Saturday, November 15, 2008
Click here to post a comment - My number on race day is 2314!
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I am so very proud of you Cathy. The number of people that can even consider doing what you are about to do is few and far between. But to consider you are about to do it FOR THE THIRD TIME is amazing. People are awe struck by the mere distance and physical stamina it takes for you to complete your adventure...but often they forget everything you had to do to get your body to the point to even begin the race. You are such a strong and powerful person. Your drive, determination and dedication to this sport is more than inspiring...it is surreal. There is no doubt you will be in my thoughts...b/c it is hard to forget a person that makes you want to strive for great things. I am proud of you girl!
I just saw the video.. AMAZING...just amazing. Cathy, (aka ROCKSTAR) you will be in my thoughts and prayers as well as in my sense of wonder and awe. I wish you the very best at this incredible event.
Training has been going good, still easing into it, but getting there...so I really appreciate this jolt of inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Will be cheering for you number 2314!
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!!
Cathy,
I can't believe that you are able to do this! You must be so proud of yourself. I wish you the best in this "crazy adventure" of yours. I know you will do well, and achieve all your goals. You will be in my thoughts and prayers next Sunday. And since I know very little about physical exertion myself, the only advice I can offer is to stay well hydrated! You probably already know that, though.
Best wishes!
Brandie
Good Luck Cathy! What an amazing journey for you! I will keep you in my thoughts.. no doubt you will do well!! :)
Eileen
You are AWESOME! Goof luck & "Run...Godzilla"
Cathy,
I am confident you will have a good race and a fun day. I will be checking in this weekend to see how you are doing.
Enjoy your day!
Jim
Cathy,
I have my pom pom ready that mommy made me for Halloween. I will be shaking the pom pom and saying, "yea!" to cheer you on. I even will walk a tiring 10 steps in honor of your amazing accomplishment. Go Cathy Go!
Love,
Giana Francesca
Cathy,
I have no doubt that all the work you have done will pay off in spades for you! Good luck!
Hello Iron Woman Cathy!
I'm sending positive thoughts your way. You've worked hard for this and success is well deserved.
I look forward to tracking your day! You'll be in my prayers.
Love,
karen
At this point, being your 3rd Ironman and from what I know of you, I'm pretty sure you would have this thing licked with one eye closed and one hand tied behind your back! :-)
Good luck Cathy!
Todd Thomas
I looked at all the other locations for IM races and you picked the best one. Florida and Hawaii are way too hot... Switzerland is too hilly. Maybe England in 2009, but for now I hope the beauty and warmth of Arizona carry you smoothly through the miles. Enjoy the race. You'll do great. And really enjoy the time afterward to relax and enjoy Sedona & the Canyon.
- Rick Diehl
Cathy, Good luck and have fun. we will be thinking of you on Sunday.
Cathy you are an inspiration to so many at work and outside of work. I can't even imagine what you have to endure to get through an Ironman. I wish you the best of luck and I will enjoy a cocktail in your honor on Nov 23rd! :) I can't wait to hear all about it when you return. Best of Luck!
You’ve put in the miles and have earned your place at the starting line in Arizona.
Be confident in you training, coaching and nutrition plans. I’m confident that you’ll do well.
I’ll be following you throughout the race, “Good Luck” and bring home some good stories.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Later - Larry
Cathy,
You are an amazing strong woman. You are an insperation to so many people. Remember that you are doing something that not even 1% of the population has even accomplished once and you are doing it for the 3rd time! I know you will finish strong and most importantly you will be having fun while doing it.
Cyndi LM
Wow does time fly. It does not seem like it has been that long since we were down in Florida suffering together. I now believe that the day you are about to have out there is payback for all of your hours out there working to achieve your goals. I really hope you have a great day out there. You deserve it. Enjoy every minute of it!!! We'll be screaming at our computers telling you to run!
Have a great day. Todd and Joy
Your commitment is an inspiration to all those around you, Cathy! (Makes me even want to run around the block every now and then.) GOOD LUCK and know that we're all very proud of you. GO 2-3-1-4!!!
Good luck, Cuz! I still can't believe that it is humanly possible to do what you will be doing. I feel pretty proud of myself when I run 2 miles and boy am I exhausted when I get [a quarter of the way] through! :O)
God be with you and protect you!
Love,
Theresa
Cathy!! Wow, you are such an inspiration! I wish you the best of luck on Sunday & will be sending tons of positive thoughts and prayers your way. Can't wait to hear about the race when you return.
stacie
Cathy!! Wow, you are such an inspiration! I wish you the best of luck on Sunday & will be sending tons of positive thoughts and prayers your way. Can't wait to hear about the race when you return.
stacie
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat." (Theodore Roosevelt)
Cathy, those words - especially describing one who "knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends [herself] in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement" - will ALWAYS make me think of you. Not only that you achieve great things, but that you get so much joy out of the effort. All my thoughts will be with you on the 23rd. You are an inspiration!
-Stacey
Go Cathy!! I look forward to hearing great results and the great time you had.
Wow, that makes me tired just watching the video. You are taking on a monumental task and I can't think of a better person for the job. Your strength and determination are awe inspiring. You should be so proud! "Climb on" Warrior Woman and I'll come visit when you get back!
Love,
Sarah
We love you and we know you will do great.Daddy, Joe, and I have been waking up early once in a while to run, practice soccer, and play some basket ball!And now I am playing basketball!So I will try my best like you do.We will be sure to wear are shirts tomorrow.
LOVE
Rosie
I'm so proud of you good luck but I think spending 10 hours in a car with Ma has prepared you for the rigors of the race
You Rock!!!!! I am so very proud of you. That is a great accomplishment to compete in your third Ironman. Think positive,stay focused and I'm sure you will do fantastic. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. GO GET EM, GIRL!!!!
Mary Galatas
You are such an inspiration. I hope you have a fantastic race. I can't believe that you are doing this distance for the 3rd time. Wow!! I look forward to tracking your awesome accomplishment. You are in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow. Good luck!!
Diana Stonecipher
HI CATHERINE, WE ARE ALL VERY PROUD OF YOU AND WE KNOW YOU WILL DO VERY WELL. YOU ARE SUCH AN AMAZING PERSON AND WE ARE VERY HAPPY AND PROUD TO HAVE A NIECE LIKE YOU. YOU GO GIRL!!!!! LUV BARBARA
Cathy,
You are amazing. I can't believe you are crazy enough to do this. Good luck. We will be thinking about you and cheering loudly.
Huan
Hey Cathy
I am in AWE! I am sitting here on my butt as usual, just tinking about you in the middle of this amazing race with about 8 hours more to go and trying (telepathically) to get this message to you - GO CATHY GO - WE ALL KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!
I can't wait to hear how well you did.
Sheila
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