Dave Morin

Flickr’d by davemorin.

2.4m Swim
112m Bike
26.2m Run

Yes, that’s a marathon at the end.

I spent the weekend in Couer D’Alene, Idaho watching my sister compete in the Ironman competition. Couer D’Alene is an unknown jewel , one of the country’s best kept secrets, nestled in the Idaho panhandle next to one of the most beautiful mountain lakes ever.

Watching a family member do an Ironman is an exhausting thing. Though my sister is a genuis in biological science and nutrition, I still spent the day cheering and deeply hoping she made it through the day ok. At an Ironman, you maybe get the chance to see your athelete once every couple of hours for a glimpse. So, the day can be exhausting. Not to mention, the 100 degree heat in the afternoon.

But, I’m overwhelmingly happy to report, that my sister finished her first IRONMAN with flying colors. Placing 2nd in her age group, and 312th overall. And, even more amazingly, her bike splits put her at 20th overall amongst the women.

She truly is an amazing athelete.

I had the chance to run the last 200 meters through the finish with her, and had never felt such overwhelming joy and love for her. What an amazing feat of sheer mind over body mastery.

I love you Lo. At 23, you’re more of an inspiration to all of us than most of us could have ever imagined.

For more detail on Lo’s finish and amazing stats click here.

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