tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post3304581507614778658..comments2023-10-21T00:41:24.781-10:00Comments on Mama Simmons: What Happened In Vegas... Raw.Michelle Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10301323188060167291noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-14931560465906222192013-09-17T15:14:27.356-10:002013-09-17T15:14:27.356-10:00I cried after Vegas last year too. Not at the fini...I cried after Vegas last year too. Not at the finish line but a lot back in the hotel room. For me, I set up unrealistic expectations for myself and in short - I was head case and melted mentally and physically on race day. BUT it was a good learning experience. It's KIND OF of sad that they're moving the 70.3 Champ venue just because I'd like a chance to have a do-over but that run course although it SUCKS, so not that disappointed at all. <br /><br />Sounds like you're in the midst of some soul searching. I hope you find your mojo again soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-43068603947765269962013-09-15T14:35:39.917-10:002013-09-15T14:35:39.917-10:00I always say: Onward & Upward. There is alwa...I always say: Onward & Upward. There is always another UP. :) Thank goodness for more races and more chances to be great.Jennifer Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423353141131054943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-53862788898085714092013-09-14T17:04:20.077-10:002013-09-14T17:04:20.077-10:00Sorry you didn't have the day you wanted but y...Sorry you didn't have the day you wanted but you're still a bad ass in my book!! Congrats on putting it all out there and I'm betting you crush the next one!!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027109435585488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-51873605031052157742013-09-12T20:13:42.992-10:002013-09-12T20:13:42.992-10:00The stories you share here are the next best thing...The stories you share here are the next best thing to personal experience in understanding both the realities and triumphs of triathlon. Thanks for being a role model and leader in our sport, and congratulations on (another) world championship. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-57739115325290385552013-09-12T11:16:13.233-10:002013-09-12T11:16:13.233-10:00Hopefully some of that rawness has faded. Sucks w...Hopefully some of that rawness has faded. Sucks when all the hard work doesn't pay off like it should. And I know that feeling on the run. I experienced it in Kona - and I am a runner! It sucked. Angela and Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196403668528302122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-17863172531478625272013-09-11T12:15:33.066-10:002013-09-11T12:15:33.066-10:00Thanks for the brutal honesty... kinda reminds me ...Thanks for the brutal honesty... kinda reminds me of my Vineman race this year where I was really flat on the run. Your bike comments got me to thinking that you'd enjoyed Cozumel... head down and push a big gear course... I loved it and we'll be back there in 2014.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03708362428781073614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-72543983795744141642013-09-11T11:43:32.183-10:002013-09-11T11:43:32.183-10:00those days do suck. and sadly, they do happen for ...those days do suck. and sadly, they do happen for reasons we can't alwasy pinpoint. I had it happen last year in Vegas too. I gave myself a few reasons to make myself feel better but really, who knows. You will rally and great races will happen again. Promise. And, it's OK to cry a little now. <br />Hang in there. You continue to inspire so many, incuding myself. Angehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995273661750568377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-66050084721975804532013-09-11T06:05:14.396-10:002013-09-11T06:05:14.396-10:00I feel like I could have written this. We had very...I feel like I could have written this. We had very similar situations going on here. Sorry it wasn't your day either - I can relate. (If you read my blog, you'll totally get it.)<br /><br />I saw you on the run course several times, and I knew you were struggling but hanging tough, so good on ya.<br /><br />We love this sport so much, and one bad race doesn't change that nor our dedication! Let's just learn from this one and move on!Tawnee Prazak, M.S., CSCShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07574536270084586370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-17150011852316263622013-09-11T03:06:12.024-10:002013-09-11T03:06:12.024-10:00It's easy to share the posts about races where...It's easy to share the posts about races where all went well. It's tough when your body rebels and won't do what you've prepared to do. I know you'll regroup and hit it hard another day. Thanks for sharing this post.Shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03019876204181137828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-28588510717933645642013-09-11T01:21:48.982-10:002013-09-11T01:21:48.982-10:00I like the Raw Michelle. Honesty = Better. I don&#...I like the Raw Michelle. Honesty = Better. I don't understand the why either but I appreciate your story. AND Michelle IT is in there.mtannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06996253333732532160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-17443509912817393812013-09-10T20:27:13.737-10:002013-09-10T20:27:13.737-10:00Sorry you didn't have your best day Michelle. ...Sorry you didn't have your best day Michelle. I can see how important it was to you. <br /><br />I also feel your frustration where you question things. <br /><br />No words of wisdom, but I feel ya. Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13269380609808381980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-55124705754867406322013-09-10T18:49:22.088-10:002013-09-10T18:49:22.088-10:00definitely real thoughts = better
i don't kno...definitely real thoughts = better<br /><br />i don't know how many races I've obsessed over the 'why' it went bad. and, often, there's a whole bunch of little reason, which add up to what people just call "not your day." I don't know; it's hard to deal with that. Sorry to hear it sucked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-66078994407308846552013-09-10T17:35:36.457-10:002013-09-10T17:35:36.457-10:00I love the "raw" post. Sometimes the leg...I love the "raw" post. Sometimes the legs just don't show up. If it helps, I've had that happen a lot more than them actually showing up. <br />You were out there with the best of the best and guess what YOU were a part of THAT group. Remember that YOU were there and belonged there. <br />Hugs. So wish I could've cheered you on in person. Congrats ladyJChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717598175125228670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-68975015614362912102013-09-10T11:32:11.859-10:002013-09-10T11:32:11.859-10:00glad you posted your real thoughts. as always, tha...glad you posted your real thoughts. as always, thanks for sharing and proud of youDamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477225573820970779noreply@blogger.com