Comments on: Ironman Cozumel 2009- Who-da-thunk!

By: Doreen

Doreen — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:59:50 +0000

JoAnne…Brazil 2012 is a absolute possibility. I hear it is REALLY great!!! I’m so glad we met out there- IMSista!

By: JoAnne

JoAnne — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:26:29 +0000

Doreen!!! I love your race report! You got every nuance of a first Ironman - isn’t it wonderful??!! You are so lucky to have Cozumel be your first! Rawk on sister!!! Here’s to many more IMs for you - may they all be as sweet as this one!! When I get a job and start bringing in the dough I’ll do another one with you. IM Brazil in 2012??

By: Todd

Todd — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:43:54 +0000

Thanks for sharing your race with us. I can totally see you smiling the whole way! You Ironman!

By: Doreen

Doreen — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:36:14 +0000

Thank you all for the wonderful comments and supportive words! I love reading that you have taken time out of the day to read about my experience. It means a lot!

By: Speed Racer

Speed Racer — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:12:14 +0000

Wow. That was a GREAT race report! Obviously you didn’t do the same race as me, because mine was all about awful winds and treacherous bodies. I would have much rather done your race! Anyway, I’m so, so glad that your first Ironman was such a good experience. I’m also so, so glad that you did such an excellent job of writing it up. When I read race reports like yours that are just so full of LIFE, it’s just contagious.

By the way, “then meandered over to a waterfall and relaxed and breathed in some of the wonderful negative ions!” If you get a chance, can you email me a bit about what you were talking about with the negative ions? This is a new theory to me and a bit of a pet fascination of mine, and I’d love to get your take on it.

By: Gator

Gator — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:11:28 +0000

I’m inspired by your journey. Your power of positive thinking has transformed into a personal feat. I am so proud of you and your accomplishments on and off the course. I know that you are now looking forward to Las Vegas, Louisville and will continue the aspirations of many. I wish you the best and continued success! Much Aloha, Gator

By: Amy McDowell

Amy McDowell — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:53:03 +0000

Wow - Doreen - what an awesome recounting of such an incredible, life-changing experience. As you know, I aspire to complete an Ironman in the next few years and become an Ironman! Whenever I doubt this goal, I am going to come back and read your post. You are such an inspiration - to complete your first Ironman with such grace, style and love for the universe. I hope to say the same things after I do Ironman! And I think you’ve talked me into Cozumel - no wetsuit, gorgeous sea life, great views, Corona and local quizine to await me! I think I’m in!! 2011? So proud of you… Amy McDowell

By: Robyn

Robyn — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:47:00 +0000

You are amazing!!! I just ran my first race 2 months ago and I know how that felt for me. I can’t even imagine participating in an Ironman. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your experience. Keep blogging!!!

By: Christy

Christy — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:42:59 +0000

What a great smile on the bike! You are an ironman!!!! I like what Shanhong said. I also think it’s awesome that you’ve already planned another in 2010. Louisville is beautiful. You will run past the home of some people I truly love… out in the country. Incredible on your first. Can’t wait to hear about many more to come.

By: Cookie

Cookie — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:41:48 +0000

What a wonderful experience for me to read about your experience. I am thrilled at how much of life you experienced while you were in the experience. Now how many times can I use that word, and have it mean exactly what I want it to!! You are quite a remarkable woman, and someone I am so proud to know and love. Mom
What an Ironman! What a woman!!!