tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post115550356305009216..comments2023-11-03T02:57:13.789-05:00Comments on The Adventures of TriSaraTops: Taper TimeTrisaratopshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03516116052466206839noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155823296726642162006-08-17T09:01:00.000-05:002006-08-17T09:01:00.000-05:00Oh sis... I so hear you! It's been a long way, and...Oh sis... I so hear you! It's been a long way, and we're almost there :)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155691815938206272006-08-15T20:30:00.000-05:002006-08-15T20:30:00.000-05:00Wow. You say it SO well. All of it. Sometimes it s...Wow. You say it SO well. All of it. Sometimes it sounds like other people's training is easy, or something. Then I get discouraged b/c mine isn't. Thanks for this post and CONGRATULATIONS!!!! on finishing your training!Ellie Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592691217213028495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155683409744444282006-08-15T18:10:00.000-05:002006-08-15T18:10:00.000-05:00Wow, and you're still married? I'm afraid my wife ...Wow, and you're still married? I'm afraid my wife would leave me if I spend anymore time training, lol. Although, I try to get her on her bike and come with me on my long runs. Anyway, congratulations on your journey and all your learning along the way. Enjoy your calm before the storm!Papa Louiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063282125373869332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155618086168489772006-08-15T00:01:00.000-05:002006-08-15T00:01:00.000-05:00Can you believe we're so close to IM WI? I guess t...Can you believe we're so close to IM WI? I guess time flies when you're having fun.qcmierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993355080112850236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155590951463134612006-08-14T16:29:00.000-05:002006-08-14T16:29:00.000-05:00Way to go for being so dedicated. You definitely d...Way to go for being so dedicated. You definitely deserve a good taper. I've heard you have to give up everything for an IM. At least you can tell yourself you are 100% ready at the start of the race. As far as the bike, you're probably just burned out. After the taper, I'll bet you'll be itching to get in the saddle.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821164461194210117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155578255464495322006-08-14T12:57:00.000-05:002006-08-14T12:57:00.000-05:00I am just another in the crowd who is awed and imp...I am just another in the crowd who is awed and impressed by your work ethic, and ability to capture your thoughts and feelings to share with the rest of us.<BR/><BR/>I also wonder about the bike part as I often read about the great, painless, pleasurable rides that the rest of the tri-world seems to be experiencing and question when I will experience those quality rides on a regular basis.<BR/><BR/>Good luck at the IM and enjoy your taper time. You have definitely earned it.Spokane Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322733412232169837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155574739391256002006-08-14T11:58:00.000-05:002006-08-14T11:58:00.000-05:00Enjoy the taper, Sara!! You have so much to be pr...Enjoy the taper, Sara!! You have so much to be proud of...and I can't wait to see you rock the IM MOO!!!<BR/><BR/>You do such a great job of sharing the ups and downs during your journey - it is very motivational for me!Afternoon Tea With Orangeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110512429191665007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155574577589823342006-08-14T11:56:00.000-05:002006-08-14T11:56:00.000-05:00This is a beautiful post. Great job getting throu...This is a beautiful post. Great job getting throught those last tough workouts. Enjoy the taper. You'll be ready.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155570619590364382006-08-14T10:50:00.000-05:002006-08-14T10:50:00.000-05:00Wow! Reading that you made me think "I really want...Wow! Reading that you made me think "I really want to do an IM", even though I've yet to do my first tri! HA! I think it's the challenge that people like all of us thrive on, the total feeling of accomplishment.<BR/><BR/>I am SO excited for you!! Enjoy the taper!!!!!!!Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08904635948454938056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155563956121789232006-08-14T08:59:00.000-05:002006-08-14T08:59:00.000-05:0037 weeks just fly right by eeh? well, sort of.I kn...37 weeks just fly right by eeh? well, sort of.<BR/><BR/>I know for my long rides, there are times when I feel like crap and times when i feel great. It is an odd feeling.<BR/><BR/>You are ready for IM.. :)..Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227378544813320248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155563423908555732006-08-14T08:50:00.000-05:002006-08-14T08:50:00.000-05:00Great post Sara!!! Indeed, training for an Ironma...Great post Sara!!! Indeed, training for an Ironman does change your life in so many other ways.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your taper! I'm very jealous. I still got another week of harder stuff to go...Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06590295954365525648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155562739314626402006-08-14T08:38:00.000-05:002006-08-14T08:38:00.000-05:00All things come with a price and changes. For you...All things come with a price and changes. For you it seems like it has all been for the better. Enjoy the taper, you will reap the rewards soon.Kurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518246431344307710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155560534169002122006-08-14T08:02:00.000-05:002006-08-14T08:02:00.000-05:00I wish I could physically be at the finish line at...I wish I could physically be at the finish line at IM Moo to cheer you on...but I thank you for taking me through your entire journey getting there...I feel like you have included me in every single moment thus far. I am in awe of you.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13247869094266596212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155555457213035652006-08-14T06:37:00.000-05:002006-08-14T06:37:00.000-05:00Great job on completeing the hard part of your IM ...Great job on completeing the hard part of your IM training. Enjoy the next couple of week, stay active, your definetly ready.RunBubbaRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09374909500753899558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155534566761780432006-08-14T00:49:00.000-05:002006-08-14T00:49:00.000-05:00The light at the end of the tunnel shines bright f...The light at the end of the tunnel shines bright for you, girl.<BR/><BR/>Tapering will feel difficult in its own way too, but it brings you one step nearer to your goal.<BR/><BR/>I'm not even taking part, yet I'm getting excited about Wisconsin already.tryathletehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01903154709521169470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155524902576226732006-08-13T22:08:00.000-05:002006-08-13T22:08:00.000-05:00Enjoy that taper, and feel free to nap a lot in th...Enjoy that taper, and feel free to nap a lot in the next couple of weeks. Congrats on another tough week. Soon I will be joining you in taper town, and I can't wait!Pharmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293012607436038731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155520987635914182006-08-13T21:03:00.000-05:002006-08-13T21:03:00.000-05:00Such a great post, and I'm so happy for you that y...Such a great post, and I'm so happy for you that you're in taper at last (I'll be there a week from today...) Enjoy your taper, and enjoy these weeks before Ironman. Well done.xt4https://www.blogger.com/profile/15308795755496807869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155517512984779312006-08-13T20:05:00.000-05:002006-08-13T20:05:00.000-05:00Way to push through the whole nine yards-in relati...Way to push through the whole nine yards-in relative terms you have just a few to go-very cool.tri-mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770606044307572284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155517130330910242006-08-13T19:58:00.000-05:002006-08-13T19:58:00.000-05:00You are going to have no problem at IM MOO. I can...You are going to have no problem at IM MOO. I can already see you crossing that finish line. <BR/><BR/>I know the buzzards you are talking about, I have a picture of them sitting on the power line tower...kind of creepy.<BR/><BR/>No let those muscles rebuild, absorb the training, mend themselves, because "They're not dead yet" and will be stronger on race day than you ever imagined.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903883660163304283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155512699973766952006-08-13T18:44:00.000-05:002006-08-13T18:44:00.000-05:00Wow, you are almost there and you really deserve s...Wow, you are almost there and you really deserve some rest. You have put in the hours and worked so hard. Home stretch, baby!<BR/><BR/>When you are doing the Ironman, if you see them' nasty buzzard's you can yell:<BR/><BR/>"I'm not dead yet. I feel fine! I feel happy!"Mojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795241811441219556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155507216200645852006-08-13T17:13:00.000-05:002006-08-13T17:13:00.000-05:00Has anyone ever made the journey and walked away s...Has anyone ever made the journey and walked away saying, "I didn't learn a damn thing about myself!" I doubt it. Thanks for sharing all this. Enjoy your taper.Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155506039983403842006-08-13T16:53:00.000-05:002006-08-13T16:53:00.000-05:00Enjoy your taper, you've earned it.Enjoy your taper, you've earned it.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610314909017551241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19402707.post-1155504095639016242006-08-13T16:21:00.000-05:002006-08-13T16:21:00.000-05:00yay! The journey's almost complete!!! Great job ...yay! The journey's almost complete!!! Great job on a really tough weekend. Enjoy the taper. You will be going stir crazy by race day I am sure!E-Speedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569869104198800517noreply@blogger.com