Is 2 am and the race is long over. I am not sleepy, surprisingly enough after such a long day. Its seem crazy but kind expected after that kind of effot.And after spending 4 hours in the medical tent post-race I figured I would be bouncing back in no time. Not so much.
Thanks to everyone who responded to my blog - I love that people beside my mom are actually reading it. I expecially loved all the warm whishes for raceday, not only family and friends but complete strangers too (and I regret that I cannot accept unsolicited marriage pospoals - but thank you I am very flattered).
So who wants a friendly wager over how many overzealous people will be out swmming at the Pier tommow (there are some beautiful fish to be seen, maybe I'll even join them... or maybe I'll just spend the morning at Lava Java with the biggest latte they've got (I have been off the java for 3 weeks before race - it really sucks). see ya down there and save me cinnamon bun...
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WELL DONE RED HEAD, VERY WELL DONE.
SQW, JKS and PK
Hey sammy
great job! you killed it, way to break into the distance...we had a guinness at the line with you (puppies had shot glasses) best 9 hours ever spent in front of a screen!!!!!
love you
hil et al
good luck at Clearwater!!!!!!
YOU ROCKED THE HOUSE YESTERDAY - IT WAS FUN TO WATCH. I THINK THE GUYS AT ARGON OWE YOU A NEW ELEMENT 114.
GOOD LUCK IN CLEARWATER!
SCOTT
(oh yeah, and "THANKS" for kicking ass... I picked you on my ironman pool to place 2nd or better. $$$ :)
Congratulations Sam!!
Awesome race. Great debut.
Glued to computer all day and toasted your fantastic result with vodka and cranberry juice.
Love from B & C
Congrats on a job well done yesterday, absolutely stellar race. You made trying an IM look easy. Thanks for so many inspirational performances. Enjoy you coffee and your time in Kona. Best of luck in Florida next month.
k
Congratulations, Sam!! It's was hard-earned and well-deserved. Grab a coffee (or a beer), put your feet up, and enjoy it.
-Shawn & Tracy
Sam, you owe me 9 hours of my life, as I geeked out in front of the computer all day.
Congrats on a kick ass performance, gutsy race and fantastic finish.
The blogs were fun to read too.
Say hey to Cliffy and enjoy your time in the sun and surf.
Way to HOOK IT UP out there! Hope you got to enjoy some post race beers after the Medical Tent! We were cheering for you all day from Santa Barbara, CA!
You rock!
Margaret
Amazing, Sam! Absolutely amazing.
Quite an effort and an incredible result. We were cheering you every step of the way.
Looking forward to seeing where you go from here.
Great race yesterday- especially for your first IM!
It's been a lot of fun reading about the pre-race happenings at the big dance this week through your's and Chris Lieto's blogs.
Hopefully Charlie let you sleep in this morning =)
Congratulations Samantha. Makes me almost want to try one... not. I hope you get a good break ;)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
FELICITATIONES!!!
You sure were able to put together a great race. It was a thrill to watch it and see two new comers at the distance take the first slots on the podium. WELL DESERVED!
How do you feel? I hope that you can counce back. Enjoy your SUCCESS!!!
Sam...you are an inspiration. Congratulations on your amazing victory--there are three of us who watched the race and we all come from a running background and all jaw-dropped when you smoked your first marathon...after such a tough day already...Best of luck at Clearwater :o)
Hi, Sam! Congratulations on your amazing 2nd place finish. I've been a fan for a while -- following your outstanding 2006 and 2007 seasons via Triathlete mag and the web. I have to say that your gutsy performance yesterday has earned some serious respect! WOW! Best of luck in Florida...
--Dave A
yay CANADA!! Congrats on such a fantastic finish...
Bravo Samantha!
Just watched the results on my way in and read about your great race! Great debut for first IM. Relax and enjoy it! Next one 70.3 Clearwater! You're a champion!
Eric
La Prairie, Quebec
Congrats Sam! You were awesome out there. You make all the Canadians so proud. Enjoy your post race relaxing, you deserve it.
Cheers!
Christine & Karen McEvoy
congratulations sam - simply awesome - great first full ironman - expecting many more to come (mainly firsts)...
brian t
Congratulations on a remarkable race -- no doubt there will be many more to come! Best of luck in Clearwater!
Amazing debut! It's true what those T-shirts say: "Canadian Girls Kick Ass!"
Great job!
awsome job same....that was EXTREMLY IMPRESSIVE!!!! enjoy the rest!!!!!!
Samantha, way to represent us in Colorado Springs! You have done so well this year and it was fun seeing you at the Classic 10K!!! Haha, to see you there and then see you here, wow. You rock!
Awesome. Completely inspirational.
You are an inspiration! Congrats on your successful and spectacular finish.
Hey Sam!
Wow - just wow!! That was amazing. Hope it feels as good (except the aches) as you imagined. Can't wait to catch up. Enjoy the time off! MC
Congrats Sam! We, The Tri-Force Triathlon Team, in Winnipeg always challenge each other to predict the top 5 finishers each year for Ironman Hawaii and we are sometimes right on for all 5 positions. This year we were slightly off but we had you pegged for 1rst Female, top 3 for sure, without a doubt in our minds and you did it. I also believe (and I told the Team) that due to your age and talent you are capable of winning Hawaii a few times and I went so far as to predict beating PNF's record! So you have lots of work cut out for you. See you in 1rst next year!
Hey Sam, What an impressive race in Kona. really awesome. you rock! sending hugs and my best wishes from Vancouver. Hope to see you here sometime soon,
Zosia
had a chance to run with you in NY this past weekend...... you really are as cool as i thought the runner up would be. thanks for a pleasant ~5miler.
Sam,
You already know how proud and thirilled I am/for of you! Congrats again!
Keep having fun and enjoy your accomplishments this winter with some Christmas cheer - hope to see you and Cliffy soon!
Best
A
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