Wednesday, August 19, 2009

a compliment!

Remember Mr. P?

Tonight was our last run and group swim, we'll meet for an easy 19k spin on Saturday morning, then Sunday is race day. I was sitting on a concrete step between two benches waiting for the rest of the group to arrive, and Mr. P sat next to me. As he begins to lace his shoes with his newly purchased bungee laces for the triathlon the following conversation takes place...

Mr. P: So, ya ready for Sunday?
Me: As ready as I'll ever be.
Mr. P: well, at least you've already done a triathlon, you know what to expect, this is my first."
Me: Ummm. This is my first too.
Mr. P: Oh Sh!t. I thought you were a veteran, here to show us all what to do.
Me: Aww, thanks!?? I'll take that as a compliment, but where have you been the last 10 weeks?!

I can't wait for Sunday...

33 comments:

Jo Lynn said...

That's great! Good for you. I can't wait for Sunday either (for you). ;)

Buttsy said...

Now you are under pressure to perform like a seasoned professional.......
BY the way, athena's at 150lbs is funny, being 180cms, I would struggle to be anything but an athena......

Oz Runner said...

way to impress mr. p....hope it's a great first tri for both of you..

Miss Rachel said...

Definitely quite a compliment. Good for you!

Denise said...

:-)

Show them how to do it!!

joyRuN said...

Awww, that's sweet. Now, make sure you chick him!

Lisa Slow-n-Steady said...

you are gonna rock it. you already look like a pro...

D10 said...

Funny! I am so excited for you!! I really can't wait to read all about it. Go out there with confidence, you are great.

Brian said...

Haha! Awesome, you are gonna kick ass Sunday!

Laura said...

That's awesome! Have a great time on Sunday.
Congrats in advance

Glaven Q. Heisenberg said...

Someone's developing a cruuuuusssshhh on Mr.P.

And by "someone", I mean me.

Marlene said...

You make it look easy, Mel! I think you're well-suited for this triathlon business.

3 MORE SLEEPS! (hopefully good quality sleeps!)

Mel -Tall Mom on the Run said...

LOVE IT!! Way to be out there you FIT very well if someone believed you were teaching the rest of the pack.

FYI if you like Velma's card you may want to check your mail.... ;)

Hugs...

Fair Weather Runner said...

haha, that's awesome! i hope you kick his butt on sunday ;) YAY for your first tri, you are going to do so great.

lindsay said...

sweet! he's turned into a decent tri-friend it seems :) way to not look like a n00b out there - showing off your skills and confidence these past few weeks!

c'mon sunday!!!

Jamie said...

awesome! bet that is an ego boost headed into this weekend :)

ShirleyPerly said...

Well, you are most definitely a veteran compared to me going into my first tri too. I didn't really train for it and had never done an open water swim before -- big mistake!

You're going to do awesome!!!

X-Country2 said...

Pretty sure you mentally chicked him. :o) Good luck this weekend. You're going to do great!!!

untpawgal02 said...

How sweet... have a good one Sunday... can't wait to hear all about it!

Carolina John said...

haha, that's awesome!

I Run for Fun said...

Wow! Looks like you've been kicking butt on your workouts! Great going, girl! I can't wait for your report.

Lily on the Road said...

Wooo Hoooo, if it walks like a duck! you are already a triathlete, You go Girl....

Velma said...

YOU GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Happy Runner said...

That's great.

GOOD LUCK this weekend!!!!!!!!!

Alisa said...

Awww yay, love those kind of comments!

Can't wait to read the race report. I think you'll be hooked---I SURE AM!

Heather said...

Good luck on Sunday! You're going to do awesome. Can't wait to read all about it.

Lacey Nicole said...

lol where has he been the last 10 weeks is right! but you know what DEF take that as a compliment!! :) good luck!!!!!!!

Irene said...

That's the best compliment!

aron said...

that is an AWESOME compliment!!! good luck girl you are going to do great!!!

Aka Alice said...

I love it when I appear to have faked confidence!

You are going to be awesome! Can't wait for the report!!!

Runner Leana said...

Haha! Nice job!!!

Best of luck this weekend! I am so excited for you!!!!!!

EndorphinBuzz said...

Good luck on your 1st triathlon. I hope you do well and don't forget to have some fun out there!!!

Ted said...

What a nice compliment. The truth is that you are going to rock. You are a pro and you are a veteran naturally!

I cannot wait to hear all about it.

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