tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post2218433201386689194..comments2024-01-04T02:28:32.637-07:00Comments on athenadiaries: On not being a stick insect.Herself, the GeekGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-999084632536935632009-09-01T16:44:33.279-06:002009-09-01T16:44:33.279-06:00Just found your blog by doing a search on google i...Just found your blog by doing a search on google images for hot and sweaty running (?) ANyway, see you're also on BT and I love your blog entry. I can relate to much of it and will follow you -- hopefully to finishing an Ironman next year. Thanks for being so honest and congrats on all you've accomplished.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04557817149297179003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-103672237264436662007-09-02T18:30:00.000-06:002007-09-02T18:30:00.000-06:00Wow- that post can blow you away. No doubt needs t...Wow- that post can blow you away. No doubt needs to be read by many especially those who never dare to try.IronWaddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065549723453997421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-47427241352070959782007-09-02T08:46:00.000-06:002007-09-02T08:46:00.000-06:00There's NOTHING like clear pee!!There's NOTHING like clear pee!!Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-216117834166923542007-09-01T16:28:00.000-06:002007-09-01T16:28:00.000-06:00Misty...your SB sounds like a great guy! It's so ...Misty...your SB sounds like a great guy! It's so nice to have a husband who appreciates you for who you are. My husband and I just got back from our first 50 mile bike ride (I'm hurting), and we passed a really thin girl on her bike, and he told me, "you look better." Also, your blog has really helped me to feel proud of my athena-ness!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-19502370946918188192007-09-01T11:37:00.000-06:002007-09-01T11:37:00.000-06:00You, are simply amazing. You took the words right...You, are simply amazing. <BR/><BR/>You took the words right outta my head. <BR/><BR/>Could I borrow one of those envelopes? Because I think I may need to read that line over and over again. When will I finally accept amnd love myself the way I am???<BR/><BR/>I never really realied how much I say "when I loose this weight". <BR/><BR/>I am me, and I am a runner, and soon to be triathlete.<BR/><BR/>You have made a huge mark on me. Thank you for inspiring me!!!!Jenniferlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14791622226274666208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-14639750051789341232007-08-31T16:47:00.000-06:002007-08-31T16:47:00.000-06:00You are a GODDESS!!!(And on another note... not al...You are a GODDESS!!!<BR/><BR/>(And on another note... not all of us who need a size 47 bike frame are shivering in XS tri suits! In fact, some of us have trouble finding an XL tri suit to go with that dinky little bike frame. It ain't always pretty, but like you said, there's serious muscle mass hiding under all that!)ShesAlwaysWritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04243898033808557580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-42950578292716166762007-08-31T10:36:00.000-06:002007-08-31T10:36:00.000-06:00Why is it sometimes the person hardest to please i...Why is it sometimes the person hardest to please is yourself? It sounds like this experience has been a self-revelation of who you are, and the fact that you have a man who loves you just for who you are is a bonus.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302710072433158197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-91742291031115809902007-08-31T10:21:00.000-06:002007-08-31T10:21:00.000-06:00I just finished reading your last three posts and ...I just finished reading your last three posts and each one was more moving than than last. By the time I finished your latest, I had a lump in my throat.<BR/><BR/>Good on ya. Your balance and perspective in life and sport are a model for the rest of us.Spokane Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322733412232169837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-56008057313474157972007-08-31T09:02:00.000-06:002007-08-31T09:02:00.000-06:00Wow, your race recap as so great and inspiring and...Wow, your race recap as so great and inspiring and showed your determination.<BR/>Take it easy on recovery and enjoy wearing that Medal.. YOU Totally Earned it!! Ironman!!<BR/><BR/>See you all at IMCdA unless something comes up sooner.<BR/><BR/>rockon`The Stretch Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07053384651158777748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-39948056229826696652007-08-31T07:50:00.000-06:002007-08-31T07:50:00.000-06:00I am not a little person. I will never be anythin...I am not a little person. I will never be anything but an Athena. There is no physical way. During all of the pre race stuff I kept looking at all of the little bitty people wondering how in the world I would compete with them. Well guess what...I did and I did well! <BR/><BR/>I had someone from my kids school come up to me this week and congratulate me on my finish. She said you are just so strong, just a rock of muscle. I find this humorous because there is still a layer of softness over the muscle but I accepted it. Because that is how I am looking at myself these days!<BR/><BR/>Thank you for putting this into words. I am so sorry I did not get a chance to meet you in Louisville. <BR/><BR/>LauraGo Mom Gohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17810914273594151572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-9606810684514169112007-08-31T00:14:00.000-06:002007-08-31T00:14:00.000-06:00Iron Misty. has a nice ring to it.Iron Misty. has a nice ring to it.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582990912598134354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-87218178297968183592007-08-30T23:06:00.000-06:002007-08-30T23:06:00.000-06:00Do submit this. I feel so privileged that I follow...Do submit this. I feel so privileged that I follow your blog and get to read and be inspired by you. I think there are so many others that would read this and say "Amen" if they only had access to it. I already had plans to print some of it off and give it to a coworker. I especially plan to give it to her after today's post. Good stuff!TriTurtLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022606305885750130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-26602552048514952402007-08-30T22:19:00.000-06:002007-08-30T22:19:00.000-06:00Athenas Unite!http://www.floridahalfironman.com/en...Athenas Unite!<BR/>http://www.floridahalfironman.com/entry.phpSmittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03955671100746886081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-57711270017932016672007-08-30T20:01:00.000-06:002007-08-30T20:01:00.000-06:00This is a great post, and so much what I needed to...This is a great post, and so much what I needed to see today.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17604926208999958750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-83680475341057139832007-08-30T19:29:00.000-06:002007-08-30T19:29:00.000-06:00I've been following your adventures for the past 6...I've been following your adventures for the past 6 months or so. Just as impressive as your athletic achievements is your writing. There are times I cheer, laugh, tear up (wouldn't admit to crying) and smile. String your blog entries together, do a bit of tweaking, and I swear, you've got a publishable book. Continual success to you and S Babboo.Reluctant Penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903665162516608929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-12877951845169003472007-08-30T18:28:00.000-06:002007-08-30T18:28:00.000-06:00Beautiful post. And yes, I do wish people would j...Beautiful post. And yes, I do wish people would just focus on being healthy and let the body shape do what it must.<BR/><BR/>We're not all supposed to look the same. Just healthy. That's what makes you beautiful.Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-55677643697892581262007-08-30T17:33:00.000-06:002007-08-30T17:33:00.000-06:00Yes, good on the Coeur d'Alene countdown!I think t...Yes, good on the Coeur d'Alene countdown!<BR/><BR/>I think there should definitely be a Triathlete Barbie--think of all the gear she would have (cycling shoes!)...Jenny Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02295436498255927522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-40224160007708866472007-08-30T17:29:00.000-06:002007-08-30T17:29:00.000-06:00i particularly loved this:One would say, Open this...i particularly loved this:<BR/><BR/>One would say, Open this if you made it to the finish line. <BR/><BR/>and the other one would say, Open this if you didn't make it to the finish line.<BR/><BR/>The first one would say, "Will you finally accept and love yourself as you are?"<BR/>The other one would say, "Will you finally accept and love yourself as you are?"<BR/><BR/>i think this applies to a lot of people, zaftig or willowy...and me, right now - only it has nothing to do with size. it brought tears to my eyes. i love your blog. plan to come back again & again. glad i found it!zannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17169968339980800861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-59218937858048518732007-08-30T17:12:00.000-06:002007-08-30T17:12:00.000-06:00Those are awesome thoughts. Exactly where I need ...Those are awesome thoughts. Exactly where I need to be! It does get interesting when you realize that most of the people around you no longer understand what you mean when you talk about being lazy or missing an important workout. I think the day for me was when I realized my weight watcher leader couldn't help me figure out how many points I could count a 5 hour run as. Um, yah.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03706171809005188744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-88820653873472105592007-08-30T16:32:00.000-06:002007-08-30T16:32:00.000-06:00Heh...maybe someday there will be an athena or tri...Heh...maybe someday there will be an athena or triathlete barbie! I'm pretty sure the original barbie can't stand on her own two feet without high heels :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-58244488325796989472007-08-30T15:32:00.000-06:002007-08-30T15:32:00.000-06:00Hugely amused that you now have the IMCDA 2008 cou...Hugely amused that you now have the IMCDA 2008 countdown running.Brent Bucknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754659334435107746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-66603286275910996712007-08-30T15:28:00.000-06:002007-08-30T15:28:00.000-06:00Clapping!! I love it!!Clapping!! I love it!!J~Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05801414494327642020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-85813885911259963062007-08-30T14:18:00.000-06:002007-08-30T14:18:00.000-06:00What a great place to be.I thought your link on za...What a great place to be.<BR/><BR/>I thought your link on zaftig would go to <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5RtMGbUgNs" REL="nofollow">Tyra Banks revoltingly hypocritical 'kiss my fat ass'</A> video. If only she embraced her body and loved it instead of promoting unhealthy skinniness. She was just pissed because she was criticized. blech. I like your position much better.<BR/><BR/>(click link to view)21stCenturyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370504811536749950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-68283586887094722402007-08-30T14:04:00.000-06:002007-08-30T14:04:00.000-06:00I think you encompassed what a lot of us (women) a...I think you encompassed what a lot of us (women) are already thinking, you just knew how to write it out and express it perfectly. <BR/><BR/>Totally agree with you and I'm really happy for you.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07317985324165071497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-60769152713393577702007-08-30T13:43:00.001-06:002007-08-30T13:43:00.001-06:00What an awesome post. You are in better physical s...What an awesome post. You are in better physical shape than most guys I know, let alone ladies. I think it's cool when women embrace who they are and what they are and you have certainly done that.<BR/>Sweet Baboo is one lucky guy for sure. I saw the pictures on Duanes blog and you guys looked great. I really can't wait to meet up with you sometime. Might have to travel to your neck of the woods and race next year. Then Jenny and I will have people who actually know how to use the camera take our pictures as we come in long after you.bigmike600https://www.blogger.com/profile/16361310260625492679noreply@blogger.com