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Thanks Paul, Looking forward to some more Ironman ...

2009-09-22T21:38:00.644-04:00

Thanks Paul, Looking forward to some more Ironman training, with maybe an ultra sprinkled in there......

Great stuff Dave! Glad we could be there to see y...

2009-09-22T15:21:07.678-04:00

Great stuff Dave! Glad we could be there to see you cross the line. Congrats again!

Nate, awesome to hear from you. I was wondering if...

2009-08-11T19:56:57.743-04:00

Nate, awesome to hear from you. I was wondering if I would see you up in LP this year.

Thanks for the great perspective - I've missed seeing you out on course lately. Some of the toughest races I've been through, you've been out there also.

Please keep in touch.

Hey Dave, It's Nate Armstrong and I just wanted ...

2009-08-09T09:28:02.035-04:00

Hey Dave,

It's Nate Armstrong and I just wanted to chime in after reading some of the blogs. I didn't realize until a few days before race day that you were racing this year. I was on an extended vacation and did not make it to LP for the first time in years.

First of all let me tell you that I am proud of what you did this year. A DNF is tough and something I

Hey Nancy, Thanks for the comments! I'm trying to ...

2009-08-07T11:02:45.380-04:00

Hey Nancy, Thanks for the comments! I'm trying to get them up as fast as I can - I thought this would be a better way to do it rather than put up one massive post. Glad you are enjoying the reading. The run is the only one left - going to be a tough one to write.

Dave... when I finish reading each section from IM...

2009-08-07T08:10:16.244-04:00

Dave... when I finish reading each section from IMLP it's like I finished a chapter in a book and can't wait to get through the next one! Great adventure! We're all proud of you! :-)

@mangolds - I'm not in for LP in '10 either. The ...

2009-08-04T19:58:25.867-04:00

@mangolds - I'm not in for LP in '10 either. The wait will make the next one that much sweeter!

@Kristen - I love that Nike quote! I don't think I've seen that one before but what a great perspective. LP is a great race! Great course, great town and well supported. Even though your parents were stressed, I also bet they were extremely proud and probably brag about

Nike says, There is no finish line. I've been foll...

2009-08-04T14:02:00.395-04:00

Nike says, There is no finish line. I've been following your blog. I'm orinally from Portsmouth NH living in CO. I want to do IMLP one of these days. But I know what you mean about putting your family through it. I feel so bad that my parents were my support for IMCDA and I didn't realize the stress I put them through. My mom was so scared that I didn't come out of the swim. The

Great post... I wanted to sign up for IMLP 2010, ...

2009-08-04T07:58:53.339-04:00

Great post...

I wanted to sign up for IMLP 2010, but at this point it would have been over the line for me. I'm hoping that line moves back in the next few years, but only time will tell... and it's tough to predict.

Thanks for the comment Jared. The fundraising made...

2009-07-30T17:24:36.106-04:00

Thanks for the comment Jared. The fundraising made it all worthwhile. No doubt that I learned some valuable hydration lessons for next time!

I moved on by signing up for a couple more races this fall to take advantage of my fitness - a sprint and 1/2 iron. Looking forward to rock at those races.

Dave, That's tough but I know a lot of people, inc...

2009-07-30T16:55:30.466-04:00

Dave, That's tough but I know a lot of people, including myself got very dehydrated on the course (although not as bad as that). I heard the humidity picked up on the 2nd loop of the bike but most people didn't feel it because of the headwind. Learn from it and move ahead. Good job on the fundraising, btw, I saw you at the awards banquet. - @JaredDetroit

Scott & Stephen, thanks for the encouraging though...

2009-07-29T05:56:16.106-04:00

Scott & Stephen, thanks for the encouraging thoughts. The journey has been an awesome experience. My perspective gets deeper the more I think back on it. Unfortunately, that's still virtually all the time :-0.

Like Reading Hemmingway - As usual, your bravery a...

2009-07-28T12:34:47.877-04:00

Like Reading Hemmingway - As usual, your bravery and independence exceed rationality. Love you for all that. Get well, do it again, and learn even more about yourself from it ll. Proud, moved, inspired - You're still the best.

Steve

David- it has been with great interest that I have...

2009-07-28T12:24:29.526-04:00

David- it has been with great interest that I have followed your training and read your posts on the trials and tribulations of being a tri-athlete. The focus, determination and commitment you have shown in this quest is inspirational. To undertake this challenge at our age is amazing. While you may have fallen short of the intended goal, the "journey" has been the real story here.

Who knows Sandy, the cookies may have helped. I w...

2009-07-28T06:17:30.746-04:00

Who knows Sandy, the cookies may have helped. I was racking my brain to try and figure out what calories I could take in that could keep me going but also agree with my stomach after 12 hours. Maybe cookies are the answer!

David it is not the race but the journey, and you ...

2009-07-27T22:38:57.259-04:00

David it is not the race but the journey, and you took a journey that not many can even say they have been on. SUPER JOB!!!! Next time, take the cookies with you. LOL

Thanks Sam, that's been a helpful statement to ref...

2009-07-27T18:36:47.697-04:00

Thanks Sam, that's been a helpful statement to refer to. It's a good reminder for me of why I'm involved with the sport!

Dave - congratulations on how hard you worked and ...

2009-07-27T18:19:58.567-04:00

Dave - congratulations on how hard you worked and how far you made it. Your blog title line says it the best "The journey is more important than the destination."

I can only imagine taking on such a challenge.

-Sam

Thanks Jen and Jeanne for the positive thoughts. H...

2009-07-27T16:53:35.392-04:00

Thanks Jen and Jeanne for the positive thoughts. Hearing everyone's well wishes certainly puts everything in perspective.

John, that is an awesome quote! Not sure how I've missed that before now but thank you so much for sharing it!

Geez Dave, just reading your written words made me...

2009-07-27T13:41:09.506-04:00

Geez Dave, just reading your written words made me cry! What a day it was for you. 15 Pounds?? That's scary. So glad the EMT's were paying attention, and that you are okay. Battered and bruised maybe, but okay.
Sending good vibes!
Jeanne

David, You still did great, and you are amazing ...

2009-07-27T13:20:02.133-04:00

David,

You still did great, and you are amazing to have taken on the challenge!

I am relieved to hear that you are OK!

-Jen Marts

Dave, The running author George Sheehan once sa...

2009-07-27T11:41:26.506-04:00

Dave,

The running author George Sheehan once said "the miracle is not that I finished, but that I had the courage to start"

Triathlons, especially Ironman races are always a personal learing experience, in so many ways. We are proud of you and you should be proud of yourself.

Recover quickly

John Eisner

Matt, thanks for the comment. I have started the r...

2009-07-27T10:39:01.017-04:00

Matt, thanks for the comment. I have started the recovery process with 2 breakfasts so far, and it's only 10:30.

Lisa, It was definitely an emotional day. Usually is, no matter what the outcome of the day. I got choked up in '06 after finishing the race as soon as I saw Amy and C. I appreciate your thoughts.

Reading your story made ME cry! I am so sorry you...

2009-07-27T10:20:18.932-04:00

Reading your story made ME cry! I am so sorry you didnt get to finish, but SO glad you are ok. I think you are amazing and I am so proud that you did so well. That stuff happens.
I dont even have the courage to start an Ironman. You are an Ironman to me.

Take care.

Lisa

Sorry it didn't work out the way you planned. I s...

2009-07-27T08:27:02.952-04:00

Sorry it didn't work out the way you planned. I still think you're a stud for doing what you did. That's an amazing amount of racing! Hope the recovery goes well.