It was about time don't you agree?
Then later she met up with some Bay Swim peeps-
CBun and The Beast for dinner at Carlyle's - sweet!
Bay swim day she didn't have to get up at the crack-
Race start 12:15 to enjoy a tide that was slack.
The Beast picked her up and they jetted off in her car-
Across the bridge to catch the bus - it wasn't too far.
Settled onto the bus then lickety split-
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| Heading to the start! |
Grabbed their caps and of course the timing chip -
They were really going to do this - what a trip!
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| "This bridge is MINE!" |
Get that sunscreen on without fail!
Listened to the pre-race briefing -
Must stay within the bridge spans - no cheating!
Pulled on the wetsuit and said their good-byes -
Headed down on the HOT burning sand - STUR almost cried!
Hoped that would be the only suffering of her day -
Well. Not exactly...you don't say?!
Next thing you know they must have shouted GO!
STUR had her ear plugs in so she didn't know!
But she figured out it was time to start swimming -
'Cause everybody's arms started a'spinning!
Headed toward the bridge and two round beach balls -
She couldn't wait to get under the bridge spans y'all!
The first mile went down just like that!
Compared to the rest it was positively flat!
Somewhere between miles one and two she felt a familiar twinge...
Seasick already? Just a smidge!
They had told us to stay to the left in the first half -
But she kept finding herself WAY over to the right - she had to laugh!
So in order to survive she'd have to swim diagonally -
Didn't want to be an "out of the bridge spans" casualty!
Next what's this? She sees a feed boat!
Done two miles she could gloat!
Took one saltine cracker but maybe that was a mistake...
Because soon after she got the worst bellyache!
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If YOU have a weak stomach maybe it's time to turn away -
You might not like next what she has to say...
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After leaving the boat she had to stop abruptly -
Because yes she threw up to put it bluntly!
But hey momentarily she felt much BETTER!
Finally swimming hard would be her pleasure.
Next thing you know here came the waves of nausea again...
To make it to mile three she'd have to pretend -
That she felt okay to keep moving forward -
Then wouldn't the finish be around the corner?
Mile three brought another "rest" on the feed boat...
She took a 'Nilla wafer in tote!
But once again her stomach was a mess -
Throwing up again? Surely you jest!
But again caught a brief window to swim like hell -
Her ARMS were fine she could tell!
But then all she could do was count 50 strokes -
Then take a break and vertically float!
Had no idea what was around the bend -
Once past the mile four marker into a washing machine she was penned!
Time for a serious freak out moment with a kayaker volunteer...
Of this mess she wanted to get clear!
Finally she pulled like crazy and was free -
Walking the last little bit it would be!
In the end the Garmin said 4.94 -
Almost swam five - that was the score!
Collected a Pepsi and her finisher shirt -
"That was hard!" to anyone she would blurt!
Found the Beast and headed for some shade -
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| 4.4 Mile Swim - check!! |
She and the Beast drove back in a torrential downpour -
Stopped at Wendy's for burgers - score!
Will STUR do this race again? She'll have to think a sec...
But for now bucket list item - check!!
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While all this Team Rabbit bay activity was going on,
STEB and RBug jetted off to take Jacksonville by storm!
They were going to the Florida Country Superfest
On a work junket of RBug's we must confess!
They met some new friends from Connecticut
Were they headed there too? You bet!
Found out they'd be in section 141...
If they could meet up with them it was sure to be fun!
Landed on time and headed to this AUsome resort
Sawgrass Golf Resort and Spa - it was the fancy sort!
Made a beeline right to the pool...
Ordered some beers and nachos - it was pretty cool!
Later that night was an icebreaker dinner:
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| Enjoying the icebreaker in the heat! |
Saturday morning started the day with run miles of four
It was already hot as blazes at 6:45am you can be sure!
More time later at the hotel pool
Meet the bus at 4:30 - don't be late, fool!
Destination was EverBank Field
With access to the Touchdown Club the tickets revealed!
First night shows were totally fun
We were in section 236 right in the sun
Decided to make it way down in the stands
Ended up in section 140 - understand?
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| Keith Urban rockin' the house! |
So did we head over and surprise them? You bet!
Finally headed back up where our actual group sat
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| Zac Brown Band closing out night one! |
Headed back to the Sawgrass on the bus
It was nice and cool and really no fuss
Sunday morning they got to sleep in
And had a late breakfast for the win
Decided to take the shuttle to the beach
Ponte Verde was just within reach
The Cabana Club was pretty sweet
And the views from the deck can't be beat!
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| Lovely view of Ponte Verde Beach from the Cabana Club! |
Next an early dinner and had a really good meal
As their junk food consumption was kind of unreal
Next it was time for night two of the Superfest...
Would they have as much fun? Would it be the best?
This time they were first for the bus
Proper time planning is a must!
Day two didn't seem quite as hot
Wondered if they get down to the same spot?
Took more work, but guess what?
Section 140 right in the row at the top!
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| Brantley Gilbert's turn to rock out! |
But just stayed where they were because it was fun!
Finally decided to head up to their group
Put in some face time and stay in the loop
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| Kenny Chesney was fantastic, as always! |
Because that would surely have been a drag!
Monday morning it was back to reality
But STEB was thankful for the fantastic opportunity!
RBug's company and supplier hosts were truly amazing
As this trip was really fit for a king!
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