Ok, I problem solved, thanks. I had forgotten I tried to register under my maiden name so my pitiful scores wouldn't be recognizable on the internet (that was back when I still had some pride) but my event name was pulled right off my credit card, so, OH WELL. I fixed my swim times...still at "back of the pack" level but at least not at the back of the back of the back of the pack. Yee ha.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Re: Ramblin Rose Swim Time change--help?
I have not changed my swim time yet and actually only timed myself for the first time today. But, I had this web page bookmarked.
http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&%EF%AC%81lename=SwimTime.html
Are we able to submit specific times (like 2:40), or only "2:31 & up"?
Amy
http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&%EF%AC%81lename=SwimTime.html
Are we able to submit specific times (like 2:40), or only "2:31 & up"?
Amy
On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 3:51 PM, MJ Waldo <mjwaldo@gmail.com> wrote:
I changed my time to 2:40 a couple of weeks ago. Rachel, I found it to be very difficult to change my time. Not user friendly. If you wanna come over I can try and help you.MJ
Sent from my Rockin' iPhoneSpeaking of which....What swim times are you guys using? I put 02:29, but I may modify....
From: Rachel Hearn [mailto:rachelhearn@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 1:52 PM
To: Amy Gilbert; Brenda Lo-Griffin; Gail Gyurek (ggyurek); Mary Jo Waldo; Elizabeth Griffin; Anne Ferrell Tekmen; Kim Brame McGimsey; McDowell Margaret; RachelHearn.ramblinrose@blogger.com
Subject: Ramblin Rose Swim Time change--help?Hey! I just tried to go online and change my swim time and couldn't do it--I had to re-register myself and still, following all instructions, don't see how to do it. Has anyone successfully changed their swim time yet? If so, I could use some help!Thanks,R
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Ridin', Ridin', Ridin'
Inspired by the biking babes (below) Gail and I decided to get on our bikes and RIDE! I washed the slug tracks off my bike seat and set off for her house at high noon, and she and Russ started some minor adjustments on her wheels and seat while I was on the way. They were just wondering if they should call when I pushed my bike up to her yard and collapsed on the grass. We have some STEEP hills in our neighborhood and I couldn't get my bike up one of them and wore myself out trying. Russ put air in both my tires and raised the seat WAY up then did what seemed like a complete overhaul on Gail's bike while I teetered up and down the driveway trying to keep out of the sun. We rode. The distance is not worth mentioning! The improvements helped a lot but I still had to get off and push my bike up a couple hills. My bike makes a crunching noise (I thought it was my joints, so it's really good news) and switches gears at random. Gail's seat collapsed to the lowest setting but that didn't seem to slow her down. Gail looked AWESOME! Next time I will wear sunglasses because they made her look so cool.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Meet a Playah: Brenda Lo-Griffin
Meet a Playah: Brenda Lo-Griffin
Superhero name: tbd. I'm sticking with "B-lo" until she makes up her mind! "B" for short.
2. Age : A freshly-minted 43. She's still getting used to how that sounds.
3. Occupation – Brenda is an actress. Trust me, I get lots of mileage out of having a friend who is an actress. I manage to insert her into just about every conversation…, "Oh, my friend Brenda, the actress, has a shirt almost that color." However, if you want to see her mean face, slip up when you're introducing her to someone and call her a model. Or even better, a "hand model". Trust me, it's worth it. "When I'm not acting I'm a personal assistant to a Diva (Solomon) and Drama Queen (Sam). " And that would be full-time, thank you.
4. What you wish you did instead of your "job"? – Brenda's one of those annoying people who is perfectly happy with the bag she is holding. Sure, she has aspirations of a sweet acting gig, "Maybe be in the cast of Rent or Stomp. Or …the role of a secret agent or spy...Possibly a stunt-woman." I have to admit, whenever I'm waiting in line at the bank, I pass the time by imagining Brenda rappelling down from the shattered sunlight and belly-crawling across the carpet to the theme song of Mission Impossible. It's her dream job…and I share that dream. Now you can, too.
5. What do you crave when you PMS? Are you approachable to train together during this time? Brenda is your go-to guy for top shelf Kettle Corn and advanced chocolate. She thinks she's approachable, especially if you aren't unnerved by the obsessive nesting. If you are lucky enough to train with Brenda on one of these special days, I'd suggest leading with the chocolate cake.
6. When was the last time you were active? What did you do? Did you pull any muscles? Brenda goes yoga-ing fairly often. She hasn't pulled anything yet. (I'll just point out that people who are flexible like Gumby don't tend to pull stuff. Just sayin'.) (Can't say as much for the friends Brenda tricks into taking these hellish classes with her.) (More on her Jedi mind tricks later.) Brenda has recently started trail running with her adorable husband and dear friend Maggie Moo (profiled earlier) but don't be fooled: Brenda is in prime condition, and will have people paying money (actual USD) to see her in a bathing suit in just a matter OF DAYS.
7. Stretch Factor.
On a scale of 1-10, how much of a stretch is this event for you? (1: I do stuff like this all the time and it's no big deal--don't step on my cape.....10.) "I'm going to say a 6. Never done all of them back-to-back. But it could be a 10 depending on who's hating and cursing me the day of the race." Oh, Brenda. Brenda, Brenda. If you were the kind of person who could be hated and cursed, you wouldn't be you, and we would have all laughed at your face when you suggested the triathlon. Instead, inspired by your confidence in us, by your sense of adventure and joie d' vie, we promptly signed up and paid the money. Your Buddha-vibes are infectious, and we are so deeply grateful that you make us all better women. Fly like the wind, and we will ride your draft to the glorious end. *
8. Besides yourself, who are you doing this for or in honor/memory of? "Besides myself, I'm doing this for all the other people that I talked into doing it -- kinda feeling like I can't drop out now." Well, let's take a closer look at this, now. Really, how did Brenda manage to talk such a large group of women, with such a large RANGE of ability and interest, into participating in a TRIATHLON, for Pete's sake?! If I hadn't seen that particular episode of Star Wars, I would be in the dark. However, just so you know, I am onto her Jedi mind tricks and that is why I wear an aluminum foil hat when I know she is up to no good.
9. What specifically do you hope you can get out of this experience? "To step outside of my comfort zone! I think you should do something at least once a year that steps outside of your CZ and thrills and/or scares you." And anyone that knows Brenda knows that she walks the talk. Snowboarding, mountain biking, extreme yoga, machine sewing. Uncomfortable underwater acting scenes with murderous, incestuous sketchy dads. I'd love to get a look at her Bucket List, right?
10. What do you think will be your biggest challenge? "Someone pass me a kickboard if you're all finished swimming and I'm hanging on a rope mid-lane somewhere." Yeah, that is so likely.
11. What do you look forward to the most about preparing for the triathlon? "Getting in some semblance of fitness and hoping that maybe it encourages some of us to continue doing stuff similar to this." (again with the*)
12. As you train/compete, what music will be featured on your playlist? "Oh, love me some Black Eyed Peas."
13. What will your "choice words" be when you're struggling the most? "Fuckin' A. Grab your goggles if you want to see it because it more than likely will be said underwater." Wow! Brenda's choice words are SO CLOSE to mine, "Fuckin' B!" How cool.
14. What will be the first thing you do when you cross the finish line? "Lie down and take a nap. It will be like, 9am, right?" Oh, no, it's time to party! Everybody get a babysitter for the night of the 11th, and we'll get together for an informal awards ceremony for those who don't place in the actual race. (tee hee) We are all winners and we plan to take home some pretty impressive "participant" ribbons!
OK, everybody, here's to Brenda-- our common denominator, the instigator and inspiration for this mass insanity! We love you, man! Seriously! Cheers and have fun!!!
*ROTF LMAO (SHHH, DON'T TELL BRENDA: MEET ME AT FINISH LINE WITH DUCT TAPE AND TASERS! HIGHJINCKS TO ENSUE.)
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