ELIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231200183264672395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-55711631450041416462012-03-05T09:24:52.662-07:002012-03-05T09:24:52.662-07:00Please keep me posted on your experience. And watc...Please keep me posted on your experience. And watch out for the sharks. They're terrible this time of year down here.ELIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231200183264672395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-5545892296805093472012-03-04T20:03:07.969-07:002012-03-04T20:03:07.969-07:00I impetuously agreed to compete in a sprint triath...I impetuously agreed to compete in a sprint triathlon in upstate NY in early June. I have regretted it ever since. I know a sprint tri is small potatoes compared to an Iron Man, but when you are drowning in an iceberg filled, shark infested lake, it is little comfort.<br /><br />I have shared this blog with the other two women who are in this mess with me in the vain hope that they will reconsider.<br /><br />Thank you for confirming my worst fears.Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-9626689837660782442012-03-03T09:39:22.209-07:002012-03-03T09:39:22.209-07:00I think the take-home message here is that you nee...I think the take-home message here is that you need to get pregnant. Stat.Haileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556132243179342096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-89042996604612189412012-03-02T14:19:33.922-07:002012-03-02T14:19:33.922-07:00I think it's obvious that God hates triathlete...I think it's obvious that God hates triathletes.Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-24675694525728949832012-03-02T10:01:11.012-07:002012-03-02T10:01:11.012-07:00Thank you for this awesome post!
Two summers ago...Thank you for this awesome post! <br /><br />Two summers ago, I trained for a triathlon in Banff. I was ready to race when I found out I was expecting Darling Son #2. I decided to keep training anyway. One week before the race, my doctor told me it was too dangerous to compete at 12 weeks pregnant (even though the way I race is not really "competing"). We went to Banff for the weekend anyway. Race day water temperature: 10 degrees Celsius! I was so glad to have a reason not to race!<br /><br />Good luck! You'll be awesome! And I LOVE reading about your training!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-80401823375982834902012-03-02T09:35:57.950-07:002012-03-02T09:35:57.950-07:00You mock my pain.You mock my pain.ELIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231200183264672395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-49421945502609079482012-03-01T17:39:25.202-07:002012-03-01T17:39:25.202-07:00I am officially convulsing with silent laughter, d...I am officially convulsing with silent laughter, disturbing everyone in the near vicinity. I'm pretty sure the girl next to me is worried I'm having seizure. Bravo, sir.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-10117660302724102362012-03-01T16:48:21.324-07:002012-03-01T16:48:21.324-07:00Yeah, those of us who know her view the Q of C as ...Yeah, those of us who know her view the Q of C as an omen of sorts. She is, after all, capable of unspeakable evil.ELIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231200183264672395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-59363890253981348332012-03-01T16:47:15.440-07:002012-03-01T16:47:15.440-07:00See, this is helpful. I'm going to toilet pape...See, this is helpful. I'm going to toilet paper all of the houses in St. George the night before.ELIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231200183264672395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-56894871270090538902012-03-01T15:47:16.109-07:002012-03-01T15:47:16.109-07:00In all honesty, I think it was the fault of the Qu...In all honesty, I think it was the fault of the Queen of Colours as to why you couldn't make your destination. I'm sure the shark only wanted to give you a hug. With his teeth.Ki-o-TEEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15690141738103037130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-85160495869801028202012-03-01T15:42:19.351-07:002012-03-01T15:42:19.351-07:00In February of 2010, I dragged my roommates to go...In February of 2010, I dragged my roommates to go skinny dipping with me in Mona lake at midnight in 18 degree weather. Yes, it was freezing cold but seemed warmer than it was from the adrenaline rush of doing something illegal (both trespassing and indecent exposure) that would likely get us arrested in small-town Utah. Maybe that's the trick? Could you steal a car right before the race starts and have to swim to escape the law? Or do something horrific (e.g. kick a puppy) and need to immediately escape the public shame?Hannabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855493440681733056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-61878018361437638112012-03-01T15:04:26.655-07:002012-03-01T15:04:26.655-07:00Crazy shark?! Hmm...it's possible! lolCrazy shark?! Hmm...it's possible! loljgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07707613297668366407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-28636973149481914372012-03-01T14:54:55.297-07:002012-03-01T14:54:55.297-07:00This was Sand Hollow. And if he swims in it year r...This was Sand Hollow. And if he swims in it year round he is either a) a shark, or b) crazy.ELIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231200183264672395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-30241304945752846652012-03-01T14:53:26.455-07:002012-03-01T14:53:26.455-07:00I'm trying to decide where this ill-fated swim...I'm trying to decide where this ill-fated swimming attempt took place...either Sand Hollow or Powell. I live in Dixie and grew up at Powell and have heard tales of people purposely jumping into the icy waters of Powell as part of tradition on New Years day. Of course, then again people are pretty stupid. ;0P If it was Sand Hollow, eh...my co-worker is working on becoming a dive instructor and swims in it (wet-suit and all) year-round. Then again, he may not be human..one never knows about these things anymore. ;)jgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07707613297668366407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-11062557422338790492012-03-01T14:52:11.610-07:002012-03-01T14:52:11.610-07:00Yeah. It was actually quite brave of us to attempt...Yeah. It was actually quite brave of us to attempt the swim in shark infested waters in the first place.ELIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231200183264672395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-80221559329954562382012-03-01T14:51:39.289-07:002012-03-01T14:51:39.289-07:00Thanks. And please never jump into an actual bed o...Thanks. And please never jump into an actual bed of unsterilized needles.ELIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231200183264672395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-44927440869114178242012-03-01T14:09:19.984-07:002012-03-01T14:09:19.984-07:00Lake Sharks are the most fearsome of all predators...Lake Sharks are the most fearsome of all predators. you were right to turn back.MPGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854801851279946819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-90062998530235963412012-03-01T11:40:08.397-07:002012-03-01T11:40:08.397-07:00Your story reminds me of the time I jumped into th...Your story reminds me of the time I jumped into the Atlantic in mid December. I was at school in North Carolina w/ the Marine Corps. We had a few days of "liberty" when the holidays came around so a group of us shacked (no sex involved) up in a lodge by the beach. I decided to take a run down the beach in about 35 degree weather. Ran 3 miles, and when I finished, I figured why not take a quick dip to "cool off." Jumped right into a the Atlantic... which felt like I landed in a bed of unsterilized needles. I learned a few things that day. 1. That was stupid. 2. The walk back to the lodge was just as bad since the wind chill on a wet body brings the temp down. 3. I wont be doing that again. <br /><br />Wish you luck on your IM. Stay warm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-38264095257167652682012-03-01T11:31:04.554-07:002012-03-01T11:31:04.554-07:00Even if I could pass as you I have a final that da...Even if I could pass as you I have a final that day. But I do have a friend who did the same thing (I hope you saw my correction farther down this page) in less time, and got heat exhaustion. They might be available that day....Baby T Growshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245072400722473335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-57671282103021387512012-03-01T10:01:56.525-07:002012-03-01T10:01:56.525-07:00I do and I AM!!!I do and I AM!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964698794691718038.post-64310124641505041662012-03-01T09:22:13.556-07:002012-03-01T09:22:13.556-07:00I had NO idea my scream reached that far. So sorry...I had NO idea my scream reached that far. So sorry!ELIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231200183264672395noreply@blogger.com