Ironman Texas

Just a few words as I prepare to head back to Portland tomorrow-A race report is coming, along with a long list of "Thank You's".  I'm saving it for the flight home.....

I've been getting text's, tweet's, call's, and e-mails from people letting me know it's OK I did not get my spot to Kona. I missed it by around 8 minutes.  I am humbled that so many folks are with me here-very grateful.  But I'm not the least bit sad. Yes, Yes, it would have been awesome.  But that is coming-soon. I know that now MORE THAN EVER.  I know I can go faster. Getting in the top 10 is awesome-and my overall placement was solid.  

I don't say that with arrogance, or to be cocky.  Yesterday I learned more about myself than any other race, or training session-and, I had a few things finally "click". (More on that later-in my Race Report) It was a great day for me; I had a really good race.

This photo was taken by Margie who has taken great care of me this week....If you notice the black band on my finger-it's electrical tape....to keep my wedding ring from falling off.  This was the first race in my years of racing that I kept it on.  Weird in a way...I focused on it many times as I hurt throughout the day.  Not on the tape, but what was under it of course.  I love you Rhonda-you were with me every second, as you are always. I wished so bad to have your arms to fall into after. See you tomorrow.