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[surrealestate]

I can't believe I did it!

Thank you everyone for your support. I totally could not have done it without yooz. It was really hard (but at least I was finally not congested for the first time in like two weeks, though the sprained ankle + hurty knees were not good, whine, whine) and most definitely a mind-over-matter situation (especially after the first 18 or so miles) but I was stylin' in my hair falls, crossed the finish line, and I've got my medal. :)

Today I am sore, tired, and limpy. Kind of amazed I could get out bed. I've got a post-race thing this evening and I might just show up at Diesel after if I can find a parking space close enough to make it seem worthwhile. (Alternatively, if anyone who can chauffeur wants to come with me to said thing (5-6pm), lemme know.) I've already walked about a half-mile today, which seems like enough and I don't feel ready to bicycle.

Details and detailed shout-outs to come later. Y'all know who you are.

But to answer a couple of common questions:

1. No, right now the idea of doing it again holds no appeal whatsoever.
2. Yes, you can totally buy me a beer/drink/lunch/dinner. Let's make plans.

It feels so weird to be done.

Comments

[pierceheart.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on doing it!

[ifotismeni]

so many congratulations! i was tracking your bib during the day. i can't even imagine the thoughts going through your head for so many miles... my god. serious respect from me to you! :D

[eclecticavatar.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, Jude! I was tracking you online and your time was really good. Especially compared to me, who would have taken 3 days... ;)

[jim-p.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! It was great to see you, if only briefly :)

My assistant snapped some pics of you at mile 10... soon as she sends them to me I'll forward to you.

[oneagain.livejournal.com]

You continue to be amazing! I might not be able to make it to Diesel tonight--(coming from Roxbury at around 6:30pm and usually takes me an hour to get there, will try for earlier...) so I may have to wait to congratulate you in person:( We should schedule some reiki for you...)

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

YES YOU DID!

So proud of you! It's especially impressive that you did it while also having to deal with a move. Drinks soon!

[vettecat.livejournal.com]

Congratulations again - take your time recovering!

[spwebdesign.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! I hope it's not too cheesy to say that I'm proud of you! :)

[chanaleh.livejournal.com]

w00t!!!

[bikergeek.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

[melebeth]

Congratulations! The fact that you did this blows my mind :)

[rmd.livejournal.com]

fuckin awesome.

the folks here were tracking your bib online.

[srakkt.livejournal.com]

And discussing it over the cube walls!

[srakkt.livejournal.com]

Man that kicks so much ass. I am seriously in awe.

[jss]

Bravissima!

[beowabbit]

Congratulations! And I will definitely buy you a drink and/or dinner sometime soon.

[joyeous.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! We're all very proud of you!

[ron_newman]

Congratulations! It was great to see you (twice). I'll buy you a beer some time too.

[lilhlfpint.livejournal.com]

(whoo hoo! whoo hoo! whoo hoo!

i cannot wait to read your race report!)

[pywaket.livejournal.com]

Hooray! I tried to track you on my phone's broser but it wouldn't work. Many congratulations!

Btw, we have topical ibuprofin at the fort if you need it :-)

[hrafn.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! I'm glad you survived intact.

[vibrantabyss.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on surviving your accomplishment!

[ceo]

Congratulations!!

[ron_newman]

I left Diesel at 6:45, so if you came later, I missed you.

[nu-luba.livejournal.com]

Congrats Jude. I was tracking your bib online since i had to work. You did awesome!!!

[starphire.livejournal.com]

Adding my heartfelt congratulations to your achievement. Go you!

[qwrrty.livejournal.com]

Yay, congratulations! I'm so amazed!

[ludimagist.livejournal.com]

Rock on :)