I make no apology for the length of my Ironman recap

[cole]

So many congrats to you, you are incredible! Thanks for allowing us to be part of your journey.

[1confused1]

I don't even know you and that made me tear up. Congratulations!!! Did you hear them announce your name "You are an Ironman"?

I'll never forget the 2 times my brother in law crossed that finish line, so emotional to hear those words!!

[juliabug]

Holy smokes! What a marathon! That is so fast. Congratulations, Ironman!

[Wines Not Whines]

You are amazing! I continue to be impressed by your strength.

[mandiespharm]

Congrats! A thoroughly impressive recap!

[ktzmoh]

Oct 20, 2017 9:47:11 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

Beautiful recap!!! Gah you guys are making me want to do one someday. I have a long way to go before that happens. But I loved reading these recaps and seeing all the beautiful pictures.

When did this Ironman pact get hatched anyway between the 3 of you? I feel like there was discussion about it at Charleston. Is that right?

I'm not sure when -  Definitely at some point in the year before Charleston. I think it was an I'll do it if you do it kind of threeway situation. In any case - such an amazing gift to get to train alongside friends (even if from afar!)

[ktzmoh]

Oct 20, 2017 15:10:16 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

I don't even know you and that made me tear up. Congratulations!!! Did you hear them announce your name "You are an Ironman"?

I'll never forget the 2 times my brother in law crossed that finish line, so emotional to hear those words!!

I couldn't hear anything. It was so loud in that chute. People were banging on the side walls and screaming. But emilyj 's husband got a great video and I heard it in his video so thank you to mr. emilyj!!

[irene adler]

This is amazing. YOU are amazing.

It is so emotional reading this recap! Congratulations. You are an Ironman. For the rest of your days, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN. Celebrate the hell out of that

[libbygrl109]

Such a beautiful recap from an amazing person. Congratulations!

[SallyJ]

Congratulations! Your recap also made me teary. Your words about loving your body because of what it can do are so powerful.

[campermom]

Congratulations! I loved reading this!

[jene]

Love this recap! You are so amazing, it was so fun tracking you.

[judyramone]

I loved reading your re-cap. And that sidebar, though. Thank you, thank you, thank you for that.

I've mostly been lurking these last few months, but thank you also for being so willing to share the training journey along the way - all of the ups and downs. It's been really honest and really inspiring.

Huge congratulations on your epic Ironman achievement!

[skwcm80]

I love your recap! You are an inspiration. To put in the training that you did with everything you have on you’re plate is nothing short of amazing! Thank you for being open and honest about the struggles along the way.

Congratulations again, Ironman!

PS: outside of the pic of you heading to the finish, my very favorite is video of you heading out on the run. You were so full of joy. I watched with DD, and she was in awe.

[chw57]

Amazing recap for an amazing day. And that sidebar... so awesome!
Congrats again!!

[secretlyevil]

What an inspiring recap. I especially liked your sidebar. Congratulations!

[bostonmichelle]

Congratulations!!! You had such an amazing race and are such an inspiration! Amazing recap as well!

[moreace01]

Congratulations IRONMAN! In regards to your sidebar - you are fucking strong and I'm glad you are able to love your body. What you accomplished is so hard mentally, emotionally and physically -it puts you in a category with very few people in the world. You rocked it and finished so strong. I'm so in awe!

[mrs.jacinthe]

I'm so proud of you and happy for you! Fantastic sidebar and congrats, Ironman!

[goldengirlz]

Oh my god, you’re badass!!! What an amazing story! I especially loved the sidebar and also the fact that you went from not knowing how to swim to IRONMAN. It just shows that anything is possible.

[MrsE]

Love the recap! Congrats!

[breezy8407]

Amazing! I love the part about finding a revelation about your strong body. Congrats Ironman!

[keweenawlove]

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your amazing story.