Lise - I just read your race report and it gave me goosebumps!! Congratulations girl - you totally rocked it!!!!! Awesome job on the medal, I'm surprised your niece even gave it back to you 
Great job sticking it out through the wind! I'm originally from southern Illinois, and unfortunately know the Chicago wind just a little too well, and I am very impressed.
Also, how amazing that your dad was there with you. I got a little choked up when I read it. Can't wait to see the pics!
"It's a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don't quit when you're tired, you quit when the gorilla is tired."
-Robert Strauss