tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post112810087045324970..comments2023-11-03T09:37:43.870-04:00Comments on AGAINST THE WIND: CHESAPEAKEMAN PACKING LISTEllie Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03592691217213028495noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1128181621476111552005-10-01T11:47:00.000-04:002005-10-01T11:47:00.000-04:00NEWS FROM THE FRONT!From Holly:Ellie's husband Ste...NEWS FROM THE FRONT!<BR/><BR/>From Holly:<BR/>Ellie's husband Steve just called me and Ellie is officially out of the <BR/>water and on the bike! She swam a 1:24 .. a full 30 minutes faster <BR/>than she predicted for herself!<BR/><BR/>From Nancy:<BR/>I just got back from volunteering at the race! There were only about 120 entrants, and it's such an absolutely perfect day for it, people will regret not having entered! It's going to be a high of about 70*F, but there's not a breath of wind and the water temperature was 68*F. Humidity is low (48% now).<BR/> <BR/>I arrived at 5 and did body marking, wished Ellie well before the start. There were probably only 10-15 women in the entire event! In fact, a female was the first out of the water. I helped right at the water exit so I got to see everyone come out.<BR/> <BR/>Ellie came out of the water at 1:25, and I think 3 men finished after her. They had a great current behind them the whole way. (That's nearly as long as it took me to swim HALF the distance at Eagleman in the same river!). They had some problems with the jellyfish toward the end, and I think Ellie took 2 or 3 stings, but seemed to take it in stride. <BR/> <BR/>She headed out on the bike looking good, with all those messages written on her bike shorts!<BR/> <BR/>I drove to T2 at the local high school, and was going to do a run there, but not too many people were around yet since everyone was still out on the bike leg for a few more hours. I realized how tired I was after a 3AM wakeup and decided to come back home for a NAP! I may or may not go back later tonight, depending on how I feel.<BR/> <BR/>Yay! I'm so happy Ellie has such an awesome day to become an IRONMAN!!*jeanne*https://www.blogger.com/profile/07786378434413037583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1128126437707208172005-09-30T20:27:00.000-04:002005-09-30T20:27:00.000-04:00Oh yes. A Courage/Suckitup/Hanginthere Hug from me...Oh yes. A Courage/Suckitup/Hanginthere Hug from me. Just tuck that into any old nook or cranny and you'll find it when you need it.Downhillnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660518530132812232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1128126101254791432005-09-30T20:21:00.000-04:002005-09-30T20:21:00.000-04:00Wow,that's some list,I had no clue...I'm sitting h...Wow,that's some list,I had no clue...<BR/>I'm sitting here,giddy with excitement for you!<BR/><BR/>ps.You inspired me;the kids and are saving for our own Little House trip:DMz.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11076492651932041448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1128122797149350662005-09-30T19:26:00.000-04:002005-09-30T19:26:00.000-04:00Nah, you got the puking covered, so you're good to...Nah, you got the puking covered, so you're good to go. :-)Nancy Tobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18402516081283603553noreply@blogger.com