So many Thanks… (in no particular order)
My Husband John: For all the countless hours dedicated to my training, pasta dinners, leg massages, cleaning of my bike and being the best cheerleader ever. Seeing you while I was running the marathon gave me the strength to fight through the pain. I love you so much.
Beth Walz and Adventure Woman: For taking me on as your sponsored athlete, a friend and a great role model. Without the help from you and AW, my road to Louisville would have been even harder.
My Family & Friends: For all the constant support, pep talks and care packages. I am so lucky to have such a supportive family who never questions why I want to do the crazy things I do, instead they are always standing by my side.
Michele Coleman: You are my other rock, you help keep me grounded and focus on the road ahead. You are the best sister ever, thank you for always having faith in me and being there when I needed you.
Travis Coleman, Mike Esmonde and CycleLife USA: For the attention I get when I come to the shop, the great work done to my bike from the Awesome head mechanic Mike Esmonde to the bike fitter Josh Frick and performance tester Eric Sorrenson. They all helped give me the tools I needed for success.
Pat Walters: For the Zipp 404 Wheels and Power Tap to help ride me to the next part of the race.
Centennial Lake Friends: For the awesome 5:30am swims in the lake. Big thanks to Frank Maneri, without him I would not have had a lake to swim in. Larry Friedman for taking the time to share his knowledge from his Louisville IM experience and for Karen for being my invisible carrot during the swim portion of the IM.
Helena Esmonde: For running with me in all kinds of weather conditions, at all sorts of crazy hours in the morning. Thanks for giving up many of your Saturday mornings!
My Cycling Friends: Pete, Frank, Don, Pam, Mark, John, Pat W, Marita for riding with me, listening to me talk about my training and usually riding what I needed to ride for my training. You guys rock and I hope to return the favor.
Pete Howe: For always having water for John and I on our long rides so we could fill up and not have to stop at stores.
Don Hard: For lending us his GPS for the travel out to Kentucky
Puma Howe: For not getting mad when I could only throw the toys from laying on the couch cause I was wiped out from my workout!
Dave Howe: For Always watching Puma when we go out of town... you rock!
For anyone I missed who might have helped me along the way, Thank You.
