tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post2368010965450315734..comments2023-09-24T04:26:14.527-07:00Comments on Susi's Somewhat Zen Ramblings: Ironman Cozumel 2009 Race Report....Susihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12982728756250531737noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-92108489400130328372009-12-19T09:23:30.379-08:002009-12-19T09:23:30.379-08:00Hi Susi. I'm sorry you didn't have the ra...Hi Susi. I'm sorry you didn't have the race you were hoping for. But man, you really are an inspirational person. Thank you for writing your race report the way you did :-) Your parents sound amazing and so so loving. <br /><br />Open water swim races are a blast, totally different feel and crowd. They involve a lot of mental strength too b/c of the nature of swimming and not being able to talk to people or look around at the spectators. I hope you try them out :-)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516568686704676403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-34907105317018859542009-12-08T11:32:19.617-08:002009-12-08T11:32:19.617-08:00This is a testament to your amazing spirit, Susi, ...This is a testament to your amazing spirit, Susi, you could have delivered a negative report but you chose to find the good. <br /><br />I too am very thankful for your parental unit. They took good care of you <3 Lots of love,<br /><br />JordanJordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492723842066599922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-60079913686755681422009-12-08T10:07:34.945-08:002009-12-08T10:07:34.945-08:00Sorry things didn't go the way you planned Sus...Sorry things didn't go the way you planned Susi. You completed it though, we are all so proud of you for that. There are so many other adventures there's nothing wrong with taking a extended leave of absence from triathlon. But NEVER say never, ha ha. Oh and I really like the point by point style of RR, I may have to try that. Very helpful if I ever do that race. Cheers, and enjoy your time off you deserve it!runningmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741958241490144866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-32153567621487594382009-12-08T10:05:31.269-08:002009-12-08T10:05:31.269-08:00I am so sorry you didn't have the race you des...I am so sorry you didn't have the race you deserved to have. Despite sounding like a not so great race your post was still upbeat and positive....like you. Congrats on a great swim. I think concentrating on something else for a while is a great idea. Sounds like you really excel at open water swimming.<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />AAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027221614900215898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-31054150436119272502009-12-08T09:07:49.350-08:002009-12-08T09:07:49.350-08:00It's done, it's over and I am sooooo glad ...It's done, it's over and I am sooooo glad you decided to let things go and write this up instead. You are AWESOME Susi. You did just what you said you would and I am really proud of you. :) :) :)<br /><br />Now it is time for much more important things.... namely SOOKIE!!!!<br /><br />I CAN'T wait until after the holidays so I can have my visit with Susi!! :) :) :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255136788289244187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-29221739551427862392009-12-08T08:46:29.607-08:002009-12-08T08:46:29.607-08:00Hey Susi, way to stick it out and finish when thin...Hey Susi, way to stick it out and finish when things were not going as planned. Been there, done that so I know how difficult it is to pull yourself through those situations. I truly admire and respect that.<br /><br />Even more, you wrote a positive post about the race. You have a great spirit and even bigger heart.Shannon Wickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00623368715172830587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-82763319180035948672009-12-07T19:23:59.627-08:002009-12-07T19:23:59.627-08:00Hmmm i see you have left the door open for a possi...Hmmm i see you have left the door open for a possible return to ironman racing some day!!! Oh yes you did! <br /><br />Sista, you did all you could on that day and you did it well! The swim sounds sweet, except for the jelly fish thing! I am not sure about the multi-loop race aspect...sure good for the fans but some times better to not know exactly where you are!<br /><br />The one thing i know with absolute certainty is that i am not sorry you are back freezing with the rest of us!! Misery loves company!! LMAOCharlie Brownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371640149283892044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-69415861810730723212009-12-07T18:28:54.841-08:002009-12-07T18:28:54.841-08:00Susi! that is a glowing race report! being hones...Susi! that is a glowing race report! being honest and living the experience to tell about it is awesome! be proud, as hard as it may have been you should be proud for the months of training and the fact that you had the ???? to step up to the start! smile and remember you were able to get to the start and experience something that so many people dont have the balls(pardon the expression) or the ability to do! Congrats! I cant wait to follow your next adventure! Cheersskierzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01478289863038699061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-22621347921551835042009-12-07T17:28:32.057-08:002009-12-07T17:28:32.057-08:00Oh, Susi, this post makes me tear up for you. It ...Oh, Susi, this post makes me tear up for you. It doesn't even sound like you (except for the poop part, glad you didn't lose your sense of humor about that). :)<br /><br />I am so sorry that you had such a tough race. But you are good to write such a positive report-especially your swim. I know it's been a long journey for you this year, but you kept with it and never gave up-that is the mark of true spirit and determination. It's so hard to end on a less-than-what-you -had-hoped-for note, but dropping 12 minutes off your swim is a huge testament to all the hard work you put in this season (and your old drag suit!). Sounds like the rest was out of your control. You are still one of my heroes and from now on I think we should call you Ironmujer- You are strong as Iron, woman!<br /><br />P.S. I agree with you about how awesome the spirit and enthusiasm of the Mexican culture is-it's the number one reason I love my job (well, besides, summer vacation of course!)<br /><br />Hang in there-brighter days await you!KKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000274933357972123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-46968164142647300352009-12-07T16:45:14.210-08:002009-12-07T16:45:14.210-08:00Oh Susi, I'm so sorry that your race wasn'...Oh Susi, I'm so sorry that your race wasn't what you hoped for. I guessed that you must have had an amazing swim though. From the sounds of it a lot of people had rough days out there, not that knowing that helps. I have no doubt that there are some amazing things in your future, no matter which direction it goes. <br /><br />Sorry you had to come back to such freezing temps here too!Runner Leanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920305723750242672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-8511915107301664152009-12-07T15:52:31.965-08:002009-12-07T15:52:31.965-08:00Your swim WAS AWESOME!!! When I saw your time I th...Your swim WAS AWESOME!!! When I saw your time I thought holy shit gurl - go go go!! Yes, your parents are top notch - so glad they were there to infuse you with some strength. Your description of the race sounds wonderful - and yes, the people, amazing!! Well done Susi, why do I see a ten k marathon swim in your future??Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16271587857910381627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388709260736897349.post-24931530201029108172009-12-07T13:56:09.054-08:002009-12-07T13:56:09.054-08:00It is very too bad you didn't have the day you...It is very too bad you didn't have the day you hoped for. I'm also so glad there was no hurl involved when I was catching you. As Katie says, 'what's a little vomit between friends?' but you have to draw the line somewhere.<br /><br />And given the weather here, a bit of hurl and a tough race are a modest payment for missing some truly shitty weather here.<br /><br />Viva la Susi!Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364395150014197905noreply@blogger.com