At packet pick-up I found KC, race director and women's coaching star, with a whole new head of hair. She fought ovarian cancer this year and is looking happy and healthy again! And while there I received two things - word that I held the course record (the course changed 3 or 4 years ago..) and the Numero Uno. I told her Bree was coming, but she let me keep the number anyway.No pressure or anything. I intend to hold onto that 57:10 course record for the next 48 or so hours, until the gun goes off. Because lord knows I can't run an 18 minute 5k off the bike anymore.
While the number one is fun, I did get an equally cool number last year at the marathon, one that came with more innuendo than expectation.
The flu flew by, and I'm ready to roll.. and looking forward to my first race in 5 months!
Oh man, that reminds me I still need to sign up for the race. Hope I still can. I had #69 for the Marine Corps Base tri last year. The young marines were soooo embarrassed to hand me that number. I just smiled and said "Oh this is going to be fun!" See ya tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteNumber 1, THAT IS ALL YOU! I am pretty sure you have the most "rest" in those hot legs of yours and an 18, HOLY crap daddy long legs- I feel the need for speed to keep up! I can hardly wait for this race, I love hanging with the Oahuian girls & am so looking forward to that SHORT swim!
ReplyDeleteI felt like trash talking, but I have nothing smooooooooth to say..., "watch out", does that sound intimidating!?
AND both those numbers are hilarious...I would have bought ALL my race photos if I ever sported those numbers... OH, actually, one race my number was 808, that was pretty cool!
ood luck, I mean, "watch out!"
Go #1! I'm sure racing #69 got a few comments out on the course...
ReplyDeleteI got the #777 at nationals last year. Not as lucky as I was hoping for.
Between the Spam shirt and your bib #, you two look like a Mel Brooks movie.
ReplyDeleteI can't even fathom having a single digit on a bib (or double if I'm being honest), much less the "first" single digit. You're my hero.
yay! have so much fun this weekend. thanks for posting a picture of hot husband...
ReplyDeletei'm thinking 18something is so doable for you off the bike right now.
Go RR Go!! Have fun out there #1!! (despite the pressure, better to have #1 than #69 any day... :)
ReplyDeleteLove that race number--both of them! Go, rr, go!
ReplyDeleteps--where do you find trishorts that small?? are they your daughter's?
Hey - the 69 is better that 666 - right? :) And the numero uno... enjoy it! It's a celebration of your return to racing! You had better believe that I'll be cheering for you BIG time!
ReplyDeleteGet it, Dawg!!! :)
ReplyDeleteBree needs some schoolin' in the smack talk. Ya think?
ReplyDeleteKick some lilly white azz the both of yuz. I want to see one and two or I won't be your friend anymore. heehee
Good luck with the race No. 1. That sounds pretty cool - you will be famous....
ReplyDeleteCourse record holder and the number 1! Right, no pressure at all!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck Rachel, kick some booty!
OMG, you should TOTALLY come to portland!
ReplyDeletegood luck at your race this weekend! 18 minutes?! sprint tri's are the best and way underrated
HA! Love it...And, just get out there and race hard, will ya? And have fun with Bree and others! Glad you are feeling better - the flu flew thru this house on MONDAY here too. ICK! :) Jen H.
ReplyDeleteRR- I saw Bree riding her bike other day, she looked ragged, huffing & puffing. She only rode to airport and back! Kick some butt!
ReplyDeleteShe's bringing her disc wheel watch out! LOL!
This otta be fun!! watch out for me!
Alright number one. I've read the trash talk, and I'm not buying it. Your road rash will definitely give you the distinct advantage as other competitors will likely stop and stare or not want to be near you. Don't worry.. just pedal away fast and furious! Have fun & you're going to have to send me your email address: kimberlysbi@gmail.com. I have something for you, and Bree is not getting back to me with your email or the other one. I like to call her Miss Naughty Pants. Thanks! Go get em!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a good race and everything goes well for you, regardless of how others are doing. I look forward to reading the report.
ReplyDeleteHa...ha...69 is pretty funny! Bet you were getting all sorts of cheering in that race! Have a great race tomorrow!
ReplyDeletehee hee I love it! I remember when you had 69 last year! Love your number this year too. Glad you are over the nasty bug. Have an awesome race and I will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteHow funny is that marathon number??? Have fun sprinting! I am sure you are still going to be in the mix if not the winner of the race!
ReplyDeleteHave fun little Miss speedy!!!! I think you and Wee should come in at the finish hand in hand :) The two Hawaiian girls showin some luv!!! Since you both stink at trash talk...ha ha!!
ReplyDeleteYou don't have a race report up either. What the heck is going on over there???
ReplyDeleteIt appears as though the record has been taken out, but you broke the hour and beat the next 30-34 by 7 1/2 mins! YOU ROCK!