tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125699726996453332.post469707252349771327..comments2023-03-29T11:27:32.809-05:00Comments on Team Tri Divas: Wimping outDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531066471698015279noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125699726996453332.post-5077111793919200032009-09-27T17:21:04.935-05:002009-09-27T17:21:04.935-05:00Thanks gals :) You are all awesome :) TriDiva lo...Thanks gals :) You are all awesome :) TriDiva love!!! :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123997791001727589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125699726996453332.post-74583907167485549592009-09-27T13:17:37.704-05:002009-09-27T13:17:37.704-05:00And it's not wimping out... it's being sen...And it's not wimping out... it's being sensible.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309577686818429890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125699726996453332.post-19098202464765751922009-09-26T18:38:56.278-05:002009-09-26T18:38:56.278-05:00I agree with everyone on this one Jenn. Deferring...I agree with everyone on this one Jenn. Deferring to next year was the best decision if you were not mentally and physically ready for the tri. <br /><br />Next year come back better than ever Tri Diva!Lynnderfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912267035957466473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125699726996453332.post-53278120136413078652009-09-26T15:02:26.092-05:002009-09-26T15:02:26.092-05:00sounds like you are not prepared both in the mind ...sounds like you are not prepared both in the mind and body, which means it won't be fun. defer and get your swag next year. the swag for the danskin in metro was ehhhh....maybe go to expo to at least get the feel and volunteer !!!! great way to support and be involved but you wont get hurtjustmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05081885076553861768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125699726996453332.post-85883722875400019302009-09-26T12:52:48.644-05:002009-09-26T12:52:48.644-05:00I decided to defer it to next year... I am not sur...I decided to defer it to next year... I am not sure if I'll get a DNS or DNF or if they'll just take me off the list. Either way, I'm ok with it. The little voice in the back of my head just keeps telling me not to be stupid, so I'm gonna listen.<br /><br />Next year, I will be better prepared :)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123997791001727589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125699726996453332.post-43014288001181960982009-09-26T12:11:18.947-05:002009-09-26T12:11:18.947-05:00Hey Jenn...I agree with Donna. You've made a l...Hey Jenn...I agree with Donna. You've made a lot of great points, but ultimately it comes down to common sense and the big picture. <br /><br />I've never had a DNS, but I did have a DNF at the Turkey Trot bike ride last year. I simply wasn't prepared...no winter ride gear (I honestly thought I could tough it out, but the cold was too much for my light clothes). I also ended up getting a flat and I had no spare tube and at this particular ride, SAG was not prepared for flats. <br /><br />The whole experience was horrible for me, but I learned a lot from it. I don't feel guilty about the DNF, but it still frustrates me that I went into something without preparing properly. I guess it messes with some of my Virgo logic. LOL<br /><br />As for you...this is the best advice I can give...if you aren't prepared for this MENTALLY, I'd suggest that you take a pass. We've all done multiple triathlons now and while being physically prepared to take on the course is important, I think we realize the role that mental preparedness takes in this sport. There have been times when my body was physically exhausted, but because I was still "kicking ass" in my head, I was able to push forward. Multisport is a mindf*ck...regardless of distance. :)<br /><br />I'm sure you'll make the best decision for you...and know that your Tri Divas are still in your corner. *hugs*Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992472566530093978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3125699726996453332.post-21453451889033142302009-09-26T11:23:02.549-05:002009-09-26T11:23:02.549-05:00Well, if you're not prepared, you definitely w...Well, if you're not prepared, you definitely won't have fun. Sounds to me like you have your mind made up but just need a little validation. :)<br /><br />If I had not trained in 2 months and knew the water too cold and required a wetsuit, I'd be thinking twice too -- never mind all the other medical stuff coupled with it.<br /><br />All that said though, there is still the possibility I'd tough-it-out, because the thought of registering and getting a DNS might eat me alive on the inside.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531066471698015279noreply@blogger.com