13:09:45

I'm not ready to write my race report. And I haven't figured out how to put into words the experiences from the past week.... New friends and old. Family and strangers. I felt so loved, so supported and over and over so inspired....

I carried each and every one of these thoughts and people in my heart as I struggled through the first 4 hours of my bike ride. I knew I couldn't quit, no matter how horrible my stomach felt. I dug deep, and I pulled through, and somehow got a ~10min PR over last year.... I'm not sure I could have done it all without so many people on the sidelines all day long...

Thanks to our fabulous photographers.... This right here, sums it up for me



Comments

SWTrigal said…
Wow Krista-great job!!
You finished in the daylight-I am impressed!!
June 27, 2008 at 5:42 AM
Molly said…
YEA!!!!!
Great job...I followed you an momo Sunday...I was so proud to know you!
Take care and rest up!
June 27, 2008 at 7:40 AM
Supalinds said…
Darling, you did so fantastic. You rocked that course and with a smile. Every time I saw you, you yelled out my name and had a big grin, I never knew you were hurting...that is how strong you are. DETERMINED!

Girl, you know how I feel about you! You are my long lost sister, I am so happy I found you.

Congratulations on the PR. BTW, you looked good out there - the outfit decisions were right on!!! I'm in love with your running top!
June 27, 2008 at 7:59 AM
brendaj said…
Congrats on a great job!!
June 27, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Bigun said…
just like in T2 - that report aint gonna get written until you start!

You did awesome - it was a treat meeting you and Shane - I hope we can all party again sometime!

Cheers!
June 28, 2008 at 7:02 PM
Mama Tweet said…
you did mahvalous! so proud of you and happy that we got to spend time with you and shane and get to know you better.

you rocked it, sistah.

proud of you.
June 29, 2008 at 9:57 PM
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