Ironman #14 Complete
5 08 2009The journey was long and while I did not have the stellar performance I wanted, I am still very happy with being able to pull of my 14th Ironman finish.
I had my best swim ever (in large part due to the ATR forcing me back in the pool), a sub par bike, and but I still had the chance for a PB once I got on the run and I went for it. The achilles got achy after 15 miles so I just coasted it in so I could live to fight another day.
So keep that faith out there, just like me you will get to your own personal finish line. Whatever, you determine that to be for yourselves.
Happy healing and recovery.
Hoss
You can read the full details of my race report here.
http://mysportsshooter.com/rogers-world/number-14-in-the-books
Hoss - Awesome job! Your recovery gives everyone hope. An Ironman without an ATR is a great accomplishment. Even that much more impressive a year after an ATR. All your hard work is paying off. Congrats!
Congratulations, Hoss! Hope you post your 15th results and we get to hear that you totally rocked out on all three legs.
Tamar
Thanks Tom and Tamar,
I assume both of you are dealing with your own ATR so all the best to you on your recoveries.
#15 is coming fairly soon. On Sept. 5 in fact. I’ve got a half ironman this weekend as a tune-up, a few shorter races in between and then I’ll give it another go.
I just got back from 1hr of tennis and boy does that sport beat you up. I can feel some aches already.
Congratulations - that is awesome. I sure hope i can “coast it in” to finish a marathon length run after all this - because I couldn’t before! Seriously, I love working out but hate running. Keep it up - inspiring.
Way to go, Hoss! As an ultrarunner hoping to get to a 100-miler next year, you are an inspiration. Hoping that anything is possible after this injury!