tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post6888873785340082298..comments2023-10-21T00:41:24.781-10:00Comments on Mama Simmons: KonaMichelle Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10301323188060167291noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-1151156564400609192011-10-15T15:45:26.966-10:002011-10-15T15:45:26.966-10:00Congrats on your finish, Michelle. What you wante...Congrats on your finish, Michelle. What you wanted or not - crossing the line in Kona is always an amazing thing. It was great to see you out there!Liz Waterstraathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06031319016885382196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-60100544306448416972011-10-15T06:42:14.982-10:002011-10-15T06:42:14.982-10:00I loved this race report. As a mid-packer, I some...I loved this race report. As a mid-packer, I sometimes get tired of how people talk about how everything went well, you know? I like to hear about the adversity and it makes it very real! No matter how fast (or slow) you are going, it is a tough day, and you dug deep and got it done. Congrats!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644588588023623372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-9530254781782194352011-10-15T02:19:14.048-10:002011-10-15T02:19:14.048-10:00I'm so sorry you didn't have the race you ...I'm so sorry you didn't have the race you prepared for. That really does suck and it's totally fine to be disappointed. Why wouldn't you be?<br /><br />And now I'm going to provide obnoxious unsolicited feedback about your mental game. Relentless positivity isn't really the formula. That's a lot to ask of oneself and then consequently beat oneself up over for falling "short." Letting what other people do (drafting) effect our mental state is a different issue. So they are short-changing themselves from having a legitimate performance. So what? They are dumb-asses with different standards than you focusing on outcome goals instead of process goals. Maybe they're driven by fear of failure. Who knows? Just don't let THEIR stupid actions shortchange YOUR execution. Digestion doesn't work so well when you're stewing. Also, if you are pacing your bike correctly and swim in the leading edge of swim times, then you will be passed by a lot of people early on the bike. That just shows you are doing something right. As strong a cyclist as you are, you should be seeing many of them later so long as you stick to your race plan.Alicia Parrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12578539204067080476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-59673360111088866932011-10-14T09:40:36.814-10:002011-10-14T09:40:36.814-10:00Well, you look happy in every picture! and you wer...Well, you look happy in every picture! and you were honest in how you felt throughout. I think it's inspiring and amazing just to BE THERE, especially as a mom. Congratulations, Michelle!N.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07718741327199643323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-735776942200727542011-10-13T17:20:59.965-10:002011-10-13T17:20:59.965-10:00You know Hun, I think you did the beat you could i...You know Hun, I think you did the beat you could in the situation. You will figure out the cramping issue and come out better because of it. I can tell you dug deep, you ran with a flippin' shovel after all!!!!goSonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06748893144293913815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-8107701354158383702011-10-13T16:40:27.092-10:002011-10-13T16:40:27.092-10:00AMAZING! _ SUPER CONGRATS LADY!AMAZING! _ SUPER CONGRATS LADY!JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03905572698657390058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-26832046993954970922011-10-13T09:28:41.833-10:002011-10-13T09:28:41.833-10:00oh Michelle... I'm sorry it wasn't the day...oh Michelle... I'm sorry it wasn't the day you had trained for and that you deserved! But you held it together, and you are smiling in all of those pictures! :) You did stay positive!<br />And I was WAY behind you on the bike... so I can attest that there were people behind you! ha! And where I was there was far less drafting. How annoying and upsetting to see that much peloton action going on. How can they hold their heads in the air??? <br />It was awesome to meet you. You are the best. xoGetBackJoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971771566518642672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-5592606645051945172011-10-12T13:29:18.330-10:002011-10-12T13:29:18.330-10:00So much like my day.....ugh! I could tell you wer...So much like my day.....ugh! I could tell you were not killing it either but here's to hanging tough, digging deep and running down Alii. And for riding our own bike.... that we can got to sleep knowing. Hope to see you again soon.... Enjoy the recoveryJulie Dunklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10685215224406437223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-14248890216942544062011-10-12T10:38:21.692-10:002011-10-12T10:38:21.692-10:00You're always an inspiration because you keep ...You're always an inspiration because you keep it real! One of my favorite quotes is "Not in the clamor of the crowded street, nor in the shouts and plaudits of the throng, but in ourselves are victory and defeat." <br /><br />I understand your disappointment after working so hard, but also admire how you keep it all in perspective.<br /><br />Congrats on another Kona finsih!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-46025868206001040522011-10-12T06:14:26.782-10:002011-10-12T06:14:26.782-10:00I love the shovel! That's fantastic! The photo...I love the shovel! That's fantastic! The photo of you running with it in hand sums up "digging deep". Way to go! Not every race is a good one, but your continual effort to "reset" and keep going is inspiring!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07833306799450075676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-69985870250280074442011-10-12T05:26:15.448-10:002011-10-12T05:26:15.448-10:00Great race report, it is truly helpful to read abo...Great race report, it is truly helpful to read about other triathlete's stories, especially when they sound so familiar. You actually had a very solid swim and bike, and it was a very hot day. There's no way of knowing how the body will react, it is an ironman after all. What is most impressive is that you ultimately trudged along despite the negative thoughts. It also sounds like you tested your limits, which is the best way to get better, and, to me, the best feeling I can have. Even when I have a poor race by timing standards, I always judge myself on whether I felt like I gave it everything I had. My most accounts, I don't think that you could argue that you gave this race everything you had. Maybe it wasn't your day from certain perspectives, but I was inspired by your race report! Keep at it, and keep smiling!!!Wassdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442937157694109226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-73270186124420717842011-10-12T03:26:28.672-10:002011-10-12T03:26:28.672-10:00Michelle,
I know how it feels to train hard but n...Michelle, <br />I know how it feels to train hard but not have the race that you deserved. I have also learned that all the hard work stays with you and eventually you cash it in. That day will come for you. As far as running of the bike, I would love to figure that one out, too. I am a decent open runner some might say I am even fast, but I can't run off of the bike for the life of me. <br />Congrats on the course PR!Ana-Maria RunTriLivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277465990759801560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-18466732326200953222011-10-11T22:28:27.147-10:002011-10-11T22:28:27.147-10:00Sometimes it's not about the destination but a...Sometimes it's not about the destination but about the journey that got you there. You certainly had a blast on the journey for this one.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07062936879354543306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-65564528583952462412011-10-11T14:39:28.709-10:002011-10-11T14:39:28.709-10:00Wow. Interesting to be a fly on the wall of your ...Wow. Interesting to be a fly on the wall of your brain. I really felt for you while reading this. I'm sorry you didn't have the race you hoped, but I think having a PR is still testament to all your hard training. <br /><br />I'm sure the biggest frustration is knowing you followed your plan to the letter and yet your legs didn't fulfill their end of the bargain. <br /><br />From my vantage point, I think you had a stellar race and it was a joy to follow you and see all the great photos posted on FB. That said, I get it when a plan doesn't come together (kind of like my year, ha!)Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09860306741449772444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-68589231108509780952011-10-11T14:22:09.674-10:002011-10-11T14:22:09.674-10:00Been there, done that. Well, not there, but that....Been there, done that. Well, not there, but that. Great and honest RR. They obviously don't all go as planned. It makes bouncing back even sweeter.MaineSporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07275717905775732245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-84651395663429941502011-10-11T11:56:32.849-10:002011-10-11T11:56:32.849-10:00First of all, the shovel is awesome!!!
Sorry you...First of all, the shovel is awesome!!! <br /><br />Sorry you didn't have have the race you trained for. That is always such a hard pill to swallow. I know how hard you work!! But I am a firm believer in the fact that hard work never goes unrewarded and although you didn't see it in this race it WILL show up on a race at some point. <br /><br />Great seeing you out there (although I totally missed seeing you at the start if the bike...). Now I can't wait to see you crush your marathon!! :-)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16247635973514495690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-11403896623761866032011-10-11T10:56:10.338-10:002011-10-11T10:56:10.338-10:00I'm sorry you didn't have the race you wan...I'm sorry you didn't have the race you wanted, but you did AWESOME!!! Seriously, you are amazing and should be so proud of how you did! <br /><br />I LOVE the fact that you carried your daughter's shovel with you...love it!!Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553067128072502179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-69851654212670933642011-10-11T09:32:36.640-10:002011-10-11T09:32:36.640-10:00That photo of you running out of T2 should go on y...That photo of you running out of T2 should go on your fridge as the I LOVE MARATHONS off the bike photo! You look amazing. And I wasn't BS-ing you. I knew when I saw you on Alii you weren't having the day you had trained for. But when I saw you coming into the E-Lab, you looked like you were running strong and I was really happy for you! Your form was solid. You looked good. Maybe you were being relentlessly positive ;) <br /><br />I felt shitty about my day for a little bit too, then had that same turn around. We are so fortunate we get to do this! And practically at home. Congratulations!<br /><br />rrrrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814555443479398331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-58298359103718300122011-10-11T08:55:12.775-10:002011-10-11T08:55:12.775-10:00Awesome...you just competed at the world champs. ...Awesome...you just competed at the world champs. I am envious and proud of you. I think you rock!!! Nice RR...and this will just keep getting better for you.Damiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477225573820970779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-92070755437282847312011-10-11T08:28:44.382-10:002011-10-11T08:28:44.382-10:00Running with a shovel is hilarious. You will get y...Running with a shovel is hilarious. You will get your redemption on that course next year. Way to tough it out.Rebecca DeWirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415966459988763348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-53873304597491632422011-10-11T08:21:16.537-10:002011-10-11T08:21:16.537-10:00Great job of recovering from a less than desired r...Great job of recovering from a less than desired run. The pictures at the end look like you finally found your stride. Also, thanks for sharing the ups and downs of your race.Shevaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03019876204181137828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-75302214768723284682011-10-11T08:17:48.475-10:002011-10-11T08:17:48.475-10:00Thanks for posting your race report after all. I ...Thanks for posting your race report after all. I like reading about the great races, but the tough ones are the most inspiring. Congrats!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08013668667235692785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-79096058021185847792011-10-11T08:16:33.732-10:002011-10-11T08:16:33.732-10:00Thank you for the RR! You are amazing! You truly...Thank you for the RR! You are amazing! You truly are!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17167647266299485083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-77574992350685379852011-10-11T06:35:17.823-10:002011-10-11T06:35:17.823-10:00I know this race report all too well. In fact, I ...I know this race report all too well. In fact, I could copy and paste this to be at least two of my ironman race reports. Running with the shovel was awesome, that needs to be your profile pic because that totally embodies what it's all about, digging deep. Since I'm bailing on the distance for a bit, I'm determined to help you get there, let's figure this out.Kiethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03434307834778825955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1403432524962865970.post-53409111653823251612011-10-11T05:25:31.284-10:002011-10-11T05:25:31.284-10:00SO glad you posted a race report... I really wante...SO glad you posted a race report... I really wanted to read it. I'd been tracking you online and when I saw your run splits I thought, "uh oh, Michelle's not having the kind of day she expected." I was a bit worried about you! But at the end of the day... WOW. A less than stellar day still resulted in a PR at Kona, and that says a LOT about your fitness level!! Can't wait to see what you pull out next year. Totally on track for a podium spot if you can figure out the leg cramp issue! Congrats on an amazing season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com