IM Louisville Recap

[cole]

I love everything about this. You are such an inspiration and it had been a joy following this journey with you!

[1confused1]

This made me cry too, and I don't know you. Congratulations!!!!

[emilyj]

Oct 20, 2017 10:03:09 GMT -5 juliabug said:

The backlit picture of you at the finish is so moving. It made me a little teary. Then the picture of the three of you guys made me a lot teary. Congratulations! Your journey has been so inspiring.

How are you feeling now?

Honestly, pretty good. Tuesday was the worst day by far. I'm not sore anymore, I'm just EXHAUSTED. I haven't been able to sleep through the night yet, so I imagine when that happens it will help a whole bunch.

My coach told me yesterday to take some naps to combat the deep fatigue.  Dude. I have to catch up on all the stuff I put on the back burner for the past 6 weeks.  Who has time to nap? 

[emilyj]

Oct 20, 2017 11:43:24 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

I’m glad I read this before I put my makeup on today.

I don’t think everyone realizes here that emilyj and I trained side by side, almost step by step this entire year. To see her basically take her pissy, I don’t know how I can do this old coach bullshit emotions and then then into one hell of a strong, determined, badass motherfucker who SLAYED her first ironman has made me so proud. So incredibly proud.

Girl, you smashed IM in the mouth. You unpissed yourself in the most epic way possible, and I am so proud of you in ways I can’t even express. We went into training as running buddies and I came out the other side of the chute with a best friend who is fearless and hilarious and real and inspiring. I am selfishly upset that IM is done because it means our epic year of Oh Hell Yes together has come to an end. But I know I’ll see you again toeing the line soon. Perhaps nationals next year?

(And yes, for the record, that goddess of a triathlete qualified for age group nationals again but she hasn’t told you yet, so I’m telling everyone for her)

You were the best training partner ever. I don't even care that we aren't doing the same races next year, I hope you know that we are still going to train together.  

And I'll always love you for giving me "unpiss yourself." 

[emilyj]

Oct 20, 2017 13:15:44 GMT -5 kams said:

Yippeeeeee recap time!!!

First, I love your mantra about having had fun all day, don't go make yourself miserable now. YES! That attitude is absolute key and I love it.

Also, I spy someone who's name starts with f and ends with b. I'm confused because I thought your name was Emily 😂. But to the larger point, how amazing to see the girls on the course!! It's such a breath of life to see the people you've been dreaming with in the middle of their dream, too!

The cross wind plus a storm sounds just awful. And a full hour of it when you're 5 hours in to the ride. I mean honestly, does it get worse than that?

I agree, an Ironman marathon is more enjoyable than a stand alone. But yes, passing the finishers shoot to run another loop is cruel and unusual!

Congratulations, truly!! I hope you are a proud member of the club! Be sure to bookmark these threads and come back and read them again in a few months

My real name isn't actually Emily either.     But the starts with a B and ends with an F was for BAMF. 

[kams]

Oct 20, 2017 15:29:13 GMT -5 emilyj said:

Oct 20, 2017 13:15:44 GMT -5 kams said:

Yippeeeeee recap time!!!

First, I love your mantra about having had fun all day, don't go make yourself miserable now. YES! That attitude is absolute key and I love it.

Also, I spy someone who's name starts with f and ends with b. I'm confused because I thought your name was Emily 😂. But to the larger point, how amazing to see the girls on the course!! It's such a breath of life to see the people you've been dreaming with in the middle of their dream, too!

The cross wind plus a storm sounds just awful. And a full hour of it when you're 5 hours in to the ride. I mean honestly, does it get worse than that?

I agree, an Ironman marathon is more enjoyable than a stand alone. But yes, passing the finishers shoot to run another loop is cruel and unusual!

Congratulations, truly!! I hope you are a proud member of the club! Be sure to bookmark these threads and come back and read them again in a few months

My real name isn't actually Emily either.     But the starts with a B and ends with an F was for BAMF. 

Lol! Now I get it BAMF you are.

[Wines Not Whines]

Congratulations again! You are amazing!

[mandiespharm]

Congrats! Incredible recap!

[irene adler]

What a recap! It was so amazing and emotional watching you cross that finish line. Congrats! Celebrate to the absolute fullest!

[bostonmichelle]

Congratulations again!! You are amazing and so incredible! I loved watching the splits via online. I remember thinking to myself when you got off the bike that you had this and could prove all the doubters wrong and finish as an Ironman!

[libbygrl109]

Such a great recap! It has been inspiring watching you train and then kill your race. Congratulations, Ironman!

[campermom]

That was awesome and the backlit photo made me sob. Congratulations!

[woowoo]

Definitely cried at that finish line photo. so incredible!!! CONGRATS!

[judyramone]

Oct 20, 2017 11:55:02 GMT -5 mysticmuffin said:

Absolutely phenomenal. You crushed it out there!

Agreed about that finish line photo. That should be poster sized in the living room.

I can tell that you were having a blast with that smile plastered on your face in every single picture.

All of the congratulations on all of your hard work this season you Ironman you!

OMG I was going to say the same thing.  That photo is freaking brilliant.  You look fierce AF.

The joy on your face in every photo of you throughout the day is so damn inspiring. The epitome of being present.

Congratulations on your epic Ironman finish.  I've mostly been lurking these last few months but I've been following y'alls journey and so appreciate everyone's candidness re: the good, bad, and ugly about training for a monster endurance event like this.  

Oh, I also cried at the little girl who was so happy to get to high five A GIRL!   

[skwcm80]

You are incredible! The fact that you were clearly having so much fun while completing an Ironman solidifies your badass status in my book. Congratulations, Ironman!

As the mom of a budding triathlete I’m glad people like you are out there to show her how it’s done.

[chw57]

You just look so HAPPY through the whole thing! Congratulations, Ironman!!

[secretlyevil]

I’m so incredibly proud of you and over the moon happy for you. I know this was a major goal of yours and you conquered it!

[moreace01]

Way to FSU, you BAMF!!! I saw you come down the chute looking so strong! Omg. I was so excited for you.

Listening to your journey has been so inspiring. From getting rid of the dumb coach to the scary swim at Muncie to turning it all around and kicking ass at IMLou. I'm just in awe. Congratulations IRONMAN!!!

[mrs.jacinthe]

I am so proud of you and I was so happy to be there to see you do this amazing thing. You were so happy to be there and I am so impressed by your attitude and delight in the whole day. Congrats, Ironman!

[MrsE]

So awesome! Congrats!!!

[breezy8407]

I love your smile in the photos! Congrats Ironman!