Race Report - Andrew's Ironman.. long

I think "Awesome" about says it all.

All ya need is the nod & the wink followed with the words, "I knew you would do it bro."

There is no greater pain, yet no greater feeling than what you just did.

NOBODY can EVER take away what YOU did on Sunday... No matter what happens in life, you will ALWAYS be, an IRONMAN. Maybe not because you had the fastest time, but because you had the heart and determination to look at an almost insurmountable challenge, and get right up in it's face and tell it that I AM BETTER THAN YOU! You are a hero to me and so many more than you could even possibly imagine, most importantly to your beautiful family, brother!

Now, recover well, recover smart, and remember...

"The greatest reward for doing, is the opportunity to do more"...

Andrew aka Ironman,

Congratulations! What a nice and inspiring race report. Enjoy your victory! Thanks for sharing.

Great write up, thanks for sharing it Andrew.

I'm glad you had such a positive day, way to survice and succeed.

Scott

I'm in awe.....

You are an IRONMAN!!!   Way to go!  Thanks for taking the time to post your race report for us so we could share in your accomplishment.  You are truely an inspiration to this beginner.

Rock on!!!

 As Paul said above, "Awesome" says it all. Congratulation IRONMAN.

You are a rock star!!
Congrats, bro.

Great write up Ironman!!

Isn't it amazing that we can do things we never even let ourselves dream of! Congrats and I hope the tummy is all better!!

:Danni

 it is amazing!  On the tummy.. no appetite yet.  Strangely enough, I gained 8 pounds from before the race.  How crazy is that?  And with all the "movements" during the race too.  I'm a bit dumbfounded by that one.

Awesome report Andrew! Between yesterday and today I have read it twice.

It was great meeting you over the weekend and hanging out with you and your family. It calmed my nerves a little.

Glad I found you in the run, after not seeing you or Dan all day, I was feeling really alone.

Awesome job IRONMAN! You set a goal and met it! You will always be an IRONMAN!

By the way, I was one of the "flatlanders" riding my brakes down the hills, I'm sorry, it was my first time ever doing hills, and I was scared