Posted on July 31, 2007 by maryeggers
Holy cow! Thanks to all of you who sent the kindest emails… even today. I can’t believe how many kind people are out there in blog land… so by popular request I am reposting my Lake Placid Race Report. Thank you so very much! An Ironman means different things to different people. It is an [...]
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Posted on July 31, 2007 by maryeggers
Mirror Lake on Thursday morning before IMLP 2007 This morning I met Kevin, Kitima and Jeremy for my first swim since Ironman. Funny how things get put into perspective. I did a first bike ride, now a first swim. I almost did a first run last night but decided on a first walk. Welcome to [...]
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Posted on July 29, 2007 by maryeggers
Seven days ago I was in the middle of Ironman Lake Placid. The pain has disappeared. The heart remains. The desire is burning to begin again with a focused plan for Ironman Florida. I can’t help but wonder… where is the burnout I felt after 2003? The desire not to step course in an Ironman [...]
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Posted on July 28, 2007 by maryeggers
I can be that annoying little friend that you know. The one who wants to be your best pal, and you want them to be, you really do. It’s a door you are almost afraid to open because you might be afraid of what is inside. It’s safer to remain on the outside, better yet, [...]
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Posted on July 27, 2007 by maryeggers
The Eggers’ family vacation began at the Musselman ITU Pro Race, continued through Alexandria Bay (saw the Singer Castle) and then onto Lake Placid. Here is our week in pictures, all 84 of them. Our trip concluded at Santa’s Workshop in the North Pole! Click here for the album! Mary
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Posted on July 27, 2007 by maryeggers
There are several rules that one should follow when recovering from an Ironman. These rules need to be carefully followed, especially if you have another Iornman in 12 weeks. The first rule of thumb is to get a proper post race meal. You want to replace those precious lost calories, carbohydrates and electrolytes. To do [...]
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Posted on July 26, 2007 by maryeggers
I am rendering my decision on Ironman Florida just 3 days after Ironman Lake Placid. I am in. I thought a lot about it through the past 3 days and I know what I am afraid of. In Lake Placid I am fortunate to enjoy so much crowd support. I know that in Florida Curt, [...]
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Posted on July 24, 2007 by maryeggers
An Ironman means different things to different people. It is an event that unites many of us, creates a family, represents something bigger than ourselves…. pulls us apart in order to put us back together. We each have our own personal Ironman. It might be starting a business, a family. It might be climbing a [...]
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Posted on July 21, 2007 by maryeggers
I am heading out of Lake Placid right now and when I return I will be here for the race tomorrow am about 4:30. Thank you so very much for your support….. CurtLucCyndiCarlySusanLauraAngeloMikeKenLesErikJackieBillSharonJenniferMarianRolandoKevinKitimaKellyCarlRauniJayJayKevinNathalieMidgeMargyCourtneyLynnJohnJeffTomHermanMarkDanaMomDadAmosAlison I cna’t remember any more names just becasue my head is fried. Time to get off my feet. Don’t forget to watch [...]
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Posted on July 21, 2007 by maryeggers
Good morning my friends…… I profusely apologize for my lack of communications this week, I am staying in such a remote house on a lake that I have not been able to attain Internet access. As this is the morning before the big day I have settled myself in at the Coffee Bean Cafe here [...]
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