11-07-2009, 07:37 AM
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Cheering for our own Catharine!!!
Today our very on CLBBer Catharine is attempting her first Ironman competition! She's spent countless hours training and preparing and today she races. It will not be an easy day and she will have to dig deep to go the 140.6 miles this race will cover before midnight tonight. If you get a moment I know she'd love some good vibes for a great race day!
Go Cat Go!!!
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11-07-2009, 08:17 AM
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WOW...Go Catharine Go...what a huge dream. Wishing you a healthy, safe, awesome event!!
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11-07-2009, 08:19 AM
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Go Catherine go! I'll be cheering you on while I watch football and clean house.
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11-07-2009, 09:06 AM
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Whoo-hooo Catherine!!!
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11-07-2009, 09:30 AM
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WooHoo! Go Catherine!!
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11-07-2009, 09:48 AM
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Good luck Catharine!!
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11-07-2009, 11:16 AM
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Great vibes for you, Catharine! 
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11-07-2009, 11:39 AM
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Thanks for the reminder Robyn! Sending good vibes down south for great weather, racing her plan, & no mechanical or GI issues! Go Catherine! Swim fast, bike smart, run strong!!
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11-07-2009, 11:50 AM
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That is so awesome! Go Catherine!!!!!!!
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11-07-2009, 12:06 PM
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Way to go, Catharine! I'm heading out for a run right now and will send all my good vibes your way!
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11-07-2009, 12:18 PM
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Wow Catherine! Good running vibes coming your way......Good luck.
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11-07-2009, 12:43 PM
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She made it out of the water and on to the bike! Go kick some arse Ironwoman Cat!!!!
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11-07-2009, 12:49 PM
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WoooHooo! Go Catharine!!! I just did my first Half Ironman two weeks ago... can't even imagine doing a full Ironman! You rock!
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11-07-2009, 01:22 PM
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Keep up the good work!
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11-07-2009, 01:25 PM
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Way to go girl!! Keep us updated Robyn!
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11-07-2009, 01:49 PM
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Just a note, it'll probably be a couple more hours until we know what's happening on the bike course. They don't have a mid-bike split so we won't know until she's done the 112 miles.
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11-07-2009, 01:59 PM
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What a huge accomplishment! Go Catharine!!!
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11-07-2009, 02:15 PM
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Standing up and cheering with both arms in the air, YOUR GO GIRL! Thanks Robyn for the continued updates.
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11-07-2009, 02:23 PM
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Go Catharine go!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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11-07-2009, 02:32 PM
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What was her time in the water? (I don't think I can track her b/c it's asking for a last name or bib#)
TIA!
P.S. Congrats Arete! That's a huge accomplishment! Hope you had a blast
OK, I found it on her blog. Her bib # is 2398
You can track results here: http://ironman.com/events/ironman/florida?show=tracker
Her blog from yesterday sounds like she's super nervous, and esp worried about the cutoff times. But, she got out of the swim with plenty of time to spare. She's put in so much training. I'm sure she'll be fine!
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11-07-2009, 03:57 PM
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Go Catharine!
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11-07-2009, 04:14 PM
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Go, Catharine!!!!!!!
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11-07-2009, 04:36 PM
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what a fantastic plan !!! Hope you compete well!! We are all rooting for you!
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11-07-2009, 05:21 PM
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Yay! She just finished the bike.
So far....
Swim: 2:07
T1: 11:06
Bike: 7:50
They don't show at T2 yet, but I think there's a bit of a lag on the computer. The great news is that she's cranking!
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11-07-2009, 05:23 PM
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Susan, I was about to come update. I was getting nervous there but so glad she pulled through. For those that don't know she has done 6 marathons in the past so while this is not the same I know she has far more confidence in her run than she does the bike and swim so I imagine she's got a sense of relief right now. At least I hope she does!
Go, Cat, go!
ETA: T2 is up at 7:02 so off she went. I actually know someone helping in the T2 changing tent so maybe she got to help Cat. I told her if she does to tell her that Robyn and the CLBBers are cheering for her so she might have gotten the message mid course. I hope, I hope.
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11-07-2009, 05:31 PM
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New report from a friend of hers posted on FB is that she started the run with a huge smile on her face and lots of crowd support. If she can keep a steady pace and doesn't have any major issues she's totally got this. Kick arse Ironwoman Cat!!!
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11-07-2009, 05:52 PM
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I'll be thinking of you today. What a wonderful accomplishment to hear as you cross the finish line - Congratulations, you are an Ironman.
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11-07-2009, 06:14 PM
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Wow - so excited for you Catherine!
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11-07-2009, 06:41 PM
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Catharine - awesome, amazing,....
You rock BIG TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So sorry no one in your family is in Panama City cheerring for you!
Go girl.
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11-07-2009, 06:43 PM
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Seriously girl, you are rocking your run so far! 11:25 minute pace. After a 2.4 mile swim and a 112 mile bike ride. You. Are. My. Hero!
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