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Old 10-02-2006, 02:02 PM   #16  
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Well done! You did fantastically well to get out there, let alone to keep going!
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Old 10-02-2006, 02:02 PM   #17  
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Wow.

All I can say is....Wow...

You are such an inspiration.
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Old 10-02-2006, 02:13 PM   #18  
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that is so great and so motivational.
I started training to run a 5k last year and this year a 10k. but I don't think I could do a tri althalon....yet! You have motivated me. go girl!
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Old 10-02-2006, 03:34 PM   #19  
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Jessica

Un-be-FREAKING-leivable!!!!!

What makes me cry is that you are so incredibly brave.

I am SO PROUD of you!


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Old 10-02-2006, 05:38 PM   #20  
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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should be soooooooooo proud of yourself. I was amazed, inspired, and brought to tears by your story. Way to go......you are wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs and congrats on finishing....WTG!!

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Old 10-02-2006, 08:44 PM   #21  
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What an amazing story! I have tears of joy for you! Love the swim cap..hehehehehehehhehehehe
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Old 10-02-2006, 09:28 PM   #22  
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When I say that you inspire me, I truly mean it. Your story made me cry. I am so proud of you and of your courage and GRIT!

Anytime you ever doubt your abilities again, just pull out this post!!!!!

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooHoooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooo
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Old 10-02-2006, 09:49 PM   #23  
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Thanks for all the wonderful comments! They have all really touched me deeply. I really feel a sisterhood that believes in me. Wow.

I had no idea we had so many criers on the board!

The day after:

I heard this would be a hard day but I'm really just sore. It has been VERY surreal. I still have faint numbers on my arms that reminds me that yesterday was NOT a dream and that I actually did finish a triathlon. When I look in the mirror I grin wildly because I am looking at a triathlete! That makes me very excited.

When I finished yesterday, I thought, "I may never do this again." Today, I know that I will. Of course, I've been researching places with warmer water.... like the Honolulu Trialthon.
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Old 10-02-2006, 09:54 PM   #24  
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That Hawaii triathlon looks really nice! I had to tell my DH about you, he was so impressed too! Jeez, you've got me thinking about looking into doing something.....hmmm....
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Old 10-02-2006, 09:56 PM   #25  
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Jessica,

You are such an inspiration!! I'm glad you didn't give up and completed the race. Oh what a feeling........!!!!!
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Old 10-02-2006, 10:10 PM   #26  
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Wow, what an awesome job!! Last? No Way!! You didn't give up and you finished the whole thing - that's ranks as a first!!

Look Out Honalulu!!!
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Old 10-03-2006, 09:34 AM   #27  
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Jessica, I'd join you if I wasn't deathly afraid of riding a bike for some reason I've tried to ride a bike a couple times in the past few years and it doesn't work. I am kind of clumsy and I have a fear that I'm going to fall down when I ride bikes. Oh well, biking just isn't for me
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Old 10-03-2006, 10:51 AM   #28  
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You can always compete as part of a relay team. Find someone who loves to bike and who loves to run and you can do the swim part (or whatever). That's a great way to "dip your toe" into triathlons and get other people involved who might feel the exact same way about other pieces of it. AB is now considering competing in the next one we do but as part of a relay team since he loves the bike part but shudders at the idea of swimming for any length of time.
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Old 10-03-2006, 02:03 PM   #29  
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YOU ROCK!!! What incredible inspriation and courage. Thanks for sharing your accomplishment. I feel encouraged by you and your efforts!
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Old 10-08-2006, 06:32 PM   #30  
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Absolutely INSPIRING!!!

WTG Jessica!
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