tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.comments2023-10-03T04:06:47.853-07:00On the EdgeStef0115http://www.blogger.com/profile/05803971928926890921noreply@blogger.comBlogger611125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-38945504734992451592014-04-28T20:43:08.645-07:002014-04-28T20:43:08.645-07:00Completely loved your race report! I really like h...Completely loved your race report! I really like how you break everything down in the details. It makes the reader feel that they are right there with you in the moment. The flowers and visit to the special place gave me goose bumps and a bit teary! It's really not just a race is it? It's about life, our lives and how we choose to live them everyday. We make good choices and bad choices and while sometimes we may lose other times will be sweet victory. I think it is the unexpected thrill of it all. How will I do? How far can I really go? I am a tri newb and I am thankful to read these posts as it helps me to not only learn more about these events, but the amazing people that complete them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-65985459780173669592012-09-18T12:22:22.488-07:002012-09-18T12:22:22.488-07:00This is the stuff of true success - through and th...This is the stuff of true success - through and through. I am so impressed by your sharing and so impressed by you ...Heather Dominick, EnergyRICH® Entrepreneur Success Coachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02956552898294817552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-42695295991590145452012-09-18T08:41:18.279-07:002012-09-18T08:41:18.279-07:00Stef, it was such an honor to share that weekend w...Stef, it was such an honor to share that weekend with you. I'm still reflecting on the multiple lessons we learned. Thank you, and much love!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06849492731917751345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-78822688034110618672012-09-17T22:04:39.871-07:002012-09-17T22:04:39.871-07:00p.s. I tagged you. Totally optional if you want ...p.s. I tagged you. Totally optional if you want to play :)<br /><br />http://diaryofanaspiringloser.blogspot.com/2012/09/10-question-game.htmlMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397688383690372206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-88648287913814695462012-09-17T21:41:54.350-07:002012-09-17T21:41:54.350-07:00Love this post. Real life, it happens. Glad you ...Love this post. Real life, it happens. Glad you are on the other side and that you didn't force yourself to suffer for hours on end for no good reason. Good job!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397688383690372206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-994217631076740692012-09-17T06:00:26.743-07:002012-09-17T06:00:26.743-07:00Stefanie, You are such an inspiration. It's in...Stefanie, You are such an inspiration. It's incredible to take on the training for an event like this - that in itself is tremendous to those of us who have never engaged in a decision in that realm.<br />And, it takes huge courage and grace to do what is right for you under the circumstances. And you did. Hope you are loving yourself for that.<br />Hugs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10163495895976328994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-89900469236076543542012-09-15T16:35:58.025-07:002012-09-15T16:35:58.025-07:00I kept hitting refresh last weekend thinking it wa...I kept hitting refresh last weekend thinking it was a problem with the website. It just wasn't your day. Hold your head high and move on, be proud of all you have accomplished!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254493351463617215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-90392982270615043062012-09-15T13:17:20.382-07:002012-09-15T13:17:20.382-07:00What a tremendous, honest, and vulnerable race rep...What a tremendous, honest, and vulnerable race report. I SO know the paragraph about feeling always on the other side of success. I am grateful to get to read it all and am so proud of you for all the training, going for it, and even more for the amazing kindness, compassion, and courage you model for all of us when it comes to tough decisions, acceptance, and letting go while remaining pointed squarely in the NOW and what you want for next time. Love and hugs.<br />paulaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538771745798502568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-9199053966633309882012-09-15T12:58:22.351-07:002012-09-15T12:58:22.351-07:00Wow - beautifully written story. I had tears in m...Wow - beautifully written story. I had tears in my eyes reading about all of the turmoil you went through out there. Triathlon is just as much mental as physical in my opinion. The mind covers a lot of ground in 3 different disciplines, and you are constantly thinking, thinking, thinking the entire time. Just as our bodies sometimes exclaim we are done, our minds do too. <br />It takes courage to admit that today is not the day, to realize this race is not the race. I took a DNF in my 2nd 70.3 in 2008, and as you explained your decision, I could feel the emotional weight of it so vividly. And yet, we are not defined by races and times. The training has been done...so if the race isn't the race, it is but a small detail in the total journey to get there. Especially in triathlon. <br />Thank you for sharing your race report and congratulations on emerging from this even more powerful and confident...I admire your grace and your strength - you are amazing!IronMinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213770460313510621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-88455771451513862402012-07-23T11:39:47.860-07:002012-07-23T11:39:47.860-07:00So HAPPY for you Stef!So HAPPY for you Stef!Amanda Maynardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271924295535438117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-17203284621518263612012-06-24T08:13:16.813-07:002012-06-24T08:13:16.813-07:00Wow, so much emotion coming forward to such a huge...Wow, so much emotion coming forward to such a huge day.<br />The weather conditions sounded fierce! You know it's bad when they choose to shorten the bike route.<br />Argh, don't get me started on GI issues and running - great job pushing through!!<br />You finish photos is fabulous!!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746127583914380279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-610630408475331962012-06-19T07:47:31.993-07:002012-06-19T07:47:31.993-07:00I'm proud of you Stef, your training paid off....I'm proud of you Stef, your training paid off. Had a great 1555 mile road trip! <br /><br />Next is championships at Lake Las Vegas!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11638315517788684676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-10018955673924756222012-06-18T16:15:28.399-07:002012-06-18T16:15:28.399-07:00Thank you for sharing all the layers of your triat...Thank you for sharing all the layers of your triathlon experience. What an amazing sport/life triathlon is. :D So excited for you and Worlds!! Go Stef!!Calyx Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957579547686348722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-58485782560526825272012-06-18T13:41:27.856-07:002012-06-18T13:41:27.856-07:00nice work, chica! I've already begun the proc...nice work, chica! I've already begun the process of making sure you have PERFECT race weather for Worlds. No need to thank me :-)<br /><br />You found you liked the run/walk cycle quite by accident? I always say if you're going to walk in a race, do it on a schedule. I'm always so pleasantly surprised how well it works out.<br /><br />Congrats, Stef!!Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-67287026716804883692012-06-18T05:45:53.098-07:002012-06-18T05:45:53.098-07:00Love your race report! First a huge congratulatio...Love your race report! First a huge congratulations! Love the photos and the whole story. Grateful you shared it in this way. Yay for the huge confidence builders in so many ways.paulaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538771745798502568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-13317761064572251932012-06-17T16:55:12.495-07:002012-06-17T16:55:12.495-07:00Thank you for sharing your report,Stef. The flower...Thank you for sharing your report,Stef. The flowers from Dylan moved me to tears, as did your courage, determination and fortitude. You rock, in every possible way!<br /><br />Love,<br />DebraDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06849492731917751345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-81360296444581916022012-06-16T13:45:08.577-07:002012-06-16T13:45:08.577-07:00Loved your race report! What a great experience. ...Loved your race report! What a great experience. You know if you survived those race conditions, the next one should be easy! :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254493351463617215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-20009035919054256082012-06-16T13:44:58.110-07:002012-06-16T13:44:58.110-07:00It's the best part of what makes us human.It's the best part of what makes us human.Northstar702https://www.blogger.com/profile/01709815726943705908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-6192113774546223592012-06-16T13:18:21.665-07:002012-06-16T13:18:21.665-07:00Those flowers almost made me cry! Congrats, Stef....Those flowers almost made me cry! Congrats, Stef. Beautiful and bold!Liz Waterstraathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06031319016885382196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-71085035800603434142012-06-16T12:36:25.133-07:002012-06-16T12:36:25.133-07:00What a wonderful race report!!! I am SO happy that...What a wonderful race report!!! I am SO happy that you put together such a solid well paced run, that's so key and should give you a LOT of confidence going into your next race. I hope you are recovering well!!!!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228735227119427610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-66632914826563684382012-05-12T19:52:32.827-07:002012-05-12T19:52:32.827-07:00Great job! I had my first OWS swim today - It was...Great job! I had my first OWS swim today - It was awesome!<br /><br />BTW - You should check out this post :-)<br /><br />http://bluegrasstrichick.blogspot.com/2012/04/april-stats-may-goals-clif-giveaway.htmlBluegrass Tri Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960208841865863136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-78889620242120792242012-05-05T19:53:15.964-07:002012-05-05T19:53:15.964-07:00Woo - getting hot out there (at least for me it is...Woo - getting hot out there (at least for me it is). Boise is just around the corner - WOOT!!!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746127583914380279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-24676398338590740052012-05-01T06:57:12.851-07:002012-05-01T06:57:12.851-07:00awesome bricks! let me get this straight. Your p...awesome bricks! let me get this straight. Your previous wet suit was for skiing? {rolls eyes}<br /><br />Yea, you're going to rock Boise! I'm hoping the weather gods are kind to you this year. Looks like things are just a tad bit warmer than usual.<br /><br />Keep up the great work!!Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-5863138716229465892012-04-30T21:46:38.202-07:002012-04-30T21:46:38.202-07:00Nice job! And what a great finish photo!Nice job! And what a great finish photo!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228735227119427610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37216864.post-7469406445425662672012-04-29T20:58:19.104-07:002012-04-29T20:58:19.104-07:00Sounds like it was pretty amazing! My transitions...Sounds like it was pretty amazing! My transitions take for. ever.TriGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289885288405245140noreply@blogger.com