Ironman is a test of will and grace
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Tamara posted 40 weeks ago.
Good article. Thanks for sharing.
"It's very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit." ~George Sheehan
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DavidWhiting posted 40 weeks ago.
Thanks for your comments. To clarify, my goals. build community, share information, promote safety through awareness.
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krazyfranco posted 40 weeks ago.
Interesting article, David. Thanks for the link.
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Joe_H posted 40 weeks ago.
still confused- thought this had to do with the sitcom from NBC :)
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Leroy Bonkers posted 40 weeks ago.
HA! - yes, perhaps it's a spin off. Will and Grace - Ironman edition
Professional female triathlete can't find love because of complicated relationship with gay coach. Zaney antics are sure to follow!
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theShiba posted 40 weeks ago.
DavidWhiting wrote:
Thanks for your comments. To clarify, my goals. build community, share information, promote safety through awareness.
I can attest that David has the community in mind. He writes for the Orange County Register (That's Orange County, California).... My parents get the paper, and right after I check the Hockey stuff, I turn to the back of the sports section to read David's articles.
He focuses on local events and athletes, and has been a blessing to the "active" community here in Southern California. Write-ups on local Marathons, 5k's, etc, as well as the stories of challenged athletes, and those up-and-coming people from our community. David is also himself a member of the community, and I know he has done many endurance events, though I am not sure exactly which ones/distances off-hand.
He's also become the face of Orange County multi/endurance sports on local Television programs...
I'm glad that David has come to share his stuff here... it would be great to see some collaboration between this community and David, and to get more people from California involved with Trifuel...
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PrinceofClydes posted 40 weeks ago.
"Ironman is about delivering on a promise, even if you've only made it to yourself."
Good line, mind if I quote you?
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"Pain doesn't last, chicks dig scars, glory is forever!"
- Shane Falco.
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DavidWhiting posted 39 weeks ago.
Ah, it would be an honor to be quoted. Thanks for all the kind words of support. I am humbled. For the record, my last tri was the Pacific Coast Triathlon in September. My last Ironman was Arizona in 2007, placing 17th in my age group. 12:03.
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Riverbrady posted 39 weeks ago.
Welcome to the community :)
Thanks for the link. It is a very nice read.
"Care more than others think is wise, risk more than others think is safe, dream more than others think is practical, expect more than others think is possible."
Competing in Ironman is a test of endurance, fortitude and grace – meaning everything and nothing. As Ironman Arizona approaches, here is one man's journey I wanted to share:
http://www.ocregister.com/sports/jim-ironman-year-1662672-way-race
My stuff, http://www.ocregister.com/section/david-whitingpeople-and-1545642-places...