tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post2043524851308460527..comments2024-03-14T01:57:43.948-05:00Comments on HoHo Runs: Trust Me...I Tri'd (WW # 46)HoHo Runshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-34189561102685344092016-07-06T19:07:05.520-05:002016-07-06T19:07:05.520-05:00If I was going to do one, this had to be it. I kno...If I was going to do one, this had to be it. I know this place so well from my childhood and from running races there too. It was a great beginner race. I loved the cycling leg!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-61293073439594747742016-07-06T09:33:52.316-05:002016-07-06T09:33:52.316-05:00Congrats! You rocked it!!!! I am happy it was so b...Congrats! You rocked it!!!! I am happy it was so beginner friendly! And of course you killed it on the bike. Way to go!kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-38428810770822165262016-06-27T16:04:18.582-05:002016-06-27T16:04:18.582-05:00Thanks. I'm trying get up my nerve for the se...Thanks. I'm trying get up my nerve for the second one now.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-33908914350093151672016-06-27T16:03:56.369-05:002016-06-27T16:03:56.369-05:00When you start in the rear (all the way) there is ...When you start in the rear (all the way) there is a lot of opportunity to better your placement. That was the fun part. Do you know my wrap has already come unwrapped? It's going back to the shop!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-47171607739398682122016-06-27T16:02:41.916-05:002016-06-27T16:02:41.916-05:00Swimming in the ocean would unsettle me. I'd ...Swimming in the ocean would unsettle me. I'd rather it be in the bay. Sea lice? Ugh! Something else to worry about.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-25682856994829174122016-06-27T16:01:38.861-05:002016-06-27T16:01:38.861-05:00It was definitely out of my comfort zone. I stres...It was definitely out of my comfort zone. I stressed so much over the decision for weeks. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-60983801486512600862016-06-27T16:00:53.464-05:002016-06-27T16:00:53.464-05:00This is one you could have actually WALKED. I'...This is one you could have actually WALKED. I'm serious.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-38939302697745312022016-06-27T16:00:28.187-05:002016-06-27T16:00:28.187-05:00I thought I was pretty quick in transition and was...I thought I was pretty quick in transition and was then shocked to see the first one was over 3 minutes. What was I doing?HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-58604122786189928122016-06-27T15:59:40.523-05:002016-06-27T15:59:40.523-05:00Oh, Marcia. You would love this swim. It was not...Oh, Marcia. You would love this swim. It was not intimidating in the least! And of course the scenery for the ride is awesome too.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-35631341424245654732016-06-27T15:58:56.331-05:002016-06-27T15:58:56.331-05:00I'm glad I took this opportunity because it wa...I'm glad I took this opportunity because it was very beginner friendly. Now I know what to expect.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-59241682479121072882016-06-23T16:37:38.843-05:002016-06-23T16:37:38.843-05:00Thanks! I'm very glad I stuck with my TRI dec...Thanks! I'm very glad I stuck with my TRI decision. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-87565758051478530792016-06-23T16:37:13.092-05:002016-06-23T16:37:13.092-05:00Give it a shot! You'll never know until you T...Give it a shot! You'll never know until you TRI.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-3678094935099164012016-06-23T16:33:47.806-05:002016-06-23T16:33:47.806-05:00I would certainly do this race again next year, wi...I would certainly do this race again next year, without a doubt. I'm still intimidated by the swimming. If I did another, it would have to be a sprint distance with a short swim. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-68813832436292350172016-06-23T16:32:26.827-05:002016-06-23T16:32:26.827-05:00If someone had asked me last year about doing a Tr...If someone had asked me last year about doing a Tri, I would have laughed. Funny how perspectives change! Getting very comfortable on my bike last fall was a huge factor.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-89987595833443585912016-06-23T16:30:37.500-05:002016-06-23T16:30:37.500-05:00I was determined not to freak out in the swim and ...I was determined not to freak out in the swim and I didn't. I certainly was not fast, but I did not care. Knowing your feet can touch is a great comfort, if you can stand that slimy lake week. LOL.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-41579712550289551562016-06-23T16:29:04.402-05:002016-06-23T16:29:04.402-05:00The race directors and volunteers were great in ex...The race directors and volunteers were great in explaining things! There were a lot of newbies in attendance. I felt very comfortable.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-76030059383470727492016-06-23T16:27:41.728-05:002016-06-23T16:27:41.728-05:00They host one of my favorite half marathons (and f...They host one of my favorite half marathons (and full). It's very hilly but just so beautiful and peaceful. It should be around the end of January.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-24280578780209059292016-06-23T16:26:23.704-05:002016-06-23T16:26:23.704-05:00Just look for a race with a shallow swim. That wi...Just look for a race with a shallow swim. That will really boost your confidence. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-19726742808968804562016-06-23T16:23:39.892-05:002016-06-23T16:23:39.892-05:00Knowing it was a shallow swim was really the decid...Knowing it was a shallow swim was really the deciding factor. I'm going to really have to get my courage up for the next one. And swim a lot.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-7386246458410747922016-06-23T16:21:56.984-05:002016-06-23T16:21:56.984-05:00Thanks. I'm glad my first experience was a go...Thanks. I'm glad my first experience was a good one!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-90856962207267114712016-06-23T16:21:25.566-05:002016-06-23T16:21:25.566-05:00You should definitely TRI it.You should definitely TRI it.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-9282983523004030302016-06-23T16:20:56.279-05:002016-06-23T16:20:56.279-05:00What surprised me most about the swim is that it t...What surprised me most about the swim is that it took less than 10 minutes. I had somehow convinced myself it would take 20-30 minutes! HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-89011032024174866822016-06-23T16:19:06.302-05:002016-06-23T16:19:06.302-05:00They had a relay option. That would be fun too. ...They had a relay option. That would be fun too. I'd pick the bike leg!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-40936222480423951212016-06-23T10:23:26.545-05:002016-06-23T10:23:26.545-05:00Congrats on your first Tri... how exciting! Congrats on your first Tri... how exciting! vickihttp://fueledbycarrots.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-37824996228856500302016-06-22T14:34:48.256-05:002016-06-22T14:34:48.256-05:00I will probably attempt another sprint distance. ...I will probably attempt another sprint distance. There is one here locally next month. It won't be as scenic as Callaway but I'm thinking...HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.com