Sunday, September 07, 2008

We Finished the Square Lake Long Course Tri!

Quick Note:

- Pharmie and I both finished the Square Lake Half Ironman today.

- I ran the entire 13.1 mile run in the Grim Reaper outfit.

- Then I cheered for all the other finishers.

- The following video is me cheering for finishers coming to the line. It’s just about the most random 81 seconds on the internet. Hope you enjoy it (I really scared one lady - see if you can spot her):


Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c68aWDi9Hz8
(this is why I don't go to clubs...)

Back with more in a day or two - I have a heck of a story to tell! And my sister-in-law Steph took a TON of great photos!

But now I need to go tend to my nipples that got rubbed off by the Grim Reaper outfit...

...seriously.

78 comments:

Lily on the Road said...

O*M*G* Steve, you are cracking me UP!! That is THE FUNNIEST freaking Grim Reaper Video EVER!!

Can hardly wait to hear (read) the rest of the story! OH MY GAWD, I'm still laughing...

Go look after your man boobs and hurry back!

ps, good job on the half to you and Pharmie!

Mendy said...

OMG exactly! After finishing watching that, I had tears in my eyes from laughter. That was FUNNY!

I bet Pharmie is so proud of you. :-)

Congrats on the race. Looking forward to hearing all about it and seeing the pics.

TRI-ROB said...

Esteban? That... well... you're now forever endeared to me. If and when I come to MN to race... you and I are getting a joint chest wax AND busting a serious groove!

Breathe...

Brian said...

who woulda thunk that a dancing grim reaper could be so freakin' funny. especially with those moves.

Kathy said...

That is PRICELESS.... that should be an advert for something I'm sure. Bugger Phil Collins and the drum playing gorilla....

YOU ARE HYSTERICAL!!! Can't wait to see the pics - the most anticipated blog entry in history I would have to say.

YOU ROCK!

PS. Congrats on finishing.

MissAllycat said...

Even though your entire body was covered, I'm sure everyone knew that it was a white boy under that costume. :)

IronGambit said...

freaking awesome!

Meg said...

Congratulations to you both! That was a fantastic video and dance. I can't believe you brought a radio!

Dave M said...

Best thing I've seen all day, Steve! Reminds me of the Six Flags dancing old guy.

Melanie said...

congrats on finishing, and the video! That was hilarious!!

Audrey said...

This. is. awesome.

RunBubbaRun said...

I didn't know the reaper could dance..

cindy said...

I am still grinning...that is the best video!! Pretty good dance moves there ;-)

Congrats on the finish - I can't wait to hear the whole story!!

Kevin said...

That was so freakin funny!! Cant wait to see more

teacherwoman said...

ROFL!! hahaha! I would have loved to have seen that in person!

Congrats to you and Pharmie finishing! :)

Blyfinn said...

I'm still laughing. That was GREAT! I'm having a really hard time in waiting for the race report and pictures. Take care of the nips.

Jennifer P said...

I think for this performance you should get a lifetime supply of Nipguards. That is the funniest thing I've seen in a long time.

TriSaraTops said...

JUSTPEEDMYPANTSLAUGHING.

Matt just ran upstairs because he thought I was hyperventilating.

21stCenturyMom said...

You are hysterical!

UntPawGal02 said...

Totally awesome... can't wait to read about the race :)

Tea said...

That is hilarious! Congrats, and I can't wait to hear about the race!

Tea said...

btw-grim reaper in flip flops...that's the coolest.

Wil said...

Who says white -er, dead men can't dance! Fantastic, can't wait to hear about the rest of the day!

Kelly said...

I laughed when I watched.

Then I laughed harder when I watched it with the sound on.

Although I don't know if that counts as cheering.

Anne said...

You did a half ironman -- in costume -- and still had enough energy to dance to kanye west?! I'm so impressed. I fully expected Blue Oyster Cult to be playing, but that would be hard to jam to I guess.

RBR said...

Hil-freaking-arious!!

I am with Anne, and am seriously impressed that you can dance right after finishing a half iron tri!

Can't wait for the full report!

Run For Life said...

HAHAHA! That made me cackle. Yes, cackle.

Nikki said...

This is the funniest thing I've ever ever seen. Thank you so much for making me laugh my butt off. Congrats on the half IM.

Muppetdog said...

That is the funniest thing I've ever seen. You should take that show on the road - we could use it at every race!

Borsch said...

Wow...great video! Sorry I missed the race, I just couldn't do another night with next to no sleep. I can't wait to hear the rest of the story!

P.S. I feel your nipple pain, I truly do!

Stef said...

Oh.My.God. I had to watch that twice. SOFUNNY!!

Hope your nipples heal in a hurry.

Speaking of "hurry" please hurry with the race report and photos.

:-)

Pip said...

OMG - the funniest video ever, and the music was perfect!

Please, more photos, especially the bleeding nips! I promise to post some gnarly blister photos at the next available opportunity!

Xenia said...

Your dedication is just freaking amazing. Can't wait for the full report!

IronJenny said...

re: Missalleycat's comment --
**ya think?***
Dude you are one of a kind.
;-)

Kona Shelley said...

You are beyond COOL!!!!!!

Ryan said...

I feel offended, violated, and entertained at the same time. You are a true artist!

Madisonduo said...

I didn't even think of telling you might want to wear nip guards under the outfit...so sorry, not that I wear them...

go tend to those tender nipples.

IM WI was good, didn't get my time, but the short story is two flats on the bike, and had to walk the last 13 on the run due to slosh belly :)

Marcy said...

ROFLMAO! Duuuudddeeee very nice! Very nice!

Jess said...

OMG, that was the funniest thing I've seen so far today!

Charlotte said...

Best thing I've seen today! Please please run a race by me next time! Racing Death... hee!

CoachLiz said...

Bwaa Haa Haa Haa!!!

Classic!!!

If you have not reached the summit on that one then I guess that there are other mountains of ideas for you to come up with to keep us laughing.

You Rock!

Wendy said...

OMG I am dying laughing!! So simple, yet so friggin hilarious!

Iron "GeekGirl" Misty said...

I'm trying to think of what this brings to mind--oh, oh, it's ELAINE. On Seinfeld. Ever seen how she dances? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xi4O1yi6b0

triguyjt said...

yep/// just what i suspected,,,,even white grim reapers can't dance ;)


look forward to the insanity report

Tiger Lily said...

Thank you Steve, for starting my week the way ALL weeks should start. With a good, hearty laugh. You.are.the.shit!

E-Speed said...

OMG! I hope someone got video of you on the run course! That vid is priceless, I am not sure how you can top that!

D said...

I was waiting all weekend for that...and? Totally worth it. My favorite part was at the end when you threw down the sickle and walked away. Genius! I, like the other 46 commenters, can't wait to read the rest.

chia said...

Um.. LOL.

See, I came here thinking "I wonder how Steve and Pharmie phared... I mean fared... at the 1/2IM yesterday...

Never in a million would I have expected this. Wow. Simply wow.

Marcus Grimm said...

Dude... you've posted some funny stuff. I truly think that's the funniest. :)

Brent Buckner said...

That significantly improved my Monday morning - thanks!

*aron* said...

LOL OMG that was too much... i cant wait for the race report!

Lisa said...

I cannot wait to hear more!

biker chic said...

Bandaids baby! Or maybe the manziere from seinfeld

Eric said...

When "Death" comes for me, I want it to come dancing :-)

Jodie said...

Oh man, that was awesome! You're totally making it around the cube farm today...I can hear your music and laughter coming from every office.

Erin Leigh said...

I tried not to laugh but the dancing did me in ;)

Donald said...

Dude - you are hilarious. Awesome video.

T said...

hahahahaha that was AWESOME!!!!

put up your race report soon! on a side note, i hope you got your pre-race poop in. i couldn't in my last race. it was sad and almost tragic. :(

Flatman said...

You are the whitest man in America with those moves!!! LOL

Papa Louie said...

Steve, You sure have a lot of engery after doing a half Ironman. I'll be thinking of your engeries while I do my half this coming weekend.

TRI TO BE FUNNY said...

You just made me pee

Viper said...

I think I'm terrified.

sRod said...

1. If I ever saw that during a race I would keel over in laughter (much like I did right now).

2. How does your brain operate so that it comes up with these ideas?

3. Your poor nipples. Maybe you should see if Under Armour makes a grim reaper outfit.

jeanne said...

white men rock on! hilarious!

Rachel said...

13.1 miles in a grim reaper costume? Rock on!

constance eustace said...

I saw you yesterday! great costume.

Did you get wet, or do rain droplets die the second they touch the grim reaper?

akshaye said...

Haha.. that was hilarious!

D10 said...

You kill me!

AddictedToEndorphins said...

WOW! I feel like I should wear something funny for my marathon...or not.

Good for you! Im sure the finishers appreciate it. Put a little pep in their step!

J~Mom said...

SHUT UP!!!! Dude you are hilarious!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

richvans said...

no matter how hard you try - you can't out run death. You weren't supposed to pass me so early in the race. I liked giving you the blase "hey steve" when you blew by me in the costume.

robtherunner said...

I have to echo everyone's comments. That is pretty freakin hilarious. I don't think I could ever have the guts, but you, there's no stoppin ya. Oh yeah, nice job on the race too.

Lisa Slow-n-Steady said...

Yoy're a freakin' nutcase. That's some funny stuff.

Judi said...

Can you tell Pharmie how lucky she is to live with you? She must laugh soooo effin' much.

p.s. the yellow shit i was coughing up last weekend, i spit some out of the car window and it dried all over the side of the car. i wanted to take a pix just for you but d wiped it all off before i could get the camera. yum yum.

p.p.s congrats on the half.

TriGirl Kate O said...

So you think running 18 in a tropical storm is hard core?! No way. That was hilarious! Thanks for the good laugh.

Vickie said...

LOL! Just wait for the new USAT rules to come out about wearing Grim Reaper outfits!

Alice said...

YOu just earned my respect. Finishing a half ironman AND doing a little dance? Get out of here.

Siren said...

Dude. This is why I luvs ya. I haven't laughed so hard since I saw this video of a guy pulling socks out of a toilet. ; )