The end of my career (Iron Girl race report)

[colby]

All things considered, doing as well as last year is pretty great. You felt pretty crappy, you weren't 100% by any means, and you still sucked it up and raced IN THE RAIN. You finished. It would have been just as easy to not go at all.

I'm sure you can find a swimmer - it would be fun to really focus on your strong suit (the bike) and avenge your tired run if things line up for next year.

Thinking positive thoughts for your son, too. I also appreciated the visual on the burning swimsuit

[roadie gal]

I'm amazed that you were able to do the race with everything you have going on. After all that, you had a great race.

I don't blame you for shelving triathlons (for now). If it's not fun then it's just adding unnecessary stress to your life. Give it a rest. You can always come back to it later.

[tctrek]

It's unbelievable to me that you managed to do that race after what you've been through... amazing! Sorry to hear about your son and based on what you have going on, I think you should ride/run (er, not swim!) for the joy of it all and be kind to yourself!

[7rider]

Sounds like a duathlon is in your future!
Bummer that you didn't have a great race. But still, you finished, and with everything else going on for you....that in and of itself is an accomplishment!