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2008-09-05 9:42 PM
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AMAZING!!! I remember reading about your updates too.....so inspiring to see how you pulled through and where you are today!  If I could have just 10% of your guts and determination.....

2008-09-06 7:18 AM
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i don't know the backstory, but these pictures are beyond inspiring to me.

thank you for posting.   

now i need to get off this computer and HTFU!!

2008-09-06 9:06 AM
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Yes, I have an endurance planet interview around here somewhere.

How long does it take to change legs in transition? 
It takes a good couple of minutes.  My transitions times are way at the bottom end of the transition time distribution.  Changing a leg is something you don't want to rush, especially for longer races because it can cost time later if you have to stop and readjust something.

Do you swim 'legless'?
Yes.  There are such things as swim legs but they would not be legal in a triathlon because it is like one big fin.  I already beat most of you guys in the water anyway, so I wouldn't want anyone to cry unfair advantage.

How do you get from water to T1?
The race I did the other weekend had a pool swim, so I just put my running leg by the swim exit, plopped out of the water, put on the running leg, ran out to T1, changed into my bike leg, and off I went. 

My first race back was a lake swim with a long, uphill hike to T1.  I just had my coach and teammate carry me up the hill, which is legal by USAT PC rules.  Put on the bike leg in T1 and go.  

2008-09-06 9:14 AM
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thanks for sharing.  glad to see you back in the swim of races!
2008-09-06 4:04 PM
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She has come a long way so great to see her with all her legs.
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2008-09-06 5:09 PM
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2008-09-07 8:13 AM
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Welcome to BT Deanna.   Very interesting on the differences of prosthetics.

Continue to excel, you ROCK!

2008-09-07 8:42 AM
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Deanna - Thanks for posting.  You're amazing to say the least.  You've come to mind quite often through my HIM training when I was thinking that times were tough.  I'd think about you and just put my head down and keep training.  I'm so glad to see that you are still doing what you love and kicking butt at it.  Way to go, girl!! 
2008-09-07 9:20 AM
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You're amazing to say the least. 



Can't be said enough. Your determination is second to none. Keep it up. Keep reaching for your dreams.
2008-09-07 10:13 AM
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For those that weren't around or don't remember, here's the back story.

Truly inspirational.
2008-09-07 11:17 PM
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agreed, she's a role model!


2008-09-08 7:16 AM
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WOW, just WOW.

It is crazy how "high tech" each leg is, and how each preforms different from the next. I knew there were running "legs", but the leg with the computer chip is super high end. Thanks for sharing!!
2008-09-08 8:24 AM
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2008-09-08 8:27 AM
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Deanna

I second what everyone else here has said.  Welcome back!!

2008-09-08 8:41 AM
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atl_runner - 2008-09-07 9:20 AM

You're amazing to say the least. 



Can't be said enough. Your determination is second to none. Keep it up. Keep reaching for your dreams.

*3 or 4 or whatever we're up to. You are truly inspirational and I am so happy to see you back racing
2008-09-08 9:39 AM
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Deanna, so good to hear from you again. You are the epitome of HTFU and you are such an inspiring person.

Also, does this constitute as "Leg Porn" or something? LOL

Cool prosthetics!

2008-09-08 12:03 PM
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I just read through the historical thread (all 22 pages of it). You are an inspiration.

The legs look really cool. I think the technology surrounding prosthetics is so amazing.
2008-09-08 1:19 PM
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dlb3830 - 2008-09-06 9:06 AM

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Yes, I have an endurance planet interview around here somewhere.

How long does it take to change legs in transition? 
It takes a good couple of minutes.  My transitions times are way at the bottom end of the transition time distribution.  QUOTE]

I remember reading the original post...FANTASTIC COMEBACK!!!

And I am sure your T-times are still faster than mine!

2008-09-09 4:05 AM
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swishyskirt - 2008-09-08 8:39 AM Deanna,  You are the epitome of HTFU!

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Deanna, YOU ARE A STUD!!  (gender not withstanding Wink)

2008-09-09 5:27 AM
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I went for a run this morning that i reallty didn't want to get out of bed for. I cam e back to this thread. You both humble and astound me. Well done, Deanna.

2008-09-09 5:43 AM
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Wow, thanks so much for the update!  Great stuff.  Keep taking prisoners in your races.

2008-09-09 8:20 AM
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Im sure that you already know about her but.... Sarah Reinertsen at alwaystri.net

I saw her speek at one of the local tri's and man was she inspering!!!!

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK
2008-09-09 9:12 AM
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You are a trooper.  Rock on!!!

Happy and safe training for your HIM.  Good Luck

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