tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post116278069463393882..comments2023-11-03T09:37:43.870-04:00Comments on AGAINST THE WIND: LONG DAY AT IMFLEllie Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03592691217213028495noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1163960511175396402006-11-19T13:21:00.000-05:002006-11-19T13:21:00.000-05:00I just came across your blog and IMFL race report....I just came across your blog and IMFL race report. Wanted to pass along my congratulations!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885770216606595157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1163453767389105302006-11-13T16:36:00.000-05:002006-11-13T16:36:00.000-05:00Great race report, however, where is the part abou...Great race report, however, where is the part about the dashing young man helping you by carrying the signs? I can't believe that my kind act did not make the report. =( HAHA Just kidding. See you on the road.<BR/><BR/>Racer #120<BR/>JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1163099729771615632006-11-09T14:15:00.000-05:002006-11-09T14:15:00.000-05:00Excellent race report. Really enjoyed it. Certainl...Excellent race report. Really enjoyed it. Certainly good to see what a strugle IM can be, and how much more it means if it is. Can't wait to see the "hair" photo. oh and yes, your post made me cry. but i'm such a softee.Jonah Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175657199235359511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1163019464332109052006-11-08T15:57:00.000-05:002006-11-08T15:57:00.000-05:00Ellie - Thanks for giving me the heads up on your ...Ellie - Thanks for giving me the heads up on your personal blog! Really appreciated the full detail about IMFL. I am so impressed with your fortitude and drive. Congrats on completing the race - and hope you are relishing the accomplishment!TriGirl 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/03561789997010858947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1163001622763165772006-11-08T11:00:00.000-05:002006-11-08T11:00:00.000-05:00Ellie,It was great meeting you at the race and I o...Ellie,<BR/><BR/>It was great meeting you at the race and I only wish I had found the group earlier so we could have chatted more. <BR/><BR/>CONGRATULATIONS on gutting it out under tough conditions and finishing! Hope we'll cross paths again at a marathon or some other race :-)ShirleyPerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09237828591170908960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162851604809667622006-11-06T17:20:00.000-05:002006-11-06T17:20:00.000-05:00Whew. That is one grueling distance. Some fortit...Whew. That is one grueling distance. Some fortitude you got there, woman! <BR/><BR/>Congrats, Ironman^2!<BR/><BR/>:):)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17613685986312715512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162847307897815412006-11-06T16:08:00.000-05:002006-11-06T16:08:00.000-05:00Thank you, Ellie.Well done. Well done indeed.Thank you, Ellie.<BR/><BR/>Well done. Well done indeed.Nancy Tobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18402516081283603553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162847233465944522006-11-06T16:07:00.000-05:002006-11-06T16:07:00.000-05:00read my latest entry, and you'll see exactly how i...read my latest entry, and you'll see exactly how inspiring you are! and you looked beautiful crossing the line, laughing and smiling and not at all in pain. You are my hero!UltraMamaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13769976707261828456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162842778633014962006-11-06T14:52:00.000-05:002006-11-06T14:52:00.000-05:00Way to go, I am happy for you.Sounds like a tough ...Way to go, I am happy for you.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like a tough day.<BR/><BR/>You've definately inspired me, maybe an IM is in my future after all.Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438035097300883046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162840611988031252006-11-06T14:16:00.000-05:002006-11-06T14:16:00.000-05:00Congratulations. When I had my first baby I said,...Congratulations. When I had my first baby I said, "why would anyone want to do this more than once?" But it's true, you forget the pain and remember the pride. Way to labor through it.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05064924692767548756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162830370738869732006-11-06T11:26:00.000-05:002006-11-06T11:26:00.000-05:00Congratulations.This sounds like horror to me.That...Congratulations.<BR/>This sounds like horror to me.<BR/>That's why YOU are an Ironman, and I am NOT.<BR/>Congratulations. Congratulations. Congratulations.<BR/><BR/>And I'm sure your husband forgives you for not seeing him at the tape - it's hard to see ANYTHING at the tape, even in an event not so grueling.<BR/><BR/>An amazing journey.<BR/><BR/>*jeanne**jeanne*https://www.blogger.com/profile/07786378434413037583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162829964880009092006-11-06T11:19:00.000-05:002006-11-06T11:19:00.000-05:00Wow indeed, what a great report...and I can't imag...Wow indeed, what a great report...and I can't imagine the conditions. What IS it this year with grueling conditions everywhere (except Hawaii) for IMs?<BR/>But you did it...despite feeling totally awful, which I can't even imagine! You should still be on a high and so proud of yourself! I know I am proud of you! You are one tough cookie!Fe-ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986479866903093934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162829685642648792006-11-06T11:14:00.000-05:002006-11-06T11:14:00.000-05:00Great report, full of guts, determination and hear...Great report, full of guts, determination and heart. I've learned so much from you about so many things... you're an amazing example!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184561775190743855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162829423466348772006-11-06T11:10:00.000-05:002006-11-06T11:10:00.000-05:00Like Bev, I was also impressed with your hair :)Th...Like Bev, I was also impressed with your hair :)<BR/><BR/>The second you appeared around the truck I saw your red jersey and blonde locks floating behind you, and I shouted out "THERE'S ELLIE!"<BR/><BR/>I saw your big grin and your IM hand sign and a few others crossing the line with you.<BR/><BR/>I also figured it must have been a much harder slog out there than last year, considering your splits. Good job, Ellie. You are brave and amazing!Downhillnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660518530132812232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162821484849201212006-11-06T08:58:00.000-05:002006-11-06T08:58:00.000-05:00What a revelation, huh? You did good though, stuc...What a revelation, huh? You did good though, stuck with it, and finished in time. I thought of you and Nancy often as I watched the finishers, wondering if you were out there with her or what was happening. It takes bravery to make the decision to do an IM.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302710072433158197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162821252109602722006-11-06T08:54:00.000-05:002006-11-06T08:54:00.000-05:00What an emotional race report. You brought me to t...What an emotional race report. You brought me to tears, I can only imagine how many you have shed. <BR/><BR/>Congratulations on finishing a tough race. You have every right to be proud. Take care of yourself.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04300945096399594946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162819440900394682006-11-06T08:24:00.000-05:002006-11-06T08:24:00.000-05:00What an experience! Thanks for sharing your fears ...What an experience! Thanks for sharing your fears and problems with us. I LOVE that you brushed your hair for the hot finish picture. We'll be looking foward to seeing that picture. Good job, iron-woman.Herself, the GeekGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162818097413719402006-11-06T08:01:00.000-05:002006-11-06T08:01:00.000-05:00Way to go Ellie! You looked great out there! It ...Way to go Ellie! You looked great out there! It was funny reading about you brushing your hair because when I saw you the first thought in my head was "her hair looks really good". Even though I have never met you, it was so much fun seeing you out there! Unfortunately I won't get the pleasure of meeting you this go round. I'm already back in Orlando, but I did get your message, thank you very much. Great job out there, you did it!!Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548778647576735065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162809156508598552006-11-06T05:32:00.000-05:002006-11-06T05:32:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing- what a great report. I also th...Thanks for sharing- what a great report. I also thought you were exaggerating by the tone of your previous post. I guess since I've read about so many successes with IMs, it's easy to lack the proper respect while only reading about them. Glad you found what you needed to get you to the finish, quite an accomplishment! Take care, rest up.jbmmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927258693590828523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162794424225864832006-11-06T01:27:00.000-05:002006-11-06T01:27:00.000-05:00Great report!! What an awesome job!! You dug dee...Great report!! What an awesome job!! You dug deep and pulled it out, wow!! I missed your finish when I stepped out of the room, bummer. Great job!!!Wonder Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15753710255804824719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162790563458351262006-11-06T00:22:00.000-05:002006-11-06T00:22:00.000-05:00Congratulations!!! Fantastic report and way to dig...Congratulations!!! Fantastic report and way to dig deep! Very inspirational.JeffMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336934310658984170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162786623075938892006-11-05T23:17:00.000-05:002006-11-05T23:17:00.000-05:00What a fantastic report and my hat is off to you, ...What a fantastic report and my hat is off to you, Ellie. Maybe someday I'll be the 50 something grandma doing and Ironman. I need some grandkids, first, though.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on finishing the bike and swim fast enough to walk your way to an Ironman finish - outstanding performance!21st Century Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17387240994756123669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15430509.post-1162783455424750942006-11-05T22:24:00.000-05:002006-11-05T22:24:00.000-05:00Wow, thanks for the report! I started getting wor...Wow, thanks for the report! I started getting worried when the clock reached 16:00 and I still hadn't heard your name. But yes, you did look great when you crossed the line. <BR/><BR/>No need to feel bad about not noticing your husband. You probably were no longer rational by that point. :-)<BR/><BR/>You did a great job, and I hope you're feeling better today, and that the only things that hurt are the things that you'd expect to hurt after an IronMan.Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.com