I've been to a lot of different events as a spectator – half marathons, marathons, triathlons and of course the amazing experience at the hubs
World Duathlon Championship. This past weekend was another exciting, nerve racking, tiring, fantastic and humbling experience:
- Swim 2.4 miles
- Bike 112 miles
- Run 26.2 miles
Our coach competed in IM #10 and we went to support her. She does so much for all of us, it was the very least we could do. Ironman is a lonnnnngggg day starting before the sun comes up and ending well into the night. To see the athletes was incredible..We cheered, we cowbelled, I said: “Good job! Awesome work! Way to go!” about a million times and loved every minute of it.
Our coach did a phenomenal job just finishing shy of a PB. She trained her butt off and has more mental strength of anyone I know.
There are some hardcore spectators out there:
These guys were hilarious……
…and needed more cowbell…and less speedo…
The finish line @ IM is like nothing I have ever experienced. We again proved our cheering prowess by yelling and clapping like fools for everyone who crossed.
Done with the hardware to prove it!
A day I will NEVER forget and am grateful I got to experience.
Congrats again Jo. You.Rock.
11 comments:
Awesome!! Congrats to your coach! I love cheering on friends.
Oh my - the photo of Jo at the finish is amazing. Brings tears to my eyes!! I'm sure she appreciated all the support :)
Oh my - the photo of Jo at the finish is amazing. Brings tears to my eyes!! I'm sure she appreciated all the support :)
Wow is all I have to say about the speedo :)
Even on TV Ironman finishes are awesome- I can't even imagine how exciting and inspiring they must be in person. Congratulations to your coach!!
Gosh when I spectated the IM I just wore a team tshirt!
It was an amazing experience wasn't it? How nice of you to go for your coach.
Awesome, congrats to him! I spectated one over the summer, it's just like WOW!!! Did it make you want to do one at all? It sure made me wonder if I could!
Amazing! I love watching the Iron Man races on TV!
Looks like a lot of fun. Congrats to her!
I would sooo love to spectate an Ironman! SOON! Congrats to Coach!!
I use to live in Arizona, these race recaps bring back memories
So beyond cool. Congrats to your coach!
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