On October 8th 1999, I locked myself in my apartment, layed in bed for a week, and kicked heroin for the final time. Kicking heroin is a painful process. It involves puking and diarrhea, as well as joints that ache all all the way down to the bone. Now that I think about it, it sounds a lot like Ironman pain! Sorry - I had to make a joke about that comparison.
No, but seriously though.
The race went well. I nailed my nutrition (thanks COACH JEN), as well as my goals, which were to:
* Finish strong.
* Under 15 hours
* Have no need for the medical tent
I can do anything I set my mind to.
Final time 14:21. Race report coming soon.......
Picture taken by Kristi - THANK YOU!
35 comments:
Congrats Judi! I knew you could do it and was so excited to follow you all day. You did amazing! I can't wait to hear all about it! Enjoy this week... relax and recover! You deserve it!!!
Wow, what an analogy. Your determination to overcome a bad and determination to do a good is incredible and I admire you for that. Congratulations, on your accomplishments!!
Sara
You looked awesome coming off the bike! Way to go!!!!!
I've heard comparisons with labor and giving birth but never kicking heroin before. Congrats on your Ironman achievement!!
You
F*in
ROCK!
You are truly an inspiration! Way to go.
I have been following your blog for months and months. What a great, great story! So happy to see you do well!!
Judi! Congratulations. I tracked you all day and was literally cheering out loud. You killed it. Really truly impressive. I can't wait to hear the entire story, don't leave anything out.
You did it! You are an ironman. Wow.
i LOVE LOVE LOVE what i think is your FB finisher photo with dom? i hope you represented with some bullhorns?! sweetie, you are amazing. i was watching and texting about you all day long. you should be proud of yourself. i know i am.
...if i had a sister who had just "ironman-ed", i couldn't feel more proud or happy...
...some folks w/ your history find the strength to conquer their demons but the exceptional people can well surpass just getting back to the norm...
...you're an exceptional woman, judi...
...& i agree w/ kim, post that foto here on the site...
Damn, I am soooo happy for you Judi. What a great way to celebrate 10 years off heroin.
I can hardly wait to hear all about it. I'm wondering what was the most difficult part fo you.
You are such an inspiration and a big help to me and my future plans.
YES!! You did it!!! CONGRATULATIONS! I can't wait to read the race report. So happy for you.
I've got tears in my eyes and goose bumps all over ... not that I doubted that you would do it for one second but seeing that facebook profile picture of you and Dom - girl, you look so happy. It's beautiful! Congratulations!
Amazing Judi. Congrats! Can't wait to read all about it.
Fantastic! You did it, and you earned every bit of it! Can't wait to hear the story. Heal up, rest up, and bask in the glory!
You are a true inspiration to all of us. I was happy for you just looking at your finishing picture. Great job.
You are amazing! Your smiles are contagious! You already have me crying just knowing what you have accomplished to get to that starting line and now you ARE AN IRONMAN!! Congrats!
-marn
*great meeting Dominic as well :)
I love you, girl and I'm so so proud of you. Seeing your smile out there was amazing!
nice work. looking forward to hearing more.
I can't wait for a full RR! Congrats!! You are an IRONWOMAN! (of course...!) :)
Been reading you for over a year and had to comment. CONGRATULATIONS, Judi!!! You have proven, once again, that you can do anything you want with this life. Enjoy the glory, girl.
YEAH! That photo is so dramatic, I can't wait to read the recap!
Oh Yeah! Oh Yeah! Oh yeah! Judi Rocks!!!!!!! Great to follow the race. You're such a great athlete and inspiration to us.
My family and I had a blast following your progress and I was bouncing off the walls watching the final leg of the run.
I can't wait to finish my first full distance IM in June of 2010.
Well done Judi!!!!
Judi, loved all the pics on FB, especially the one w/Dom--it made me cry! What an amazing day for you. Can't say it enough, I am so proud of you!
;^)
CONGRATS!!! You are amazing!
I just have a ton of respect for you, Judi...and your accomplishment with Heroin and then the IM and everythin else you do is simply amazing.
Congrats again. !!!! :)
Hi Judy. I came here from Jen's blog (was my coach too!). Wow! Congratulations on the Ironman. I look forward to reading some more of your blog and your race report :-)
-Melissa
congrats on finishing IM! thats an amazing accomplishment. you write with such honestly and well.. bluntness.. i love it!
Congratulations Judi!!! I was tracking you all day!! Can't wait for the race report but sounds like it was everything you had hoped!!
JUDI!!! Congratulations! I'm so a.) excited b.) proud c.) jealous.
Man... I can't imagine what that feels like. Maybe one day soon!
What an awesome time. I'm so impressed!
damn effing straight you do it!! and you did it! You totally ROCK!
That picture is just so punk rock! I freakin' love it!
Isn't it amazing how good life gets?
That picture is awesome. You're a fucking rock star.
I'm a bit late catching up but CONGRATS!! That is amazing and you rocked despite the minor drama ;)
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