tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4128699363143101926.post6522550444406975221..comments2022-11-02T02:42:47.753-07:00Comments on run with your heart: IM CdA 2013 Race ReportCathleen Knutsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03635816369830548255noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4128699363143101926.post-22647110522502370072013-07-14T21:53:49.643-07:002013-07-14T21:53:49.643-07:00JB - my Ironman Big Brother: I'm looking forwa...JB - my Ironman Big Brother: I'm looking forward to being part of your inspiring performance next month at Ultraman. Thanks for the kind message! Cathleen Knutsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635816369830548255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4128699363143101926.post-71523090642503667992013-07-14T21:52:41.699-07:002013-07-14T21:52:41.699-07:00Thanks for the sweet message, Haley! It's defi...Thanks for the sweet message, Haley! It's definitely not always rainy in Seattle. In fact, I think next year you two should plan your training camp out here! Not sure if our races will match up this year, but one day for sure. I think we both have a lot of years of racing still left in us! Cathleen Knutsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635816369830548255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4128699363143101926.post-65469665588837002622013-07-14T21:49:58.967-07:002013-07-14T21:49:58.967-07:00Thanks, Judy! I'm still working on both the ru...Thanks, Judy! I'm still working on both the running and the writing. Big races help in both areas. :)Cathleen Knutsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635816369830548255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4128699363143101926.post-83863822089474364672013-07-14T21:48:13.502-07:002013-07-14T21:48:13.502-07:00Thank you, Krista. I really appreciate your commen...Thank you, Krista. I really appreciate your comment and your honest feedback. I was hesitant to write anything about the DQ, but since it ended up being such a big part of my race and I feel like this blog is mostly for my own catharsis, I wanted to document it. I delayed posting anything until I had more information and even looked to the amateur athlete blogs, Slowtwitch, and other social media to see if there was any information about what happened to #131. But at the end of the day, the only response I had was from the race organizers. I will never know what went on out on the bike course and I am sorry for what happened on both of our accounts. I can only imagine how awful it has been for her. I can just hope for good sportsmanship by all athletes in any field going forward. I intentionally left her name out of this, but I assume we will see strong athletic performances from your friend in the future. Best of luck to you this season as well. Cathleen Knutsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635816369830548255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4128699363143101926.post-55496986176853352212013-07-14T21:38:14.839-07:002013-07-14T21:38:14.839-07:00Thank you so much, Alyssa! Although I am bummed we...Thank you so much, Alyssa! Although I am bummed we won't meet up in Kona, I'm excited to follow your IM training the rest of this year and beyond. I have no doubt we will meet up at the races soon enough!Cathleen Knutsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635816369830548255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4128699363143101926.post-40574040769687678562013-07-14T21:36:41.367-07:002013-07-14T21:36:41.367-07:00Thanks Meghan! I hope to see you this summer at so...Thanks Meghan! I hope to see you this summer at some running races and Oiselle events!Cathleen Knutsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635816369830548255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4128699363143101926.post-61196466857277219562013-07-09T12:25:52.350-07:002013-07-09T12:25:52.350-07:00You are amazing Cathleen... congrats on your well ...You are amazing Cathleen... congrats on your well deserved victory... INSPIRING to all of us! Cheers, John Bergen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11381922581488760268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4128699363143101926.post-34208673758344533902013-07-09T12:25:30.862-07:002013-07-09T12:25:30.862-07:00Huge Congrats Cathleen!! Alyssa and I were thinkin...Huge Congrats Cathleen!! Alyssa and I were thinking about you this weekend when we were riding in the rain! (Wondering if it's always like that in Seattle...) Recover well and hope to see you at some races later this year!!Haley Churahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614305990583840478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4128699363143101926.post-66286058325730426902013-07-09T12:01:14.279-07:002013-07-09T12:01:14.279-07:00Not only a great triathlete, but a wonderful write...Not only a great triathlete, but a wonderful writer as well. Congratulations Cathleen. (Although I don't understand the "normal" comment. haha)<br />Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543262697085950144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4128699363143101926.post-5002269232743049942013-07-09T10:24:56.407-07:002013-07-09T10:24:56.407-07:00Congrats on an amazing race - I followed you, not ...Congrats on an amazing race - I followed you, not knowing about your blog (someone just passed it to me) during the day because you were racing my friend... #131. She is an AMAZING athlete and gave her all that day. She had absolutely NO idea she received a penalty and spent hours on the phone with the race official who gave her the DQ, but was not successful. She's completely heart broken at what happened. She has been a competitive athlete all her life and had she known she received the penalty (she has NEVER received one in her 4 years of triathlon) she absolutely would have served the time.<br /><br />I don't want to take away from your amazing achievement, but just wanted you to know... she shouldn't be discredited. I honestly believe this was a mistake on the part of the volunteer who claimed she didn't serve her time.Iron Krista, "The Dog Mom"https://www.blogger.com/profile/10093877563484872506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4128699363143101926.post-11113698809406977002013-07-09T08:38:59.722-07:002013-07-09T08:38:59.722-07:00Congrats, love your work as always!! Enjoy your su...Congrats, love your work as always!! Enjoy your summer and can't wait to hear about future plans :)alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14507747312388865728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4128699363143101926.post-39438732793676884542013-07-09T08:24:37.621-07:002013-07-09T08:24:37.621-07:00You are an inspiration - enough said. Congrats on...You are an inspiration - enough said. Congrats on a great race and on your win!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846946241475416536noreply@blogger.com