This is her turning the corner on Rio Salado Blvd and heading toward the finish line. I heard Mike Riley say over the loud speaker, "We have one more runner. She's not officially an Ironman, but we know she is."
Her story is one of thousands of great one's on this day. I watched the final 3-4 hours at the finish line and it was truly amazing. I took a bunch of pictures that you can see on my Facebook page. I cheered, gave high fives and marveled at what these total strangers did the entire time I was there. If you get a chance to see an Ironman event live, I would encourage you to do so. It's amazing.
So, like so many people do while watching these athletes. I made a vowel. Next year. I am going to be back in the stands with as many friends as I can find, cheering these athletes on to victory. It was more fun than any pro sports event.
What? You think I'm crazy enough to want to swim, bike and run for 140.6 miles?
10 comments:
I think they made the right decision to move the race to November. They had perfect weather this time instead of the heat and wind of the April race.
The spirit of the day is simply infectious isnt it?
I am glad that you are not considering ruining a perfectly good marathon with a swim and bike warmup.
Have a great Thanksgiving Pat!
p.s. I'm going to invite you to be my friend on Facebook. Sweet deal??? :)
What a tough one to take. Maybe just maybe I will grow a set and you can cheer me on...
Oh man, I cannot imagine getting that close and then having midnight strike! Good for her though for sticking it out!!
wow, how inspirational!
Oh, to be so close.
I too enjoy watching these events. The human drama is great.
Can't imagine being on that course for 17 hours and winding up 1/4 hour short.
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