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Another part of my Ironman Coeur d’Alene Experience – June 27, 2010

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As I staggered through the final left turn left onto Sherman Ave, seeing the brightly lit nirvana of the Finish Line a mere seven blocks away, I said to myself “wow, that is soooo fucking beautiful”. When people around me chuckled, cheered, and encouraged me to relish it, I realized I’d actually said it out loud. It was nothing short of amazing. Much more than the nearly three dozen ibuprofen tablets I’d taken over the last eight hours, this was the drug that kept me pushing through the pain, encouraged me to remain hopeful, and allowed me to endure the suffering. Finally it was right there before me and no longer some figment of my weary imagination. Continue reading →