Monday, November 28, 2011

I am an Ironman

Yesterday, I completed a 2.4 mile swim in crystal clear blue water, a 112 mile bike ride on an extremely windy day, and a marathon through downtown Cozumel. It took me 14 hours and 56 minutes until I heard the words "Lauren Riley, from Arlington Virginia, for the first time in your life, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN"


The day was filled with ups, downs, doubts, and smiles. I'll give a full report with tons of pictures when I get back from vacation but for the next few days I will be nursing my sore muscles by sitting by the pool and drinking margaritas. Thanks again for all of the support- knowing people were tracking me gave me the boost to run the last chunk of the marathon.

23 comments:

  1. Drink lots of margaritas. And get lots of sun. You deserve it for sure.

    Congrats, IRONMAN!

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  2. You look so natural and beautiful in this picture.... a true IronWoman!!!! Congratulations! Enjoy those margaritas.

    Love,
    Maggie Gilmore

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  3. HUGE congrats Lauren!!! Enjoy some much deserved R&R! Looking forward to the full race report!

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  4. WOOHOO!!!! Congrats lady! Can't wait to hear all about it!

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  5. CONGRATS, IRONMAN!! I am so excited to hear all about it. Enjoy your very well deserved vacation!!

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  6. Congratulations, Iron(wo)man!! Can't wait to hear the entire report. Enjoy your relaxing vacation!

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  7. Wow Lauren, you are amazing! Congrats!! That's such an accomplishment. Have fun in Mexico!

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  8. Wohoo! So happy for you! Congratulations, you Ironman, you! Enjoy your well-earned vacation with the family!:)

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  9. We were totally stalking you the whole way and I'm pretty sure I was yelling loud enough when we got splits that you could hear me from back in DC because YOU ARE SO FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

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  10. Congrats Lauren! SO FLIPPING AWESOME that you got Mike Reilly to say those words to you!

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  11. Congratulations Ironman!! You're amazing, can't wait to read your recap. Hope you're having an epic celebration right now :)

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  12. Yay yay YAY!! Congrats again Ironman!! Enjoy those margaritas!!

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  13. Congratulations, friend! Now soak up the recovery and enjoy that sunshine, IRONMAN!

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  14. I am SO proud. Please tell Phil that I will also expect a race report from him, as I have been itching for a good suspense story ;)

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  15. Congratulations! Savor the moments as you relive the race over and over again in the next few days/weeks/months.

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  16. Congratulations! What a huge accomplishment! Enjoy your much deserved vacation!

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  17. Congratulations!!! Enjoy your vacation. :)

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  18. Congratulations! Can't wait to hear more about your race experience.

    Daniela

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  19. Congrats! That's awesome!! Love hearing about fellow women triathletes doing amazing things! Can't wait to read the race report. Enjoy your rest and recovery. You've earned it!

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  20. CONGRATS! Can't wait to hear more about it.

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  21. Awesome work!!! I am in awe of what you have just completed!

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