Laura, you are a total hot BABE!!!!
We are so proud of you! We followed you as best we could and cheered you on! (and with those extra miles you ran by accident, you did the 26.2 miles I'm sure. You are IRON!!!!)
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04-14-2008, 07:06 PM #1
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04-14-2008, 07:25 PM #2
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I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. What physical and mental anguish you have been through! It takes courage to start an Ironman and I think it takes even more to stop. You did the right thing. Never, ever question your decision.
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04-14-2008, 07:57 PM #3
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Laura: Both yours and Denise's descriptions of the day sound absolutely miserable. KSH said most of what I was thinking. You both should be very proud of yourselves -- you put in months of hard work, and this was one day in that time, and a 94 degree, windier than heck rotten day! You guys definitely ROCK. Congrats on such hard work. Hope you both are feeling a bit better today.
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04-14-2008, 08:18 PM #4
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I know that I am late coming in here, but I just wanted to say that both you and Denise did a great job on a very horrible day from all reports given.
I am glad that you had family and friends to support you in your efforts as well as assist in making sure that you were physically ok before, during and afterward.
Congratulations on all of your efforts and time. I can barley comprehend the time you have devoted to this sport.
It is good to know that you are home safe and sound and can recover in a healthy way.
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04-14-2008, 09:36 PM #5
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Laura-You were there, you gave it your best shot & listened to your body.
Give yourself a pat on the back & take some time to recognize what you did!!!
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04-15-2008, 01:23 AM #6
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Hey Laura,
What a tough day. It must have been a really hard decision. I am so glad that you are ok, I was following you guys on the computer, and I got really worried about you. I don't do throwing up, so I would have been out at barf number 1 !!!!!
Rest, recover, relax, and take it one race at a time.
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04-15-2008, 04:13 AM #7
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Laura - I have absolutely no concept of even trying an IM. You Rock!
And THREE bags of IV fluids, in the ER
I thougth my two bags after a Grand Canyon hike was bad. But Three???
Relax, take it easy, drink plenty of fluids, eat some nice meals. Then go for a run / bike ride / swim when you feel up to it. But not all three on the same day.Beth
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