Random musings and activities of a 30 something mom, potential sprint triathlete, vegetarian, dog and cat owner, and a evolving urban homesteader just trying to do the right thing in life for my daughter and the world around us. If the blog seems random, it's because life is and hits us all at 100mph.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009

PostHeaderIcon I Answered My Own Question on Sunday (also titled I Didn't Drown Due to My Cramp)

I jokingly asked on June 19th while mentally preparing for my tri the following:
As my first triathlon is approaching, I have so many questions.... ranging from, how do I let the kayak life guards know I'm drowning to what socks to wear to how to setup my transition station to what to do with my hair. Seems frivolous to some, but to me, it's a worry and not for aesthetic reasons either.
From my experience last Sunday (write-up coming I promise you my friends and family) I now have an answer to the question in bold. Yell, "CRAMP!".

It works.

For real.

Just in case you're wondering.

I also learned you can roll over, float on your back, and curse loudly (personally, I think KLM Marketing should give me an award for my creative string of multiple cuss words used in a single breath) until the calf cramp subsides and they will float patiently next to you.

All valuable lessons.

[side note: I may have been the last one out of the water, I came out of the water on my own to finish my first sprint tri.]

5 comments:

Jen said...

btw, I am laughing as I write this. Maybe others fail to see the humor, but it all ended well.... so I am pleased :)

Unknown said...

Awesome job! Surviving is the name of the game - especially surviving faster than others! There's nothing wrong w/ being the last out of the water (a technique I've employed a few times myself) - especially as it then gives you people to pass on the bike and during the run!

Jen said...

Thanks Dave, I may have been last out of the water, but I didn't finish last!!!!

Mauricio Sanchez said...

Nice job! Last one out of the water is okay! Remember: "DNF is NOT an option", right?

Jen said...

Thanks Mauicio!

Yep, DNF wasn't an option.

and as I said, I wasn't last overall!

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