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JenSw

Aug 3, 12 16:46

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What are your big goals? Quote | Reply
Thinking big, what are your dream races or events? If you were to have whatever time off of work you need and the budget, what would you choose?

Here are mine:

  • Spartathlon
  • Rim to Rim to Rim Grand Canyon run (Doing this next year)
  • Badwater 135
  • Marathon De Sables
  • Hardrock 100

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AndyPants

Aug 3, 12 18:41

Post #2 of 27 (2799 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [JenSw] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Comrades in a heartbeat.

I almost registered for 2007 but then health issues crept in and seriously derailed my training. I did notice that 2013 is an "up" year... and entries open Sept 1st... ;-)

After that: IM Lanzarote.

AP
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DawnT

Aug 3, 12 18:41

Post #3 of 27 (2799 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [JenSw] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
If I dream big, here's my list in no particular order:

  • Qualify for Boston
  • Sub-13 IM
  • Finish American Zofingen Long Course before they put the beer away


JenSw

Aug 3, 12 18:46

Post #4 of 27 (2797 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [AndyPants] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Comrades is a good one. That should have been on my list.
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AndyPants

Aug 3, 12 19:46

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Re: What are your big goals? [JenSw] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Dawn is right, I'd add AmZof long course too. In fact I got the "early reg" email today for AmZof... sigh. Such a great event.

AP
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JenSw

Aug 3, 12 21:06

Post #6 of 27 (2771 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [AndyPants] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
If I was still doing triathlon I'd put Norseman on the list. Brutal race but wow, how cool is that? Also Ultraman. Can't handle that much time on a bike though.
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Jen - @ultragrrl

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AndyPants

Aug 4, 12 9:15

Post #7 of 27 (2734 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [JenSw] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Ultraman would be cool if I could do it as a relay with P. No more relays tho.

Another one I'd add is TransRockies MTB. That looks AMAZING.

And a third cool one would be the ultra up in the Arctic during summer, I can't remember the name of it, but it's ~90k and you basically chase the sun the entire time. Last I recall it was $12K to enter (which included your travel & accoms).

AP
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trackie clm

Aug 4, 12 10:25

Post #8 of 27 (2727 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [JenSw] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
To get back in shape and return to California.

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kathy_caribe

Aug 4, 12 13:58

Post #9 of 27 (2707 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [JenSw] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
To go back in time and do the DF marathon during our bicentennial. (2 years ago?)
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Tri3

Aug 4, 12 16:50

Post #10 of 27 (2684 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [kathy_caribe] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Kathy,
I felt sure that your big goal was going to be to ride pain free.... ;-)


kathy_caribe

Aug 4, 12 17:09

Post #11 of 27 (2678 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [Tri3] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Tri3 wrote:
Kathy,
I felt sure that your big goal was going to be to ride pain free.... ;-)

How timely. Just got back from a ride. I can ride pain free out of aero, so that's what I'm doing now. Additionally, I'm thinking today might be my last day on roids (as something I was too embarrassed to post earlier cause I was sure teh boyz would be saying I had crabs and calling me a whore) was I've been Wickedly Itchy in the crotch for months and finally figured out it was a derm reaction to one of the creams I was using. It was absolutely awful and I was going nutz trying to figure it out until I finally saw the welts go away with 1 little 50mg pill of prednisone. I'm on day 3 of roids and this is the first night I haven't been itching like mad (the last two nights the rash/welts came back in lessening degrees). I didn't push being in aero tonight as right now my goal is to get more kms in the saddle and aero is on the back burner. I also had some angel gift me an Adamo and I'm now just waiting for a mule to bring it down. So, pain free out of aero and much more comfortable without a crotch full of rash, hives and welts. Who knew? :)
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FeltLikeTriing

Aug 5, 12 16:14

Post #12 of 27 (2605 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [kathy_caribe] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Dude, you are the most bad ass woman ever. The stuff you have been dealing with and still getting out and riding. Kudos.

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AndyPants

Aug 5, 12 21:38

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Re: What are your big goals? [FeltLikeTriing] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
No shit. Major props.

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instigator

Aug 6, 12 7:08

Post #14 of 27 (2526 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [JenSw] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Not a race or event but currently my biggest goal is to get full (or at least functional) range of motion back in my forearm, wrist, and hand. After that-

  • HURT 100
  • a mountain 100 miler (both foot and mountain bike)
  • to BQ at a marathon course considered "hard"
  • Xterra Worlds



determination

Aug 6, 12 7:33

Post #15 of 27 (2523 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [JenSw] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
OK...
qualify for the Boston marathon.
Do IM Kona
Travel to Europe and do a bunch of the famous Tour climbs (TDF and/or Giro)

Since I now have proper iron levels, it seems like what I thought were my limits have been moved. It's exciting to think I now am not sure what I'm capable of... I can't wait to see what I can do - I finally see improvements from my hard work, plus I'm having SO MUCH FUN!


AndyPants

Aug 6, 12 7:43

Post #16 of 27 (2520 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [determination] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Dangit - so many good answers! I need a sugar daddy/lotto jackpot so I can do all of them!

AP
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TriBeer

Aug 6, 12 15:47

Post #17 of 27 (2459 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [JenSw] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
A lot of hiking.


(This post was edited by TriBeer on Aug 7, 12 6:23)


tigerchik

Aug 6, 12 16:13

Post #18 of 27 (2445 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [JenSw] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
<3 marathon
<11h IM
AmZof long course

let me think more.
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mistressk

Aug 7, 12 9:27

Post #19 of 27 (2376 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [JenSw] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
epic dartmouth. it'd get my husband back to his home (nova scotia), and i'd love to take a week after the race to visit his family around the cabot trail.

would like to do a rim to rim to rim as well, but not as a race - just tanker and i kicking along with a tent.

really, my dreams are more "active vacation" than race-based.

cheers!

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Tri3

Aug 10, 12 10:19

Post #20 of 27 (2225 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [JenSw] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Stay healthy and race until the day I die--preferably at the finish line.


tchesnutt

Sep 12, 12 19:17

Post #21 of 27 (1832 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [mistressk] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Quote:

epic dartmouth. it'd get my husband back to his home (nova scotia), and i'd love to take a week after the race to visit his family around the cabot trail.

Just noticed your post. How can we help you turn this into a reality?

We've been working really hard on 2013, and are excited with what we've got lined up - even 290 days out. We'd love to have you join us.

Let me know what you need to make this race work for you, and we'll make it happen!

All the best, Tim.


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mistressk

Sep 13, 12 8:05

Post #22 of 27 (1805 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [tchesnutt] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
thanks tim - unfortunately i am already committed to riding my motorcycle to wisconsin leaving june 30th, 2013, but i sincerely hope that i'll be able to make it out at some point in the future!

cheers!

-mistress k
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FastCat

Sep 14, 12 13:02

Post #23 of 27 (1744 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [JenSw] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
IMFL 2013
Pull on the big girl pants and leave my crap marriage!


nad

Sep 17, 12 6:53

Post #24 of 27 (1657 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [Tri3] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Tri3 wrote:
Stay healthy and race until the day I die--preferably at the finish line.

So many of the things you all have listed would be on my list, but this ^^^^^ above all :)


i-tri

Sep 18, 12 7:37

Post #25 of 27 (1621 views)
Re: What are your big goals? [JenSw] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Given your race destinations and goals - have you ever read the book "Eat and Run" by Scott Jurek?

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