tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post5583650814182173100..comments2023-10-20T09:25:36.238-04:00Comments on A side of GRITS: Clemson Sprint Tri Race ReportMendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00968363500551483010noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-34605061936113575042008-05-30T22:22:00.000-04:002008-05-30T22:22:00.000-04:00You did great, I think you did great in the swim, ...You did great, I think you did great in the swim, bike and run.<BR/>You know how you feel when someone asks "What did you do?" and you tell them and they can't believe you did it. Well believe it, you just competed in and completed a triathlon no small accomplishment and you should be proud of it.<BR/><BR/>You are setting such a great example for you kids and the rest of us. Your kids can say "My Mom is a triathlete", that sounds cool.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04483010827451902792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-57526177481773238922008-05-20T20:31:00.001-04:002008-05-20T20:31:00.001-04:00Hey, Mendy! Way to go on your race! That's aweso...Hey, Mendy! Way to go on your race! That's awesome! Thanks for dropping by my website! Hope to meet you soon! Have a great day!<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>SusanRunner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17495901130542529042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-28557465118999475502008-05-20T20:31:00.000-04:002008-05-20T20:31:00.000-04:00Great job on the tri. My running friends are tryi...Great job on the tri. My running friends are trying to steer me that way. I'm OK on the bike, just getting used to it. But the swim has me nervous. <BR/>My husband is a weekend warrior, too. ARNG. Served in Iraq for 13 months in 2003-2004. Gald he's home!!Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272355232149058926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-51164104995448723552008-05-19T15:40:00.000-04:002008-05-19T15:40:00.000-04:00Hi Mendy, congratulations, You know how to work in...Hi Mendy, congratulations, You know how to work in the races despite being busy, good for you!Neesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446569355572698661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-67885006072820964882008-05-18T16:35:00.000-04:002008-05-18T16:35:00.000-04:00Sounds like you did amazing!!! I am new to the who...Sounds like you did amazing!!! I am new to the whole running/racing world but between you and Lisa I have to say I am a bit skeeved by the whole open water thing, lol. I am doubting I will let that stop me when the time comes though. <BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work!!!Erin Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197419009562556576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-19571614010064555052008-05-15T22:05:00.000-04:002008-05-15T22:05:00.000-04:00Congrats! Sounds like a fun race.Congrats! Sounds like a fun race.Jeremy Hoefshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349988134249366717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-8589104152209574662008-05-15T17:40:00.000-04:002008-05-15T17:40:00.000-04:00Mendy! You so rocked that race! Wahoo! I am so pro...Mendy! You so rocked that race! Wahoo! I am so proud of you! !:)teacherwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791382386588836461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-43474942038093263092008-05-15T14:15:00.000-04:002008-05-15T14:15:00.000-04:00Good race!Good race!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455976398323536272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-16890109119666623962008-05-15T11:50:00.000-04:002008-05-15T11:50:00.000-04:00Awesome job!! I think you did great!!! there we...Awesome job!! I think you did great!!! there were hills & everything. <BR/>I can't trell you how brave I think you are about the swim. I'd freak out if people were by me & touching me.......& then the choppy-ness. I'd have to quit!! ;o)<BR/><BR/>Great job & you need to massage the shin.....I went to PT for 4 weeks a yr ago for this & lots of massage, ifit feels all bumpy, its shin splints & it goes aways with massage!!!! which, hurts, but ice it first, then massage then ice again...<BR/><BR/>I love that you & Davis do all this together. . . .you're both very luckey!The 311 Boys Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005274410579263385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-20664260197673508452008-05-15T11:22:00.000-04:002008-05-15T11:22:00.000-04:00Great job Mendy!!! Way to get that 1st open water...Great job Mendy!!! Way to get that 1st open water race under your belt. I'm glad you enjoyed the day, and took in the experience. Can't wait to see you soon.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723388478908491006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-58254209068313843092008-05-15T01:38:00.000-04:002008-05-15T01:38:00.000-04:00You should NOT be disappointed!! You did awesome!!...You should NOT be disappointed!! You did awesome!!! <BR/><BR/>I am so proud. Great job!!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506473191113043504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-65212151359570524342008-05-14T22:35:00.000-04:002008-05-14T22:35:00.000-04:00You did so well at Clemson, and it was awesome to ...You did so well at Clemson, and it was awesome to see you smiling at the finish. Having fun makes it worth it, doesn't it? Now that you have this and PI under your belt, you have the experience you need to kick some butt in Atlanta!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232949586286921191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-52998552216414070052008-05-14T14:33:00.000-04:002008-05-14T14:33:00.000-04:00Congratulations Mendy!!! Sounds like you did an aw...Congratulations Mendy!!! Sounds like you did an awesome job, and I'm so impressed that you can do all THREE sports (including the scary swim).<BR/><BR/>Also, David and I seem to be travel buddies: I'm in Boston until tomorrow and then heading to Cali for the weekend (San Fran).Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100746061554733157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-45455549505228842162008-05-14T14:04:00.000-04:002008-05-14T14:04:00.000-04:00Congrats on such a great race!Congrats on such a great race!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-54892749412775695292008-05-14T12:56:00.000-04:002008-05-14T12:56:00.000-04:00Good report, I'm learning more everytime I read wh...Good report, I'm learning more everytime I read what you're up to. It'll help me when I try my tri in August....keep up the great writing....love it!Lily on the Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275939535831908513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-8286107849151757592008-05-14T09:58:00.000-04:002008-05-14T09:58:00.000-04:00Great job. Sounds like an awesome race. Now you ha...Great job. Sounds like an awesome race. Now you have 6 weeks to reflect on what went well and what you need to work on to get ready for Iron Girl.<BR/><BR/>Next time you drop chain. You may want to try changing your front gear towards the big ring and pedaling forward slowly. Of course only do this is you have enough speed where you have time to try this I have learned through trial and error that it works maybe 75% on the time as long as you didnt get chain suck.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13288243991974155609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-18387561773524700022008-05-14T09:31:00.000-04:002008-05-14T09:31:00.000-04:00Great race, girl! So glad to hear you had fun with...Great race, girl! So glad to hear you had fun with it. And, way to use a little bit of disappointment as fuel to kick butt on the next one.sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242610800073587191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-22572358193306927202008-05-14T08:59:00.000-04:002008-05-14T08:59:00.000-04:00What's up with you women and this awesome transiti...What's up with you women and this awesome transition time. The teenager at Dee Dee's tri had a transition of 18 seconds. Jeezus Christ!! I'm more of a sit down have a picnic kind of guy :-)<BR/><BR/>Nice job on the race chica! There is plenty of time for you to get "competative"! You enjoy yourself for now, and get that leg thing figured out!!!Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-3905912274717184622008-05-13T20:12:00.000-04:002008-05-13T20:12:00.000-04:00I think you did great. You are putting in so much...I think you did great. You are putting in so much time, you are going to keep improving. Keep at it!! I'm so jealous that you are out doing these things. <BR/><BR/>NancNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14684236668997938263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-5904916712983579782008-05-13T19:54:00.000-04:002008-05-13T19:54:00.000-04:00HOLY COW, Mendy! WAY TO GO! You pushed through th...HOLY COW, Mendy! WAY TO GO! You pushed through the swim...scary part, you had to fix your chain on the bike, and had to deal with the HILLACIOUS hill and you did it all with a great attitude! In my opinion, not a dang thing to be disappointed about! I congratulate you on perserverence!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938392851403907707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-73182941236520469132008-05-13T19:44:00.000-04:002008-05-13T19:44:00.000-04:00Why aren't you happy with the results? I think yo...Why aren't you happy with the results? I think you did a grand job.<BR/><BR/>I just took my aerobars off, but you look awesome using them in the photo. Guess they just aren't my thing.<BR/><BR/>Dropping the chain stinks! I hate it when that happens. At least it's easy to put it back on (easier than dealing with a flat)<BR/><BR/>Nicely done. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-58125888974454053362008-05-13T18:39:00.000-04:002008-05-13T18:39:00.000-04:00Suuuuuurrreee you're busy! I bet David's not real...Suuuuuurrreee you're busy! I bet David's not really even in Boston. I bet you both are recording your upcoming rap album "#1 Stunna" or sumfin :P LOL JK!<BR/><BR/>Mendy I think you did AWESOME!! ;D ;D You so rock! ;D ;DMarcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-16518496679624215512008-05-13T17:50:00.000-04:002008-05-13T17:50:00.000-04:00YAY!! A race report!! You had a fantastic race!!...YAY!! A race report!! You had a fantastic race!! You make the swim sound so easy! Love the new bars! Keep up the awesome work!J~Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801414494327642020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-44037753935228477092008-05-13T17:00:00.000-04:002008-05-13T17:00:00.000-04:00It sounds like you enjoyed the event so be thankfu...It sounds like you enjoyed the event so be thankful that you made it over those walls.... i mean hills. :-)<BR/><BR/>We have more hills coming at the Iron Girl event. <BR/><BR/>have a great time with Grace. Mommy daughter time can be a sweet thing.Gotta Run.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03647983887882662002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2409771819603362785.post-53917285740269944882008-05-13T16:32:00.000-04:002008-05-13T16:32:00.000-04:00I have the aero bars and so skeerd! Way to get in ...I have the aero bars and so skeerd! Way to get in the aero postition!<BR/>Great swimming, and way to stick to the plan. <BR/>That is so weird the identical <BR/>transition time, and they were super fast! Don't be disppointed, Mendy. You are getting better and every race is a leeson to build on right? <BR/>You are doing awesome, and if it means anything I think of you a tri training rock star! <BR/><BR/>Good luck with getting the workouts in with just you and Grace.<BR/>You did awesome, and I am super proud of you!! I hope that week of<BR/>XT'ing the running will bring the leg back to 100% :-) Congratulations on a great tri!Vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275505112098052230noreply@blogger.com