30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task: Swim, Bike, Run

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task: Swim, Bike, Run

When this season started, I honestly wasn’t sure if I was going to finish it, or actually even compete, because I had signed up to do a Half-Ironman Triathlon at the end of October, and the first part of the season was going to be right in my peak training time. But thankfully, I was able to manage balancing work (blech), reading (yay) and training (either blech or yay depending on the day). So what better way to celebrate my accomplishment of completing 70.3 miles, than with a task ;)

For this task, you will read roll 2 dice and read 2 books for the options listed below. If you roll doubles, roll again until you get 2 different numbers.

Option 1 - Triathlon has a long history both in the US and around the world and there have been quite a few books written about it.

Read a book from Popular Triathlon Books
Required: if using this option, list which page the book appears on)
OR
Read a book where the authors initials appear in the word TRIATHLON – all initials MUST be included (i.e. middle initials, co-authors). Initials can only be used once unless it appears more than once in the word, like TriaThlon

Option 2 - Swim – The swim is normally my favorite part of the race (although I did struggle this time).

Because the swim can take place in a variety of different bodies of water depending on the race, read a book that has a picture of a body of water that is big enough to swim in on the cover. For example, a river, a lake, a pond, the ocean, a pool would count.
Required – Include the cover in your post

Option 3 - Bike – The bike is the longest part of the race, but also one of my most enjoyable – there is something about just being on the road, under your own power.

Read a book that has a recognizable/traditional method of transport on the cover that is non-motorized – i.e. a bike, a horse, a buggy, a skateboard
Required – Include the cover in your post

Option 4 - Run – The run is always the hardest part for me, not only because by the end of the race, I am tired, but also because in general, I’m not a fan of running (and yes, I know its weird that I do running races, but don’t like running)…I’m always looking for ways to improve on my running and thankfully there have been lots of books written about it.

Read a non-fiction book about a skill you want to improve– it could be a physical activity, something crafty or even something work-based

Option 5 - Transition – among triathletes there is the running joke that there is a 4th event in the race, aside from the swim, bike, run – and that is the transition. Basically that is the time, where the athlete goes from the swim to the bike, or the bike to the run…in big races, the transition times can make or break your race – a good transition might be the difference between winning and coming second, and a bad transition might leave you off the podium.

Since there are 2 transitions in any race, read an anthology that has AT LEAST 2 transition books – defined as a book that has a series marking of .5 or similar on the series. The position in the series MUST show on the main GR page
ex. On the Prowl- Alpha & Omega 0.5, Monère: Children of the Moon #2.5, Dorina Basarab #1.1, World of the Lupi #3.5

Option 6 and because I’m a sucker – the picture below is from the World Championships Triathlon that was held in Kona, Hawaii on Oct 12, 2013 – so 2 weeks before my race – it was a great day to watch, but the best picture I saw was .
The guy is Tim O’Donnell who came 5th in the men’s race and the girl is his finance, Miranda “Rinnie” Carfrae who not only won the women’s race, but set a new course record. I’ve been saying that the picture needs to be used as inspiration for a romance novel.

Read a book that has ROMANCE as a listed genre on the main (any sub-genres of romance count)

Required: State the numbers you rolled

[Dee]

Reserved

[Dee]

Reserved

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

This help thread is open!

[Kathy G.]

Would you consider these a trilogy?
Some things say "companion novels."

[Dee]

Are you talking for option 5?

[Kathy G.]

sorry- got mixed up--- thought I was supposed to read
a book in a trilogy--- :-)

[Dee]

Haha - I was thinking I needed more coffee

[Ty]

congrats on finishing your first half-ironman!

for option 3, would you take, um, walking? Like, obviously walking/taking a step?
ex:

[Kathy G.]

Option 1- triathlon--- trilogy?
Same thing? HAAA

[Susan A]

Congrats! Love this task.

Please consider for approval (will deal with ebook verification if approved)

I rolled 2 and 3
For option 3 Read a book that has a method of transport on the cover that is non-motorized



I think that's an elephant ride on the cover. Good for transportation?

[Dee]

Sorry TY - I'm looking for something that doesn't involve walking/running

Susan - pending Ebooks length that works - I can see someone riding it just point out approval in your post

[Karen Michele]

Could I check this for #5 to make sure I understand correctly?
I would like to read:

The Kill Order by James Dashner

It's listed as 0.5 and another book in the series is a 2.5.

Am I right that I could actually read any book in that series since it has 2 transition books listed, or is one of the .5s the only option?

[Dee]

The task is an anthology that has at least 2 transition books it in - so the kill order by itself wouldn't work but if it was published in a n anthology with another .5 (or similar) it would - make sense?

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Does a surfboard work for option 3?

[Dee]

Dlmrose - yes - because I've seen ppl on surf-boards do some serious paddling to get places

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Dee wrote: "Dlmrose - yes - because I've seen ppl on surf-boards do some serious paddling to get places"

thanks

[Candy]

Would this work for #5? Songs of Love and Death: All-Original Tales of Star-Crossed Love

[Dee]

Candy - I see more than 1 .5 type story in the anthology - so yes it does work

[Karen Michele]

Dee wrote: "The task is an anthology that has at least 2 transition books it in - so the kill order by itself wouldn't work but if it was published in a n anthology with another .5 (or similar) it would - mak..."

Hmmm - I guess I need some more suggestions, then. Anybody? I don't think this is in my usual reading realm;)

PS - I do understand what this kind of anthology is, now, but I don't think I've ever read one like this. I have lots of other anthologies on my TBR, but not this kind. If anyone knows a good one by YA authors, I would love to know about it!

[Emily]

Karen GHHS wrote: "Dee wrote: "The task is an anthology that has at least 2 transition books it in - so the kill order by itself wouldn't work but if it was published in a n anthology with another .5 (or similar) it..."

Dee - can the anthology for #5 contain books all from the same series? I'm wondering - for Karen - if Delirium Stories: Hana, Annabel, and Raven would work. It's listed as "Delirium #1.4, 1.5, 2.5"

[Dionisia]

I rolled a #5 and feel completely out of my element. Poking around Goodreads is turning up a lot of urban fantasy, paranormal romance, romance, and erotica. These are not genres that typically turn my crank. Very very interested to see what others have selected or could recommend.

Kate wrote: "Dee - can the anthology for #5 contain books all from the same series? I'm wondering - for Karen - if Delirium Stories: Hana, Annabel, and Raven would work..."

Great question!

[Karen Michele]

Kate wrote: "Karen GHHS wrote: "Dee wrote: "The task is an anthology that has at least 2 transition books it in - so the kill order by itself wouldn't work but if it was published in a n anthology with another..."

This one would be perfect for me if it works. Thanks, Kate and please say yes, Dee!

Also, congratulations on your triathlon finish. I love the task - I was just a bit stymied by #5. Usually, the shorter .5s in YA are just published as eBooks and are often too short to use for the challenge. I loved the Delirium trilogy and the anthology is even available at my public library. I also ordered it for my school library and I'll be interested to see if it's popular with my teens.

[Dee]

Yes that would work Katie!

[Dee]

Dionisa - what kind of stuff do u normally read - maybe someone can help you out

[Karen Michele]

Dee wrote: "Yes that would work Katie!"

Hooray, thanks!

[Emily]

Yay! I'm glad I could help you out, Karen. I actually rolled a 5 as well, but fortunately for me I'm an urban fantasy fan, so there were plenty to choose from there. :)

[Dionisia]

Dee wrote: "Dionisa - what kind of stuff do u normally read - maybe someone can help you out"

I enjoy speculative fiction. If anyone knows of a horror, post-apocalyptic or dystopian anthology that would fit this task I would be keenly interested. Is there anything out there that doesn't have such an intense romantic focus?

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Dionisia wrote: "Dee wrote: "Dionisa - what kind of stuff do u normally read - maybe someone can help you out"

I enjoy speculative fiction. If anyone knows of a horror, post-apocalyptic or dystopian anthology that..."

Maybe Darkest Worlds: A Dystopian Anthology?

[Fandury]

Dionisia wrote: "Dee wrote: "Dionisa - what kind of stuff do u normally read - maybe someone can help you out"

I enjoy speculative fiction. If anyone knows of a horror, post-apocalyptic or dystopian anthology that..."

I skimmed through my anthology shelf, and perhaps these are also interesting:

Unfettered More fantasy than horror

Songs of Love and Death: All-Original Tales of Star-Crossed Love Romantic theme, but there are really nice (not mushy) stories in there.

Down These Strange Streets Urban Fantasy anthology

An Apple for the Creature Also Urban Fantasy with a school theme

Blood Lite III: Aftertaste A horror with humor anthology

All of these are not very have on the romance (even the songs of love and death anthology).

[Eepa *mm loving bookworm*]

Is that a foggy lake in the cover?

And for the option 4 can I read some handy craft book, like Mosaics - An Illustrated Book for Beginners? I'm big on handy crafts and I tend to buy books related to that topic to get inspiration.

[Donna Jo]

Dee, for option 3 will work with the kiddie car? Even though it's a dog riding it?

By the way, good for you for competing in triathalons. At 71, I have decided to forgo my couch potato slug status and am starting training (I've got a loooong way to go) for next spring running with my daughter, sister, and neice in a local 5K. Daughter is thinking of moving up to 1/2 marathon.

[Dee]

Donna Jo - yep that will work (since I didn't specify human on transport)

And thanks - you should check out the couch to 5k program (c25k) - it's based around run/walk intervals - I use them even for my long races

[Dionisia]

Thanks y'all!

[Donna Jo]

Dee wrote: "Donna Jo - yep that will work (since I didn't specify human on transport)

And thanks - you should check out the couch to 5k program (c25k) - it's based around run/walk intervals - I use them even ..."

Thanks, Dee. And my daughter had pointed me at the Couch to 5K too. I'm still just walking. I haven't run anywhere anytime since I broke my ankle about 20 years ago. So I'm doing more of a Tim Conway-little-old-man shuffle at this point. It is getting easier and I do have until April so there is hope for me yet.

[Dee]

step by step, a little more every day - and i'll cheer you on ;)

[Dee]

Eepa (Eija) wrote: "Is that a foggy lake in the cover?

And for the option 4 can I read some handy craft book, like Mosaics - An Illustrated Book for Beginners..."

I can see the reflection in the water for Beggers and choosers so that is a yes

but the Mosaics one isn't going to be long-enough significantly - unless it differs from the Amazon version because that has it at 18 pages...

[Dee]

Donna Jo wrote: "Dee, for option 3 will work with the kiddie car? Even though it's a dog riding it?

By the way, good for you for competing in triathalons...."

step by step, a little more every day - and i'll cheer you on ;)

[Dee]

Donna Jo wrote: "Dee, for option 3 will work with the kiddie car? Even though it's a dog riding it?"

yes, the dog on the bike will work

[Katherine (DirectorKat)]

Can I use the following:
For Option 1: Ghostgirl by Tonya Hurley.
For Option 6:The Bookstore by Deborah Meyler.

[Dee]

Yep - they both work katherine

[Bec]

Congrats on doing a half triathalon... AND FINISHING THE CHALLENGE. Do you sleep?

Wondering if I could read for option 2 - swim. Pretty sure that is a lake at the bottom

[Dee]

Looks like a lake to me ;) and yep I slept - now cleaning the house - whole ' other story - lol

[Bea]

Dee wrote: "Looks like a lake to me ;) and yep I slept - now cleaning the house - whole ' other story - lol"

Work and health issues got so intense this year along with mother's health that my wonderful husband hired a maid in June to clean our house. She now comes every other week. What a wonder that is! And birthday, anniversary, and Hannukkah all rolled into one!

[Dee]

It was very tempting to do that Bea - I may do it when I start training again next year

[Bea]

Dee wrote: "It was very tempting to do that Bea - I may do it when I start training again next year"

I had a lot of guilt over it. Initially it felt like I was not able to do what I should as SUPER WOMAN and that was bad. Then I realized it was a gift. Loved it since...and he pays for it, which is a bonus.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

I rolled 3 & 6

Does canoe/kayak work for option 3?

[Dee]

Yes robin

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Dee wrote: "Yes robin"

Thanks Dee!!! By the way, great task :)

[Dee]

thanks Robin!!