tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.comments2013-01-20T21:01:22.856-05:00JenbeastJen Ridgleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113551740855461323noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-89235186497226212382013-01-20T21:01:22.856-05:002013-01-20T21:01:22.856-05:00I thought that he was an amazing athlete in himsel...I thought that he was an amazing athlete in himself, with the ability to win without needed to dope. But really, I didn't care much that he might have doped. I was under the cloud that they all did anyway (morally sad, I know!). <br /><br />But when I read the USADA report about how he destroyed people if they didn't do his will - that turned me away from him. David Zabriskie's testimony broke any feeling of admiration I had for him. <br /><br />Just like I don't want a ruthless bully standing in for election to office, I don't want a bully gratifying himself in any sport. Pity, because I still think he is amazing. ...<br /><br />btw Lauren - he defended Kristin, but the testimony talks about her handing out pills to the team. 'Rolling Joints' they called it. In her blog on Runners World, she has refused to discuss it. SPGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206838767379152933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-41000399004139000232013-01-20T19:13:09.159-05:002013-01-20T19:13:09.159-05:00I want to re-read his books now with this perspect...I want to re-read his books now with this perspective. Great post Jen!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737568007361413301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-42197884828229936432013-01-18T11:39:02.363-05:002013-01-18T11:39:02.363-05:00I would love to read a book by either of them on t...I would love to read a book by either of them on that but I am sure they are both too classy to comply :)Jen Ridgleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113551740855461323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-48964101479223962642013-01-18T10:19:01.199-05:002013-01-18T10:19:01.199-05:00I'm with you here. I wanted to believe him - ...I'm with you here. I wanted to believe him - as superhero as his feats seemed. <br /><br />I would love to here from Kristin Armstrong now - or even Sheryl Crow. Someone who ultimately walked away from a relationship with him who would have likely been privy to this Lauren Starkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459810974120871466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-32340375712530121772012-09-10T08:09:55.021-04:002012-09-10T08:09:55.021-04:00Thanks Karen!! Glad to have as a follower!Thanks Karen!! Glad to have as a follower!Jen Ridgleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113551740855461323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-52959265674421566712012-09-10T08:08:24.897-04:002012-09-10T08:08:24.897-04:00I enjoyed the company. Now its on to the next chal...I enjoyed the company. Now its on to the next challenge!Jen Ridgleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113551740855461323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-77468961767145455412012-09-01T06:23:02.096-04:002012-09-01T06:23:02.096-04:00Yes. Lauren those should be added too!
Yes. Lauren those should be added too!<br />Jen Ridgleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113551740855461323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-26743190948083628322012-09-01T05:24:08.010-04:002012-09-01T05:24:08.010-04:00Good list.
11. Trust the plan. Trust the Coach....Good list.<br /><br />11. Trust the plan. Trust the Coach.<br />12. Appreciate that "it takes a village" and sometimes the village doesn't even understand what it all means. (I think of the Goslow kids especially with this one. They might all be very proud of Harry - but dont quite understand how HUGE Ironman is... but each had their own integral role in his success.)Lauren Starkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459810974120871466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-18832948349237857252012-08-31T03:26:28.970-04:002012-08-31T03:26:28.970-04:00Congrats Jen! It's still sinking in that I am ...Congrats Jen! It's still sinking in that I am an Ironman! After all we went through to get to the finish line race day, makes it that much more special! Glad I got to power walk with you those few miles! You are an IRONMAN!Randy Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17117294544771194638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-72363164245120895722012-08-30T18:06:27.243-04:002012-08-30T18:06:27.243-04:00As I said: It was YOUR day. Congratulations Ironm...As I said: It was YOUR day. Congratulations Ironman!DanAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03771548136272415218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-81805532650883153412012-08-30T16:24:53.616-04:002012-08-30T16:24:53.616-04:00Congratulations, Jen! I've enjoyed following y...Congratulations, Jen! I've enjoyed following your journey. Could not be happier for you!jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772378195566487353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-13686208632333919742012-08-30T14:38:44.600-04:002012-08-30T14:38:44.600-04:00Great report, Jen! I'm proud of your Ironman ...Great report, Jen! I'm proud of your Ironman accomplishment. I also love that Scandal song that you mentioned. Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943131331477121937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-37850098981071105592012-08-29T20:28:17.044-04:002012-08-29T20:28:17.044-04:00I finished Lee - not like I had planned but a fini...I finished Lee - not like I had planned but a finish none the less. Working on a race report right now.Jen Ridgleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113551740855461323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-28489564790569695572012-08-28T00:09:05.588-04:002012-08-28T00:09:05.588-04:00How did you do??? I am so disappointed I forgot i...How did you do??? I am so disappointed I forgot it was last weekend. I remembered while sitting in church :-(Lingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040555928292348315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-12484472312587251732012-08-27T09:06:34.580-04:002012-08-27T09:06:34.580-04:00Congratulations Jen! We have friends of friends o...Congratulations Jen! We have friends of friends on FB so saw your updates throughout the night. NICE JOB!!!!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254493351463617215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-29525849173754373232012-08-23T19:22:59.349-04:002012-08-23T19:22:59.349-04:00Great luck, Jen! It's all you!! Todd & I ...Great luck, Jen! It's all you!! Todd & I will be sending you Iron Man thoughts! <br />Nancy nancy chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12872965873766082240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-83322796065258229372012-06-28T19:45:52.012-04:002012-06-28T19:45:52.012-04:00You are my hero. I was so happy to see your post ...You are my hero. I was so happy to see your post about the aero bars, as I am now into my 3rd year of triathlons, and haven't even been brave enough to put aero bars on :) I enjoy your "real"istic look at life. It is real, and problems can be solved when we are real. I am so happy to hear the great news about your new coach. I know a lot of problems can be solved by feeling taking care of. <br /><br />Thanks for posting this. A true look at an ironman trying to make it all work :)ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04602482374725853829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-6453904778202556342012-05-14T10:10:56.340-04:002012-05-14T10:10:56.340-04:00Awesome, Jen! You are the Beast!Awesome, Jen! You are the Beast!Al's CL Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554609401299091200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-77852850467497478462012-05-13T12:02:42.302-04:002012-05-13T12:02:42.302-04:00Way to go! Sounds like two epic weekends.Way to go! Sounds like two epic weekends.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943131331477121937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-10913862692618505462012-03-06T21:34:26.892-05:002012-03-06T21:34:26.892-05:00It was a lot of fun!!It was a lot of fun!!Jen Ridgleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113551740855461323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-72887824761324089352012-03-06T08:28:42.654-05:002012-03-06T08:28:42.654-05:00I ♥ that John stayed with you guys for the whole r...I ♥ that John stayed with you guys for the whole race. I think this is very telling of how on board he is to help you focus on kicking arse at IMKY. <br /><br />Glad you guys had a great race - looks like a good time was had by all - at least by FB pictures!Lauren Starkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459810974120871466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-17881016842477294522012-01-20T12:53:29.038-05:002012-01-20T12:53:29.038-05:00This cracked me up.This cracked me up.Al's CL Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554609401299091200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-73978098640940756302012-01-19T18:45:47.362-05:002012-01-19T18:45:47.362-05:00Thank goodness they cleared up that laceup boot th...Thank goodness they cleared up that laceup boot thing. No wonder I take so long in T1 and T2.Lauren Starkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459810974120871466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-5393528686161511132012-01-09T11:37:04.326-05:002012-01-09T11:37:04.326-05:00First, I love the picture!
We try to limit the ca...First, I love the picture!<br /><br />We try to limit the carbs, but we don't get them out completely. (Glad you proved John wrong, although it sucks he had to learn it in a race).<br /><br />:)Al's CL Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554609401299091200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7126292628737818607.post-69705136111927392612012-01-09T11:29:07.639-05:002012-01-09T11:29:07.639-05:00Great job, Jen!Great job, Jen!Al's CL Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554609401299091200noreply@blogger.com