I sit here at the airport, about to write a recap of the hubs’ race, travel, etc., and a part of me feels guilty. Like maybe I should be posting a workout or a gluten free recipe. Then I read my blog description. This is life. Life as a pro triathlete’s wife. This is me, this is us! This is Cotter Crunch. And right now, we’re IN SEASON. I do not race, I support. I do not compete, I cheer. That’s my job, and ya know what? I wouldn’t change it for the world. The good days, the bad days, and everything in between.
So like I said, I’m at the airport. Waiting for my flight home, reflecting on the HIGHS and LOWS of this weekend. The lows not being in our control shall soon be forgotten, but the HIGHS will NEVER be forgotten and thank God for that!
the LOWS……..
– paying $200 for a bike box to travel
– having to drop out of the race while still being in top 5. Two flats on the bike and no more spare tires. The hubs was escorted back to transition with this look on his face. Don’t you just want to hug him?
the HIGHS ……..(so many to be thankful for)
– the PEOPLE! Like I said before..so many great people that we got to meet and make connections with. The race directors, the volunteers, other athletes, the locals, etc. (Sue, Tawnee, Krista, Jim, Carrie, Sam… you all know we just adore you!)
– The weather. It was perfect. Blue sky, no wind, lots of sun.
– For me, just being able to see the hubs race is always a blessing. But this race was different. It was like his mental block was gone and all that hard work and strength was clearly visible. 2nd out of the water and on the bike course.
– And last but not least, the beautiful Spabettie (Kristina). Her and sweet Basil came out to watch the race and say hello.
oh yes!! i can't wait. we really need to. Long overdue Lindsay ________________________________
Those pictures are great!!! YOu are such a great supportive wife!!! I'll be back home in Austin next week so we def need to have our meetup!!
Hey Lindsay – so sorry to hear about James' race… I was watching updates throughout the day and was so bummed to hear that he had troubles. 🙁 Hugs to both of you!
oh I saw that food on your blog, wow! looks awesome! should have stolen a beer! haha. Hope we get to connect again soon. Come do austin 70.3! Lindsay ________________________________
It was really great meeting you in person finally! You and James are adorable and are so kind. Wishing you guys the best, especially in the triathlon world, it's well-deserved 🙂 And thanks for hunting us down at Henry's too! You had just missed the food fest of pizza and burgers (I was soooo bad lol).
Aww, you both are so sweet. I want to give you both a big hug! I loved watching the videos…I don't even really know James but I still get a kick out of hearing his name announced and seeing him come out of the water in SECOND place. I still can't believe it about the flats. Man:( And you definitely should NOT be posting about anything else…we all love feeling like we're involved in your lives in some small way. I would be so upset if I didn't hear how the race went. Like I said before, those are the blogs I like (which is why I love yours!:). Also, DID YOU STEAL THE BANNER THIS TIME!! Come on!!;)
a lot of things are out of our control, agreed. Guess it comes with territory. But focusing on the HIGHS is more freeing, ya know? Lindsay ________________________________
yes, it was a tough day but i think I am more proud of the hubs for being so supportive than anything! thanks holly. Lindsay ________________________________
believe it or not, I hung out at PLAY it AGAIN sports religously growing up! haha. Oh the good old days. Thanks for your kind words Nellie. Lindsay________________________________
I'm sorry to hear about the tires :/ That blows…literally! But, he is a STAND UP guy for continuing to cheer on fellow athletes..that is hard to do, especially after what happened. Major props to him for doing that!& that is awesome that you got some money off of the bike fee!!
aww, how impressive is that, a stand-up guy for sure, cheering his fellow competitors. sometimes things are out of our control, though, so might as well focus on the highs!!
Tell your hubbinator not to buy his tires from Play It Again Sports anymore 😉 Ok, that joke is only funny if you know what that is! Ooor, it's not funny at all considering the luck he had. Although, I tend to believe he is just being primed for greatness. All these experiences are just buildup for the big deal race of the century. Ways to make him mentally more tough than he ever thought possible. And then POW! He annihilates the competition winning some HUGE stacks of money & gaining an even bigger name out there!
seriously! we need a plethora of spare tubes! haha. Now you must visit portland. You'd adore it!! Lindsay ________________________________
amen to that becca! Lindsay CotterNutrition Manager & Fitness [email protected] www.cottercrunch.com ________________________________
Glad the highs outweight the lows… sometimes it's hard to loko on the bright side when things arent going perfectly!
That bike needs some flat-proof tires (well, don't they all)…!! How frustrating, but so awesome of him to cheer on the other racers as they came in. You guys make quite a {cute} Team!This really makes me want to go see Portland…haven't been yet, but it's on the ever-growing list 🙂
so good to hear from you and so good to hear that you are WELL! Thank you for your kind words Petra. Yes, his time will come!! Lindsay ________________________________
yes, thank goodness for the bike fee comp. Phew! Little things like that make our day! Lindsay ________________________________
Oh how I've missed your posts. So sorry about James's flats – that's a pain! Unbelievable. But good for him for cheering the rest on – his time will come!
I really should be asleep again, haha. West coast time is brutal! But had to say THANK U for always being there for us.P.S.Me and kristina so missed you!
I really should be asleep again, haha. West coast time is brutal! But had to say THANK U for always being there for us.P.S.Me and kristina so missed you!
I really should be asleep again, haha. West coast time is brutal! But had to say THANK U for always being there for us.P.S.Me and kristina so missed you!
You two are amazing! So sorry things didn't go well, flat tires.. I can't imagine his frustration. But his ability to stand and cheer the others on says so much about him!!!!!!!
I'm sorry about the disappointing turn out but it sounds like you both made the best of it – and what a score on the reduced bike fee!
I love your attitude, Linds! I'm sorry for the turn of events with the flat tires – UGH! But so thankful to hear James' mental block was clear and his mind + body were really ready to race. I'm SO excited that you got to meet Kristina! I SO wish I could have been there to hang out with y'all…and Basil! 🙂
yes, we're home sweet home. FLight went well and we're ready to move forward! thanks rach. Lindsay ________________________________
thank you Katherine. God is good and we feel blessed to be surrounded by such grace. youre so right! Lindsay ________________________________
I love how you are realistic enough to not gloss over the negatives, but how you still focus on the positives! Glad so much went right this weekend. 🙂 Hope the flight went well!
thank you sweet ameena. I sure hope his time to shine some soon! Lindsay ________________________________
Thank you for such an honest, real, beautiful post. Sometimes life isn't what you wanted it to be, everyday isn't perfect, and we don't always win. But life goes on. And how much nicer to move forward in peace and happiness. God is good.And I agree, "team cotter" is what keeps me coming back too. The story of you and james and how you choose to live your lives in grace. The workouts and recipes are just a lucky bonus.
oh my gosh, pregnant woman would so love these boots! no more swelling! haha. Thanks for your kind words susan. Lindsay ________________________________
i'm pulling for team cotter too Kell. Thank you!! its all about timing. 😉 Lindsay ________________________________
i agree! there's a reason, whether we understand it or not. Love you friend! Lindsay ________________________________
i think thats the only down fall of doing what you love. It takes a lot of effort to succeed, but SO SO worth it, right?!:) Lindsay ________________________________
thanks madeline. Its good to know that you "get" us. Life happens, it sucks when things are out of our control, but really….what can ya do? I just love yourpassion and thrive for life and admire YOU for it!!cheers!Lindsay ________________________________
You guys are just fantastic and I admire your ability to find the good in things even when the day doesn't go quite as planned, especially when things happen that are out of your control (which are almost always the worst in my opinion!). And you know what, THIS is what I like reading about- life stuff. Yes, your workouts and recipes are fantastic, but "team cotter" is what keeps us reading!
Wow, thank you shelby! The hubs is an inspiration to me as well. And you as an age group athlete are helping make our dream possible!Cheers,LCSent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
I can't imagine how tough a profession that would be!Your hubby sounds like an amazing guy…which only makes sense since you are so supportive and amazing yourself! Safe travels!!
You guys are BOTH amazing! You deserve a medal every time he crosses that line too and as I commented on his blog…him just doing the race is an inspiration to all of us age groupers and many more: win, lose or draw!
that has to be one of the kindest things ever said. I sure hope we live life well…..its an amazing gift! Cheers Tina!Lindsay ________________________________
it definitely sounds like it would be a tough profession..but how cool to be able to do what you truly love? sounds pretty awesome to me! im sure you're constantly surrounded by inspirational people too. im sure things get frustrating…but he'll come out better than ever!those recovery boots look awesome btw!
You and your husband are so amazing to me. I'm always inpsired by your attitudes and commitment to each other and to supporting others as well. Keep on blogging about life because you live it WELL.
oh i know, we're going to pack him full of extra tubes! haha. And yes, i really really want to meet you. We'll have to make it happen.:) Lindsay ________________________________
oh thanks carrie. highs are so much better to focus on. agreed! Lindsay ________________________________
That is so unforunate 🙁 Poor hubs. At Nationals in 2009, my team mate got a flat and didnt have another spare and had to drop out too, even though she was doing quite well. Lets just say it was meant to be, perhaps he would have gotten injured or something far worse than if he had had to drop. Lets say it was Gods will and that next time he will OWN THE RACE and WIN IT!
aww, thanks sarah. I sure hope this perspective pays off soon. haha.Hows the summer going for you? Lindsay ________________________________
gosh, you are so right! racing really comes down to the day. I hope his day comes soon!and yes, order healthy bites ANYTME!!Lindsay ________________________________
you can write about WHATEVER u want!!!!!! so im glad u did!! love all the highs!! the weather looks gorgeous!
thanks Maryea. Its all about perspective, gotta keep reminding ourselves that. Lindsay ________________________________
You're an awesome wife for being so supportive and the hubs sounds like such an awesome person for cheering on his competitors even though he couldn't compete. That's true sportsmanship! I really hope the rest of the season goes much better for you guys and you get more good karma (like what the flight attendant gave you). I'm pulling Team Cotter! 🙂
thank you Jess. Its always hard to watch our men's ego feel a little bruised, ya know? Lindsay ________________________________
I saw Kristina's picture before the caption and was wondering what kind of pants those were! LOL!! I'm sorry about the bike but I'm really happy you look at the highs too. 🙂 I think your positive attitude is inspiring!
I love that you write about life!! Though I enjoy your workouts and recipes, its fun to know what your "off-season" looks like. Hubs is lucky to have you. I'm so so so so sorry about the flats….and being in the top 5. Ugh.Glad the 2nd bike fee got waived!!!
I'm sorry your husband had to drop out of the race. You have great perspective though. I agree–the highs outweigh the lows!
this is such a great recap lindsay! racing is so hard. the srong man rarely wins and so many other factors are involved. at least you know hubs is strong and will have a good day soon! he is so lucky to have you around and i am sure having you there helps him when he does not have a good race. love how you met up with spa betty! now how can i get my hands on those cotter healthy bites?
Great perspective. 🙂 You are selfless and giving and that's amazing and inspiring!
Oh- and glad you got the bike fee waived!
Next race we'll see James with all sorts of tubes poking out from everywhere…just in case! If it were me…I'd still be sitting somewhere waiting for someone to come change my flat 🙂 Sorry it turned out that way in Portland- clearly, he has what it takes to win…just waiting for the "right" time.Would have loved to have met you in real life, Lindsay! Your friend looks like she had a FUN time in the boots 🙂 haha. You know how to make a person feel special! 🙂
it definitely does tessa. the highs seem even higher when you point out the lows. right?:) Lindsay CotterNutrition Manager & Fitness [email protected]________________________________
I love your attitude, it is quite inspiring for me. I am glad you included the lows, but like you said, the highs certainly do outweigh them. It's great that you mentioned both because it helps to put things in perspective. That is something I certainly need to work on!
oh bre, what a sad day it was. but a very cool race! you would have loved it. thanks for the quote!! Lindsay Co________________________________
thanks katie. good can always outweigh bad if we choose to, right?hugs. Lindsay ________________________________
What a great attitude! I love your positive outlook on life – the highs AND the lows! : )
yes indeed. they made us more than smile, they comforted us. Good to hear from you Jessie! Lindsay ________________________________
he's not having luck with tires these days. or rather, the road! hoping things will be better for him soon. Thanks for the encouragement Erika! Lindsay ________________________________
haha, pretty much sums it up liz. gotta roll with the punches though,eh? Lindsay ________________________________
basil and kris made for a good cheer up! thats for sure. Lindsay ________________________________
gut rinching, you got that right girl. at least basil was there to lick away tears. ;( Lindsay ________________________________
it was a disappointment but again, out of our control. Time to move past it, right? cheers tiff! Lindsay ________________________________
i feel lucky to do so! thanks paige.:) Lindsay ________________________________
bummer he wasnt able to finish! but he did amazing while in it! y'all definitely had some highs while there, I agree and way to go for looking at the positive! that is awesome that he got the return fee waved…holla!! hope youre home and getting settled! hugsKatie : )
gotta focus on the positive, so true Jules! Glad we all can be cheerleaders for each other. Lindsay ________________________________
we are here for each others ride, and I love that! Lindsay ________________________________
two flats…oh man 🙁 that's frustrating! 🙁 lots to be thankful for, most definitely but still…:( tell James to hang in there, everything happens for a reason (whether or not we actually know or see what the reason might be…). This quote seems a little out of place, being about trees and all, but I like it for stuff like this. "Good timber does not grow with ease. The stonger the wind the stronger the trees."
me too claire! he deserves a GREAT race. Thanks for your kind words. Lindsay ________________________________
awww he does look like he needs a big hug- good thing you're there for that! I'm sorry to hear it didn't go according to plan but yay for the positives! here's hoping the next one leaves him with a big cheery grin 🙂
love hearing about the races and your travels, life happens 😉 and we are here for the ride, haha you are great supportive wife!
ohhh so sorry to hear about the bike lows 🙁 I love the highs you listed though. It is so tough to remember to look for the positive things when things do not go the way we would like. But its amazing that even when we find the smallest positive…it is easier to find more and more and then the whole experience does not seem as bad 🙂 Love all your posts…they are always so uplifting and just great reminders for life!
You are such an amazing, supportive wife!!
I had heard about James bad luck with flats from some QR folks 🙁 obviously a bummer, but you and James know it's only one race of out so many! And yes. That face is adorable.
Bless! Mr. Cotter looks like someone stole his spirit. 😐 I know this isn't the case, but that's just how doggone sad/awkward his face is. You two have amazing and truly AFFIRMING attitudes about life, and proof of that is how you can find highs in what started off as a crummy weekend before the weekend even began. It looks like y'all had a GREAT TIME! 🙂
GUT-WRENCHING! No!!! To be that amazingly awesome at something is spectacular to behold—and we can get food and recipes from lots of blogs. I like your food & recipes, too, of course, but I get goosebumps reading about the tri world. And–the heartbreak here. I'm betting it's almost as hard to be the cheering section as to be the main event!YAY FOR SPABETTIE & BASIL! Love seeing you all together!
Oh my gosh—-you got to meet Basil!!! What a nice post, and how freakin cute is your hubs?! I feel so bad for him, but can tell he is taking it as well as he possibly can. He's lucky to have you on his team for all the lows and HIGHS!
Man, sounds like the bad was bad and the good was good! Glad your spirits are high!
Boy he does look like he needs a big hug in that photo, sorry about the lows. Glad that the highs were right there to give you both some smiles.
we tried to look past it, thats for sure. It was a good time with good people! thanks grace. Lindsay ________________________________
i am still waiting for our meet up. One day….soon i hope! your such a gift to us! Lindsay ________________________________
thank you allie. and thank you for all your tweets and cheers! Lindsay ________________________________
The highs always outweigh the lows… I love your positive attitude and I LOVE to read about the triathlon life that you share with the hubs-it is special!
i look at it as a blessing that we later see in life. At least i hope so! Lindsay ________________________________
thank you emma. a lot easier said than done, right? Oh and when you are on the big island, you have to go to waimea and pololu valley. http://lovingthebigisland.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/hiking-down-into-pololu-valley-big-island-of-hawaii/Lindsay ________________________________
oh I wish you could have been there. There will be another time for sure! hope the little one is better.Hugs, Lindsay ________________________________
such an emotional test, you are right. i'd be crying like a baby. haha. Thanks for all the kind words susan. Lindsay ________________________________
its hard to be so discouraged about such things..but maybe its a blessing!! Thanks for being real and raw today
oh merf, youre back! can't wait to talk to you. I'll be home tomorrow.James is taking a month off from racing and just training. Next race is in August.:) Lindsay ________________________________
thanks Holly. I snagged a good one. and Yes, it was a true treat to meet kristina. I'd be jealous too. hehe.Lindsay ________________________________
wow, thanks jen. bloggers really do have a special support community.Hugs! Lindsay ________________________________
thanks Jayme. It means a lot to hear that. <3!and yes, i want to steal that poster. haha. Lindsay ________________________________
oh you sure did have those GF bases covered. Thats pretty darn cool wendy! Lindsay ________________________________
thank you sam. I just love your outlook! Lindsay ________________________________
LOVE your positivity Lindsay!! You are SO right that looking at the upside is the way to go! There are so many highs to every situation and we just have to see them:)GO TEAM COTTER!! You guys rock!! <3
it is important, I so agree! lows are low but to be aware of them and how to overcome them is even more significant. Wish we all could have hung out! Kris is awesome! Lindsay ________________________________
oh thanks rachelle! yes, I agree. he is quite the looker! Even better in a race uniform too. hehe.;)Lindsay ________________________________
thanks linds. He's a trooper, I agree! Hope you had a great weekend! Lindsay ________________________________
he is a real man, I'm pretty lucky to have him. (*giddy*)thanks Leslie! Lindsay ________________________________
thank you sweet friend. Boo and Yea! i like that. haha. Gotta try those boots, for real! Lindsay ________________________________
he should be called the triathlon perspective, right? 😉 Lindsay ________________________________
youre freaking awesome! i need you as my daily words of enlightment calendar. hehe. Lindsay________________________________
i just love you sarena! thank you. You are right, all I could do is give him a long long hug after the race. No words, just love. Thank you so much for ALWAYS being a light in our lives.Lindsay ________________________________
oh would you? it would definitely be a HIGH to meet you! I'll see if I can swing some recovery boots too. haha. Lindsay ________________________________
I'm thinking about you two. Being the supportive one is so hard too. Sometimes there are just no words to make it better and that feels so defeating! Keep your chin up and give the hubs a hug! Oh and meeting Kristina…you lucky duck!
me too! Shoot, next time I'm getting a LONG layover there. I need some JG time ASAP! But to think you'd come all the way out to the airport to hang is even cooler. <3!!! Lindsay ________________________________
Goodness, I think I'm going to have to travel to one of The Hubs' races just so that I can try those funky-looking recovery boots! Love it! Actually though, recovery boots or no recovery boots, I think I'm going to have to travel to a race just so that I can meet YOU! Lindsay, I am always inspired by your optimism…Recapping the highs and lows of the weekend is such a wonderful way to acknowledge the not-so-great moments and celebrate the little things that make life so wonderful. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey to Portland! xoxo
wow steph, thanks for those words. definitely brings joy to my ears! hope you had a wonderful weekend. Any good runs? Lindsay ________________________________
Thats awesome on the waiving of fees. I have to read the race recap becaue i thought he came in second, confused! I did not realized that he was so professional. Wow you guys are the the power couple. I love it! Have a safe trip home. As per gluten free posts, why are you so worried about or guilty? Your blog rocks and take it where it goes 🙂 you have a niche. it makes you stand out and we lovee you.
haha, i should have brought banana skins. Just kidding. ;)Jess, thank you for always being a great encouragement and with such honesty. Triathlon awaits you!!! go for it!Lindsay ________________________________
thanks Kristi. that means a lot! cheers. Lindsay ________________________________
I love your optimism through all situations! And recovery boots are crazy looking. And I am mad we didn't meet up at the aeropuerto.
thanks K! it does take guts, i agree. Grill me anytime. Luv the new design on your site as well. Lindsay ________________________________
your husbands reaction shows what a true gent you married- it takes real guts to cheer the others oni'm off out to a cycling event soon with work! my resistance to the cycling bug is waning pretty quickly!also, i need to grill you for recipe ideas in prep for the trip… pop by and say hello!
I love hearing about your life just as much as your recipes/workouts etc. It's so neat what your husband does and that you get to go support him and watch. Hope your flight goes well!! <3
Of course you shouldn't feel guilty for not posting a recipe etc! I love reading every aspect of your blog: I would really like to do a triathlon at some point and getting an insight into how the pros race is really interesting for me. Bummer about the flats though, but I admire your hubby's attitude a LOT. I would have been sulking on the sidelines and putting banana skins in the other athletes' way ;)xxx
Ah laura, you're awesome! Thank you friend. Hope your training is going well!Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
Thank you chrysta. Its so kind of you to say that. Hope your weekend was relaxing!Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
when you've got love on your side and an amazing partner, such as your hubby, the lows are never really as low! it's hard to hit bottom when you're sitting in the clouds! 🙂
aww what an amazing perspective your husband has! so inspiring!
BOO and YEA in the same post! I was following the Rev3 feed yesterday + wondered what happened–so sorry to hear about the flats. He was really racing well too! thanks for your recap and for letting "us" know what happened. the YEA is for waiving the bike box fee- nice to see people taking care of each other! blessing to y'all for a smooth trip home! i keep seeing those recovery boots–gotta figure out how to try them out 🙂
I love your race recaps and the honesty about the ups and downs of being a pro triathlete. I cant even imagine how hard that is. Im so rootin for ya two though and praying for some great future races. You two are absolutely AMAZING! Keep on rockin!
Wow – to DNF due to flats yet stick around and cheer for the other athletes? That's not just a sign of a true athlete. That's a sign of a real Man. You are both awesome. Love the race report and the life report. Keep em coming!
Safe travels home! I'm happy that you are able to stay so positive with all that happened! And it's awesome that your hubby cheered the rest of the competitors on!
Travel home safely! Your hubby is amazing and so humble and might I add so good looking. 🙂 Two flats! What are the chances. I am so glad you are able to keep a clear vision and positive attitude about it all. Those recovery boots look amazing. I am jealous you got to try them out.
I LOVE reading race recaps – the good, bad and ugly! It is motivating to me, plus I love your perspective on life! Keep posting these updates!
Awwh your hubby is such a great sport. Amazing! Love that you got to see Spa Bettie too – she's such a doll!! 🙂 I love highs and lows – I try to focus on good things, but sometimes you need to recognize the lows too!! It's important.
i love hearing about the weekend races and always look forward to your recaps! sorry he had to drop out, but yay for him doing so well!
Just remember that we are all where we need to be at each moment. The tides come and go, but as long as we reamin true to who we are and our internal compass, all is well. It's not always an easy ride or journey, but it's ours and it's beautiful.In celebration of GF-ness, I made GF zucchini pineapple bread for our yoga teacher training pot luck dinner (graduation!), and set out the extra loaf for people at the studio during the day. It was received very, very well, and unknown to me, the hub of one of the teachers has Celiac's disease. She took a bite and responded, "Oh wow! This is REALLY good! You should have a bite!" He agreed, too! I told her I'd send her the recipe, but she realized she'd never make it. One day I'll bring it in mini muffins so they can freeze and eat when needed.See… we got the GF world covered when you're enjoying hub-spectation! 🙂 Just let us know when you need to step in in writing. 😉 Peace and Joy!
Hey – so sorry to hear that James had to drop out! Ugh!But…if it means anything, I love the looks of the poster with his pic/ name on it! So very cool.
I can't say it better than SquatLikeALady…my sentiments word for word.
Lindsay I'm sorry to hear James had to drop out! But I agree with you that he is a real athlete — cheering on the other athletes! And I'm glad he got that fee waived too.You have such a good attitude, I love it! And I'm jealous that you got to meet up with Kristina — how fun!
How sweet for local bloggers to come see you!! That is so wonderful — I love this community so very much =) And even more than that I love your ATTTIUDE and I love hearing about your life! Never feel guilty for not posting a workout or a recipe. Honestly, your life and your personality in this blog is what keeps me coming back =)
Hey LC! A bit of bad luck lately. Here's hoping the next race goes more smoothly. When is it?
Jo, I'm sending this comment to the hubs. I think you just made his day with such kindness! We appreciate such support. Can I hug u?;)Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
Jo, I'm sending this comment to the hubs. I think you just made his day with such kindness! We appreciate such support. Can I hug u?;)Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
I had wondered if you were going to get to meet up with Kristina!! So jealous. I am sorry the race didn't go so well, but glad the positives out weighed the negatives.
I had wondered if you were going to get to meet up with Kristina!! So jealous. I am sorry the race didn't go so well, but glad the positives out weighed the negatives.
Aww, love this post. The support and love just shines through. Your husband is lucky to have such an amazing and beautiful and loving wife! Especially during times like this – that must have been SO FRUSTRATING for him to have to drop out due to the flats, especially since he was having such a good race. The silver lining? That he DID have such a good race even without the finish. Here's to the next race, right?? Save travels!! PS. jealous you got to hang with Kristina!!
So glad the airline agent waived the fee!! And wow, your husband sounds amazing…to sit there and cheer when you have to pull out of the race has to be incredibly difficult. I am constantly amazed at the strength you both have together in this journey together. You are absolutely two of the most inspiring people I know. By a long shot. XOXO!
Heck yeah! There is more to life than recipes and workouts and I love reading about it.So true that everything has its highs and lows. It sounds like the hub did stellar in spite of not being able to finish. That's an emotional test for an athlete but it sounds like you've got quite the level-headed guy!
So glad they waived the fee!! So sorry to 1) not have made it 2) to get the recap on his race. Wish we could have been there!! Safe travels 🙂
Kris, you're amazing! What a joy to meet. Thank you. Can't wait for september!!!Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
I'm happy I DID get to hug him! and you! so great to meet you two, and I'm just going to say AWESOME JOB on the part of the race he did complete!! he was doing great before things out-of-your-control happened. I wish you guys had even one more day! safe travels and SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER! <3
That is awesome that they waived that fee! Glad to hear that you think he is doing great although it is a bummer about the tires! Glad you were able to still enjoy your time and not let that ruin it:)