I'm a blessed girl....

[Running Mommy]

Sorry to hear you haven't been well! That's stinky! We need to send some of LBTC's butterflies to England.
I'll have to make sure your box is extra special.

[crazycanuck]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Denise, you're one awesome chickie! Third time lucky i say!!!

Remind me..whén's de big day? April 13th?

[RoadBunner]

I think it's amazing that you get to do something that you're totally passionate about all day. We should all be so lucky!

[Trekhawk]

WOW Denise life sounds great.
Enjoy!! From reading your posts I know you really deserve it.
Good luck for the IM your AV mates will be thinking of you.

[Running Mommy]

Pic to share...

Today was the 2.4 mile swim at the Ironman site. I didn't swim, but went to support my friends. I actually rode early, did a small brick run, and then finished my run at the lake.
Here's a pic of all of us at brunch afterwards. AV represents!

http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...=IMAZ08033.jpg

[Running Mommy]

I was tuckered out earlier, so I cut the last post short.
As I said, today was the 2.4 mile open water race. I haven't been to Tempe for a race in awhile, so it was good to see everyone. When I walked over to the site I was greeted by many many friends. It was nice. All were asking if I was swimming today... alas, no. I had no desire to do that swim w/ only one week to go. My friend Chris decided at the last minute to swim. Now mind you he's only been in masters for a couple of months, and I don't think he has swam for an hour straight yet- much less 2.4 miles. He finished in just over 2 hours. I'm VERY proud of him!
Also there were George and Jane Esahak-Gage. They are the couple that were nearly killed a year and a half ago by a red light runner. In fact how George survived is a MAJOR miracle. Last spring he was just getting back to running, today he knocked out the swim in less than an hour. He's an ANIMAL! And HE is my inspiration. I am in absolute AWE of him! It was an honor to get to speak with him.

http://www.ahwatukee.com/news/george...says_jane.html


There were lots of IM racers swimming, so the IM vibe was in full effect. Today is our new British friend Adrian's birthday, so we surprised him with a card and maple cupcakes. After the swim we took him to brunch and had a fabulous time. I left the restaurant feeling so full of that good ju ju I call the "Ironman vibe". For those of you who have raced an IM, you know what I'm talking about. There's NOTHING like the buzz surrounding an Ironman.
Oh- and the lake temps- 68 degrees! WHOO HOO! Weather forecast is for 90+ degrees next weekend, and so far no mention of "breezy conditions". That's coming mid week. So it should be done and out of here. Let's hope that forecast holds. I do hot, I don't do wind.
I'm gonna rock next weekend. I just know.... I'm gonna rock!

Thanks again all. I'm feeeling your love and giving you a cyber hug!

[Tri Girl]

You go, girl! You look especially great this year, btw. You look fantastic in your IM outfit!!!!