tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post2754763865205444234..comments2023-05-30T05:09:46.213-04:00Comments on Lauren's Tri Blog: Luray Oly: Lessons LearnedLaurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00239321052632091395noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post-72038844891526730842011-08-15T20:07:22.330-04:002011-08-15T20:07:22.330-04:00I learned a lot during my half, but that didn'...I learned a lot during my half, but that didn't make it suck any less! I guess now that I learned how to hydrate and to sleep beforehand I can have a great race this next time around. Great job finishing the race! You look like you had fun and sometimes that is all that matters!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post-37943744868780971442011-08-15T18:39:45.349-04:002011-08-15T18:39:45.349-04:00You did the race, you had FUN, and you learned som...You did the race, you had FUN, and you learned something. I would say that's a pretty okay day, right? I TOTALLY get being pissed, trust me. And you're allowed to be. Focus on what you learned, and take it moving forward. Oh, and enjoy the new wine glass!! Very cool!Meaghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830873971730707027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post-54281348123839479592011-08-15T17:07:47.315-04:002011-08-15T17:07:47.315-04:00If you don't have crappy races where you learn...If you don't have crappy races where you learn lessons, how do you get better?!?! Of course I've been there... happens more often than I hope. But, take it with stride, remember that you still had fun and move forward. And enjoy drinking out of the wine glass because that's totally the best winner prize I've ever seen! ;)<br /><br />xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771758178064698651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post-24443047756748257432011-08-15T15:17:20.891-04:002011-08-15T15:17:20.891-04:00I think I learn something from every race, whether...I think I learn something from every race, whether it be nutrition, pacing, clothing choices, etc. But now you'll hopefully have a better idea of what to do on your big race day.Lizhttp://lizrunsdc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post-61735959326136307392011-08-15T13:25:08.777-04:002011-08-15T13:25:08.777-04:00I'm glad you had fun at the race, because the ...I'm glad you had fun at the race, because the combo of bad race + no fun would not have been good! There's always something to learn from bad races and hopefully this one will help you be better for the Cozumel!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14215575637275919972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post-50056904299573568762011-08-15T11:52:17.010-04:002011-08-15T11:52:17.010-04:00Glad you had fun!
I am seeing more beer and wine ...Glad you had fun!<br /><br />I am seeing more beer and wine glass trophies these days. Me thinks I need to find races that offer these?<br /><br />Biggest lesson I learned was for the HIM distance. Even if you nail your nutrition, if you go too hard on the bike, its gonna suck on the run, especially if it is hot out there.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748250987644502052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post-56753081097190907712011-08-15T11:51:20.745-04:002011-08-15T11:51:20.745-04:00life is all one big lesson.life is all one big lesson.Chloe@321delishhttp://321delish.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post-91604797991599757142011-08-15T11:29:09.770-04:002011-08-15T11:29:09.770-04:004 pounds?! good grief, girl!
I agree with the co...4 pounds?! good grief, girl!<br /><br />I agree with the comments about focusing on the big one!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10004930640458109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post-19582378871675578722011-08-15T10:33:27.244-04:002011-08-15T10:33:27.244-04:00At least you learned what you need to work on and ...At least you learned what you need to work on and the race wasn't a total waste. Just keep working and everything will pay off in CozumelMon Amourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706234484306350090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post-66341222401563083062011-08-15T09:59:44.958-04:002011-08-15T09:59:44.958-04:00I pretty much treated my race this weekend, the sa...I pretty much treated my race this weekend, the same as you treated yours. And I think I learned the same lesson. I am competive and I like knowing that the time at the finish line is the best I could do.Sarahhttp://www.swim-bike-run-life.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post-50056320962391746812011-08-15T09:45:13.336-04:002011-08-15T09:45:13.336-04:00Yes. See: Musselman.
I never considered that usi...Yes. See: Musselman. <br /><br />I never considered that using races as "training days" could actually come back to bite you in the ass. Good point. I totally understand the frustration, but like Emily said, your goal this season is much bigger than Luray :)Emilyhttp://speedlaces.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post-23501919832540851242011-08-15T09:25:50.605-04:002011-08-15T09:25:50.605-04:00You learn way more from races that go badly than r...You learn way more from races that go badly than races that go well. It was a fun day, anyway. Enjoy using Phil's wineglass over and over!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974235202743391870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post-5177096793837690922011-08-15T09:07:38.185-04:002011-08-15T09:07:38.185-04:00I have learned a lot of lessons from poor performa...I have learned a lot of lessons from poor performances. I've grown to enjoy them in their own right, because of the lesson and added motivation to improve. :)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13783085707283000645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2948684186368308193.post-51914926581978188522011-08-15T09:06:26.051-04:002011-08-15T09:06:26.051-04:00phil races clydesdale? it's the height, right?...phil races clydesdale? it's the height, right? and can i see him dance to JT sometime pretty please?<br /><br />Don't be too hard on yourself. I've had MANY races that were good for nothing but the lessons I learned, and those have all made me into a better athlete. Your A+++++ goal awaits you in Cozumel, not Luray. Chalk it up as a good, fun day of training where you became a smarter triathlete and move on.emilyhttp://www.sweatonceaday.comnoreply@blogger.com