Last night at this time, I was sitting in an ice bath, scrolling through tweets and FB messages. I was in a daze, amazed by the support I felt and elated that my day had gone so well. I woke up this morning, looked out the window at the pouring rain, and thanked my lucky stars again. Race day weather was perfect, and everything else fell in line.
I have so much to tell you all—I got peed on during the bike segment, for one, and my lordy child, 26.2 is a mother of a long way to run—but right now, my feet are swollen, at least three toenails are going into retirement and are throbbing accordingly, and getting up from a sitting position is getting incrementally and exponentially harder. I am calling it a night—I think I slept about 3 hours last night, I was so hyped up—and heading to my own bed. I pick up my rugrats tomorrow at my mom’s house, and we’ll head right back into summer.
I’ll have a full race recap just as soon as I can. Hope you all have a great Tuesday.
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Congratulations!!!!! I was cheering you on from acoss the world and getting teary thinking of the monumental thing you were doing- so much blood sweat and tears for so many months. Thank you for sharing your experience with complete strangers like me that feel we know you through your writing- enjoy your recovery and summer (:
Way to go Dimity! You really are amazing and I can’t wait to hear (podcast) and read your race reports! I swear I am so inspired by your accomplishment I may have to learn to swim properly so I can Tri a Triathlon!!! Off to train like a mother now! Thanks for sharing your Ironmother moments with us. Inspiring!!!
I was so excited to read the recaps as they were going up and to watch the finish line for your triumphant crossing. Many congratulations! So, so, so glad it went as well as it did.
Followed your progress, and watched you finish! Was so excited for you! Can’t wait for the official Ironmother recap!
I am still amazed! You deserve all the love, support and praise and more and I know you send it right back to all of us! Rest up and enjoy your success!
Congratulations! I’m am in awe of you and what you can do.
Woohoo! Congrats! I’m in awe.
Its been fantastic read about your training, cannot wait to read your race report. DH and I always sleep terribly after a race (he does halfs, I do fulls) can’t imagine what post-ironmom race sleep is like. Congrats on finishing and sharing your journey with the rest of us. Its been an amazing ride.
Can’t wait to read it! Congrats again on such an awesome accomplishment and such an awesome day. So excited for you! I imagine this will be a high that lasts for a while! Thanks for letting us share it with you!!
Woohoo!!! You did it!! It sounds like you did yourself proud and that matters most!
And now it’s time to rest, rest, rest and rest more.
Congrats on a great bucket list accomplishment!
Toe nails are over rated! It is amazing what one can do if you put your mind to it!!! Way to go!
Congratulations seems like such an inferior word to say about such an accomplishment. I tracked your progress, was amazed by your transitions, and cheered you on from Orlando. Dimity, you are an amazing athlete, mom, and inspiration. Thank you (and Sarah) for sharing your stories. It’s time for me to get off the couch now!!
Congrats! Amazing! I can’t wait to read all the details.
Was wondering how you were recovering, I just can’t imagine.
SO, SO, SO proud of you!!!
(Was thinking at one point Sunday how when you got off the bike you *only* had to run a marathon, had a chuckle, hoped you would have, too!)
Recover momma, we’re not going anywhere!
Looking forward to that recap! You are amazing =)
I am so glad you posted! I’ve been thinking about you and wondering how you were feeling post-race! You are amazing! Recover and rest. When you are ready, I know we all can’t wait to hear more!
I can’t wait to read about it! Soak in every bit of your accomplishment, you earned it!!!! I’m living vicariously through you, because I’ll never have the guts to attempt, much less complete, an Ironman. Go, Dimity, go!!! You are THE IRONMOTHER!!!
So I learned (from RLAM the book, natch!) about how you’re supposed to rest after a race for ~as many days as miles you ran. But I never thought of it before: How the Sam Hill do you recover from an IRONMAN??? I was thinking medically induced coma, but Dimity is blogging so she’s obviously still conscious….
Totally. Amazing. Congratulations, Dimity! Can’t wait to hear more.
You’re truly an inspiration Dimity! :)
You inspired so many; and now knowing you are including all of us in your post-race ups and downs, yet another reason we all love you!~ Peed on on the bike?! Eewwwww…… :)
Congratulations Dimity! I am so amazed of all you have overcome to achieve your goals. Can’t wait for the race report, but I’m so happy you did it and from the looks of your splits, you had a truly great day out there. WAY TO GO!!!
When I saw you last fall at Zooma Great Lakes, Dimity, I just knew you were going to slay this IM. So, so proud of and happy for you!!
Thank you Dimity for the race recap teaser. Once again, congratulations on becoming an Ironmother. Don’t sell yourself short, 2.4 mile swim and 112 mile bike is nothing to scoff at. The whole race is long, not just the run. Great work!!! You are truly an inspiration.
I’m still going over your times and bragging about you to my husband and brothers. Yes, the weather stars lined up but you IRONWOMAN, you showed up with big time IM guts!!! Just an absolutely stellar job on your training of the body, mind and spirit. Great choice on picking a coach that fit you so well. To Coach Bri- hope you’re busy next IM/tri training bc Dimity is a flipping, wheeling, runner of an IM thanks to your guidance. Dimity- rest and savor these days and weeks. Enjoy your rugrats and Happy Summer!!! Congrats!!!
Congrats!! I’ve loved hearing about your training process and to see that it all paid off so successfully is awesome. Congratulations IronMother!
Can’t wait to hear your recap, lady! Congrats!! What an awesome accomplishment!
It was YOUR day! I had goosebumps + tears watching you cross the line! You rocked it!
You were awesome Dimity – I was so excited to see your times as you progressed through the race. I LOVED the way you looked while running towards the finish light – you looked so strong! Can’t wait for the full report!
You ROCKED it!! Congratulations on your day! Thank you for proving that hard work, dedication, and sacrifice pay off. You are an awesome IronMother. I can’t wait for the race recap. Hopefully we will get to hear (Podcast, please)about it as well.
So proud of you and completely in awe! It has been wonderful following you through this amazing accomplishment…inspiring!
Fantastic accomplishment ! Congratulations!!! I was checking on the computer all day for results and while I didn’t see you cross the line live, I was thrilled to be able to go back in time and see your victorious finish. Can’t wait to read your account of your amazing day.
Thanks for letting us know how you are doing. I am really looking forward to reading about your day. Your achievement is utterly amazing. Many congratulations! What an inspiring example of what hard work and persistence can accomplish.
I almost cry each time I read an update. You are an inspiration to many!
Thank you for the update; I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been wondering! So excited for you and happy YOUR DAY was just that! Rest up and put those tootsies up IMBAMR, you deserve every second of it!!!
You are such a rockstar!! Congratulations again on your awesome accomplishment!!! :)
Congratulations! And so glad to hear a quick update from you. It has been beyond inspiring to follow you on this journey!
Congratulations!! You are a true inspiration! Revel in the joy and accolades being deservedly heaped upon you. Looking forward to a full recap.
I knew you would rock it! Congratulations!
In awe and inspired by you and all it took to get to the starting line and across the finish. Tom and I were glued to the finish line cam. I can’t imagine how you even begin to process the whole experience. So much to absorb during the race and post race, not mention the adventure leading up to it.
You’re amazing.
Way to go! What dedication to complete this personal challenge. Congrats! You are an inspiration!
I am still in awe! I can’t wait to hear all about it.
You are such an inspiration, congratulations on your AMAZING accomplishment!!!!
Congratulations, Dimity! You are truly an inspiration to all of us Mother Runners! Enjoy your post Ironmother world :)
Peed on!?!? Looking forward to the update, you’ve got (what seems like) a billion mother runners who are now proud and inspired! Yes!
Congrats! You did it! You’re just amazing!
Congrats Ironwoman!
Can’t wait to live vicariously through you and your race details! Congratulations again!
So happy for you and I can’t wait to hear the details!
You are awesome!!!! I can not WAIT to read it all!!!!
IROM MOM is right! Tribe wishes aside…I see what a tremendous example you have given your children about determination, stamina, effort and perseverance…not to mention passion and joy…Way to go Dim! Kind of amazing that one minute you are and Ironman (really forever you are) and the next minute you are a mom at Costco…I bet the other Costcoites hadn’t a clue the greatness that they were shopping with…
This is amazing. YOU are amazing. Just amazing. Congratulations on this accomplishment. And who needs all those toenails anyway?
Oh my gosh, I’m SO happy for you that everything turned out well! Congrats, happy healing, and can’t wait for the full recap.
You take all the time you need! I can not even imagine how I would feel. It would take me a week I think to be able to get out of bed!! Way to go Dimity!
Looking forward to your race report! Congrats on a great day out there. It was amazing, wasn’t it? Virtual high fives from #661!
Congrats! You are amazing.
Who needs toenails?
You rock!
Can’t wait to hear about it!
Rest well you IronMother!
Deb
Looking forward to reading every words you will share
I am so happy it was a good day
You deserved a good day
My hat’s off to you.
You are an ironman- ironmother.
Bet you won’t ever get tired of that line!
I can not wait to read your race report!! so super proud of you!! Your race times would be my goal times if I go for an IM ;)
You rock! I cannot wait to read aaalll about it!