A few months ago I tried to notify the Chicago Distance Classic race organizers that I couldn't use my spot and that they could give it to someone else. I got a response saying that I'd contacted the wrong organization and to try this other person in this other organization. I never got around to it.
When I got the race bib email last night I noticed the return email address was an individual and not a generic service one, so on a whim I decided to give it another shot. I just couldn't stand the idea that, if the race filled, some poor person would be disappointed while my spot went unused. So I emailed her her to say I understood that transfers and deferrals were not allowed, but that because I was 6 months pregnant I could not use my spot, please feel free to give it away if the race filled.
Here was the response:
"Congrats Michelle! You can transfer your race entry to any 2008 John Bingham Race. I am guessing that maybe the 2008 Chicago Distance Classic might work for you. Just keep this email and if you are interested in joining us for the 2008 Chicago Distance Classic, I will transfer your registration from 2007 to 2008."
Even though the official race policy posted on the official website says no refunds, transfers or deferments... apparently if you have a legitimate reason and can reach the right person they've got a fair mechanism in place to make it happen.
So, YAY for race organizers with a heart!!
Now if you'll excuse me, I've got a jogging stroller to shop for!
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Insult to Injury
To underscore the little self-pity party I was having earlier, tonight I got an email from the race with my bib number.
Ahhh... 1407. It just wasn't meant to be.
(Thanks to everybody for the kind words and support. I'm feeling much better now and was able to laugh about getting the bib number.)
Ahhh... 1407. It just wasn't meant to be.
(Thanks to everybody for the kind words and support. I'm feeling much better now and was able to laugh about getting the bib number.)
Point of Comparison
It took time and tears and a lot of support from my tri bloggy sistahs, but I did finally accept that losing this season was just a temporary setback. Not even a setback, actually. Just a slight delay. And as time's gone on it's become easier to let one season go as what I'm exchanging it for becomes more real.
But once in a while I get a little sad. Yesterday was one of those times.
The Chicago Distance Classic is in less than two weeks. Yesterday was supposed to be my 10 mile long run. Yesterday was, in fact, supposed to be the first 10 mile run of my life. I know it's an arbitrary number and the important one is the 13.1 I was supposed to be running in just 13 days... but the number was a milestone in my own mind, and that's what matters.
Instead, I went to a baby shower. And got so tired just from standing at that party for 2 hours I had to go home and sleep for 2 hours.
And that made me a little sad.
But that's ok. Because the race will be there next year.
Speaking of which, maybe its time I finally started shopping for a jogging stroller...
But once in a while I get a little sad. Yesterday was one of those times.
The Chicago Distance Classic is in less than two weeks. Yesterday was supposed to be my 10 mile long run. Yesterday was, in fact, supposed to be the first 10 mile run of my life. I know it's an arbitrary number and the important one is the 13.1 I was supposed to be running in just 13 days... but the number was a milestone in my own mind, and that's what matters.
Instead, I went to a baby shower. And got so tired just from standing at that party for 2 hours I had to go home and sleep for 2 hours.
And that made me a little sad.
But that's ok. Because the race will be there next year.
Speaking of which, maybe its time I finally started shopping for a jogging stroller...
Friday, July 27, 2007
Who Knew?
I always loved my goggles - Speedo Vanquishers. They're comfy, they came with multiple nose pieces so I could adjust them to my smaller face, and they never, ever leaked. I loved 'em so much I'm on my third pair.
Then, every once in a while, they started leaking. Even the newest pair. But not always and not every time. I was stumped. I was starting to question my devotion to the brand. I started changing how I fastened them around my pony tail. I started wondering if the shape of my head changed.
But, since I haven't been swimming much in, ooooooh, a YEAR 'cause of the darn shoulder, I figured now was not the time to experiment with new goggle styles. So I just accept the occasional leaks.
So, I go to the gym for a swim workout yesterday. Just as I went to put on my goggles something caught my eye.
A logo. A little Speedo logo. On the side of the lens.
A little upside down Speedo logo on the side of the lens.
Huh.
So I turned them over.
Put them on. And swam.
Guess what? No leaks.
Who knew?!
In other news....
- After the goggle epiphany I managed to swim 3 sets of 10 laps with 2 minute rests between sets. That's 880 yards; the farthest I've swam all year in a workout, and the best I've done since the shoulder got injured last June.
- It cracks me up that my whole workout is less than most people's warm up.
- More food aversions are fading away. Last night I managed to not only eat, but also prepare a lovely healthy salad for dinner. A few weeks ago I started to introduce salads again in a "pick one up from Panera and nibble at a quarter of it" kind of way. But until last night I haven't been able to face buying the ingredients or standing in the kitchen to handle them. I'm happy to be able to bring one of the healthiest parts of my diet back into play and feed my baby some real vegetables and healthy fats (mmmmm... avocado and walnuts) - all these McDonald's indulgences were getting out of hand.
- Yesterday we found a lovely set of secondhand nursery furniture in pristine condition. We paid more than we maybe wanted to, but for the quality of the pieces and the incredible condition the price was more than fair. We feel really good to have that big ticket item checked off the list, and for only a third of what it would have cost in a store.
- I heart yoga. I'm going there now...
Then, every once in a while, they started leaking. Even the newest pair. But not always and not every time. I was stumped. I was starting to question my devotion to the brand. I started changing how I fastened them around my pony tail. I started wondering if the shape of my head changed.
But, since I haven't been swimming much in, ooooooh, a YEAR 'cause of the darn shoulder, I figured now was not the time to experiment with new goggle styles. So I just accept the occasional leaks.
So, I go to the gym for a swim workout yesterday. Just as I went to put on my goggles something caught my eye.
A logo. A little Speedo logo. On the side of the lens.
A little upside down Speedo logo on the side of the lens.
Huh.
So I turned them over.
Put them on. And swam.
Guess what? No leaks.
Who knew?!
In other news....
- After the goggle epiphany I managed to swim 3 sets of 10 laps with 2 minute rests between sets. That's 880 yards; the farthest I've swam all year in a workout, and the best I've done since the shoulder got injured last June.
- It cracks me up that my whole workout is less than most people's warm up.
- More food aversions are fading away. Last night I managed to not only eat, but also prepare a lovely healthy salad for dinner. A few weeks ago I started to introduce salads again in a "pick one up from Panera and nibble at a quarter of it" kind of way. But until last night I haven't been able to face buying the ingredients or standing in the kitchen to handle them. I'm happy to be able to bring one of the healthiest parts of my diet back into play and feed my baby some real vegetables and healthy fats (mmmmm... avocado and walnuts) - all these McDonald's indulgences were getting out of hand.
- Yesterday we found a lovely set of secondhand nursery furniture in pristine condition. We paid more than we maybe wanted to, but for the quality of the pieces and the incredible condition the price was more than fair. We feel really good to have that big ticket item checked off the list, and for only a third of what it would have cost in a store.
- I heart yoga. I'm going there now...
Monday, July 23, 2007
Spectator Report: Spirit of Racine
Sunday I cruised over to Racine to hang out with Veeg and watch Iron Wil rock the Half Iron course at the Spirit of Racine triathlon. I had a great time and got a really positive vibe from the course I'd been debating putting on my schedule for the future. (Debate's over, I'm totally going to do this race, although I think I'll start with the sprint!)
Without further ado, here's the photo highlights...
Veeg and Mr. Wil found me pretty quickly after I got there. We hung out near the finish/2nd lap split cheering for racers and waiting for Wil.
At first we thought it must be a race support vehicle, but as it passed as we got a good look at the very confused driver we realized it was just some moron who managed to slip through security and drive his car up the run course! This was taken just as a someone stopped him from driving all the way through the finish line.
We were so distracted by the bizarre scene with the car we nearly missed Iron Wil passing by! We caught sight of her just time and got big sweaty hugs before she took off for her second lap.
Since we had an hour before our girl would be back again we strolled across the beach, dipped our toes in Lake Michigan for a bit, then headed back to the cabana, where I inhaled the best hot dog I've ever had in my life.
Strong and happy finish... with a major PR!
Tri Blogger sistahs hangin out after the race.
Without further ado, here's the photo highlights...
Veeg and Mr. Wil found me pretty quickly after I got there. We hung out near the finish/2nd lap split cheering for racers and waiting for Wil.
At first we thought it must be a race support vehicle, but as it passed as we got a good look at the very confused driver we realized it was just some moron who managed to slip through security and drive his car up the run course! This was taken just as a someone stopped him from driving all the way through the finish line.We were so distracted by the bizarre scene with the car we nearly missed Iron Wil passing by! We caught sight of her just time and got big sweaty hugs before she took off for her second lap.
Since we had an hour before our girl would be back again we strolled across the beach, dipped our toes in Lake Michigan for a bit, then headed back to the cabana, where I inhaled the best hot dog I've ever had in my life.
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