tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post546030000190872504..comments2023-09-05T05:22:29.712-07:00Comments on Kacie Tri-ing: Double Iron Race Report: RunKacie Dardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16220772284468961383noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post-91667415555350577642012-03-05T17:10:24.839-08:002012-03-05T17:10:24.839-08:00This report gave me goosebumps! Pure awesome is a...This report gave me goosebumps! Pure awesome is all I have to say! Loved reading every part of it and you are truly an inspiration!Heather-Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705263558237005055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post-42863481165432795012012-03-04T09:11:23.967-08:002012-03-04T09:11:23.967-08:00Congratulations Kacie! You made me cry ... LOVE ...Congratulations Kacie! You made me cry ... LOVE THIS!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254493351463617215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post-56083594959970046872012-03-03T16:23:33.966-08:002012-03-03T16:23:33.966-08:00Lil Sis,
I am still in awe of your accomplishment...Lil Sis,<br /><br />I am still in awe of your accomplishment and flying high from the experience. I had the honor to be with Kacie from 11:30pm Friday night (16 1/2 hours into her race) through the finish, but mostly through about 9am. I had the pleasure of being her running companion and quickly jumped into the V formation just off her shoulder. What Kacie did not mention was that she was the athlete that did not show fatigue once in the race. She was the only athlete that ran from her crew tent at the turnaround to the other end only to stop at the crew tent for fuel and moitvational replenishment and only to stop at the other end when a bathroom break was needed. With every lap, George and crew were up and ready to provide support. And, as Kacie started a new lap, George and Kacie would walk a step ahead of eveyrone and have a vital exchange that became so endearing for me to witness. It was as if George knew exactly what she needed to keep her going prior to each lap. <br /><br />And, every other runner dipped throughout the night and yes, most came back minutes our hours later, which by the way was uncanny to witness, but our Kacie had endurance like no other I witnessed. The early laps were easy to chat and we had themes for each lap but by 3:30am we went radio silent well Kacie had some earphones and I think I was sleep running. And, Sparkles came in at key times and Rigsby joined a bit after sunrise all chipper from his great night of sleep, thank god. By lap, 25, I got to take a break and sleep for an hour and then had the honor of running that 29th lap with Rigsby and Kacie and will never foget the inspiration words he shared with Kacie and her emotional response and the handoff with George for the final lap. And, the sweet celebration as George and Kacie came toward that finish line. <br /><br />You rock Kacie and we are all so proud of you. Love you lil sis!Laura Barnardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212080903255514975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post-76914044135935040772012-03-03T06:55:19.491-08:002012-03-03T06:55:19.491-08:00I loved this! I am crying tears of joy for you! I ...I loved this! I am crying tears of joy for you! I love the sentence about George being behind you, supporting you in everything you do! I feel so blessed that I was able to follow your training and success in this race! Congrats again!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644588588023623372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post-22076056345451266782012-03-02T17:46:48.655-08:002012-03-02T17:46:48.655-08:00You ma'am, are freaking AWESOME! I read all 3 ...You ma'am, are freaking AWESOME! I read all 3 posts in marathon-style, and I could really feel how much of an achievement and how emotional this was for you. Seriously honored to be able to call you my friend and teammate. Congratulations KacieHollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511938370765325863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post-49376147626887906342012-03-02T17:46:21.219-08:002012-03-02T17:46:21.219-08:00great job kacie! thanks for sharinggreat job kacie! thanks for sharingHeidi Austin, PT, DPThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13081536295070720594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post-40343063633171171222012-03-02T17:14:39.601-08:002012-03-02T17:14:39.601-08:00Awesome report! I'm so inspired by you, Kacie!...Awesome report! I'm so inspired by you, Kacie!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00664205633794424003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post-35140805782926746212012-03-02T12:35:31.866-08:002012-03-02T12:35:31.866-08:00Fabulous Finish!!!! Loved reading every single wor...Fabulous Finish!!!! Loved reading every single word. Such an amazing accomplishment!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027109435585488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post-26829467202014174322012-03-02T12:02:32.902-08:002012-03-02T12:02:32.902-08:00Great job Kacie! I loved reading the race reports...Great job Kacie! I loved reading the race reports! Thanks for sharing and congratulations!!!!Tara Martinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06684025774942028414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post-3391018190002771692012-03-02T11:35:56.475-08:002012-03-02T11:35:56.475-08:00Inspiring! Way to ROCK that double IM!Inspiring! Way to ROCK that double IM!Alisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468073781328699944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post-54215745401683904262012-03-02T11:03:47.445-08:002012-03-02T11:03:47.445-08:00I am literally sitting here with the biggest smile...I am literally sitting here with the biggest smile on my face, as tears pour down my cheeks! :) This is absolutely the most amazing recount of the day Kacie! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09771758178064698651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post-43557833156320719262012-03-02T10:26:37.182-08:002012-03-02T10:26:37.182-08:00STOP MAKING ME CRY!!! So proud of you, lady! And s...STOP MAKING ME CRY!!! So proud of you, lady! And super happy for you!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17857782915968671419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post-45174044388681352762012-03-02T10:18:41.563-08:002012-03-02T10:18:41.563-08:00Great story and I am so impressed! For some reason...Great story and I am so impressed! For some reason I can't comment from some of the computers I've been reading from but it was great to watch you go! And btw after watching that I knew I had no excuses for not getting up for 5 am tri practices that only last an hour or two. BIG Congrats to you and the huge and enthusiastic support team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5085602780668439250.post-50501016949108885942012-03-02T10:05:38.120-08:002012-03-02T10:05:38.120-08:00Aw! That made me cry all over again! <3 Sparkl...Aw! That made me cry all over again! <3 SparklesLBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07816122359076146613noreply@blogger.com