it’s happening…!

10/19/2012

After a lot of discussion, some hesitation, and the grace and generosity of two of the most amazing people on the planet, this happened yesterday…

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Registration for IRONMAN Canada 2013 in Whistler is official.

OFFICIAL.

Whoa…!

I’m a little nervous already – and, keep pinching myself that I’m actually going to do an ironman – but mostly ecstatic to race with my partner in crime at the first-ever 140.6 in Whistler. And, I can’t thank my parents enough for this incredible opportunity… truly the best birthday and Christmas present ever 🙂

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25 Comments

  • Reply amikoch 10/19/2012 at 11:17 am

    Can’t wait to know if I’ll be going to cheer you on!!! I hope so!! 🙂 Yippy!

    • Reply sweetsweat 10/19/2012 at 5:15 pm

      I would LOVE if you were there, Sis 🙂

  • Reply Andrea 10/19/2012 at 11:24 am

    Way to go Erin!!!! Gosh, you are my motivation for signing up for a 70.3. I just MAY do that today….eek! Why is it the hardest part is sometimes just SIGNING up for a race?! Excited to hear all about it tomorrow. Whister is going to be a perfect and so BEAUTIFUL place for your first 140.6!!!

    • Reply sweetsweat 10/19/2012 at 5:17 pm

      Yes! Do it, Andrea! Which one?! I completely agree… hitting the registration button is always filled with a little anxious anticipation 🙂

  • Reply supersweater 10/19/2012 at 11:46 am

    Ahhhh so exciting, you are going to ROCK it! Can’t wait to hear about the training and of course the race, you are amazing!

    • Reply sweetsweat 10/19/2012 at 5:17 pm

      Thank you, dear! There will no doubt be plenty of blogging about my training 🙂

  • Reply Valerie 10/19/2012 at 11:49 am

    I am so psyched for you Erin!! And Whistler – Wow, what a gorgeous place in which to do one’s first Ironman!! Good luck and enjoy the training – I’ll keep bugging you for updates on how it’s going. So exciting!!

    • Reply sweetsweat 10/19/2012 at 5:19 pm

      Ahhhh, thanks so much, Valerie! I am beyond excited that this is where I’ll do my first 140.6 🙂 BTW… we really need to catch up over a run + coffee SOON!

  • Reply hyedi 10/19/2012 at 12:27 pm

    I’m SO excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Reply John 10/19/2012 at 12:41 pm

    Awesome!! I’m hoping to do that one in 2014…looking forward to your race report next August! 🙂

    • Reply sweetsweat 10/19/2012 at 5:20 pm

      Thanks, John! Awesome… you definitely should do it in 2014! Is there one on the 2013 calendar, too? 🙂

      • Reply John 10/19/2012 at 5:27 pm

        I have a three sprints and an Oly planned for 2013, maybe a 70.3 depending on how I do on the other races. Also a full marathon on the docket for next September. That’s why I figure 2014 for my first full 140.6 and maybe Kona in 2015. 🙂

    • Reply sweetsweat 10/19/2012 at 10:11 pm

      Sounds like your 2013 is shaping up nicely! I say go for the 70.3, too 🙂

  • Reply Candice 10/19/2012 at 1:43 pm

    I will be rooting for you along the way. I cant wait to read posts about your training!

    • Reply sweetsweat 10/19/2012 at 5:21 pm

      There will be plenty of them! Thanks, dear! 🙂

  • Reply Emily Dingmann (@nutritionisteat) 10/19/2012 at 9:33 pm

    You. Are. Amazing.
    Seriously.

    • Reply sweetsweat 10/19/2012 at 10:12 pm

      You’re too sweet, dear! Thank you 🙂

  • Reply switching gears to skiing. « sweet sweat 10/20/2012 at 9:30 pm

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  • Reply Carrisa @ G-Free Runner 10/22/2012 at 12:48 pm

    Yay! You rock!

  • Reply weekly workouts | october 15 « sweet sweat 10/22/2012 at 10:12 pm

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  • Reply Pete Foltz 01/16/2013 at 8:48 am

    This looks awesome and intense! BC is supposed to be just gorgeous, you couldn’t have a better location. Good luck to you both!

    • Reply erin 01/17/2013 at 7:31 am

      BC IS gorgeous! I fell in love with Vancouver when I was there last fall. You and Jess should definitely visit sometime 🙂

      Thank you! We are so excited! 🙂

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