Comments on: Not Yet on the Podium

By: Earl

Earl — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 22:04:39 +0000

I’ll take the tie! Thank you for the comment!

By: Earl

Earl — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 22:04:12 +0000

Daryn, Thanks for your note! For some reason this post did not show up until just now so I apologize for the delay!

By: Maddie S.

Maddie S. — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 01:05:44 +0000

Daryn is saying you’re funnier on paper; I’d say it’s a tie. Nice column!

By: Daryn Cazin

Daryn Cazin — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 01:05:03 +0000

You’re much funnier on paper. Good luck in your IM3 tomorrow!

By: -emf

-emf — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 20:11:16 +0000

T-

You know a great swim instructor. I’d say give him a call and you will be good to go!!

-emf

By: -emf

-emf — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 20:10:30 +0000

Paul, thanks for the note! It is always great to hear other swimsuit horror stories. All of us I think have experienced the “swim over” or pummeling. The good news is that he next time you are ready for it and won’t panic. Be well and here is to smooth water…

-emf

By: T Tibbs

T Tibbs — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:40:21 +0000

I second that. Informative and hilarious post! Good to know what to prepare for when I do my first triathlon. Gotta get over my slight fear of open water first. Swimming in a giant “M”. Classic. I’m sure I would have done the same!

By: Paul Scaddan

Paul Scaddan — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 03:43:17 +0000

Earl, LOVED the post. I did my first triathlon in Caseville, Michigan last year. The wetsuit seemed great during my swim training, but I failed to take into account one major factor on the day of the race… there were 100 others swimming (read beating, pummeling, splashing, near drowning) all around me! At one point I was swam OVER by the lead element of the Women’s heat! I panicked. My wet suit was suddenly choking me. I felt like I was sinking! I was able to loosen my collar by pulling the zip half way down. VERY bad idea. Cold water rushed in. The remainder of the swim was slow, soggy and sluggish. I was never more happy than to feel sand between my toes. I’ll be doing the sprint in Caseville this year. Only my second tri. A little wiser I hope.