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Ironman Brazil 2006 Race Report

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started by kona_expat on June 1, 2006

It's long, and it's here. Enjoy!

http://crackheadfe.blogspot.com/2006/06/ironman-brazil-2006-race-report-or-you.html

Sheila/FeFe/Crackhead
(all of whom are very sick right now)

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PJT posted 2 years ago.

I am in awe.

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kylie posted 2 years ago.

that was a wonderful report... you are damn strong! I hope if I ever have a day like that I can handle it as well as you did.

Hope you start feeling better soon!

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dr_rios_ec posted 2 years ago.

Dear Sheila:
Congratulations on your race...you are trully a tought woman, with miles and miles of heart.
Truly an inspiration, and a great example of how to overcome adversity and to go beyond pain and illness.
I really hope by this time you are feeling better, phisically and mentally. My best wishes to you for a good recovery.
Congratulations from this side

-Santiago
"Man!! Defeat is worse than dying, cause´you have to live with it" -My Dad
"It ain´t about how hard you can hit...it is how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward"-Rocky Balboa

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RV posted 2 years ago.

Interesting account. What a day...
Way to persevere and overcome. Impressive performance.
Good luck with the recovery.

RV

It takes a long time to get good. - Scott Molina
Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss

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Scout posted 2 years ago.

Sheila, I don't even know what to say! It's just amazing that you were able to hang in there and get the job done... Congratulations! That medal will forever represent your drive and determination...You are going to tear up that Florida course...

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Atropos posted 2 years ago.

My god, what a story. That is definitely one of those "character definining" moments in life.

Congratulations on finishing that thing. It sure must have felt good to cross the finish line after all that!

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