tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post1026827735826593728..comments2023-12-12T08:08:43.251-08:00Comments on Marit Chrislock-Lauterbach: The morning of the Ironman that wasn't...Marit C-Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06742572497365287990noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-25186409645506776542008-04-15T14:47:00.000-07:002008-04-15T14:47:00.000-07:00I've been following your story from South Africa -...I've been following your story from South Africa - and I've just returned home from my first Ironman journey.<BR/><BR/>Your post has made me cry with empathy for you - My Ironman South Africa has been the most fabulous, inspiring and amazing day - and I am wishing and willing a speedy and awesome recovery to you.<BR/><BR/>My new T Shirt says:<BR/>"Anything is Possible"<BR/>and I belive it!<BR/>Good Luck!<BR/>LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-39442649642037516722008-04-14T15:43:00.000-07:002008-04-14T15:43:00.000-07:00I love this post... Ironman is a journey. For som...I love this post... Ironman is a journey. For some it is a life changing journey. It has ups & downs and you are always learning more and more about who you are. <BR/>I know you would have appreciated your journey had you raced yesterday. I know you would have loved and respected and been happy with the journey... BUT your's is going to be so much more. A really good friend of mine told me before my race, "Bree why are you racing? Bree if you don't know & don't have that answer it will be a hell of long day." The he said, "Bree, you have to know. That way when you are out in the lava, mind games in your head, tired, and maybe even scared you can have that reason to take one more step". I never really had my reason or thought about it until he told me that. Then I had to find my answer quick... ANYWAYS, the point is, your day, when you do IM, you will have some many reasons for it. You can be running and know this accident you overcame and be even stronger for it!<BR/>Sorry I am rambling- you are amazing, your day will come. Have you chosen a new race yet???BreeWeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321263442189959874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-29636787269829345532008-04-14T09:32:00.000-07:002008-04-14T09:32:00.000-07:00Marit,I listened to an interesting commentary over...Marit,<BR/><BR/>I listened to an interesting commentary over the weekend that talked about what a Buddha is - a Buddha is somebody who is completely 'awakened;' every part of them is awake to everything that is happening and going on.<BR/><BR/>It sounds like this experience has awakened so many parts of you that you never even realized before. <BR/><BR/>You will be back in those races before you know it, but even stronger in mind and spirit. Full speed ahead!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01469099803097245627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-42899809142385410742008-04-14T09:01:00.000-07:002008-04-14T09:01:00.000-07:00Once again Marit, your great attitude shines brigh...Once again Marit, your great attitude shines brighly!Cyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05440940156721842719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-80496971339497833512008-04-14T06:11:00.000-07:002008-04-14T06:11:00.000-07:00The heck with "ironman". By the time you cross th...The heck with "ironman". By the time you cross that line you'll be like tempered steel, honed and shaped like a fine Sumarai sword. You'll be Samurai Sword Woman, which is way more impressive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-83798886015376113112008-04-13T18:02:00.000-07:002008-04-13T18:02:00.000-07:00I am amazed by your tenacity and fighting spirit. ...I am amazed by your tenacity and fighting spirit. Not only do you reflect it in your stellar performance racing so far but also you determination to make a comeback - and kick some ass! Way to go keeping things in positive perspective, we can all learn lots from your zest for life!Jennifer Cunnanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15391871932209658428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-35796407844595288312008-04-13T16:50:00.000-07:002008-04-13T16:50:00.000-07:00Aww...what a great post. I'm sure there are many p...Aww...what a great post. I'm sure there are many people out there doing it with you in mind!! keep cheering via computer..I'm sure it helps! :)Marni Sumbal, MS, RDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02715389277106475712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-39926140948177957922008-04-13T15:21:00.000-07:002008-04-13T15:21:00.000-07:00You know... maybe Heather and the other big girls ...You know... maybe Heather and the other big girls just weren't ready to deal with your Ironman-ness yet!! You're right, this wasn't your race, so keep dreaming because your next go at it is going to be even that much more amazing!!Kellye Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00322425648694764371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-35141210462136005372008-04-13T12:19:00.000-07:002008-04-13T12:19:00.000-07:00I've been thinking about you all day Marit! (and ...I've been thinking about you all day Marit! (and when I was talking on the phone with my mom just now she asked about you too... :) <BR/><BR/>I'm sure today is a bit "rough" but we all know (you included!!) that your day to shine will come! I just think - watch out for that next IM you do train for and race!!! You will be amazing!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16247635973514495690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763535275333116577.post-45737270657703340212008-04-13T08:23:00.000-07:002008-04-13T08:23:00.000-07:00I thought of you this morning as I woke up and hea...I thought of you this morning as I woke up and headed to my computer to get updates on IM AZ. I can only imagine what you were feeling this morning. <BR/><BR/>Crossing the finish line at Ironman is going to be even more sweet now. I can't wait to follow your continued journey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com