Ironman USA Lake Placid : Official Thread (Page 184)

cusetri - 2010-07-19 12:41 PM I need to buy a new bike.....

james and monty, SICK rides......

dharris13 - 2010-07-19 12:45 PM



same here...so very nice.

Does Blackwell still make wheels?? I couldnt find their website when i looked a little while back

runnerx - 2010-07-19 2:49 PM

James - what are the razor blade and 2 pennies for?

Monty - i have those same bottle holders on my seat. Do you have any secrets to keep them from turning into bottle launchers on race day? I launched a bottle during a training ride on the big downhill.

Nice rides, both of you!

bryancd - 2010-07-19 8:35 PM An Open Letter to the IMLP Official Thread Let me begin by saying thank you. Thank you for allowing me to share in your journey over the past few months even though I am not one of your numbers. I hope I have been helpful and supportive when asked, amusing from time to time, and irritating every now and then. I strive for them all. Next Sunday, some of you will race your first Ironman. Some of you will race yet another Ironman. Although your goals will be different for the day, all of you share the common goal of finishing. I can't tell you how you day will unfold, but I can tell you one thing with great certainty. You have ALL already been victorious. Qualify for Kona or DNF due to a mechanical or nutritional problems, or just poor execution, it doesn't matter. You have already accomplished the SINGLE MOST DIFFICULT part of this journey: The Training. To be able to endure the training for an Ironman is truly the most difficult part. And you have all acquitted yourself wonderfully. You have achieved something amazing, cherish that and go into your race knowing you are an amazing ATHLETE.

bryancd - 2010-07-19 8:35 PM An Open Letter to the IMLP Official Thread Let me begin by saying thank you. Thank you for allowing me to share in your journey over the past few months even though I am not one of your numbers. I hope I have been helpful and supportive when asked, amusing from time to time, and irritating every now and then. I strive for them all. Next Sunday, some of you will race your first Ironman. Some of you will race yet another Ironman. Although your goals will be different for the day, all of you share the common goal of finishing. I can't tell you how you day will unfold, but I can tell you one thing with great certainty. You have ALL already been victorious. Qualify for Kona or DNF due to a mechanical or nutritional problems, or just poor execution, it doesn't matter. You have already accomplished the SINGLE MOST DIFFICULT part of this journey: The Training. To be able to endure the training for an Ironman is truly the most difficult part. And you have all acquitted yourself wonderfully. You have achieved something amazing, cherish that and go into your race knowing you are an amazing ATHLETE.

JoshKaptur - 2010-07-19 8:41 PM

Thanks Bryan!

bryancd - 2010-07-19 8:35 PM An Open Letter to the IMLP Official Thread Let me begin by saying thank you. Thank you for allowing me to share in your journey over the past few months even though I am not one of your numbers. I hope I have been helpful and supportive when asked, amusing from time to time, and irritating every now and then. I strive for them all. Next Sunday, some of you will race your first Ironman. Some of you will race yet another Ironman. Although your goals will be different for the day, all of you share the common goal of finishing. I can't tell you how you day will unfold, but I can tell you one thing with great certainty. You have ALL already been victorious. Qualify for Kona or DNF due to a mechanical or nutritional problems, or just poor execution, it doesn't matter. You have already accomplished the SINGLE MOST DIFFICULT part of this journey: The Training. To be able to endure the training for an Ironman is truly the most difficult part. And you have all acquitted yourself wonderfully. You have achieved something amazing, cherish that and go into your race knowing you are an amazing ATHLETE.

runnerx - 2010-07-19 2:49 PM

James - what are the razor blade and 2 pennies for?

Monty - i have those same bottle holders on my seat. Do you have any secrets to keep them from turning into bottle launchers on race day? I launched a bottle during a training ride on the big downhill.

Nice rides, both of you!

dharris13 - 2010-07-19 9:31 PM
wow...thanks. You got me all teary eyed...

swishyskirt
I can't tell if dharris13 was being all facetious, but I really did get teary-eyed. Man, I'm gonna be a mess come race day. I'll just cry at the drop of a hat. Thanks for the really kind and motivating sentiments, Bryan! 

 

tasr - 2010-07-19 10:24 PM Man, you two are going too be a mess when you finish.  Very emotional! 


Last year I was over come and I am a not the emotional type. 

dharris13 - 2010-07-19 10:27 PM

Great word choice

And yes...im prepared for a full scale meltdown

bryancd - 2010-07-19 8:35 PM An Open Letter to the IMLP Official Thread Let me begin by saying thank you. Thank you for allowing me to share in your journey over the past few months even though I am not one of your numbers. I hope I have been helpful and supportive when asked, amusing from time to time, and irritating every now and then. I strive for them all. Next Sunday, some of you will race your first Ironman. Some of you will race yet another Ironman. Although your goals will be different for the day, all of you share the common goal of finishing. I can't tell you how you day will unfold, but I can tell you one thing with great certainty. You have ALL already been victorious. Qualify for Kona or DNF due to a mechanical or nutritional problems, or just poor execution, it doesn't matter. You have already accomplished the SINGLE MOST DIFFICULT part of this journey: The Training. To be able to endure the training for an Ironman is truly the most difficult part. And you have all acquitted yourself wonderfully. You have achieved something amazing, cherish that and go into your race knowing you are an amazing ATHLETE.