Today marks one month until the big day.
Let me say that again…ONE MONTH!
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It’s no secret that I’ve had my fair share of ups and downs over the past 10 months, but now that we’re officially in the final stretch, it’s time to get down to business and more important, time to get excited!
Yesterday, when my fellow Oakley ambassador Lacey posted this video she made of the final hour at Kona this past week, I cried. I was so happy for everyone who crossed the finish line, the raw emotion and their amazing accomplishment. I couldn’t help but to imagine myself there come November 18th – cue more tears. Oh man, I’m going to be a mess at the finish.
I’m officially getting excited to get to Tempe and put it all on the line, but before then, I need to get through Saturday’s nine hour, triple brick workout. It’s time to dig deep, push hard, then get ready for taper. Because like some wise graphic designer on Pinterest once said, dreams don’t work unless you do.
When you’re approaching race day, what do you do to get pumped?
And a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to an amazing man, my triathlon Sherpa and the love of my life: happy birthday Chicken Face!
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Oh god, that video made me emotional. One more month, so exciting!
Happy Birthday to your man!
Wow. That video. And that last lady, finishing with only 20 seconds before the cut off. Goose bumps! You will have such an amazing time!!!
I can’t believe it’s one month!!! Oh man, nothing makes me cry like sport does! When my husband and I went back to the finish at IMCA, we were standing by a group of guys and one of them kept saying he felt like crying, too!
Good luck with the triple brick, and embrace the absurdity of what you’re doing! I can almost guarantee you’ll look back at tough, long workouts like that during the race and know you can finish just fine.
P.S. happy birthday to Chicken Face!
You guys look great!
Page! One month. I am so excited for you. Sending you lots of happy thoughts as you head toward IMAZ. You are going to do great. Woo hoo
ahhh watching any Ironman finish makes me an emotional wreck! so excited for you, this last month is gonna fly by! great shot of you both by the way!
I cried too. So impressive.
I just cried like a baby. Good Lord that’s inspirational. I also cried a little because I’m training for my first marathon and imagine that it’ll be a similar experience.
I seriously don’t know how you’ll be able to think about anything else between now and then. I would totally get fired from my job…or disowned by my family! I am so excited to watch it all happen for you!