Monday, October 10, 2011

Ironman Championship 2011

Who watched the live streaming of the 2011 Ironman Championship in Hawaii on Sat?  It was on live stream all day Saturday and I loved every second I was able to watch!  Unfortunately I was not able to get away with sitting on the couch from sun up to sun down to watch the entire thing but believe me I would have if I could!  Luckily they will show the recaps on NBC Dec. 10  I can't believe the comeback Chrissie made!  I didn't get to watch the pros finish and am so sad but she was behind so far on the run I didn't think she'd win it then when I came back and saw the picture of her taking the win I was amazed!
Below is an article about her win:
http://ironman.com/events/ironman/worldchampionship/kona2011/kevin-mackinnon-recaps-some-quotes-from-womens-champion-chrissie-wellington#axzz1aO4apmja

I wasn't too surprised about the male win with Craig Alexander.  I have to admit it was a little heart breaking to watch him pass Chris Lieto on the run, he tries so hard every time!

Every time after I watch the Ironman I become super motivated an inspired and just want to cry with excitement at every one's accomplishments from pros to age groupers "You are no longer an everyman you are now an Ironman!" 

What inspires and motivates you?

One of the most heart wrenching Ironman finishes I've ever watched:



What is your favorite Ironman finish?

6 comments:

Unknown said...

I've never seen a finish like that. Wow.

B.o.B. said...

seriously epic. i loved every minute of it.

ONEHOURIRONMAN said...

Me, dragging myself across the finish line of IMAZ 08 at 11:53 at night..... OK, I wasn't dragging but it was 7 minutes before the cutoff..

A Prelude To... said...

No matter how many times I've watched that video, I always end up with goosebumps and tears in my eyes. AGggggghhhhh...so much spirit and will.

Big Daddy Diesel said...

the age groupers inspire me!! Its because I can relate.

Did you see one lady crossed the finish line at 17:00:05, 5 SECONDS TOO LATE!!! That had to be heart breaking to her, she did the 140.6, she did the whole distance, just wont be in the final results

Jill said...

I have seen that video a few times, always gives me the chills. I just read BDD's comment...holy cow, 5 SECONDS!! That would probably haunt me for eternity!!!