tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post8331401070138219135..comments2023-10-28T06:14:40.615-07:00Comments on GoBigGreen: Ironman Wisconsin Race Report: 26.2 FriendsGoBigGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733710492405707464noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-90638113324556460852012-09-17T19:45:24.217-07:002012-09-17T19:45:24.217-07:00Congrats on a great race under extraordinary circu...Congrats on a great race under extraordinary circumstances. I will continue to keep you guys in my prayers.Pharmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293012607436038731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-89083538985495297402012-09-16T14:02:31.510-07:002012-09-16T14:02:31.510-07:00Congratulations on your finisher Julia. Thoughts ...Congratulations on your finisher Julia. Thoughts and prayers to you and your husband.<br />Take care,<br />Michelle AndresMichelle Andresnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-9575237956667136752012-09-15T11:31:28.027-07:002012-09-15T11:31:28.027-07:00You and Rich have touched so many people - my hear...You and Rich have touched so many people - my heart hurts, too. Amazing race - I don't usually check in on IM live anymore... but I was tracking you all day - I am so proud of you - incredible! Absolutely time for wine an cupcakes and spending time together - love you both!<br /><br />(And maybe some more Bridesmaids....me and Nate's favorite movie of all time).<br /><br />xxooxxooMarit C-Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06742572497365287990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-46624123982286118952012-09-15T07:34:32.673-07:002012-09-15T07:34:32.673-07:00J & R your personal streingth and courage are...J & R your personal streingth and courage are inspirational. I think of you often and send my energy and love, Susan T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-91251068790370262342012-09-14T05:41:07.149-07:002012-09-14T05:41:07.149-07:00Sending you a message. I love you!!!
Sending you a message. I love you!!!<br /><br />Damiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477225573820970779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-33491357997667997612012-09-13T18:28:11.814-07:002012-09-13T18:28:11.814-07:00Julia and Rich - I'm thinking about you two al...Julia and Rich - I'm thinking about you two alot. Julia - amazing race after such a tough year, I'm glad you two got to enjoy this day together. And on a completely unrelated note - I love that you used the word "wicked." Can we pepper our conversations with that word at camp next year? Living in Virginia has basically beaten it out of me, that and the fact that Mark makes fun of me whenever I say it. OK - enjoy the cupcakes and wine, you deserve it!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441992205172283692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-86047029030346824412012-09-13T17:23:13.798-07:002012-09-13T17:23:13.798-07:00Awww. What a day. You got through it in the face...Awww. What a day. You got through it in the face of everything else you had going on ...just amazing. Sending all my good thoughts for both of you as the days go on. I'm sure it felt good for Rich to see you succeed out there!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228735227119427610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-30456842852201196192012-09-13T16:32:33.313-07:002012-09-13T16:32:33.313-07:00Julia- your words are amazing....,your strength is...Julia- your words are amazing....,your strength is amazing, thanks for sharing your day. <br />You are truly an inspiration. <br />I'll be praying for you and Rich and your families. <br />JuliemacAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-47278218695302120222012-09-13T14:25:28.268-07:002012-09-13T14:25:28.268-07:00Congrats! After all you & your family have bee...Congrats! After all you & your family have been through, I am so happy you got to do this race! Well done!sallyastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04627924598442844192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-31491242310339461272012-09-13T14:15:55.139-07:002012-09-13T14:15:55.139-07:00Excellent recap. Live every day like its your last...Excellent recap. Live every day like its your last. Sending healing thoughts from California. You've def touched me here.mtannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06996253333732532160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-55073977730676838872012-09-13T12:53:25.564-07:002012-09-13T12:53:25.564-07:00You are amazing - what a wonderfully written story...You are amazing - what a wonderfully written story of all that goes on in a day out there. I'm so glad I helped, or at least distracted you, for a mile or two of the run. Congratulations! Time to enjoy some r&r with your hub. xorrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814555443479398331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-51742117501483263192012-09-13T09:39:58.591-07:002012-09-13T09:39:58.591-07:00this race report made me cry. I am so proud of you...this race report made me cry. I am so proud of you for a great finish when all the world seemed to be going against you. you are an amazingly strong woman!! glad the cortisone was the right call ;) thoughts and prayers for you guys daily.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00060873827797823041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-3489254074580404652012-09-13T08:46:20.227-07:002012-09-13T08:46:20.227-07:00Congrats - you are so tough! It's OK to be sad...Congrats - you are so tough! It's OK to be sad and angry and all that. I got divorced last yr and I'm still SAD, MAD, ANGRY all the time. And I feel like I shouldn't be. Nice work out there, hang in there and be good to yourself!! xoCharisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05215285733527015606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-87295321166651045042012-09-13T07:33:13.104-07:002012-09-13T07:33:13.104-07:00Already such a terrific effort, but when all of th...Already such a terrific effort, but when all of the health challenges to Rich and to you are factored in on top ... this was a downright superheroic achievement. <br /><br />My heart truly goes out to you, Julia. - MarjieEclectchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378678427426158365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-15640608703728885562012-09-13T06:36:22.447-07:002012-09-13T06:36:22.447-07:00Amazing race, considering all you are going throug...Amazing race, considering all you are going through in your personal life. I must have been racing right near you up until the run. I've been struggling with some upper hamstring/glute injury that really acted up on the run. My coach, Michelle Simmons, suggested I touch base with re: your rehab. If you don't mind, just shoot me a quick email.shevaunf at cmcousa dot comShevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03019876204181137828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-43270529456502386642012-09-13T00:51:30.567-07:002012-09-13T00:51:30.567-07:00Julia, I only know you from your words. I have be...Julia, I only know you from your words. I have been with you a long while. :) I was getting a feeling Rich had a bad prognosis. My first taste was that news with my step mom in the early 90's. <br /><br />Your race is what IM is all about. You were living life in your own way. Doing your own thing, and for one day you were able to throw life away, and do something special for you. :)<br /><br />Take care. :) I like you. :)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13269380609808381980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-69621021101938761252012-09-12T20:11:41.126-07:002012-09-12T20:11:41.126-07:00Julia, thank you for sharing with us. We are with ...Julia, thank you for sharing with us. We are with you and rich every step of every day.<br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-56617913908085360322012-09-12T19:23:20.454-07:002012-09-12T19:23:20.454-07:00Julia...thank you so much for the authenticity.......Julia...thank you so much for the authenticity....i feel humbled and am incredibly happy u were able to have this moment. sending strength to you and Rich... U are the true spirit of Ironman.April Morgannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-40016064117153103622012-09-12T18:12:06.078-07:002012-09-12T18:12:06.078-07:00Surely a tough race with all you've been throu...Surely a tough race with all you've been through. You are strong and amazing. May thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01292678542833662248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-40909680980485803462012-09-12T18:06:35.784-07:002012-09-12T18:06:35.784-07:00You are amazing Julia. I am sure Rich is so proud ...You are amazing Julia. I am sure Rich is so proud of you. Angehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995273661750568377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-19407323141443786312012-09-12T17:59:17.798-07:002012-09-12T17:59:17.798-07:00I am so, so proud of you and so honored to call yo...I am so, so proud of you and so honored to call you a friend. Such a rough year (and a hip injury on top of everything else?!?!) and you and Rich have been amazingly strong through it all. You both exemplify the best of the human spirit.Angela and Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196403668528302122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-74392080837180725152012-09-12T17:18:42.613-07:002012-09-12T17:18:42.613-07:00No words right now, just a huge hug for you and Ri...No words right now, just a huge hug for you and Rich. What a day, in so many ways.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02343721927655942108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-8163666967393701732012-09-12T16:54:12.814-07:002012-09-12T16:54:12.814-07:00I am glad we talked this AM so that I could read t...I am glad we talked this AM so that I could read this RR with one eye closed. <br /><br />IF everyone knew the year you have had...wow. We pray for Rich and you...xoxoo<br /><br />CONGRATS on your amazing finish under super tough circumstances!<br /><br />Jennifer Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423353141131054943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-69431317986497096542012-09-12T16:53:51.821-07:002012-09-12T16:53:51.821-07:00This is one of my favorite quotes, for some reason...This is one of my favorite quotes, for some reason I thought of it when I was reading this. I know how tough the year has been.<br /><br />'when its dark enough, you can see the stars'<br />Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /><br />You were strong, courageous, and never gave up. And that's how you live life, not just how you race. Thinking of you and Rich.<br />cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03035915763711032602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34635647.post-8217220960236546082012-09-12T16:42:16.554-07:002012-09-12T16:42:16.554-07:00Great HONEST report Julia! My heart goes out to yo...Great HONEST report Julia! My heart goes out to you. You, Rich and your entire family are in my thoughts. LittleRachethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05158171392901057792noreply@blogger.com