It seemed like a good idea at the time...

[trigal]

when I signed up for three half-Ironmans over only five weeks. I've done more than one half in a season, but this is a bit ridiculous! The first is this weekend (in Maryland), which should be fine, but I'm starting to get nervous about recovery and racing so quickly. Should be interesting!

I'm thinking of scheduling a massage in between the first two races. That should help, right?

What the hell have I gotten myself into?

[hannahb]

Where in MD? I only ask because I'm in MD and may be able to come cheer!

[sadlebred]

You can do it! Yes, a massage is a great idea!

[shauni27]

YOU CAN DO IT! You are an ironman machine, you've got this!

And a massage is ALWAYS a good idea

[tuggyruns]

That's epic. I'm impressed and know you can TOTALLY do this! DEF get that massage. It's my answer for nearly everything !

[boston340]

I get warm fuzzies when we all enable each other. Go trigal!!

[kams]

I understand your apprehension, but I think you will be just fine. A massage is a great idea, as is staying extra good buddies with your foam roller & eating well.

I'm excited that this 5 weeks of epic kicks off so soon! I can't wait to hear about it!

[joenali]

You can do it! My cousin is racing this weekend too! She's trying to qualify for Kona, but she doesn't think it will happen at this race. She's holding out for IM Mt. Tremblant. If you see an older, beast like looking lady named Claudia give her a nod for me!

[trigal]

Jun 3, 2014 4:28:53 GMT -5 hannahb said:

Where in MD? I only ask because I'm in MD and may be able to come cheer!

It's the Eagleman 70.3 in Cambridge!

[trigal]

Jun 3, 2014 8:03:03 GMT -5 joenali said:

You can do it! My cousin is racing this weekend too! She's trying to qualify for Kona, but she doesn't think it will happen at this race. She's holding out for IM Mt. Tremblant. If you see an older, beast like looking lady named Claudia give her a nod for me!

I know a few people who have qualified for Kona at this race. I'm hoping for a spot to the 70.3 worlds again. It'll be in Mont Tremblant instead of Vegas, which will be infinitely better! But everyone in the northeast is trying to qualify too, so it'll be tough!

[trigal]

Jun 3, 2014 7:52:14 GMT -5 boston340 said:

I get warm fuzzies when we all enable each other. Go trigal!!

"Enabling" is probably not a good thing!

[hannahb]

Jun 3, 2014 8:06:03 GMT -5 trigal said:

Jun 3, 2014 4:28:53 GMT -5 hannahb said:

Where in MD? I only ask because I'm in MD and may be able to come cheer!

It's the Eagleman 70.3 in Cambridge!

Ah that's kinda far. Probably won't be able to come since I have a family thing mid morning. Good luck though!

[marcyiam]

First - you are crazy. lol

Second - you've got this. I know you can do it - get that massage and we'll be here to track you and cheer you on!

Is your husband also doing all 3?

[trigal]

Jun 3, 2014 14:05:38 GMT -5 marcyiam said:

First - you are crazy. lol

Second - you've got this. I know you can do it - get that massage and we'll be here to track you and cheer you on!

Is your husband also doing all 3?

Thanks!

Yes, DH is racing with me. Unfortunately he's had an ankle injury, so his running is not up to par. But he'll probably still kick my ass!

[Deleted]

Oh gosh, that is hard core! Good luck! I can't wait to read all the race recaps.