I thought about writing this blog after the race but then decided the race has already been done.  It's 3:00 a.m. race morning.  Bags are packed, bike is waiting for me in transition and I am ready to go.  I have been on a roller coaster ride of emotions this week.  Everything from feeling afraid of the water to overcoming the biggest hurdles and surprising myself with an awesome finish time.  Both can very well happen...

9 months ago I discovered I had cancer.  My body has gone through a complete transformation.  And after all of that...I feel the healthiest and strongest I have ever felt in my life!  How is that?  Is it the body that amazing it can recover so quickly???  Is it my mind and positive thoughts that helped my heal so quickly???  I think both body and mind have to work together.  But the 3rd factor that gives a person strength is love.

Through my ordeal I have been surrounded by an enormous amount of love from both family and friends.  When I think of all the cards, food, hugs, smilies...it is overwhelming.  My body had no choice but to get stronger.  You guys are great healers and I cannot thank you enough.  

So today when I put the finishing touches on a race I have already won, I will be thinking of all of you.  The strength and perseverance you have given me will get me through the water, over the hills and across the finish line.  This will be one small way that I can say Thank You and hopefully pass on this strength and perseverance to others in need.  It has been the greatest gift...next to your LOVE!

KimmieBFast

LOVE LIFE...BE BRAVE!!!

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P.S. I had the best race of my life! Finish time was 5:11 thanks to my support group.  You guys made me feel like a rockstar today!  Love Ya!