Tough Day in Placid

July 25th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized

finisj-5lp.jpg It’s kind of ironic; 3 years ago I cried becuase I was so happy to finish second place behind Heather Fuhr.  This year, I had to hold back tears of disappointment with my second place finish.  I wanted the win so badly. I wanted to be the first US woman to win Ironman Lake Placid.  I was so close, I could taste it.  I was in contention all day, but the elements got the better of me.  I battled hypothermia and dehydration throughout the day and ended up suffering in the discipline that I thought would be my strength.  Huge congratulations to Caitlin Shea-Kenney, who won and set a run course record.  I will post a report soon.  Right now, I am enjoying spending some time with my family on Long Island, hanging out with my old high-school friends, being very lazy and eating lots of junk food! 

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