Ironman Lake Placid 2008 race report.

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Jul. 28th, 2008 | 09:14 am

I think I need to just go ahead and post this, or else I'll be fiddling with it and modifying it for the next 6 months. And so, please enjoy..

Amy's 2008 Ironman Lake Placid race report.

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triman

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from: [info]triman
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 02:51 pm (UTC)
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Great report Amy. The very last page though has the 2007 in the heading. The video was interesting, not least because you got a feel for why James and Desiree failed, but also how hard it must have been for all the Texan age groupers in the wet and relative cold!

Also, its mind boggling how Hilary Biscane gets out the front, she really has an odd run style for a pro!

Congratulations, thats really a fantastic race and result! See you at some sprints in 2009, I love sprints, go fast or go home!

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:04 pm (UTC)
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Thanks for the heads up on the edit. I thought I caught them all, but I'm still finding typos and whatnot. :)

And yeah, it was strange weather for those of us who NEVER get that kind of weather. The Shiner ride a couple years ago is the closest we ever get.

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~Mark

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from: [info]whyiron
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 03:06 pm (UTC)
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OK, I haven't read it yet, haven't savoured it yet. But I won't be waiting for the paperback to come out!

Before I get to the text, I just wanted to say what a fantastic Finishers photo! Awesome.

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crabbyoldjaws

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from: [info]crabbyoldjaws
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 03:27 pm (UTC)
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Really I should thank YOU Amy for being a huge influence and motivator for me not only during training for CdA but during CdA! You are one very special athlete and friend. I really enjoyed your report but mostly I've enjoyed the pleasure of knowing you and Matt. I am thrilled that you (& Matt) had such awesome results, you were well prepared and executed your plans beautifully! Maybe 2010 we'll be at the same Ironman...I would love that.
Cathy

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:06 pm (UTC)
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Aww. Thank you, Cathy. I'm so glad we met and meshed so well!
Did somebody say.. CdA 2010?

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:05 pm (UTC)
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Thank you! That picture and this picture that Gordon took are my two favorite pictures, I think.

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patriathlete

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from: [info]patriathlete
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 04:03 pm (UTC)
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Wow! I read that whole thing. Really took me through the experience. You did such a great job and it's so inspiring, I can only hope I'll having similar results one day!

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:07 pm (UTC)
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Thank you! I hope that cast comes off soon so you can come kick my ass in triathlons soon.. :)

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jess

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from: [info]jessbearkolko
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 04:06 pm (UTC)
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you rock...totally...i bet you are glad to be dry :) congrats on an amazing race

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:07 pm (UTC)
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Thank you, Jess! It's definitely good to be back in the land of 0% chance of rain ever. Well, sort of.

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Jason

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from: [info]celetavaro
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 04:24 pm (UTC)
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wow. what an incredible race you had! Thanks for another wonderful race report, that had me laughing out loud (HARD) at times!

I got a call that my new triathlon bike is in when I was reading your cycling part, you're good luck!

I wish I had known how (if there was an external way) to send you in-event messages at the Ford Inspiration thing! I didn't seem to see a link on the IronmanLive site for that.

I am just thrilled that you had such a great time, and performed so well. Way to go! (and you've provided me with TONS of inspiration for my Palo Duro run!)

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:08 pm (UTC)
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The message sending thing was only on-site.. there was a booth you had to go in to write a message. I imagine if they let you do it online, the number of messages for each athlete would be overwhelming!

And thank you. I like that we have a little community here that can all inspire each other with our crazy antics!

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shaynabelle

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from: [info]shaynabelle
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 04:25 pm (UTC)
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Rock on, Amy! You're a total badass.

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I haven't read it ALL yet...

from: [info]iron_mom
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 05:37 pm (UTC)
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but, I had to stop and reply because I started my period the day before my first IM and most of my race report had to include way too much TMI about it so I decided not to post it :)!! Maybe I should post it,but I don't think that it will be helpful to anyone. It's just something women have to deal with and we do what we have to do...even if it happens to be during an Ironman race :)! It did suck!!

I can't wait to read the rest of your rr later this evening. Congrats again!!

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Amy

Re: I haven't read it ALL yet...

from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:09 pm (UTC)
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Oh, man! See? These experiences are out there, but nobody's sharing! Obviously it didn't have a huge impact on you, because your time was fantastic!

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Re: I haven't read it ALL yet...

from: [info]iron_mom
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 05:59 pm (UTC)
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Yay, I (finally) got to finish reading your report!! There is so much that I would like to comment (or more like...pick your brain) about, but don't know where to start.

I felt like such a poser at Ironman as well so I'd like to know how to overcome that feeling :)!! You are very impressive, inspirational, and an amazing Ironman athlete!

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doughnut_girl

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from: [info]doughnut_girl
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 05:37 pm (UTC)
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amazing. you are always smiling! love the report and the pictures

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:10 pm (UTC)
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I'm so glad that I have the pictures, because I don't think people would believe me otherwise when I say what a great time I was having. :) Thank you, Jill!

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bex

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from: [info]thebexinator
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 05:48 pm (UTC)
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Wow.

Frickin' awesome. My mind blew somewhere around the cycling stage.

You are inspiring me to try running.

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:10 pm (UTC)
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Thank you! And you should. It took me.. well, a few years to really like it, but now I love it. :)

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Tina King of Monster Island

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from: [info]lovemonster
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 06:25 pm (UTC)
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the completion of your race brought me to tears! i could feel your jubilation and excitement! congrats girl, you did a spectacular job!

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:11 pm (UTC)
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Thank you so much. :)

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Pam

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from: [info]tripam
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 07:51 pm (UTC)
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I read it! The whole thing! And I am so very impressed. I can't believe what an incredible day you had, and the weather just didn't matter. You were truly prepared. Congratulations and enjoy your off year so you can come back and do it again in 2010! Yeah!!

P.S. I'm glad we could help keep you company for a small part of your training.

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:12 pm (UTC)
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Thanks! I'm really glad we managed to make our schedules meet up to train some together, even while training for such different things. Speaking of which.. trip report?!

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River Brady

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from: [info]riverbrady
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 08:20 pm (UTC)
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Awesome RR.

The part, "I was eerily calm as I sat there treading water. I realized at this point how very different Lake Placid was going to be from CdA. Nothing had felt the same so far; not the days leading up to the event, not the morning of, and not the panic at the swim start. I felt very .. I wouldn't say relaxed. Resigned, maybe. Matt says he thinks I was more ready than resigned, so we'll go with "ready"." reminded me exactly of CdA last year.

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:13 pm (UTC)
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Thank you. :)

It's amazing how reading other peoples' race reports, some stuff really hits home.

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Sheilagh

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from: [info]sheilagh
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 08:25 pm (UTC)
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Radiant Amy, GO!!!!

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:13 pm (UTC)
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Thanks, Sheilagh. You're always so encouragingly fantastic!

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Sheilagh

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from: [info]sheilagh
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 09:55 pm (UTC)
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awww :) it used to be YAY! all the time, and then I got teased for that.. so I had to get creative!

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from: anonymous
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 08:42 pm (UTC)
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I just finished reading your race report! (Of course I had to pack a small lunch to read it...you pulled a Leslie! Ha ha!) I really enjoyed it! I'm so proud of you. You were very strong this year and you deserve to bask in your awesomeness! You're starting to make this Ironman thing look easy. : ) WOOOOOO HOOOOOO AMY!

robyn

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:15 pm (UTC)
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When're you gonna come do one with us, Robyn? Didn't you see how I said the swim wasn't so bad? I bet if I get Dave to do it, you'll have to do it, too, or you'll feel left out.

Thank you, Robyn. For the text messages, the voicemails, taking care of our home, the training, and everything else. You're an amazing friend, and I'm very lucky to have you.

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anetmarie

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from: [info]anetmarie
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 09:55 pm (UTC)
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Thank you for taking us all along for the adventure! your finish line photo is.. well, nothing short of TRI-UMPHANT!!!! I'm proud to know you!

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:16 pm (UTC)
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Awww, thank you! I'm glad that I can share some of my fantastic day with people who appreciate hearing about it!

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Summer

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from: [info]anricat
date: Jul. 28th, 2008 10:21 pm (UTC)
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Wow. Just...wow! I'm so terribly, completely impressed. You are one hell of an athlete. Congratulations!

You're awesome! ;) I love your finishing photo.

Oh, by the way, I did a half Ironman on my period. So while I'm glad you didn't have to and I can't speak to a full while having it, I can tell you, it really didn't bother me one way or the other. (And for the record, I think Andrea has done a full with one because I came to her freaking the week of the race when I realized what was going to happen). And as it happens, that's the last period I've had in the past year. I got pregnant a couple weeks later :)

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Amy

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from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:22 pm (UTC)
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Thank you! Most of the time I still feel like that chick who started wheezing after one lap around the track, but I really let go of that for a few hours that day. :)

I think I can wrap my mind around a half while on my period. But 14 hours .. and the things I DID find on google weren't helpful, talking about pros and streaks down the backs of their legs and whatnot.. ack. Glad it worked out well for you, though, and that I didn't have to deal with it.

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Inspirational

from: anonymous
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 01:26 am (UTC)
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Girl...YOU ROCK!

That was an awesome race and an awesome report! I loved it.

YOU KICK ASS!!!

WOOT!!

-txtrimom

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Amy

Re: Inspirational

from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:23 pm (UTC)
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Aww, thank you! You've been a huge inspiration for me, so thank you for that, as well.

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WOW!!

from: anonymous
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 02:54 am (UTC)
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WOW AMY!!!! you look so happy!! what a huge inspiration you are! you did an amazing job out there under such tough conditions!! thanks for motivating me!!
congrats on the race of your life!! woo hoo!!!
Maggie

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Amy

Re: WOW!!

from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:25 pm (UTC)
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I'm glad I could help motivate you! I hope you have an equally fantastic race this year, and I can't wait to hear all about it!

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LOVED IT!

from: anonymous
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 03:07 am (UTC)
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Great race report Amy! Now I know what you were thinking every minute we were tracking y'all. I'm so inspired and impressed with you both. Amazing!!

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Re: LOVED IT!

from: anonymous
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 03:09 am (UTC)
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Oops. That's from me.

-Leslie

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Amy

Re: LOVED IT!

from: [info]shubbe
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 04:27 pm (UTC)
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I have your voicemails saved. I made everyone else at the table where we were having a beer listen to them, because I was laughing so hard. It was like a Leslie-email in voicemail form! And it made me feel very loved, which was a nice feeling after being in the pouring rain all day. THANK you, for the voicemails, the pre-race shindig, and for being such a good friend all the time.

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Sheilagh

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from: [info]sheilagh
date: Jul. 29th, 2008 10:31 pm (UTC)
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ok, I'm normally bad about reading race reports, and skimming and such.. but I just cried reading this one cover to cover. deep down genuinely so very happy for ya, darlin!

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from: [info]nemolucas
date: Jul. 30th, 2008 02:13 am (UTC)
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So you know that I think you are FABULOUS; however, I had to document it here for posterity :)

You are an amazing inspiration and all-around super-duper training buddy. I've had such a great time training with you! Many, many congrats - you deserve all of your success...

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From Amber & Rob

from: anonymous
date: Aug. 6th, 2008 04:31 pm (UTC)
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Wow! I felt like I was there with you..except my Ironman "race" just took 2 hours to complete/READ. And I don't have grit in my shorts or a numb toe.... So I am completely ready to do an Ironman it looks like! Except for that training part....If only it were as easy as reading your race reports. I loved every moment and I continue to be inspired. I love the look of pure joy and strength in you.

Now I really should get back to that training thang...thanks for helping me procrastinate! :)
Amber (& Rob)

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