Ali, thanks *so* much for posting your experience in the "tri." I was thinking about you last weekend~ I can hardly wait to get to compete next year!
Thanks again!
Ali, I love how you documentrd the day in pictures and with the words too. It is cool to share that with you.
WOW! GREAT accomplishment. Thanks for sharing
Betty
Congratulations Ali!! I just wanted to come out of from lurking and let you know that you have truly been an inspiration to me with your journey this year. I have watched you and Cathy via your blogs and twitter and I have totally been inspired to get up and move more. I purchased Nike+ for my ipod and I am on my way and I have your guys to thank for giving me the inspiration. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your journey with me and inspiring me. I am so proud of you for competing in the triathlon. I was thinking about you on Saturday as I ran, knowing that you were racing that day. Great Job!!! You go girl!!!
Ali you are SO inspiring. My sister has done this triathalon for the past 6 years and tried to get me to join her this year. I am not a fantastic swimmer and that leg would make me very nervous. The bike and run legs would not be a problem. I have watched her in the past and I like how women of all abilities feel compelled to participate. It's so empowering. I'm seriously thinking of participating next year. There is another tri that's smaller in Federal Way that she suggested I start with...we'll see.
Congratulations! I live in the Seattle area and have been toying with the idea of doing this triathalon for a few years, but never having done a race like this before, I guess "fear of the unknown" keeps me away. This year, I had friends participate and they posted their pictures on facebook. Just yesterday, I thought: I'm doing it! and then this morning, your post! the timing! I am going to do it! I CAN DO IT! :) Thanks for your inspriational story and the encouragement! I know you'll do fabulous next year!!! And we'll all be waiting to hear about it!!
Thanks! Julie
Way to go, Ali and way to go, the other 3312 gals! Congratulations on such an inspiring accomplishment--YOU DID IT!!!!! Thanks for taking the time to document and share with us the photos. That'll be a cool scrapbook layout for Simon and Anna to see some day on how their mama achieved her dream and an inspiration to them to go for it in achieving their own dreams.
Wow, Ali congratulations! That is awesome and I love your attitude and obvious enjoyment of the moment. Your sister did a great job documenting in pics! Fun.
Yay for you! I have always wondered what a triathlon would be like. I could do the biking and running portions, but I am not a strong swimmer! You've got me thinking...
Congratulations, Ali! What an awesome accomplishment. And thanks for the inspiration. This past February, I began training to walk a 1/2 marathon in November. For several reasons, I had slacked off for the past couple (or three or four!) of months but had planned to get back on track so I can actually complete those 13.1 miles. After reading about your experience, I am feeling much more motivated to get out there and start walking again...even though the temperature in Hades is probably cooler than what we are experiencing right now in South Texas!!
That was so inspiring to read...you are a great storyteller and athlete. Loved your attitude that you were happy to be there, not expecting too much of yourself on the first time. And you told the story beautifully...amazing job! So excited for you!
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Ali, thanks *so* much for posting your experience in the "tri." I was thinking about you last weekend~ I can hardly wait to get to compete next year!
Thanks again!
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Ali, I love how you documentrd the day in pictures and with the words too. It is cool to share that with you.
WOW! GREAT accomplishment. Thanks for sharing
Betty
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Congratulations Ali!! I just wanted to come out of from lurking and let you know that you have truly been an inspiration to me with your journey this year. I have watched you and Cathy via your blogs and twitter and I have totally been inspired to get up and move more. I purchased Nike+ for my ipod and I am on my way and I have your guys to thank for giving me the inspiration. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your journey with me and inspiring me. I am so proud of you for competing in the triathlon. I was thinking about you on Saturday as I ran, knowing that you were racing that day. Great Job!!! You go girl!!!
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WTG!!!!! That is so cool. I am a little freaked at thought of triathalon. Congrats!
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Congratulations! Very, very cool!
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Ali you are SO inspiring. My sister has done this triathalon for the past 6 years and tried to get me to join her this year. I am not a fantastic swimmer and that leg would make me very nervous. The bike and run legs would not be a problem. I have watched her in the past and I like how women of all abilities feel compelled to participate. It's so empowering. I'm seriously thinking of participating next year. There is another tri that's smaller in Federal Way that she suggested I start with...we'll see.
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Congratulations! I live in the Seattle area and have been toying with the idea of doing this triathalon for a few years, but never having done a race like this before, I guess "fear of the unknown" keeps me away. This year, I had friends participate and they posted their pictures on facebook. Just yesterday, I thought: I'm doing it! and then this morning, your post! the timing! I am going to do it! I CAN DO IT! :) Thanks for your inspriational story and the encouragement! I know you'll do fabulous next year!!! And we'll all be waiting to hear about it!!
Thanks! Julie
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Woo-Hoo! Way to go, Ali! So very inspiring. Congratulations.
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Way to go, Ali and way to go, the other 3312 gals! Congratulations on such an inspiring accomplishment--YOU DID IT!!!!! Thanks for taking the time to document and share with us the photos. That'll be a cool scrapbook layout for Simon and Anna to see some day on how their mama achieved her dream and an inspiration to them to go for it in achieving their own dreams.
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Wow, Ali congratulations! That is awesome and I love your attitude and obvious enjoyment of the moment. Your sister did a great job documenting in pics! Fun.
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You Go Girl! My husband and I decided yesterday to participate in a 5K in Feb. 2011. I'm so excited!
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Congrats Ali!
What determination & commitment to take part in an event like that! Way to go
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This is great Ali! Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience with us. You totally inspired me and I'm sure others too. Congratulations.
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way to go, Ali! I love the story and the photos!
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Congratulations, Ali! I'm so glad you shared this with us. :) It's very motivating!
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Yay for you! I have always wondered what a triathlon would be like. I could do the biking and running portions, but I am not a strong swimmer! You've got me thinking...
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Congratulations, Ali! What an awesome accomplishment. And thanks for the inspiration. This past February, I began training to walk a 1/2 marathon in November. For several reasons, I had slacked off for the past couple (or three or four!) of months but had planned to get back on track so I can actually complete those 13.1 miles. After reading about your experience, I am feeling much more motivated to get out there and start walking again...even though the temperature in Hades is probably cooler than what we are experiencing right now in South Texas!!
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Congratulations! Thank you for sharing this journey with us. We are always on the sidelines cheering for you. Way to go!
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That was so inspiring to read...you are a great storyteller and athlete. Loved your attitude that you were happy to be there, not expecting too much of yourself on the first time. And you told the story beautifully...amazing job! So excited for you!
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Congrats Ali!
I love that you are motivated to train harder and be more competitive next year!!! You can and will do it!
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