Today was quite a day.

It's impossible to completely share the emotions I felt today but I will try.

This sort of experience was new to me and I was amazed at how powerful it was and I admit I'm not completely sure of all the reasons why but seeing my friends set out to do something and then hearing about the discipline they've had training for this for months and months and then getting the opportunity to witness their accomplishment was incredible.

At the start they all took off in this sea of hats and it was impossible to see who was who but knowing the challenge they had ahead of them and the crazy cold water they were diving into I certainly didn't envy them at that point.



Then watching them charge out of the water, exhausted but determined gave me such a rush and so much respect for each one of them.

At this point I left to get packed because I'm gonna be in Canada this week but I came back down to see the finish and to stand in awe of what all of them had just accomplished.



I cried as they approached the finish line because I was so proud - inspired - full of admiration and wonderfully jealous while at the same time being so grateful to have these people in my life.


It was a funny and instense mix of feelings and I'm starting to cry again and I have to stop b/c I'm in the Seattle airport and people are gonne think I'm weird.

So thank you.



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i know exactly what your feeling! my husband has been in several tri's and its an unbelievable feeling just to watch him compete. i witness his courage all the time when he gets up at 5 to go train in the horrible weather england has to offer -

but the feeling they have and the feeling you share when they finish is just unbelievable!

People do not lack strength; they lack will - Victor Hugo

The determination on athletes that win against themselves when part of them wants to quit is so inspiring. It's such a great metaphor to our daily stuggles in life, we all run the race and some train more in our own ways than others - but when it is over did you cross the finish line or did you give up when things started to not go your way. Great post. Thanks for sharing... really makes me think....

-Enoch

Wow Deeje - thanks for sharing. I bet the gals feel like a million bucks x1000




Awesome quote - so true.


You met Scott back here in ATL DJ.... on the Sunday of OSPS1... talk about unreal what he's up to these days. The guy has no legs and doesn't let that stop him... talk about a miracle!! Okay... now I'm getting all weepy too....

I am so glad to hear that I am not the only person in the world that cries at events like this. My Dad is a lifelong runner and has taught me so much about working to your potential, not what you THINK you can do. I have seen him run in hundreds of races and each time am so proud of him when he finishes.

Some people cry at weddings.....

Thanks for sharing this with us.

Brea