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.
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23 comments:

  1. EmilyNovember 28, 2011 at 7:38 PM

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

    Congrats, IRONMAN!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 7:47 PM

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

    Love,
    Maggie Gilmore

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  3. CarolineNovember 28, 2011 at 7:47 PM

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

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  4. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 8:02 PM

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

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  5. BethNovember 28, 2011 at 8:02 PM

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

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  6. ErikaNovember 28, 2011 at 8:08 PM

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

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  7. Erin @ Currently CovetingNovember 28, 2011 at 8:10 PM

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

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  8. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 8:11 PM

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

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  9. VictoriaNovember 28, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    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. JonNovember 28, 2011 at 9:50 PM

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

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  11. MelissaNovember 28, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    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. MeaghanNovember 29, 2011 at 9:20 AM

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

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  13. KatieNovember 29, 2011 at 9:22 AM

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

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  14. CourtneyNovember 29, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    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. MeghanNovember 29, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    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. Emily P (@trirunner302)November 29, 2011 at 11:44 AM

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

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  17. AllisonNovember 29, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Congratulations!!! Enjoy your vacation. :)

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  18. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 1:59 PM

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

    Daniela

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  19. KellyNovember 29, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    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. amyNovember 29, 2011 at 6:48 PM

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

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  21. MacNovember 29, 2011 at 8:59 PM

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

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  22. EliNovember 30, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Soooo Coool!!!!

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  23. goSonjaDecember 4, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Woo Hoo! Way to go neighbor!

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