OMG, you guys

[taratru]

I, um...I just registered for the Boulder IM 70.3 next August.

WHAT HAVE I DONE? I hate summer racing.  I have no bike.  I'm broken.  What am I doing?

(in full disclosure, I'm pretty drunk right now...tell me I can do this.) 

[taratru]

And for the record, I TOTALLY blame al320 ktzmoh and kams

Ever since I went to Boulder for kams in 2014, I've been thinking about it.

[al320]

Sept 11, 2016 20:54:41 GMT -5 taratru said:

And for the record, I TOTALLY blame al320 ktzmoh and kams

Ever since I went to Boulder for kams in 2014, I've been thinking about it.

Youre going to be AMAZING!!!

[cinco]

Exciting!!!

[chw57]

I knew this day would come! You're going to kick so much ass!!'

[emilyj]

WHEN IS THIS RACE BECAUSE I AM SO COMING OUT THERE TO CHEER YOU ON!!!!!!!!!

[taratru]

Sept 11, 2016 21:07:29 GMT -5 emilyj said:

WHEN IS THIS RACE BECAUSE I AM SO COMING OUT THERE TO CHEER YOU ON!!!!!!!!!

J just said, "I mean, is it doable for the 70.3 in August, if Louisville is in October?" 

PLEASE COME.  Seriously, if you can. That would be fucking AMAZING.  August 5th.

[emilyj]

Sept 11, 2016 21:10:09 GMT -5 taratru said:

Sept 11, 2016 21:07:29 GMT -5 emilyj said:

WHEN IS THIS RACE BECAUSE I AM SO COMING OUT THERE TO CHEER YOU ON!!!!!!!!!

J just said, "I mean, is it doable for the 70.3 in August, if Louisville is in October?" 

PLEASE COME.  Seriously, if you can. That would be fucking AMAZING.  

I just marked the date on my calendar. I may have a conference that weekend, but if I can make it work I am SO there.

And I love that you are still talking about Louisville.

[bostonmichelle]

Yay!!! You're going to do amazing!!!

[taratru]

Sept 11, 2016 21:12:05 GMT -5 emilyj said:

Sept 11, 2016 21:10:09 GMT -5 taratru said:

J just said, "I mean, is it doable for the 70.3 in August, if Louisville is in October?" 

PLEASE COME.  Seriously, if you can. That would be fucking AMAZING.  

I just marked the date on my calendar. I may have a conference that weekend, but if I can make it work I am SO there.

And I love that you are still talking about Louisville.

Is it bad that I'm all "my first tri could totally be an IM."  I mean, I know it's bad.  But now I'll have a 70.3 first!  (even DH is all "uh...maybe you should do a shorter one first?")

[emilyj]

taratru We'll find you a sprint or an Oly to do first. :-)

[rnrun]

Oh God, if this is what happens after you suffer a peroneal tendon injury then I am screwed.

But in all seriousness, you will be great!!

[ktzmoh]

Yaaasss! You are going to be awesome. Seriously - triathlon is amazing. The harder I train, the stronger I get. With running, the more I trained, the more broken down I felt.

If it's in August, find an Oly to do in June or so and maybe another in July.

[kams]

Even my husband is pumped about this!


We'll pack up B & J with a few Yeti's and games for the girls and a shade tent so they can enjoy themselves while we kick all the ass!

[al320]

A marathon is way harder than this. I promise. Youre going to kick ass. Triathlon is FUN.

I know people whose first tris were 70.3s. And you are way more badass than they are.

I want to go to Boulder and spectate so bad!!! (Bc no way am i doing altitude racing lol).

[thom]

I always find signing up way in advance terrifying, but I am way excited for you. Hopefully this will be an excellent combo of training for your body. Yay!!!

[taratru]

Sept 11, 2016 21:30:38 GMT -5 al320 said:

I want to go to Boulder and spectate so bad!!! (Bc no way am i doing altitude racing lol).

My life would be complete.  August 5th.  Do it.  You can stay with me.  

[al320]

Sept 11, 2016 21:45:01 GMT -5 taratru said:

Sept 11, 2016 21:30:38 GMT -5 al320 said:

I want to go to Boulder and spectate so bad!!! (Bc no way am i doing altitude racing lol).

My life would be complete.  August 5th.  Do it.  You can stay with me.  

This is so tempting. I really might just. I was in boulder once, in 1996, and i loved it. I could use a good excuse to go back (better than phish at red rocks, anyway lol).

Fly into denver?

[skidunks]

I'll come up and cheer for you!

[taratru]

Sept 11, 2016 21:46:12 GMT -5 al320 said:

Sept 11, 2016 21:45:01 GMT -5 taratru said:

My life would be complete.  August 5th.  Do it.  You can stay with me.  

This is so tempting. I really might just. I was in boulder once, in 1996, and i loved it. I could use a good excuse to go back (better than phish at red rocks, anyway lol).

Fly into denver?

Yes!  And seriously, I'll pick you up and we have a guest room and I would love it.  And you would, too.   

[al320]

Sept 11, 2016 21:49:06 GMT -5 taratru said:

Sept 11, 2016 21:46:12 GMT -5 al320 said:

This is so tempting. I really might just. I was in boulder once, in 1996, and i loved it. I could use a good excuse to go back (better than phish at red rocks, anyway lol).

Fly into denver?

Yes!  And seriously, I'll pick you up and we have a guest room and I would love it.  And you would, too.   

Omg im totally in! Just need to think about this as it gets closer, i see no reason why i cant. Yay!!!

[taratru]

Sept 11, 2016 21:49:53 GMT -5 al320 said:

Sept 11, 2016 21:49:06 GMT -5 taratru said:

Yes!  And seriously, I'll pick you up and we have a guest room and I would love it.  And you would, too.    

Omg im totally in! Just need to think about this as it gets closer, i see no reason why i cant. Yay!!!

OMG!!!!  I'm SO EXCITED!   Trying to explain to DH..."yeah, Amy...she was like, with me at Kiawah start, and just did a 70.3...she's so awesome...like, you'll love her..."  

YAY!!!!

[al320]

Sept 11, 2016 21:53:27 GMT -5 taratru said:

Sept 11, 2016 21:49:53 GMT -5 al320 said:

Omg im totally in! Just need to think about this as it gets closer, i see no reason why i cant. Yay!!!

OMG!!!!  I'm SO EXCITED!   Trying to explain to DH..."yeah, Amy...she was like, with me at Kiawah start, and just did a 70.3...she's so awesome...like, you'll love her..."  

YAY!!!!

Lol!!!

Im SO excited for you!! Youre going to rock this!

[juliabug]

Yay! 70.3 is so fun. You should be able to find a few practice races before August, no problem.

[pixy0stix]

Better you than me! I'll make you a kick-ass sign or 3.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Yay!!!

[reginaphalange72]

I haven't posted much lately because I don't really feel like I have anything to contribute, but I AM SO THERE FOR THIS!!!

[libbygrl109]

Yay! You are totally going to kick ass!

[mrshandy]

So cool!! I have to say I'm a little inspired too. I need to get a damn bike as well. I'm still working my way through Couch to 1650. But I want to do one too.

You can totally do this!!

[mysticmuffin]

This is the best!!