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 2009-07-25 4:43 PM |
Pro  5169    Burbs |  Subject: the finish line at KonaI am watching the finish at Kona and SOBBING .... is there anything more emotional than an IM finish ? |
| 2009-07-25 5:31 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
| Member 115 Petaluma, CA | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona I can't believe I'm admitting this, but I shed a tear more than once during that show. I had to keep pausing when my wife would walk in so she would see what I was up to. Watching Chrissie Wellington re-take first was something I'll never forget. I watching that little scene a dozen times. I think God very well might be a woman, and she happens to ride a bike. |
| 2009-07-25 5:35 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Expert 711 | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona I cried too! My husband didn't get it. He thought I was crazy... |
| 2009-07-25 5:35 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Master 1327 Ann Arbor, Michigan | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona Ah, man, I'll second that. Wasn't exactly sobbing, but definitely tugged at my tear ducts. All I know is I thought to myself (again) "no way to a 140.6" A thousand kudos to all you who venture there or who have......... |
| 2009-07-25 5:36 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
| Member 115 Petaluma, CA | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona Oh no, I think I'm the only guy... |
| 2009-07-25 5:43 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Regular 102 | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona Didn't sob, but plently of "goosebump moments" and a few moments that tugged on the tearducts. The SEALS, the 72 year old, both disabled guys, the guy who lost his father...all finishing Looks like you're not the only guy. One question: So are other IM race finishes that emotional for people or is the fact it is Kona make it so dramatic? Edited by goisles26 2009-07-25 5:44 PM |
| 2009-07-25 5:47 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Champion 10157 Alabama | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona trishie - 2009-07-25 4:43 PM I am watching the finish at Kona and SOBBING .... is there anything more emotional than an IM finish ?
Yeah, an IM DNF. At least from the athlete's point of view. All the training, all the anticipation, all the planning and then falling short....very emotional indeed. ~Mike |
| 2009-07-25 5:53 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Member 60 | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona I missed the race. Is there anyway to see it on t.v. again? Online anywhere? I would like to watch it somehow. |
| 2009-07-25 5:54 PM in reply to: #2307775 |
| Member 115 Petaluma, CA | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona You can buy any of the Kona races, and others, at ironmandvd.com. I just ordered '07 and '08. It's not cheap, but it's some serious motivation. |
| 2009-07-25 5:55 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Extreme Veteran 475 Traverse City, MI | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona I get tears in my eyes just thinking about attempting an IM. Watching others achieve their goals...I don't stand a chance. Here I come St. George! |
| 2009-07-25 6:46 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Veteran 169 | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona Hulu.com had it on there awhile ago, not sure it is still there. I get goosebumps every time I've watched the ironman events. The finish line and the stories are just amazing. Just watching the people fight through to the end is inspiring. I think it was cool to see Crissie come back to the finish line later to cheer on others who were finishing. Not many sports where you see an elite athlete come back and cheer on the "average" joes finishing up. |
| 2009-07-25 9:14 PM in reply to: #2307767 |
Expert 2547 The Woodlands, TX | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona Rogillio - 2009-07-25 5:47 PM trishie - 2009-07-25 4:43 PM I am watching the finish at Kona and SOBBING .... is there anything more emotional than an IM finish ?
Yeah, an IM DNF. At least from the athlete's point of view. All the training, all the anticipation, all the planning and then falling short....very emotional indeed. ~Mike My wife cries every time the music starts for the last 15 minutes of Hawaii. I feel you though Mike. I have DNF'd 2 races in my entire life and an Ironman was one of them. It still eats at me 10 years later. I told my wife that at some point in my life I will be making a trip back to Lanzarote for some unfinished business... |
| 2009-07-25 9:15 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Member 142 | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona That is powerful friggin stuff right there. I just went to HULU and searched it. I watched the whole 1:06 video...didnt want it to end. Kind of makes me wanna go outside and run 26 miles. |
| 2009-07-25 9:21 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Veteran 274 outskirts of town | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona I wish I wasn't so friggin computer stoopid, but there is an awesome video on youtube that sums the whole thing up with the song "Infinity" in the background. I will try and find it and link it here. That will motivate you BIG time!! I digress... I caught the last 30 minutes of the show, and it was amazing!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckFvoGRPiCU&feature=related Holy crap! Did it work!! Edited by jellyman 2009-07-25 9:42 PM |
| 2009-07-25 9:28 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Veteran 297 | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona exhibit 1:I cried my eyes out at the finish (see above pic) and every single time I watch it on tv. There's nothing like it... http://libbybergman.blogspot.com/2009/07/ironman-cda-part-5-libby-b... Edited by ironlib 2009-07-25 9:29 PM |
| 2009-07-25 9:30 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Veteran 297 | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yh9tkTzwseQ/SlEz5IV1P8I/AAAAAAAAIIQ/ar5f6... bigger pic! Edited by ironlib 2009-07-25 9:31 PM |
| 2009-07-25 9:33 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Extreme Veteran 552 Farmington NY | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona My wife was in tears the first 10 minutes of the 08 Kona today. I was teary the whole thing! I remember seeing one Kona finish where an older (maybe 70ish) didn't make the time cut. That was brutal. |
| 2009-07-25 10:35 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Expert 790 | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona |
| 2009-07-25 11:01 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Regular 80 Ft. Bragg, NC | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona http://www.hulu.com/watch/52585/ford-ironman-world-championship-200... /> if you wanna watch it. |
| 2009-07-26 1:39 AM in reply to: #2307703 |
Member 603 Chicago | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona I think the most heartbreaking konas was when the Blazeman would be on there... Listening to him talk about himself and how he wont be walking next year... the next year he talked about how he wouldnt be there next year... I hope they keep the rolling across the finish line going... So moving |
| 2009-07-26 9:15 AM in reply to: #2307703 |
| Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona trishie - 2009-07-25 4:43 PM I am watching the finish at Kona and SOBBING .... is there anything more emotional than an IM finish ? Having the emotions while crossing an IM finish! It's the best experience! The crowds, going through the experience, the volunteers, your family/friends/loved ones, and having your name (well, not YOUR name |
) announced while crossing that finish!| 2009-07-26 10:21 AM in reply to: #2308012 |
| Austin, Texas or Jupiter, Florida | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona ironlib - 2009-07-25 10:28 PM exhibit 1:I cried my eyes out at the finish (see above pic) and every single time I watch it on tv. There's nothing like it... http://libbybergman.blogspot.com/2009/07/ironman-cda-part-5-libby-b... /> That's awesome. I can't remember too many things that have made me that emotional. Maybe someday... |
| 2009-07-26 10:23 AM in reply to: #2307703 |
| Austin, Texas or Jupiter, Florida | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona trishie - 2009-07-25 5:43 PM I am watching the finish at Kona and SOBBING .... is there anything more emotional than an IM finish ? Not to diminish that, but if you don't get emotional watching this, you have no soul... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GziL6UiGvY&feature=related |
| 2009-07-26 11:33 AM in reply to: #2308363 |
Extreme Veteran 552 Farmington NY | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona GomesBolt - 2009-07-26 11:23 AM trishie - 2009-07-25 5:43 PM I am watching the finish at Kona and SOBBING .... is there anything more emotional than an IM finish ? Not to diminish that, but if you don't get emotional watching this, you have no soul... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GziL6UiGvY&feature=related They are amazing. They were actually at the same triathlon as me back in 92 I think. It was the Connecticare Triathlon Farmington, CT. That was was my last try until this year. |
| 2009-07-26 12:32 PM in reply to: #2307703 |
Champion 10157 Alabama | Subject: RE: the finish line at Kona |
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