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Well, we made it. I have to say, my flight was smooth sailing and I kinda felt bad since the hubs has such a horrible flying day before. No problems here and I actually was flying in comfort.
This is my “is this too good to be true?” face when I got on the plan.
Ignore the boogers please!
My view from the sky of salt lake city on the left. Janetha, I was waving like a dork to you!
And my in class entertainment on the right.
Um, score! The hubs said he was squeezed between to big guys on his flight.
Oh the luck of the draw, eh?
Now here’s where it gets better. The people, yes the people! We have said hello to so many new and old faces and I can’t say enough of them. We’re spoiled. Spoiled with Kindness!!
One of the hubs’ athletes that he coaches flew down from Alaska to race and support. Him and his wife just happen to be the best people in the world! We were spoiled with their company and an amazing dinner in downtown Portland!
Good People, Good Food (all local), and of course Good Wine!
Today was spent doing a little short pre race workout, stretching, meet and greet at the Expo, etc.
I still can’t get over how amazing the people are at these REV3 races. The sponsors really treat you well.
Heck, I’m not even racing but the good people at RECOVERY PUMP made sure I got in some quality time with the hubs while he was recovering in the boots. My legs are ready to stand and watch tomorrow, haha.
And of course, there’s nothing like a pre race video.
I told the hubs to speak up, but I think he was a little too focused on stretching and his game face.
Or maybe I was just being the nosy wife, haha.
I’m off to grab a good meal for the hubs before tomorrow.
No car means lots of walking in the city, which I love. And luckily, we’re right next door to this!
Going into this race has been a little different for the hubs.
I know we are both just thankful for the experience, for the people, for the support.
No matter the outcome of the race, the people alone have left a huge impact on us both!
Tomorrow will be great.
A race filled with passion and strength and people to meet and cheer with.
Cheers from the spoiled Cotters!
My flight to Sao Paulo was probably half empty, and I got a couple of seats to myself and therefore I actually slept. Isn't it wonderful when air travel surprises you in a good way? 🙂
thank you lindz. it was a beautiful time! Lindsay ________________________________
haha, I didn't catch that till just now. I guess i'm used to his "slang." Lindsay ________________________________
um, pretty much. they extend further up. All I needed was a glass of wine to go with my sitting in the boots and it was pure bliss.;)I've got the info if you want to check them out. Lindsay ________________________________
maybe next time we'll make it to portland, maine. Hehe. Or you can come back here! Lindsay ________________________________
Where can I buy these boots and do they have a full body version?
I'm happy you are a spoiled brat. Love the way the hubs says "change in me mental approach!"
Love all the pics – and love that I totally thought you were in Portland Maine this weekend, not Portland OR. Haha. I'm such a dweeb.
Hey sweetie, I read on FB things didn't go so well. I'm really sorry to hear that. I hope James is feeling better today and that you guys have a safe trip home. I'm thinking about you two!
I love all these pictures – just beautiful! Glad y'all had fun!
portland has such great people and fresh healthy food. Couldn't have asked for a better time! well, minus the mishap in the race. Oh well. Happy Sunday! Lindsay ________________________________
thanks for the kind words jess. <3! Lindsay ________________________________
yes, we could easily eat our way through portland! LUV IT!;) Lindsay ________________________________
its absolutley perfect!! Lindsay ________________________________
Haven't been to Portland yet – but whew, apparently July is the time to go! 🙂 Looks gorgeous!
Love Portland been there once and had a great time. Looks like you all are enjoying yourselves, it is nice to have such great friends and support! And love the pre-race video! I hope the race went well 🙂 xoxo
Oh, I absolutely LOVE Portland! It's such a vibrant little city. And the food is to-die-for delicious. So glad you were able to enjoy a nice dinner out with friends! Loved the video, as usual! Maybe the answer to the hubs' quiet voice is one of those mini microphones. Haha ;)I hope today was even greater than great! <3
I heard about the race–tough going! I'm sorry about the flat tires!! 🙁
i know, and our money is totally gone because of it! haha. Lindsay ________________________________
P and I once stayed in Alexandria VA next to a WF… it was the best weekend EVER! walking everywhere and eating lots of hot bar foods for lunch and dinner… I seriously want to move some place like that! maybe in a few years =)you bet your butt tomorrow will be great. and the day after that too! =)xoXOxoJenn @ Peas & Crayons
thanks Vanessa. It was an interesting day. Time to make up for it a whole foods for sure!;) Lindsay ________________________________
haha, yep! compression and circulation. THEY FEEL AMAZING!! Lindsay ________________________________
thanks erin, you know how it goes with flats….you'll get a recap soon. oye! hope you had a great weekend! Lindsay ________________________________
thanks Em! means a lot to us. 🙂 Lindsay ________________________________
oh you will hear about. haha, not sure you want to though.;) Lindsay ________________________________
thanks Liz! Lindsay ________________________________
suck up? I think youre just an awesome supporter girl, I CAN'T thank YOU enough!!! Lindsay ________________________________
good luck! with such an amazing wife – he's already won! 🙂 i'm a suck up till the end! 🙂
Aww so glad you guys are so spoiled!! 🙂 Can't wait to hear all about it!
Hope today went well – and lucky you!
Enjoy, enjoy!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to hear about it!
Oh duh, he's about to start. I too forget about the time change.
So glad you had a nice flight. Hope you didn't brag too much to the hubs 😉 I am so behind on blog reading so I didn't get a chance to wish James luck. I look forward to the recap though!
So glad you had a nice flight. Hope you didn't brag too much to the hubs 😉 I am so behind on blog reading so I didn't get a chance to wish James luck. I look forward to the recap though!
yay good luck on the race!!!
I love your outlook!! so blessed, so filled with joy. this is exactly how i try to live my life too, no matter what life throws our way. i hope your man has a great race no matter what. xo
Good luck!!! I'm so jealous….I love Portland so much. The food is incredible.
So sorry that the hubs had such a bad trip, but glad to hear at least one of yours went smoothly! Love that you are next door to Whole Foods. I know the hubs is kicking booty right now, and I can't wait to hear about it!:)
what a lovely weekend so far. love the food you had at dinner with that couple (who look so great!). glad you are enjoying the comraderie and the location (whole foods!). hope hubby has a good race too 🙂
Which one? It's hard to keep track sometimes. I think they're all teetering on the edge of becoming something more serious to be honest, so I'm just trying to take each day at a time in terms of getting through them. But I only have myself to blame in that respect. Thanks for asking!xxx
Oh tiff, the boots are amazing! Gotta try them. James is about to start. We're always excited, nervous, etc. But I guess it comes with the territory, right?;)Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
Awwwww it looks like things worked out so nicely! I really want to try out those boots, oh my gawsh. I hope that hubs is doing well RIGHT THIS INSTANT and that you're having a wonderful time with the race excitement! I wonder though, if it's something you feel every time you or he races, or if you're used to it by now? Hmm…lol My heart started thumping watching the video. In my mind, to be that "close" (?) to an amazing athlete doing his thing the day before a race is VERY exciting!
How nice! Now what in the world are those leg balloons? I assume to improve circulation or massage or something?Good luck to you husband!
Wow that sounds so nice! Good luck to the hubs… and good luck to your legs while they stand! 🙂
I'm so glad you have been enjoying yourselves, and good luck to your husband today as he races. Love that you're right next to a Whole Foods to stock up!:)
Best of luck to the Hubs tomorrow! Portland is such a great city!
oh sweet friend, hello! thank you for your words. You are awesome!love u. Lindsay ________________________________
thanks for always cheering katie! Lindsay ________________________________
oh you should britt! the food places alone are worth it! hehe. Lindsay ________________________________
thanks for the reminder chuck! now you do the same and ENJOY your races today! Lindsay ________________________________
thanks Lisa! I'm pretty sure I could eat my way through portland and all its great little organic/vegan cafes. Then that would be super spoiled! Lindsay ________________________________
thank you susan! enjoy your sunday friend!Lindsay ________________________________
oh thanks jess, i'm just glad the hubs got spoiled. He needed it after his poor day. haha. Hope you are well friend. How's the injury?? Lindsay ________________________________
Good luck to the Hubs 🙂 yaya! Glad your flight was good!
Good luck to you both today!
Cheers to being spoiled! Hope the race goes great!
Spolied? Maybe, but you're both more than worth the spoiling.After all of the hassle with the flights, I think it's great that things went a bit more smoothly in the end.Good luck and best wishes!xxx
yall are so freaking adorable!!!! so glad you got to go and have a GREAT meal! you deserved every bit. love you!
You are the best penny! Thanks for your kind words. Enjoy your weekend!Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
I'm so glad you got to go and that went smoothly. I'm so happy you got spoiled too because you are an awesomely sweet person and you deserve it!
Thanks holly! Have a wonderful weekend with your hubs.;)Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
I'm sure you BOTH will have an amazing day tomorrow — good luck to the Cotters!!! 🙂
That's so cool that one of Jame's athletes flew down to join you! I hope James does well and pass along my support to him. And make sure to have a blast yourself in Portland Lindsay!And remember, live your own amazing advice!
Tawnee!! I looked for you. I'll be cheering for ya tomorrow. What's your bib #?Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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Jules, you are so kind! We will enjoy the experience! How was your race???LCSent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
I bet I can here ya tomorrow! Woohoo! THX Molly.Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
Bummed we haven't run into each other yet. I've been to that whole foods about six times already hahaha. I love downtown Portland! Hope to see you race day!!!! PS – We're "partying" in downtown portland post-race tomorrow. Thinking Dechutes Brewery and some other cool places. You guys are welcome to join! 🙂
What a gorrrrgeous WholeFoods!! I want to live in there for a day..or two. Yumtastic food. Have a blast on this race trip!
I truly wish you were here! I just know you'd love it. Thank you for prayers. Always mean so much!Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
so awesome! tomorrow WILL be great and I hope that you are both able to enjoy the experience. the pics of you two are just too cute 🙂
Tomorrow will be great!! Sounds like yall have been having a great time so far! I LOVE the picture of yall in the recovery leg pump things…too cute! Good luck tmrw to Mr. Cotter : )Hugs.Katie : )
Love this update! Oh how I wish I could be there with you. Your meal looks delicious, and I love that you're right by Whole Foods! Sending love and prayers for the race tomorrow. Keep me posted how things are going in the morning. Love you!
they are amazing!! legs feel so good AFTER! hehe. Happy Weekend friend. Lindsay CotterNutrition Manager & Fitness [email protected] www.cottercrunch.com ________________________________
Dang, I've never seen those leg things before… but I'm betting they made your legs feel great! Glad that you are enjoying yourselves and good luck to your hubby!
I hope he has a FANTASTIC race tomorrow!!!!! I'll cheer from CA!
oh thank you friend. got your address and sent it off to sun chlorella! let me know when you get it, yea!!! Lindsay Cotter________________________________
Your hair looks SOO long and Im soo jealous of it!!!I hope you got my email with my address!Praying for the hubs and his race!!!Looks like youre having a blast!!!