tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post115091475941086293..comments2023-11-03T04:52:12.177-04:00Comments on Looking Through the Eyes of a Christian Triathlete: Cliffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227378544813320248noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1153962253132461492006-07-26T21:04:00.000-04:002006-07-26T21:04:00.000-04:00I was searching blogs,and I found yours.Please,acc...I was searching blogs,and I found yours.Please,<BR/>accept my congratulations for your excellent work!<BR/>If you have a moment, please visit my <A HREF="http://www.games-center.ws" REL="nofollow">trinity matrix</A> site. <BR/>Have a good day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1151431199887720182006-06-27T13:59:00.000-04:002006-06-27T13:59:00.000-04:00Congrats, Cliff! Way to beat your own predictions...Congrats, Cliff! Way to beat your own predictions and stick to your own race plan!<BR/><BR/>Great job! :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06590295954365525648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1151374648124345252006-06-26T22:17:00.000-04:002006-06-26T22:17:00.000-04:00Wow, what an awesome first. Way to go Cliff, and w...Wow, what an awesome first. Way to go Cliff, and way to stay calm and collected..that will take you a long way!!Julie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08335126348681711755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1151077826947045562006-06-23T11:50:00.000-04:002006-06-23T11:50:00.000-04:00killer job man. way to use the race as a learning...killer job man. way to use the race as a learning experience. I am sure you will have a great race at your 1/2.jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419821590943633493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1151068537982552862006-06-23T09:15:00.000-04:002006-06-23T09:15:00.000-04:00You did very well, Cliff. And of course, since thi...You did very well, Cliff. And of course, since this was your first ever, it is only going to improve from here.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1151042522111562162006-06-23T02:02:00.000-04:002006-06-23T02:02:00.000-04:00Great timings and great attitude as usual - "Rolle...Great timings and great attitude as usual - "Rollers are bigger than I thought but nothing I haven’t seen before." - I like that! :)<BR/><BR/>I am curious, do you actually put on your HRM in the midst of T1, or do you wear it in the swim as well. I can't decide if I should actually use a HRM in a race (that is if I ever get into another one)...Kewl Nitroxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517712376525962375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1151036607677879682006-06-23T00:23:00.000-04:002006-06-23T00:23:00.000-04:00Great race report and nice job coming in under you...Great race report and nice job coming in under your estimate!<BR/><BR/>As for swimming, you can get faster. Just keep at it. I was the last one out of the water at more than one triathlon. And watch out for those warm spots. :-P<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work. I'll be anxious to read about your half.PuddyRathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453487420827796415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1151020592087330502006-06-22T19:56:00.000-04:002006-06-22T19:56:00.000-04:00Wow. Great job! Way to focus and beat your time. I...Wow. Great job! Way to focus and beat your time. I HATE getting kicked in the swim. Way to keep your cool. What kind of race was it? Was it 1/2 IM? The distances seemed long. Congrats!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821164461194210117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1151016515894625932006-06-22T18:48:00.000-04:002006-06-22T18:48:00.000-04:00I did a double take...you averaged 30.7 on the bik...I did a double take...you averaged 30.7 on the bike? How the...? Oh, that's kph :) It was a little font.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05064924692767548756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1150997118037970472006-06-22T13:25:00.000-04:002006-06-22T13:25:00.000-04:00WAY TO GO CLIFF!! Next stop 1/2 Ironman...It soun...WAY TO GO CLIFF!! Next stop 1/2 Ironman...<BR/><BR/>It sounds like you got some good lessons out of this race and I love the way you were always checking in on yourself and reminding yourself to be smooth and steay and stick to the plan, especially towards the end of the bike course when you noticed people passing you. Keep up the good work Clif!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09681721665977312271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1150995483260935362006-06-22T12:58:00.000-04:002006-06-22T12:58:00.000-04:00I like the way you faced each situation with deter...I like the way you faced each situation with determination.<BR/><BR/>Way to regularly reassess how the event is going and go from there. That kind of ability is a rare trait and it will serve you well in any future endeavorTrifroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05458900410953991996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1150975316290243742006-06-22T07:21:00.000-04:002006-06-22T07:21:00.000-04:00Great race report!! You are so scientific about yo...Great race report!! You are so scientific about your training, pace, HR, nutrition, hydration! I feel like a "poser" triathlete - I just kind of go out there willy nilly and swim, bike and run. I need to start paying attention to the details! Great job!!BuckeyeRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375077439519438301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1150946909260077712006-06-21T23:28:00.000-04:002006-06-21T23:28:00.000-04:00Nice job. There's a lot of mental training that go...Nice job. There's a lot of mental training that go into tris and you're sure do well with that too.qcmierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993355080112850236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1150937416869323722006-06-21T20:50:00.000-04:002006-06-21T20:50:00.000-04:00A well executed race Cliff. Good job! Nothing like...A well executed race Cliff. Good job! Nothing like making and sticking to a plan! Awesome.Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07998752411189646540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1150935845576378552006-06-21T20:24:00.000-04:002006-06-21T20:24:00.000-04:00Great Job Cliff!Great Job Cliff!robtherunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066981363064781863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1150926828923847312006-06-21T17:53:00.000-04:002006-06-21T17:53:00.000-04:00Congrats Cliff! Really good job on being aware of...Congrats Cliff! Really good job on being aware of and reducing your HR at the beginning of the bike.<BR/><BR/>I agree, nice job on your T1 and T2 times!!<BR/><BR/>good on ya mate! C<BR/><BR/>cheers :)Peter Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08384372624625971040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1150926220593820422006-06-21T17:43:00.000-04:002006-06-21T17:43:00.000-04:00Great job and congrats! It sounds like you had th...Great job and congrats! It sounds like you had the right attitude out there-- it makes all the difference!Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1150924075676165302006-06-21T17:07:00.000-04:002006-06-21T17:07:00.000-04:00Thanks for the great report, and congrats on your ...Thanks for the great report, and congrats on your finish. Apply those lessons to the next one!Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1150919621714409362006-06-21T15:53:00.000-04:002006-06-21T15:53:00.000-04:00Wow, I'm really impressed how much you stuck to yo...Wow, I'm really impressed how much you stuck to your goal/predicted times. <BR/><BR/>Great Report!jessie_tri_mnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15594555743206463330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1150918601868641492006-06-21T15:36:00.000-04:002006-06-21T15:36:00.000-04:00Reading your report makes me realize how people ar...Reading your report makes me realize how people around helps you struggle during the race but the main enemy to defeat is yourself, and you just make it greatly!!! How nice to overcome your own goals!!!Hildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844841928699319816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1150918268365122002006-06-21T15:31:00.000-04:002006-06-21T15:31:00.000-04:00Great report! You'll do even better at the next r...Great report! You'll do even better at the next race.Habeelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340055935889970661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1150916450175211412006-06-21T15:00:00.000-04:002006-06-21T15:00:00.000-04:00Nice recap and I'll say you prept well.Nice recap and I'll say you prept well.psbowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01864692694666268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5140065.post-1150916246002073782006-06-21T14:57:00.000-04:002006-06-21T14:57:00.000-04:00CONGRATULATIONS! Well done, triathlete!!! Especial...CONGRATULATIONS! Well done, triathlete!!! Especially those great transitions!<BR/><BR/>These days I set my watch timer to beep every 10 minutes on the bike to remind myself to eat a little, drink, and STRETCH. It keeps my back happy longer and keeps me more hydrated. <BR/><BR/>GOOD LUCK on the next one, too!Nancy Tobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18402516081283603553noreply@blogger.com