Wish Me Luck !!! 1 mile race this sunday

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Former Member — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 16:43:48 GMT

Donna Get well soon and don't be too quick to start up the training thang. Even tho' it is frustrating. :frustrated: Sounds like your body will need some time to heal. The ocean will still be there tomorrow and next week and next month.......well, you get the idea. Best wishes, Larry

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Former Member — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 14:30:04 GMT

Hi How are you feeling now? Have you seen a doctor yet? I believe that in a previous post you had mentioned that there were no doctors where you live. Is it insensitive of me to ask you this on the Sunday when you were supposed to have your (for-you-sprint) swim? (My intentions are good.) Take Care Ahmed

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Former Member — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 13:19:54 GMT

Its sunday evening and my mental alarm clock went off to check and see how your race went. I guess I missed a couple of posts and naturally I am sad to hear you weren't feeling up to it. I hope you feel better soon. Kevin

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Former Member — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:47:51 GMT

I went to watch the triathlon today and yesterday it started storming; huge surf and tons of jellyfish everywhere. But this morning, the surf was starting to calm a little and no jellyfish so most people had a good triathlon. My friend Jo from Scotland WON her group; this was her first race in her life; she is on Cloud 9; I am so proud of her. A wave deposited her right on the beach at the end of the race and she was laying flat on the sand; it was very funny. Sadly, a girl trying to make the next Summer Olympics messed up big time on the swim. She left in the group after the Elite Men and was back 11 minutes before them; she didn't swim to the last buoy and was disqualified; she said she just didn't see it. It was an exciting time and there were no injuries on the steep biking hills; a couple of tumbles but no injuries. It was a very good day. So, until next year.....:groovy:

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Former Member — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 13:50:34 GMT

I'm a little bit embarrassed; I asked for good wishes and you all gave them to me. I have decided to scratch from the triathlon this year, I've been coughing up a little blood since yesterday and think this is not a good thing. Plus I am so weak, I can barely take a shower. So my partner from the States, an Ironman competitor, is still coming but for vacation only; he is leaving his bike at home. This will be the first tri swim here that I have missed in 6 years; I am disappointed because it is a tradition, but I truly am not up for this race. If I just had the sniffles or a sore throat, but this is much worse. It's pretty deep in my lungs and the least bit of activity has me gasping for air. So, as someone else told me, keep my thoughts on my bigger goal, the 18 mile swim next year. I will lay low and take care of this awful illness whatever it is and hopefully be back training in a week or so. Your friend, donna Embarrassment should not be any part of your thoughts! Do take care of your health and be ready for that (YIKES) 18 miles!!!!!!! Keep us posted Donna, and get well!

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Former Member — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:22:11 GMT

I'm a little bit embarrassed; I asked for good wishes and you all gave them to me. I have decided to scratch from the triathlon this year, I've been coughing up a little blood since yesterday and think this is not a good thing. Plus I am so weak, I can barely take a shower. So my partner from the States, an Ironman competitor, is still coming but for vacation only; he is leaving his bike at home. This will be the first tri swim here that I have missed in 6 years; I am disappointed because it is a tradition, but I truly am not up for this race. If I just had the sniffles or a sore throat, but this is much worse. It's pretty deep in my lungs and the least bit of activity has me gasping for air. So, as someone else told me, keep my thoughts on my bigger goal, the 18 mile swim next year. I will lay low and take care of this awful illness whatever it is and hopefully be back training in a week or so. Your friend, donna Sorry to hear about that Donna. You are going to see a doctor soon about that right? (unless of course you already have seen one that is).....Get well soon Donna! Newmastersswimmer

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Former Member — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:14:52 GMT

Yes, coughing up blood alone is a decent enough reason to scratch a race, don't ya think? :agree: Take care of yourself, Donna, and let us know how you are doing. B

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Former Member — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:56:40 GMT

Too bad, Donna, get well (you can use all the good karma we sent you to get better).

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Former Member — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:47:28 GMT

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FindingMyInnerFish — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:37:24 GMT

Ah Donna, very sorry to hear that--all the more, just as Peter says, keep the good wishes and use them for healing... may the Force be with you more than ever! I agree about having a doctor check you out. Hope you're feeling better soon!

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Former Member — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 06:12:17 GMT

Donna, I don't know why but you & your upcoming swim on Sunday were the first things on my mind this morning. Hoping the past few days have found you feeling better, stronger and eager to attack that race on Sunday and show them all how its done.

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Former Member — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:15:03 GMT

Just want to add my voice: good luck Donna Sounds like you are panicking/doubting yourself a bit.... don't. Have confidence, get your mind into that place where you just let your body do what you have trained it to do. Then afterwards the other half can be barman :drink:

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Former Member — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:19:21 GMT

Donna, I threw in a CD I hadn't listened to for awhile today, and I thought of you when listening to one of the songs, so I thought I'd post the lyrics. It's a popular song in some circles, so you may have heard it: Guy Clark, "The Cape" Eight years old with flour sack cape Tied all around his neck He climbed up on the garage Figurin’ what the heck He screwed his courage up so tight The whole thing come unwound He got a runnin’ start and bless his heart He headed for the ground He’s one of those who knows that life Is just a leap of faith Spread your arms and hold you breath Always trust your cape All grown up with a flour sack cape Tied all around his dream He’s full of piss and vinegar He’s bustin’ at the seams He licked his finger and checked the wind It’s gonna be do or die He wasn’t scared of nothin’, Boys He was pretty sure he could fly He’s one of those who knows that life Is just a leap of faith Spread your arms and hold you breath Always trust your cape Old and grey with a flour sack cape Tied all around his head He’s still jumpin’ off the garage And will be till he’s dead All these years the people said He’s actin’ like a kid He did not know he could not fly So he did He’s one of those who knows that life Is just a leap of faith Spread your arms and hold you breath Always trust your cape Ah, one of those songs I wish I'd written. If you've never heard it, the music is simple guitar picking with Guy singing. Have fun Sunday. Spread your arms, hold your breath, and always trust your cape. :)

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Former Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:47:17 GMT

luck? from what i've read of your posts, it is not about luck. i once heard that luck is "opportunity meeting preparation." This is an opportunity, you have prepared. You will do well. It is my experience that good things tend to happen to good people. From your posts, it is obvious you are more than just a good person. Good things will happen to you. You will do well. be, and you will be, we will all be with you every stroke of the way on Sunday! Buena Suerta, amiga y nos hermana. nadare bien. jim

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Former Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:16:17 GMT

Donna, I'm sure you'll do great. I wish I could be there to swim it with you. Good Luck!

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Former Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:13:58 GMT

This Sunday is Roatan's 6th annual International Triathlon and Pan American Long Distance. I've been swimming a lot lately, but last Saturday afternoon after completing a 3-1/4 mile swim, I got sick of all things. I have been in bed since Sunday the 4th until yesterday the 12th. I swam about a mile yesterday but all split up. The problem is overall weakness; can't walk very far without holding onto something to catch my breath. But it's only Tuesday so I hope that by this weekend, I will be recovered. Thank goodness it's only a mile swim. My partner is an Ironman competitor flying in from the States; he's doing the run and bike for our relay. So I am hoping my past training will far exceed my being so darn sick for so long. I just want the mile swim to feel good so it's completely enjoyable. Wish us luck, I'll report back the results later (oops, may not swim a 22 minute mile this year!!!). Donna Good Luck Donna!! With all of your distance training this should be a real cakewalk for you! Newmastersswimmer

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Former Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:12:24 GMT

Donna: From what I've read about you, you'll do great. Sounds like you could swim a mile in your sleep! :groovy:

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Former Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:05:52 GMT

good luck!

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Former Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:42:49 GMT

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Former Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:18:09 GMT

Thanks to both Jims and Ahmed for your encouragement. I guess we all second guess ourselves sometimes, and because I have not been sick in 6 years, it has me a tad worried. And you are right, I won't be walking, I'll be swimming which is my natural environment. I am always a back-half swimmer anyway, I let people go ahead of me as I establish my pace and then build on it. Why change now? I'm off for an ez one mile swim today, nothing too high intensity. donna

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The Fortress — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:52:51 GMT

As I often say about things: Don't over-think this. You can only do a race so many times, so leave at least one of them for the actual race and not in your head. You have more than enough distance under your belt for this, so finishing it is a given. Be sure to get a decent warmup before the race - again, your distance training is more than enough to cover both the warmup and race. In the words of Frank Alongi: "You get in that race, you go like Hell." -LBJ I agree with LBJ, DB. It sounds dreadfully unpleasant to be overthinking or rehearsing marathon type swims in your mind. :thhbbb: You'll do great. It's only a mile. Much easier than 18. Just float fast. Now for my quote: "The great thing about athletics is that it's like poker sometimes: you know what's in your hand and it may be a load of rubbish, but you've got to keep up the front." -- Sebastian Coe

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Former Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:11:41 GMT

What great people you all are; rooting me on and reminding me that I am well prepared for this little 1 miler on Sunday. Even though I did an ez mile today and my time was 8 minutes off, I am going to shake this off and get my head screwed back on as a competitor because it's only Wednesday and maybe the weakness will leave me by the weekend. Fort: I love your symbolism: float fast :rofl: Leonard: all head trips stop right now; will let my body do whatever it can on Sunday and it will be a beautiful swim over coral reefs and parrot fish!!! Enjoying the moment that day instead of trying to do something that I may or may not have---I say fooey on that now. My husband said this afternoon after my swim: "So what? Get on with it." Very sound words. Thanks everyone; I always knew swimmers were pro-swimmer for others!! :woot: donna

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Former Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:09:25 GMT

Donna, Best wishes for a safe and strong win. No worries. your training and determination will carry you through.:applaud:

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Former Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:04:31 GMT

islandsox;83334 This Sunday is Roatan's 6th annual International Triathlon and Pan American Long Distance. I swam about a mile yesterday but all split up. The problem is overall weakness; can't walk very far without holding onto something to catch my breath. Donna While knowing that your (distance) preparations will make this (only 1M) seem like a Sunday walk in the park (for you), remember that you won't be walking, but floating on a cushion of seawater (I'm assuming it's OW) that will carry/lift you. My partner is an Ironman competitor flying in from the States; he's doing the run and bike for our relay. Plus you're getting your husband to do (more?) chores. Therefore with your local backers all there ready to do their part and all your fellow-USMSers-Forumites (Forumians? Forumese? "us", as in "we") e-cheering for you, you won't even have time to wonder why you didn't see any fish as you cross the finish line (or is swimming the first leg where you hand over to your relay partner?) So I am hoping my past training will far exceed my being so darn sick for so long. I just want the mile swim to feel good so it's completely enjoyable. Why don't you start as if it were just another regular (non-race, pre-beer or favorite drink/snack) swim? Then -forget about other swimmers- apply more power little by little as you get into your rhythm. This approach worked for me when I used to swim the 1500m (but that was MY loooooooooooooooooong-distance swim) and sometimes I'd surprise even myself. Best of the best of luck and as the French say (when sincerely wishing someone luck), "***!" (and pardon my French).

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FindingMyInnerFish — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:22:02 GMT

The others have said it all, but I have to add my good wishes... as was said to Luke Skywalker, "the force be with you!" Also know your pain having been sick myself... feeling better now and I hope you will too very, very soon. Here are some healing vibes to see you through: <<<<<<>>>>>> Have fun and drink a beer afterward to celebrate! and here's some to start you off: :drink: