Comments on: Ironman = Pain

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:39:51 +0000

Great job, Carol! I’m really proud of you. I did the half while you did the whole and kept thinking to myself during the race that I’m glad I’m not doing the whole. I too got my 1st ever penalty and think it was for the same reason you did, but I’m not sure. I ended up getting 2nd in my age group (same as yours) but I’m counting it as first since I had a 4 minute penalty and the 1st place person only beat me by 7 seconds with my penalty. So I really beat her by 3 minutes 53 seconds. I got off course on the swim because I was trying hard not to be around anyone and get my arm hurt since I’m still recovering from my broken elbow 2 months ago. My run split was my strongest, which is surprising for me. I’ll be turning 50 next year, so will move up an age group. Will you still be in the 45-49 next year? I hope so; then I’ll have a chance to place in some races! Email me back.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:09:55 +0000

Congrats on a great race Carol! With a cold and lots of suffering on the run and all!

By: Sara Cox Landolt

Sara Cox Landolt — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:10:25 +0000

Amazing!!! Congratulations on your race & your award!! SO impressed.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:34:05 +0000

Congrats, you are a rockstar!!!!!!

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:02:18 +0000

Way to go Carol!! So proud of you… you’re an inspiration to me.

By: michwea

michwea — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:22:54 +0000

Absolutely incredible Carol! All day Saturday I lived for the next tweet on your progress. Your accomplishment in your first Ironman was nothing less than spectacular–and very inspirational. What’s next on the agenda? I can’t wait to find out. Congratulations!!

By: rene

rene — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:20:08 +0000

You Rock! It’s been fun to follow your journey online – what an amazing accomplishment, congratulations!!!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:49:09 +0000

Carol,

Nice job on taking home the teak! I was walking my bike up the bridge when you were running getting ready to turn onto 421 (around mile 12) and I told you, “I read your blog!”

I also saw you at mile 23 at the aid station and you look great and I knew that you would finish, I was happy for you.

By: Ginger

Ginger — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:41:50 +0000

Carol’s strength lies in not only is she physically stong, but mentally she never gave up and kept a postitve attitude throughtout the race even with the pain. Once you get to the run, Ironman is really more about your mental strength and not giving in to the pain. Thats why so many people collapse just past the finish line, their minds are holding them together not their bodies.

Carol…has the post ironman depression hit yet? It hit me hard each time. Set a goal race in the not too distant future so you have something to look forward to. Maybe a half marathon.

You did great girl, it was fun seeing you out there!! Congratulations!!

By: Devin

Devin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:05:42 +0000

Great job. Congrats. I just started reading your blog about a month ago when I decided to do a tri in July 2010. Fun to hear about your journey!