tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048053826563543662.post8899569299857126949..comments2023-10-08T08:24:50.611-07:00Comments on Running Into Life: Ironman Texas 2011 Race ReportRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11430087843635086129noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048053826563543662.post-16221207565553424652011-06-08T18:00:51.467-07:002011-06-08T18:00:51.467-07:00I loved your Ironman story! I'm getting ready ...I loved your Ironman story! I'm getting ready to do my first on June 26th in Coeur d'Alene, and I'm going to remember how you dealt with adversity. Great job and great finish!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244800909915461517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048053826563543662.post-14940934243795145532011-05-28T15:10:11.918-07:002011-05-28T15:10:11.918-07:00You handled the problems like a pro. I am super i...You handled the problems like a pro. I am super impressed that you were able to do so well with the potential distaster that could have occurred with those problems.<br /><br />I love that you're smiling in your pictures and that you finished in the chute by yourself. <br /><br />I love that you added the distance sticker to your car at the end - how awesome is that?<br /><br />You have done something to so many of us cannot or won't ever do. You have to be so proud. The training alone was grueling and you smashed through that.<br /><br />Congratulations again and I am so happy to hear you say that you'd do it again - sounds like you're hooked :)!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150626438827196914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048053826563543662.post-76409463331554329892011-05-27T07:21:39.302-07:002011-05-27T07:21:39.302-07:00Awesome report! I love the new sticker!!! Damn it ...Awesome report! I love the new sticker!!! Damn it I wish there was one on mine!!!<br />That is so cool you got to go in the finish chute alone!! That must has been an amazing feeling alone. <br />So have you figured out what was causing the nausea? Other than the socks, what would you do different? <br /><br />So Ironman what in the future?? Other than enjoying your family more??<br />Congratulations!! I am so inspired! <br />I have my little duathlon this weekend, seems small in comparison!<br /><br />Are you starting to feel better??Rae!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13176542650074883694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048053826563543662.post-76855151770259964532011-05-26T18:06:29.124-07:002011-05-26T18:06:29.124-07:00congratulations Richard! Wow you are amazing fini...congratulations Richard! Wow you are amazing finishing after all that! Great blog!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829110948581385212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048053826563543662.post-86820621674944216012011-05-26T17:54:04.694-07:002011-05-26T17:54:04.694-07:00Best post ever! Tears in my eyes again! So bless...Best post ever! Tears in my eyes again! So blessed to know you, so happy for you.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03038743473739366061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048053826563543662.post-67556850968655217022011-05-25T22:24:40.878-07:002011-05-25T22:24:40.878-07:00Corinna, he did finish about 5-6 minutes behind me...Corinna, he did finish about 5-6 minutes behind me.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430087843635086129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048053826563543662.post-18434568951007087202011-05-25T22:13:35.079-07:002011-05-25T22:13:35.079-07:00I love how you had things happen, but you just rol...I love how you had things happen, but you just rolled with it and stayed focused! It's not just about the physical training, but the mental training as well. You were very well prepared at both! Way to go! I especially love your finish! I am going to wait until the last hour to run (jog) down that chute when the crowd is the loudest, and make sure no one is going to cross the same time as me, because I am not going to go through all that training to miss M.R. say I am an Ironman! LOLBlessed with Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13059965994097411993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048053826563543662.post-18086427158389828832011-05-25T21:32:16.922-07:002011-05-25T21:32:16.922-07:00I think this is the third place I'm congratula...I think this is the third place I'm congratulating you, but darn it, this entry merits hearty: Congratulations! <br /><br />It sounds like it was quite an adventure, which is what you bargained for. Sorry you ended up feeling sickish so much of the bike and run. I am impressed with how you managed that situation, though, slowing down, being philosophical. Do you know if that guy you were walking with finished? It sounds like you really helped him along through a rough spot!<br /><br />Once again, really great thinking ahead to get yourself a solo finish. That was a big clump of athletes just a minute ahead of you!<br /><br />Well done, IronRichard!corinnakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03744461217031468850noreply@blogger.com