Attempting Ironman Wisconsin: My Parents are SOOO Great!!

I knew they had something planned, I just didn't know what. They finally revealed the shirts they had made for everyone.
Front and back. So, anyone who sees these on Sunday, you know they are with me!

AND - there is more. My mom makes Chex mix that I think she mixes with a sprinkle of crack. It is extremely addicting and when she makes it, I don't often share. However, everyone has had a taste and requested some for Sunday. Mom and Dad, going above and beyond, didn't just make a bag, they made a bag for everyone, in a little hand decorated tote bag. How cute!!! Thanks Mom and Dad!!

Encouraging Words from Coach

After General Smallwood Tri - "Think how you would have felt if we had tapered for this, or at least not having had that long ride the day before! This is a TOUGH way to end a week! You did fine." E-mail 6/29/08
After my Columbia Triathlon - "Nice job today! I am impressed!" - E-mail (and vmail) 5/18/08
Comments after my rest week - "It doesn't matter how much you do. You will never feel like your doing enough." - E-mail 12/31/07
"This was by far your best week! Really impressive and lots of good things." - E-mail 12/24/07
When I told Coach there was no gym in my San Fran hotel and couldn't workout for about a week and a half "It is what it is. Its a situation you have no control over, so don't beat yourself up over it" - E-mail 11/5/07
In regards to my running and HR info "This is WAY cool!" At least someone is happy with how it's going... E-mail 10/28/07
"Your doing great Amanda, keep it up! A few weeks (in this case months) to work hard, a lifetime to remember." - E-mail 9/17/07
"Keep those Ironman dreams flowing!" E-mail 9/12/07
"This a one year build up to an emotional event that you wont understand until you cross the finish line Amanda. In the end, all I can tell you is this, all the hard work, all the sacrifice, and there will HAVE to be some, is absolutely worth it!" - E-mail 9/11/07
"Your training for an Ironman NOW, not later!" - E-mail 9/11/07
In regards to other races - "if your going to train this hard, lets have some fun while were at it!" - E-mail 9/5/07
After my Iron Girl race on my bike and overall time - "Your going to be fine" - E-mail 8/21/07
"Anyway, enough gabbing, lets get started! I've got an Ironman to build!" - E-mail 7/25/07

Attempting Ironman Wisconsin

Thursday, September 4, 2008

My Parents are SOOO Great!!

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