What's Next for Triabetes You Ask?

I had the privilege recently to share the Triabetes documentary with our local JDRF Board of Directors. At the end of the film I was asked (as I am always asked), "What's next for Triabetes?"

I think this footage speaks volumes for a program that continues to inspire. Enjoy. I'm always proud to see smiling kids next to adults wearing Triabetes jerseys.

My Take on "6 Things You Need to Know About Diabetes"

Today is "D-Blog Day". Started in 2005 during Diabetes Awareness Month it was created to create more awareness for diabetes.

I've watched all my "blog-colleagues" (I wonder if that is in wikipedia yet?) post about the bad things....and the myths and the struggles.

So my take is going to be a little different. Bear with me.


1. Diabetes builds character.
The people I know with diabetes are some of the finest human beings on the planet. Whether they have diabetes, or have a child with diabetes they care deeply about one another. They live their lives to the fullest and teach us about compassion, strength and love.

2. Diabetes makes you do crazy things.
Yes, like creating a documentary when you have no experience in film. Or ride your bike 105 miles through a desert. Or do an Ironman.

3. Diabetes makes you forget about other health problems.
Yes, for instance when Jesse was six months old we discovered he had a congenital birth defect of his left eye (no nerves on the left side so he couldn't look left). Or perfect baby was no longer perfect. With the onset of diabetes and his adaptive nature to learning how to turn his head so no one noticed his eye, we almost completely forgot it existed! Yes, folks, diabetes put perspective on other pain.

4. Diabetes pisses me off so much that other things seem small in comparison.
What? I didn't get a raise? My daughter missed the school bus? Dinner won't be ready until 7 pm? Yes, thank you diabetes for helping me to not sweat the small stuff.

5. Diabetes got me active in politics.
Oh, diabetes, you launched my political career - I mean before you, did I care about embryonic stem cell research or know what the NIH was or meet with legislators?


So you might be sensing hostility at this point. Maybe. But #6 has meaning.

1. I wouldn't be who I am today if it wasn't for diabetes.
When Jesse was diagnosed with diabetes 10 years ago my life path - and career path - was much different. My passion to find a cure led me to working as an executive director for two diabetes organizations and then onto my current position at BRAVA Magazine (I had met the owner of the magazine when her son was diagnosed with diabetes). And I love my job. I love the people in my life. And I am blessed to know all of you.

A Viewing of the Triabetes Documentary - October 12th

I know - finally! The Science of Inspiration has been shown in many cities - but not Madison! For obvious reason I have been a little awol from this project. Today marks the 7 month anniversary of the death of my son, Jesse. I say this not to scare you, or to instill fear, I say this as the means of "keep educating, keep learning, keep reaching" and find a cure for this wretched disease.

The specifics:
Tuesday, October 12th
Gray's Tied House - Verona
6 pm, cash bar
7:00 pm - viewing

The show itself is 50 minutes long - expect something you might see on Discover Channel. We have a large screen tv and private room for our group.

I hope you can make it!

Month 5 - time to train - time to reflect

Hello Triabetes blog readers. I know, I've been MIA. It's been a tough 5 months since losing our Jesse. There are days it feels he is still going to come through the door but in some ways it feels he has been gone so very long.

I won't go into every aspect of my life about that, here. There is plenty written elsewhere and I've been documenting it all in my a book I hope to publish about grieving. Its been a bumpy road with immense sadness and other flickers of slight joy and smiles.

Today is a new day of sorts. While everyone pretty much knows I'm doing the JDRF ride in Death Valley this October in Jesse's honor, most also know I haven't done much as it relates to training for something - anything. I've watched some good friends as they continue their racing - such as the Wimmers who ran the Madison Marathon in Jesse's honor sporting a tshirt with his image and the words "Godspeed Jesse", or Darren Fortney, who wears a guitar pick of Jesse's around his neck and taken it through Marathons, Ultra-swims and cross-country ski racing. Darren feels Jesse guiding.

My friend Theresa Hineline emailed me about a 1/2 marathon she wants to do in about the most northern portion of Wisconsin - Ashland, Wisconsin, to be exact. The race is called the Whistlestop. Now, I've never done a 1/2 marathon (I don't count Ironman, that's just a whole other animal). So I said what the hell and signed up.

Where the hell am I going with the story? I'm sorry! It's been forever since I talked to you.

Anyway, today I laced up my shoes in my 20 lb heavier body and did my first day of training - an easy 2.5 miles. What makes my training meaningful to me?

I am wearing a bracelet that says "In Memory of Trent Nicholson", a young man who would have turned 15 on 6/22 but instead joined Jesse just weeks after him in what I now consider (and hope) to be the more meaningful part of our beings. I have become close with Trent's family and will be riding with his parents, Bob and Jen, in Death Valley. I wore my cure diabetes bracelet that I once created on an airplane coming back from my first century ride in Death Valley, that has always symbolized what I do for Jesse. I wore my 3/3 hat - the date of his diagnosis, 3/3/2000. And I wore of course my Triabetes t-shirt, a documentary that came to my brain for that same light - Jesse.

Now, a few weeks ago I flew to NYC to film a new segment on Dlife to talk about Jesse. On that trip I lost my ipod somewhere between the banter in the Chicago airport bar, and my nightstand. Today I picked up Jesse's ipod. I ran listening to HIS music and what inspired him. I plan to leave it "as is" for my training for this race.

The beauty of what I hear is not the lyrics. In fact years ago someone would tease me a lot about how I listened to the music and not lyrics. I changed that and begin to dig more and more into lyrics. But today when these lyrics came on, as tears started to run down my face at the lyrics, I switched back to the sound of the music, specifically the guitar and found myself laughing, smiling and knowing that Jesse dug this tune not for the lyrics, but for the guitar he played and learned. But if you are a lyric person, please listen close and read the last line of the song. It is the pair of shoes I stand in for this moment at least.

I share with you the beginning of my journey. Moving forward, one day at a time.

You inspire me every day, Jesse Thomas Alswager. Stay cool.
MOM

"Lonely Day"

Such a lonely day
And it's mine
The most loneliest day of my life

Such a lonely day
Should be banned
It's a day that I can't stand

The most loneliest day of my life
The most loneliest day of my life

Such a lonely day
Shouldn't exist
It's a day that I'll never miss
Such a lonely day
And it's mine
The most loneliest day of my life

And if you go, I wanna go with you
And if you die, I wanna die with you

Take your hand and walk away

The most loneliest day of my life
The most loneliest day of my life
The most loneliest day of my life
Life

Such a lonely day
And it's mine
It's a day that I'm glad I survived

10 years - almost... 3/3 has arrived

IN HONOR OF JESSE PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO AND SPREAD TO YOUR FRIENDS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPDS2V1AF9w&feature=channel


Tonight as I write I am sad. A month ago tonight, might life was "right". Great job, great people, loving family. I had just had dinner with Jesse and had just snuggled in to watch Kindergarten Cop. We sent Joey off to bed and finished the movie. I shewed him off to bed because he had school in the morning.

The next day he was gone.

I'm not alone in missing him. Countless others. Nothing more heartbreaking than watching 13 years old miss their friend. Sisters and a brother...a dad...its horrible.

3/3 is tomorrow. Diagnosis dates are an anniversary we all remember. I will be wearing my 3/3 hat tomorrow in remembrance of Jesse's sad anniversary. I will be going out to eat with his close friends, his dad, my kids, and of course Charles and our friends. Together. Funny how something like this makes you forget all the other things.

Samantha, his sister, and her friend Karly filmed this video just weeks before he died for a school project. What you don't see off camera is how he fought with us and didn't want to film it - he was SO tired of talking about his diabetes.

This is how I will forever remember my Jesse. We love you little man. Your heart is big, your smile bigger. Love, Mom

The ladies of Type 1 take on Ironman Lake Placid - you in?

Now that the second generation of Triabetics has raced an Ironman last weekend in Arizona, it makes me ponder my own racing intentions. I've gotten a little fat, I won't lie. I blame my busy job, but let's face it, I think it hasn't helped that my training buddies - Stacy, Miles and so on - have moved away. I don't have anyone texting me at 9:00 am on Saturday saying, "Get up, we're going biking".

Thanks to Jen Davino and Shannon Bounds - two type 1 women itching to do an Ironman - I think I have aspirations to sign up again.

On 7/25/2010 I will turn 41. On 7/27/11 I will race Lake Placid. Let's add some type 1 women to this amazing group - email me if you want in - curejesse@gmail.com.

This Damn Thing Needs a Title

Wowser. What anticipation it was to have the not-so-rough "rough cut" in my hot little hands from Nella Citino. I drove over straight from work to pick up the dvd. I could tell she was nervous to hand it over.

I brought it home and threw everything else aside so I could watch it. Charles joined me.

I watched all 50 minutes getting caught up in what others will think. I know people with diabetes will learn from it. I know triathletes will enjoy it. But what about the mom of a newly diagnosed type 1 kid? What will she get from it? And what will someone get from it who isn't touched by diabetes or the crazy sickness called Ironman that some of us possess?

I held it together pretty well until the credits. What's funny, is the credits only say exactly that - "Credits". But in between each dark screen glared wonderful memories of the past two years.

Charles turned it off and said, "that was really good, Michelle." I got up to excitedly call Nella to tell her that fears of us not liking it were silly. I got through about 10 seconds before I blubbered. Like a big baby. Now if you know me at all - I am not the touchy feely girly type. So after I hung up and had a huge overwhelming cry...I cracked up hard. At myself.

I felt like I had some therapeutic epiphany. What was it I was feeling? I was feeling over 2 years of love for a project and a group of people that I care about. I'll be the first to admit since the athletes crossed the finish line and Peter & John have taken the Triabetes team to the next level...and ready to take it to even another level...I have sat back a little waiting for Nella to do her magic. Not exactly a disconnect from the project, but just a waiting process. The emotion I felt was crazy.

My brain went back to 3 major events in my life. Okay, maybe 5?
1. March 3, 2000, Jesse's little tired body, with salt-rimmed lips, getting his finger poked for the very first time. Age 3. How would I cope with this?

2. Picking up a bicycle to ride in the name of diabetes. January 2004, my first Ride to Cure Diabetes where I met this crazy diabetic named Stacy Cook. And this guy named Mike Runnels who had no connection to the disease and yet was choosing to ride for someone he cared about. I didn't know that these two people would become my best friends not only in riding, but in life, who have stuck with me through this project.

3. Signing up for my first Ironman. And thinking, "if a dude with diabetes can do this, I can do this." I did. Step 3 catapulted me into thinking people with diabetes need help getting to the finish line.

4. Dreaming up a documentary in a coffee shop with no experience in film, only a passion about the people I cared about with diabetes.

5. Today. 10 years later, so many names, faces, stories...all of us still working together to make life do-able until the cure.

I end this blog post with a moment of laughter for me. After the intro of the documentary, there is a really cool screen shot that moved me personally because the shot contained very personal items of mine related to this journey. Clearly this was the title shot of the movie. And what did Nella write?

"This Damn Thing Needs a Title."

So very near the finish line.....thanks for waiting for us at 11:52 pm as we finish strong together.

"I believe this documentary will change lives. I know, because it has already changed mine. "

Simple words that I read today from Triabetes athlete, Anne Findlay. Simple, yes, but the sentiments I believe all of us who were lucky enough to be part of the Triabetes project feel. From the first days securing the original twelve...to today where thousands of type 1 athletes find us, sign up and train to do a 5K race....a 100k bike...or the unthinkable.

Ironman.


What are the facts?

The premiere: November 21st in Tempe, AZ Want to attend it? Email peter@insulindependence.org.

Who will be there? Our goal is to have all 12 athletes and their "triabuddy" (formerly Ironkidz) at the event.


Why Tempe? A new generation of Triabetes athletes will be racing the next day in Ironman AZ.

Where can I see the documentary after that? We hope to show the documentary in hometowns (such as mine, Madison, Wisconsin), distributed throughout Internet sites that are willing to show hi-def documentaries, and through the Diabetes Health Network - doctors offices throughout the world!

We received generous contributions from sponsors and individuals. We want to tell the world about these amazing athletes - because simply. It changed Anne's life. And mine. And maybe even...yours.

Please help. We are very close to reaching our goal of distributing the dvd not just by the Internet, but other venues.

The last push. This is it. Have you been inspired by the journey? Whatever you can do.......matters to us.

If you can help, please give:

https://www.z2systems.com/np/clients/insulindependence/campaign.jsp?campaign=24&team=6&fundraiser=7134

This project - these people - have changed my life. And you have been part of the journey. And I thank you.

Now, go watch the clips again at www.triabetes.org. Be inspired.....

Giddy...and Ironman Documentary PREMIERE!

Hi, kids. I hope you've missed me at least a little. Time to play a little blogging catch up. I was working today (have I told you already that BRAVA magazine is alive, kicking and a helluva lot of fun?!) Anyway, our resident fashionista, Mollie Shambeau, was putting together our blog (check it if you are bored, I think we crack ourselves up - www.bravaintheknow.wordpress.com) and I thought, "I think its time for a Triabetes update."

Nella, the guts behind this project, is currently putting together a pretty "rough cut". People have been submitting amazing tunes that will set the stage and catapult these Triabetes athletes forward on a big screen.

I got an email the other day from Peter Nerothin, king of Ironkidz, Insulindependence, and temporary Colorado resident (he moved across the street from Johnny Moore!!!). He teased my brain by sending a marquee from a theatre...in Tempe, AZ.

Drum Roll....

I have goosebumps when I tell you the documentary is set to premiere in Tempe, AZ, November 21st, the day before even more Triabetes team members embark on a new Ironman adventure...

Stay tuned.......

Triabetes Radio

You heard me right....

http://triabetesradio.podbean.com/

Triabetes - the Next Generation

Where have I been, you ask? Where have I been? Errr...well lots has happened. The magazine I worked for (and loved) suspended operation on 4/10, 14 of us walked out with boxes, sadly, not knowing if it would reopen. In those two months, we worked hard and found a new investor and will happily be back to work soon enough.

But more importantly, I've spent some time working on the distribution of the documentary - lots of exciting news on that front, but can't tell you yet....

So instead, I'd like to take a moment to highlight members of triabetes that go beyond the original twelve. My focus was always the documentary itself, while Peter Nerothin and the team at Insulindependence worked hard to keep the momentum building to take the team to newer and greater heights, quite successfully in fact.

Case in point, here is Casey Boren, who you may be seeing on Twitter as "Triabetic", does an interview is Boise, Idaho about his upcoming races. Go, Casey!

Follow Casey on Twitter at Insulinpowered.

http://www.kivitv.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=3848839&at1=News&h1=Boise&rnd=28047572

Charles gets a sweet ride...

A little off the Triabetes beaten path, but it is fun to post that Charles now has a sweet new ride! We spent the entire afternoon at "bike-o-rama", a tradition I attend every year! Bike-o-rama consists of everything you need to start biking, keep biking, and everything you don't need but want to buy anyway.

When Charles and I met, he probably didn't see road biking in his future. Today he walked proudly out of the sale with a Fuji Roubaix ride, Crank brothers pedals, sidi shoes, Rudy Project helmet, pearl isumi shorts, gloves, water bottle cages and a wireless computer to track the distance he rides his first season!

In 2004 I walked in to bike-o-rama myself and hadn't a CLUE what to get, had my hand held figuratively as I picked out my first gear - it felt good to share the knowledge and get him set up and smiling on his way out the door.

Tomorrow it is 51 degrees here in Madison, Wisconsin! WOOHOO! It's time for the traditional Paoli loop at 11:00 am with friends tomorrow.... hope I see you out there! In the meantime, in case you are wondering I only bought a pair of Shebeest tri shorts! They are hot!

Wisconsin Radio Network - 70 stations broadcast Triabetes

Sorry, inundating you with news today, but in an unrelated moment, the Wisconsin Radio Network contacted me about doing an interview about President Obama's executive order that reverses George W. Bush's decision on stem cells funded by federal money.

In 2004 Jesse and I spoke with Tammy Baldwin and Governor Doyle about the importance of letting scientists do the science, and letting moral values be something decided on a personal level. The Wisconsin Radio Network asked for an interview to follow up today on that 2004 interview.

please give it a listen....click here to view and listen!

What if someone said, "Wow, so tell us more about why you eat mac n cheese?

That's how I felt about getting asked to fly to NYC to talk about the Triabetes Documentary. To me, it's like talking about something that is so second nature at this point, it amazes me that someone cares what I have to say! Not to belittle the project AT ALL! My point is that is just part of my day, I look at them like, "Why are you interested in how I parallel parked my car?"

All kidding aside, I'm a little nervous posting this because I haven't actually SEEN the clip that was filmed on the set of Dlife about a month ago in NYC. I'm actually nervous it will be like 6 seconds and I will be horribly embarrassed, but what the heck, I've never been a shy girl, why start now?

Check your local listings but the episode will appear on Dlife and it is my understanding it will be March 8th at 7 pm est. If you miss it, don't worry, I'm narcisistic so I'll probably show up at your house and knock to remind you that you can re-watch it on the www.dlife.com website soon after.

I received word that Brian Foster will be flying in to narrate the film on 4/4-4/6th and the script Nella and Ray of Andiamo Productions have built was the first time I really envisioned the film from beginning to end. Those two are rockstars.....

Anyway, I hope you tune in. I hope you tell your friends. I hope you don't mind the yard sign I planted in your lawn.

Sometimes, diabetes just goes wrong...

I know I haven't posted in a long time, but lots of good things are happening in the documentary world. Brian Foster is coming to Madison 4/4 and 4/5 to finish up the film narration. My interview on Dlife will appear on CNBC at 7 pm est on 3/8. Last week I was interviewed by Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine and the article will be out on 5/1 (3.5 million readers!)

Anyway, I'm blogging today not about successes, but about feeling a little bit like a failure, as a "d" mom today. Jesse is in middle school and for all I knew, his diabetes control was good. I fought hard to keep the nurse out of his business as he is old enough to deal with testing, monitoring, etc.

The last month our house has been filled with colds and flu. It was no surprise he wasn't feeling well and missed some school. "Jesse dinner's ready, what's your blood sugar?" "A little high mom, 208, I'll give myself a unit."

I walked through the kitchen and his lethargic behavior over the last month was eating away at me, so I checked his meter sitting on the counter. Last blood sugar: 368. Horrified, I read through the last readings and without getting into it, lets just say it said "HI" more than once. I was furious.

Now this is where being a "d" mom is difficult. I realize blood sugar testing is not like forgetting to pick up your socks off the bedroom floor, forgetting to brush your teeth or to do your homework. But as a mom, I struggle with what is "right". In the end, I grounded him for lying. He lied. Moving forward we agreed that anytime his bs is over 250, he will tell me so we can manage it together. So far so good, but man....I'm so sick of this disease. I just want to fight about his socks and underwear on the floor.

Thank goodness I have so many adult friends with diabetes. They keep me sane.

Grab a sandwich, a kleenex, and watch our new clip

I seriously cannot believe it is already 2009. Seems like yesterday it was September 2007 and a bunch of people I had never met were flying in and staying at my house so they could sign up for Ironman 2008. Today Andiamo Productions released a new clip about Ironkidz and the Triabetes documentary. I love how the story has evolved into more than a story about a few great people doing Ironman. It has become the story also of a great group of kids who set out on an adventure on a river to learn about themselves, only to find strength in meeting a Triabetes athlete and helping to cheer them across a finish line. Those of us involved in the project knew it would be inspiring for the kids. What I didn't expect was how pivotal it was for the athletes themselves. Please enjoy the next little segment about a project that doesn't come from just my heart - it comes from the heart of many. Please spread the word. We can't do it without all of you...


http://vimeo.com/2722286

Sometimes, the real job kicks in, right?

Wow. Have you missed me??? I've missed you! I was watching some emails fly today from the Triabetes 2008 team and it made me feel like bringing you all up to speed on our lives.....

My job at brava magazine has proven to be one of the best job moves in my entire life. For those of you who don't know, I work for Kristin Erickson, publisher of brava, who I met when her son, Sean, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes almost 2 years ago. I featured her at my JDRF gala (best one you'll ever see, baby) and when she found out I was back on the market, she hired me up in seconds as her Marketing & Events Director. I cannot tell you how blessed I feel to have earned this position. I'm in charge of something called the Madison Women's Expo (www.MadisonWomensExpo.com) where 8000 women and 200 vendors come together to just kind of celebrate chica-land. Two celebs, Tim Gunn (of Project Runway fame) and Debbie Reynolds (pinch me when I called her office to say the photos they sent for the article just weren't doing it for me and they sent me original photos from Debbie's scrapbook from Singin' In the Rain and the Unsinkable Molly Brown...helllooo?????) are coming and lets just say putting this event on feels like a JDRF gala x 10. LOVE IT. I have about 20 people in the office who surround me, support me and damn it they are just as goofy. Creative? Wow, what a refreshing change of pace!!!!

As I finish up this huge event this weekend, I'm happy to say that Triabetes is working hard with Team Type 1 to bring you something big...something huge...something real....cohesive. Stay tuned. I'm so proud to see the diabetes & sports world coming together instead of splintering off.

Steve Ahn sent us a quick note...his wife is due soon to have their third (he's busy during IM training, isn't he folks?) and let us know his wife has had some difficulties, but he emailed his old teammates - to let us all know so we can pull for him. Every time I see a Triabetes athlete name in my inbox, I'm so happy. I do miss them terribly.

A few of them are racing Ironman Arizona this weekend (go Triabetes!) and Triabetes 2009 is well underway. For now, I sit back and watch Nella and Ray work their magic on the documentary as I try to wrap my arms around distribution - what is the right venue for this beautiful movie? Hulu? Vimeo? I mean, viral is HOT right? Film festivals, local viewings, so much to consider...and so much to learn, this executive producer knows well she's new to the scene. We all stay motivated, we all fight to bring the story beyond the day....stay tuned....

Roughed Out Can Be Rough

I went over to Ray and Nella's last night to take a look at the footage that was shot for the documentary. It's amazing how much there really is. Nella has a studio all set up in her house so we grabbed a few sodas and plugged away. It was really exciting for me to see the footage. And there are some really funny parts that I hope I can convince Nella to put into a blooper real for all of us.

Nella's creative brain was working overtime. We had lots of thoughts about the movie...the direction, the feel, the emotion, and even things like the music. Nella and I got to talking and thought it might be great to feature Madison area musicians to give it that local feel. I have to say I love the idea and have already contacted some musicians who want to take part in the project.

So patience is key while I wait for Nella to keep chopping and editing ....

Stay tuned....more to come...

Hey everyone! We are in the process of doing post-interviews, editing the movie, finding distribution channels, updating the facebook "triabetes 2008" page and of course, updating the www.triabetes.org site to reflect the past, present and future.

I'm happy to announce that we will be blogging as we edit the film through the eyes of the filmmaker, Nella Citino. We thought it would be good for you to see the process of what it takes to get the film into production. It was a ton of work to get the movie "in the can." I can't imagine what sweat we will put into the rest of the process.

Keep checking back...there is so much more to come. And in the meantime, please read the athlete's blogs at www.triabetes.org - go to "media", then blog on the right. I know Steve Ahn, Dave Shack, and Peter Nerothin are completely updated!

Thanks for hangin' with us... and if you are interested in being part of the team in 09, give me a shout at curejesse@gmail.com!

See how it unfolded

kudos to the folks at Sharendipity for turning us on to Twitter - you can see how the whole day unfolded..

Sat, 11:57:19 a.m.	see everyone at the Welcome Reception - Grey’s Tied House, 3 p.m.!
Sat, 09:13:45 p.m.	Hello world! What a great day - and thanks for being spotters for these athletes! cya manana….
Sat, 11:52:37 p.m.	man, why am I still up when I have to be up at 4:30 a.m.? Sigh…..
Sun, 06:19:09 a.m.	at HQ, getting ready! the BIG DAY
Sun, 06:21:00 a.m.	For those following us out on the course, send msgs to number 40404, and in the message body, type ‘@triabetes I saw so and so on here!’
Sun, 06:32:55 a.m.	the sun is coming up. gorgeous!
Sun, 06:33:54 a.m.	25 minutes until start…. clear sky’s; fingers crossed that it holds
Sun, 06:38:05 a.m.	the excitement is running hi! TONS of people at start… I can see them from the window! Jam packed.
Sun, 06:38:26 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/alkr
Sun, 06:38:42 a.m.	heading down in minutes…. photos on the way
Sun, 06:51:25 a.m.	Pros are off!!!!
Sun, 06:53:19 a.m.	Triathletes are getting into the water. 9 min until start. Many are in the water already
Sun, 06:55:03 a.m.	Wish sending photos was working. *Perfect* Start… Sun is up, mostly clear, high 50’s, a little breeze… Great!
Sun, 06:57:38 a.m.	Most of the athletes are in the water. Just heard a roar from then in the water
Sun, 06:58:12 a.m.	2200 athletes in the water
Sun, 07:00:05 a.m.	Holding the line… Boats getting out of the way… BANG…. Crowd goes crazy!!! They are off!
Sun, 07:00:29 a.m.	It is like white water! WOW
Sun, 07:01:17 a.m.	That is impressive
Sun, 07:04:53 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/almc
Sun, 07:07:34 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/almg
Sun, 07:12:33 a.m.	Swimmers are spreading out now
Sun, 07:14:32 a.m.	Pros are coming around for their second lap
Sun, 07:22:39 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/alo0
Sun, 07:23:11 a.m.	Mandatory bike-lust picture (sorry!)
Sun, 07:24:38 a.m.	Crowds spreading out over a half mile ok the lake.. Some very colorful shirts, some with slogans not appropriate for a family news feed
Sun, 07:26:47 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/aloa
Sun, 07:27:43 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/aloe
Sun, 07:29:15 a.m.	Hot air balloon coming over the lake where the swimmers are
Sun, 07:29:36 a.m.	Here come the pros….
Sun, 07:31:57 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/alon
Sun, 07:33:22 a.m.	Lots of coffee being consumed by this crowd
Sun, 07:34:59 a.m.	Ah, coffee, crowds, little kids all over the place doing what the do best (being cute)… And the smashing pumpkins blaring from speakers
Sun, 07:45:55 a.m.	those on the course who have cameras? call Adam (or come to HQ) and we’ll get them up on the web!
Sun, 07:51:08 a.m.	unscrewing safety locks on 8 story windows so we can get our banner out on the side of the building so people can see it… life is good
Sun, 07:54:07 a.m.	who is writing about triabetes today? send the links in!
Sun, 08:00:04 a.m.	getting prepared for bill carlson (bib # 1574) for coming out of the swim
Sun, 08:04:50 a.m.	bills IN! SMOKING time
Sun, 08:05:22 a.m.	He just ran by the triabetes supply table at the transition area
Sun, 08:08:30 a.m.	@SEAGER Still in the water…. bill just came out
Sun, 08:12:34 a.m.	I don’t know bill’s swim time exactly, but it was somewhere between 60-65 minutes…. for 2.4 miles? (swoon)
Sun, 08:16:49 a.m.	Bill swam in 1:03
Sun, 08:17:01 a.m.	athlete updates live at: http://tinyurl.com/68osuu
Sun, 08:18:02 a.m.	you need these bib numbers to track people: Ann (2079), Steve Ahn(778) Dave (501), Steve Chop (1148), Bill Carlson(1574)….
Sun, 08:18:50 a.m.	Brian (740), joe (1767), Aaron (204), Peter (426), John (543), Larry (1836), Steve Parker (1149)
Sun, 08:20:18 a.m.	you can hear the crowds 5 blocks away on the 8th fl of a building…the transition is happening!
Sun, 08:20:59 a.m.	message @triabetes if you would like specific updates on an athlete
Sun, 08:22:08 a.m.	Peter is in!!!!! That surprised us here as no one knew he was *that* fast
Sun, 08:23:12 a.m.	1:61:52 for peter. Peter, you are a GOD. Smoke the bike buddy!
Sun, 08:25:01 a.m.	Steve Ahn is just in… right behind peter…
Sun, 08:26:06 a.m.	ok, so this is a group of gods…. sharks really
Sun, 08:34:27 a.m.	the adrenaline is pumping at HQ….
Sun, 08:34:37 a.m.	bunch of athletes just came in, in a row
Sun, 08:34:54 a.m.	Steve parker: 1:30 (go steve!)
Sun, 08:35:30 a.m.	joe: 1:25 (nice joe!)
Sun, 08:38:14 a.m.	steve chop: 1:31…
Sun, 08:38:56 a.m.	lots of IronFans (triabetes supporters) on the ramp between swim and bike
Sun, 08:39:23 a.m.	they exit the lake and have to run up a helix car ramp up 4 stories to the top of a parking garage…. it is just lined with spectators!
Sun, 08:39:43 a.m.	The noise is unbelievable! we can hear it blocks away, and those who are there say it is wild
Sun, 08:40:31 a.m.	Dave’s out! 1:32…. great time dave
Sun, 08:44:28 a.m.	haha… just received a note saying dave’s alive. you bet he is!!!
Sun, 08:45:00 a.m.	Perry’s out. 1:40. All right perry!
Sun, 08:45:29 a.m.	for many, the swim is the toughest leg; while it is the first, so you are fresh, it can just take a lot out of ya…
Sun, 08:45:49 a.m.	the word is that they are looking QUITE good
Sun, 08:46:16 a.m.	Larry Smith is out!
Sun, 08:46:32 a.m.	brian is out!
Sun, 08:48:37 a.m.	oh oh… we are getting word that brian came out with peter…but the tracker doesn’t show him having come out of the water. We’ll find him
Sun, 08:53:00 a.m.	everyone is out
Sun, 08:53:36 a.m.	anne is out at 1:46
Sun, 08:54:00 a.m.	larry was out in 1:41
Sun, 08:54:14 a.m.	and John came out with Ann at 1:46
Sun, 08:54:48 a.m.	the triabetes table at the transition area says that brian did indeed come out quite early…. but the tracker isn’t showing that.
Sun, 08:54:59 a.m.	shoot! I hope his chip is working!
Sun, 08:57:49 a.m.	so all athletes are on the bike course… time to go grab some coffee! brb
Sun, 09:09:22 a.m.	word from @ClaudiaLaycock is that anne picked up bike and is through the transition area
Sun, 09:09:44 a.m.	she was on Aaron’s heel
Sun, 09:19:22 a.m.	a bunch of family and volunteers have been stopping by; getting directions, extra tee-shirts, and saying hello. Feel free to do the s a.m.e!
Sun, 09:22:35 a.m.	dave dropped some kit (not sure what…) in the transition area…and asked michelle to look around…so that is what they are doing
Sun, 09:43:06 a.m.	families are popping up out of the woodwork at triabetes HQ; nice folks
Sun, 09:43:42 a.m.	the triabetes folks at the transition area are back; they are completely jazzed. Everyone was looking fantastic
Sun, 09:51:09 a.m.	to put bill’s swim time of 1:03 in perspective, the pro’s were finishing it in 55 minutes; bill was only 8 minutes behind them. hot
Sun, 09:58:37 a.m.	NOTICE: Brian Foster’s chip is NOT working. if you see him, let him know.
Sun, 10:01:45 a.m.	the weather is changing… it was getting quite warm but now it is getting a hazy and overcast…. fingers crossed that it is not a storm
Sun, 10:03:16 a.m.	people have asked about blood-sugars. Only one athlete was a little low…everyone else was just about *perfect*.
Sun, 10:04:51 a.m.	bill and Brian just passed Mt. Horeb
Sun, 10:09:01 a.m.	NOTICE: brian foster knows his chip is not working… he needs to tell an official or transition person (someone in green)
Sun, 10:22:12 a.m.	Hello to Dr. Matt from the Triabetes HQ crew!
Sun, 10:27:42 a.m.	JR from insulindependence is on his way to HQ!
Sun, 10:28:19 a.m.	The finish line is getting setup (though we have some time!)
Sun, 10:32:18 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/am9b
Sun, 10:33:11 a.m.	Ah, some pre-race jitters on the sidewalk; no photo needed
Sun, 10:35:20 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/am9h
Sun, 10:36:44 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/am9s
Sun, 10:41:46 a.m.	http://twitpic.com/amat
Sun, 10:42:15 a.m.	Bill is headed back into Verona on Midtown Rd. Yeah Bill!!!
Sun, 10:42:34 a.m.	Folks relaxing at the starbucks right at the finish line; they are doing mucho business
Sun, 10:53:52 a.m.	They are putting a new chip on brian’s shoe
Sun, 11:08:03 a.m.	Peter and Brian are headed into Verona. Way to go guys!!!
Sun, 11:09:02 a.m.	Estimating bill hitting the next transition between 1:10 and 1:20
Sun, 11:13:50 a.m.	estimating that P is going to finish the bike in 5:45. just tested in the 400s. run estimate=3:45
Sun, 11:14:38 a.m.	race photos on the triabetes facebook page!
Sun, 11:16:28 a.m.	Steve Ahn on Old Sauk Pass- yeah Steve!!!
Sun, 11:17:16 a.m.	Multiple bill sightings throughout Verona. Keep the updates flowing!
Sun, 11:18:04 a.m.	@ClaudiaLaycock thanks for the update.
Sun, 11:18:10 a.m.	Bill is almost halfway- you’re a rockstar.
Sun, 11:21:06 a.m.	What a town. There are runners and bikers all over the place.
Sun, 11:21:56 a.m.	Streams of spectators on bikes heading to Verona. I’m not one of them; on a bus instead
Sun, 11:22:58 a.m.	Aaron just left Mt. Horeb
Sun, 11:30:45 a.m.	Triabetes pics: http://tinyurl.com/69rmu3
Sun, 11:31:25 a.m.	@tricia with some updates (thanks!). Brian and pete still neck and neck, passing the half way mark
Sun, 11:32:14 a.m.	John Moore just went thru stagecoach
Sun, 11:32:26 a.m.	Chris letting us know from the bike course that there is some grade A partying going on. People are having a great time
Sun, 11:33:31 a.m.	Chop, Ahn, and Brady at Midtown.
Sun, 11:35:07 a.m.	The weather is cooling off a bit, with just a slight breeze. Mid to high 60’s
Sun, 11:35:27 a.m.	NOTICE: Does anyone know if Bill is near Verona?
Sun, 11:36:31 a.m.	John Moore on Timber now.
Sun, 11:37:03 a.m.	Parker is on Old Sauk Pass
Sun, 11:39:19 a.m.	Anne is on Old Sauk- way to go Anne!!!!!
Sun, 11:43:30 a.m.	It is a festival out here on the bike course! Thousands of spectators tailgating…
Sun, 11:45:45 a.m.	Bill just got on 92
Sun, 11:45:49 a.m.	16 yr olds on security detail… You don’t see that everyday
Sun, 11:47:32 a.m.	Steve anne just went by Verona HS
Sun, 11:48:20 a.m.	Steve Parker, Anne Findlay, John Moore on Timber Lane- keep it up guys!!!
Sun, 11:52:41 a.m.	An athlete is about 6 min behind steve ahn…. Missed who it was
Sun, 11:54:49 a.m.	Ahn and chop passed half way mark
Sun, 11:55:18 a.m.	Bill passed 92 about 5 min ago
Sun, 11:55:55 a.m.	Hang in there P!!!
Sun, 11:58:36 a.m.	P is on Hwy G
Sun, 11:59:04 a.m.	People have a lot of energy on the bike here… They are universally jazzed
Sun, 12:02:51 p.m.	Miles, you’re the man. Rock on.
Sun, 12:03:33 p.m.	John just passed Verona HS. Looking fantastic, and giving a good wave
Sun, 12:10:31 p.m.	John Moore passed Verona hs about 8min ago
Sun, 12:12:17 p.m.	Bill just cleared Mt. Horeb
Sun, 12:18:04 p.m.	Steve 3.0 just went by Verona hs
Sun, 12:19:04 p.m.	Larry is through old sauk pass! good work!
Sun, 12:19:21 p.m.	Steve just passed Verona
Sun, 12:24:49 p.m.	501 passed Verona hs
Sun, 12:31:57 p.m.	Anne passed Verona, looking top notch
Sun, 12:34:29 p.m.	Dave passed verona hs 9 minutes ago
Sun, 12:38:22 p.m.	http://twitpic.com/amv1
Sun, 12:38:44 p.m.	Hockey on the course; anytime anywhere
Sun, 12:42:50 p.m.	Larry and Aaron at Midtown.
Sun, 12:43:36 p.m.	Wind picking up on the course
Sun, 12:43:45 p.m.	Peter and Brian passed J and Garfoot
Sun, 12:44:21 p.m.	The speedy ones are going through Verona now
Sun, 12:45:35 p.m.	The water stop is awesome… They are doing running handoffs
Sun, 12:48:17 p.m.	Some are coming off the hill towards the aid station and they are flying
Sun, 12:50:20 p.m.	The volunteers on the course are awesome.
Sun, 12:51:11 p.m.	When they make a successful handoff, there is pleasantries passed and they are excited
Sun, 12:57:45 p.m.	Aaron just went through Verona aid station. Cruising!
Sun, 01:03:52 p.m.	Bill Carlson passed S on Timber Ln. Bill is on fire!!!!
Sun, 01:05:53 p.m.	Blair is staked out on Mile 66
Sun, 01:08:47 p.m.	NOTICE: Blair has insulin at 102 mark
Sun, 01:10:23 p.m.	Blair you’re a rockstar.
Sun, 01:17:36 p.m.	HELLO WORLD: Bill Carlson has 21 left to go on the bike and requests a chili dog.
Sun, 01:18:53 p.m.	Steve Ahn headed to cross plains.
Sun, 01:23:24 p.m.	P is on Old Sauk Rd. Keep it up Nero!!!
Sun, 01:25:36 p.m.	Brian Foster is thru Old Sauk Rd. You’re the man, Big B.
Sun, 01:25:55 p.m.	Bill passed Verona aid station: at 102
Sun, 01:26:03 p.m.	We can hear cheering here at HQ!
Sun, 01:26:57 p.m.	Brady is on Garfoot to Cross Plains. Yeah Joe!!!!!!!!!!
Sun, 01:27:54 p.m.	Anne is headed into Mt. Horeb.
Sun, 01:28:42 p.m.	John Moore on Garfoot headed to Cross Plains.
Sun, 01:41:50 p.m.	Peter and Brian just finished Midtown Rd.
Sun, 01:51:33 p.m.	Peter FLEW through vernona
Sun, 01:52:01 p.m.	Brian was one min behind looking awesome
Sun, 01:59:24 p.m.	Aaron is out
Sun, 02:00:02 p.m.	chop is at midtown
Sun, 02:00:31 p.m.	Dave passed Mt. horeb about 10 min ago
Sun, 02:01:18 p.m.	SHOOT: Aaron dropped
Sun, 02:05:11 p.m.	Ahn thru Old Sauk
Sun, 02:06:06 p.m.	Leaving Verona with a full bus of spectators. There is an unbelievable amount of energy considering
Sun, 02:07:32 p.m.	Next to cyclists on bus; they are smoothly passing us
Sun, 02:09:13 p.m.	Oh man! Cyclist crashed at intersection. She got up but her bike looks trashed. Oh that sucks
Sun, 02:11:35 p.m.	I missed the fried milk curds at Verona. I guess I haven’t lived yet
Sun, 02:23:36 p.m.	Update about Aaron coming
Sun, 02:29:47 p.m.	Adam, yer da bomb :-p
Sun, 02:38:34 p.m.	Bill exited T2!!!
Sun, 02:40:01 p.m.	Brady over the big hill and heading towards verona
Sun, 02:41:32 p.m.	Joe had a low bg (38!) that he had to deal with; slowed him up bit I’m glad he can still go!
Sun, 02:45:29 p.m.	john moore cruised through verona and blair reports he is looking gooooood
Sun, 02:46:02 p.m.	for those following and concerned about Peter, we have placed extra insulin (needles and vials, plus 2 extra omni-pods) at T2
Sun, 02:46:58 p.m.	we are sending people to the start and end of the T2 transition to sync up with him…
Sun, 02:47:26 p.m.	SO, things are looking good
Sun, 02:48:07 p.m.	UPDATE: that was quick… it has been confirmed directly that Peter is *OK*
Sun, 02:50:09 p.m.	we are a bit behind on some updates….
Sun, 02:51:16 p.m.	BILL: did the bike at 6:07 and is out on the running course
Sun, 02:52:08 p.m.	Peter: 6:10 bike… yikes! he is also out on the run
Sun, 02:52:38 p.m.	the times we are getting are about 10-15 min delayed
Sun, 02:52:38 p.m.	the times we are getting are about 10-15 min delayed
Sun, 02:53:36 p.m.	oh shoot… the word on Brian’s chip was that it was accidently left on his shoe :(. So we’ll have times for him soon..
Sun, 02:54:00 p.m.	but when I saw him on Verona at 102 mile mark, he was about 1:30 min behind peter…and he was all smiles!
Sun, 02:55:39 p.m.	We cannot get information about aaron while he is in medical… they won’t allow that… We’re trying to get info from them….
Sun, 02:55:49 p.m.	but he is with medical; so he is with the pros
Sun, 02:57:56 p.m.	anne is at midtown
Sun, 03:00:02 p.m.	Peter and brian are together on the run… arm and arm! on the course together
Sun, 03:00:15 p.m.	parker at midtown!
Sun, 03:02:33 p.m.	dave should be just behind parker
Sun, 03:03:39 p.m.	so for you number folks… peter jumped up his ranking by 250 spots
Sun, 03:09:44 p.m.	blair got some good photos of John from the bus back to downtown from verona
Sun, 03:10:09 p.m.	oh oh…. getting hungry at HQ… feeling grouchy! but what do we have to complain about
Sun, 03:15:22 p.m.	ok, fingers crossed here…. larry is going to be close to the cutoff time for the bike (5:30).
Sun, 03:15:41 p.m.	CHOP is on the run! woa, wasn’t expecting that… he made some great cycling time
Sun, 03:17:20 p.m.	steve chop made some fantastic time on the bike: 6:25. well done steve!
Sun, 03:17:50 p.m.	reports are flying furiously right now… we have our agents sneaking around (but with dead cell phones)
Sun, 03:19:58 p.m.	Miles is down at the medical working on getting information about Aaron
Sun, 03:20:27 p.m.	and miles sure can talk…because he got the race officials to clone brian’s bike/run time off of peter’s… they normally would NEVER do that
Sun, 03:21:30 p.m.	miles; what is your secret?
Sun, 03:23:46 p.m.	I’m taking my transition lessons from Chop; he FLEW through T2… obviously itching for more pain on the run. go steve!
Sun, 03:27:49 p.m.	word from our secret sources is anne is looking MOST excellent, and smiling. what is WRONG with these people? I’m in pain and happy?
Sun, 03:29:11 p.m.	the stands are starting to fill for the pro’s crossing
Sun, 03:29:55 p.m.	the movie crew is moving onto the running course (well, most of them anyway). and saw that sexy brian just run by!
Sun, 03:30:52 p.m.	bill wants a chili dog… well bill, it is on the house!
Sun, 03:31:18 p.m.	the HQ is starting to fill up; time to refuel a bit before heading back on the course (and plenty of bathroom stops for the little ones)
Sun, 03:31:49 p.m.	the little guys are troopers! This is a long day with bus rides, weird eating schedules, little sleep… and they are hopping
Sun, 03:32:22 p.m.	they want to know as much about their athletes as possible; I wish I had something more specific!
Sun, 03:32:31 p.m.	We’ll send them back out again and let them scream to their hearts content
Sun, 03:33:00 p.m.	ahn is in t2
Sun, 03:33:21 p.m.	the crowd is going NUTZ outside
Sun, 03:35:32 p.m.	the pro’s must be close…the crowds outside are really going crazy; 5-8 deep on the sidewalks around here
Sun, 03:36:05 p.m.	the weather is holding out for us! slightly breezy, high 60’s, a bit hazy… we really lucked out so far (knock on wood!)
Sun, 03:37:08 p.m.	joe is in transition… but he is tightening up. Aleve to the rescue. Joe, you are doing very very well
Sun, 03:38:00 p.m.	Still working on finding about Aaron…. miles talked with the med folks and he isn’t with them (right now) and he isn’t in any hospital
Sun, 03:38:39 p.m.	We are wondering if he stopped at a medical tent but did NOT drop out after all…. We’ll keep you posted
Sun, 03:38:56 p.m.	drama, suspense, rumors… we bring it all!
Sun, 03:40:43 p.m.	Joe…. well done. HQ is very excited about your Transition. So is your wife
Sun, 03:41:40 p.m.	Larry is on Timber… he is just before the big hill… we are estimating 60-75 min until finish. SMOKE it larry!
Sun, 03:42:18 p.m.	Ray stopped in HQ… looking a bit sweaty but full of stories from the road. and swapping drives for the camera.
Sun, 03:42:55 p.m.	from ray… hard to shoot today…. shades coming in and out… messing up with the shots.
Sun, 03:43:27 p.m.	I’m getting in the way… asking ray too many questions…. oh, ray is telling me stories that I can’t really share. sorry!
Sun, 03:44:13 p.m.	I wonder if Ray got some of these stories on tape…. heh
Sun, 03:44:39 p.m.	john moore just came through transition
Sun, 03:46:33 p.m.	sighting of john moore from the 8th story.
Sun, 03:47:36 p.m.	ray got shots of everyone… and chatted them up
Sun, 03:48:19 p.m.	Steve Chop said all he wants to do is finish up and see his kids.
Sun, 03:48:33 p.m.	And pete wants a pizza…hahaha.
Sun, 03:50:44 p.m.	joe’s run just started…. I hope you are feeling a bit better joe!
Sun, 03:51:01 p.m.	ray almost got arrested! They didn’t have the proper credentials for the bike; they were threatened… but RAY…ray took it too them
Sun, 03:52:06 p.m.	john said he feels great and is not that tired… fast run to you john
Sun, 03:52:57 p.m.	ahn is fighting a headache…but clear pee. thanks steve (he lost his pricker, but is teating a lot now, went a bit high…but is clearing)
Sun, 03:53:45 p.m.	teating? I can’t spell! He is treating his high and is doing well. On the run and his numbers are coming back down
Sun, 03:56:33 p.m.	Bill said he was having a great day…. but that was after he lost it on the curb during transition… so I guess that is a good thing?
Sun, 03:56:51 p.m.	he is getting prepped for chili dogs
Sun, 03:58:21 p.m.	John is running very well… great transition time and he just jumped into the run… watch out
Sun, 04:00:52 p.m.	ohhhh… I’m looking at some of the footage from the course. Folks, you are in for a treat. the start footage is stunning
Sun, 04:04:02 p.m.	ray is very excited about the footage
Sun, 04:05:02 p.m.	the finish was spectacular…
Sun, 04:05:12 p.m.	(not that I saw it…but that is the word!)
Sun, 04:09:53 p.m.	brian is at picnic point
Sun, 04:10:13 p.m.	that is half way through the first loop… so pretty much at a 10k
Sun, 04:12:19 p.m.	Larry just went through verona… and going at a pretty good click
Sun, 04:13:42 p.m.	about 30-40 minutes to go until larry hits the transition. Go Larry!!!
Sun, 04:21:04 p.m.	bill is at the stadium; enjoying the screaming college students I’m sure… the roar in and around the stadium is supposed to be unreal
Sun, 04:22:35 p.m.	that puts bill about 3/4 through his first loop (of two)
Sun, 04:26:35 p.m.	oh! Ann is on the run!
Sun, 04:26:51 p.m.	wicked fast T2 time to boot
Sun, 04:26:55 p.m.	Nice bike ann; she made up some good time; jumping up in the rankings
Sun, 04:29:42 p.m.	michelle just came back…with some good stories
Sun, 04:29:53 p.m.	joe said “I got this thing”
Sun, 04:32:14 p.m.	aaron cramped terribly…. oh man, that just stinks (and that is saying it politely)
Sun, 04:35:00 p.m.	I missed out on the walking tacos…. frittos with chili. They are raving about it at HQ
Sun, 04:39:36 p.m.	brian is a crazy man out there today. Screaming for his cheerleaders
Sun, 04:45:36 p.m.	oh! brian just finished the half marathon. 8:05 mile. wowzers
Sun, 04:45:52 p.m.	oh! Dave just rolled into T2…and in VERY high spirits.
Sun, 04:50:20 p.m.	parker is in the transition!
Sun, 04:51:10 p.m.	Peter is now in the 2nd part of the marathon….
Sun, 04:51:15 p.m.	his split is looking good
Sun, 04:55:45 p.m.	anne passed through spring and randall on the run
Sun, 04:55:55 p.m.	right near the stadium
Sun, 04:58:36 p.m.	ah, the damage of kids left unsupervised in the HQ… little rascals!
Sun, 05:00:47 p.m.	dave is though the transition! I’m calling to get the scoop from the inside source (his wife!)
Sun, 05:01:47 p.m.	and steve parker just under the building about 4:50
Sun, 05:03:34 p.m.	brian is high on adrenaline right now… running across the street to give *anyone* in a blue shirt a hi-five. brian is an animal.
Sun, 05:05:51 p.m.	ok folks, cheer larry into T2!!!!
Sun, 05:14:52 p.m.	peter and brian are well on their way on the 2nd loop… it sounds like they are approaching or through the stadium
Sun, 05:15:24 p.m.	bill is approaching his first loop. Cheering for ya bill!!!!
Sun, 05:26:41 p.m.	NICE!!!!!!!!! Larry is in T2. go larry go!
Sun, 05:27:21 p.m.	all athletes on the course are now off the bike
Sun, 05:28:08 p.m.	@seager thank you for the updates!
Sun, 05:29:53 p.m.	it sounds like bill is finished with his first lap; he has been spotted on the course!
Sun, 05:34:23 p.m.	larry is out on the course and looking great
Sun, 05:35:16 p.m.	that is fantastic…. talking about gutz… he was close enough to the cutoff that they would have asked him if he wanted to stop the race
Sun, 05:35:54 p.m.	the fact that he is out on the course speaks volumes. Larry, hats off to you. Those watching; cheer him on like crazy
Sun, 05:37:23 p.m.	and larry had a great transition time; he focused and hustled out to the course
Sun, 05:43:21 p.m.	Sorry folks; trying to upload more photos but no luck. The view from hq is awesome
Sun, 05:54:55 p.m.	Ahn and Moore are on their way from the stadium.
Sun, 05:56:29 p.m.	Larry @ Spring and Randall 1st lap
Sun, 05:57:08 p.m.	Ahn, Brady, John back from Stadium
Sun, 06:05:53 p.m.	About 1k from the finish line, spotting for the crew. Lots of gritted teeth and determination
Sun, 06:07:21 p.m.	Heard that bill is still sick on the run, but he is utterly determine to finish…. And still cracking jokes
Sun, 06:09:25 p.m.	Sun is going behind the buildings. The temp is a bit chilly in the shade, which is probably just perfect.
Sun, 06:09:36 p.m.	Joe is c
Sun, 06:10:20 p.m.	Joe is coming in for his first loop… Looking tough and determined
Sun, 06:15:03 p.m.	The Boone boys (ahn and Moore) are running together, coming in for their first lap
Sun, 06:19:19 p.m.	Joe on his way back out for his last loop
Sun, 06:23:55 p.m.	Moore and ahn passed again, running together and cracking jokes between the two of them. Awesome
Sun, 06:39:42 p.m.	Peter is about to cross!!!!’
Sun, 06:40:25 p.m.	He is looking determined but with a VERY relaxed smooth gate
Sun, 06:41:36 p.m.	Just saw Anne! Coming through for completing her first lap. She looked focused. Go Anne!
Sun, 06:46:54 p.m.	Dave is cramping badly, and is going to finish but was planing on visiting an aid station to stretch it out and maybe pick something up
Sun, 06:47:31 p.m.	Pete crossed and it was perfect
Sun, 06:50:47 p.m.	Brian seriously cramped but the man is back on the course and within a few miles of crossing. Guts!
Sun, 07:06:22 p.m.	It is now 12hrs into this most grueling of races, and most everyone still says thank you when you cheer them on
Sun, 07:09:01 p.m.	As they once said ( but for something totally different) nuts!
Sun, 07:10:07 p.m.	Brian is getting very close and is looking STRONG. Cheer him in
Sun, 07:26:21 p.m.	Brian is meeting up with his buddy
Sun, 07:26:52 p.m.	As he said, it was hairy there for a bit, but he made it
Sun, 07:27:33 p.m.	And yes he did!!! With a smile
Sun, 07:32:29 p.m.	Parker is looking very solid. He wants a faster pair of legs, but he likes the rest of himself.
Sun, 07:39:24 p.m.	Dave is now on his second lap. He is hurting quite a bit but everything is showing a massive dose of grit. Let’s bring him home
Sun, 07:40:08 p.m.	Parker came back around to start his second lap with a good pick-me-up
Sun, 07:43:02 p.m.	There goes dave for his second lap, with a power fist in the air
Sun, 07:44:24 p.m.	These people are crazy
Sun, 07:44:48 p.m.	Stating the obvious of course!!
Sun, 07:46:13 p.m.	No updates on joe except that he started his 2nd lap about 100 min ago
Sun, 07:52:12 p.m.	“wet water. Come get your wet water. The best water in Wisconsin”
Sun, 07:54:25 p.m.	There are 9 on the course. Bring them home!
Sun, 07:57:52 p.m.	It is dark out here! Fall is here
Sun, 08:02:29 p.m.	Larry is coming around for his first lap, and he is looking like he has only run a half marathon. It was *great* to see him
Sun, 08:02:54 p.m.	Bill is passing mile 23
Sun, 08:03:15 p.m.	Go bill! The dude defines tough
Sun, 08:05:55 p.m.	Larry might have had a rough bike, but nothing is going to stop him now
Sun, 08:06:42 p.m.	He’s going to be testing soon, but all his kit is in working order
Sun, 08:20:58 p.m.	Steve chop is coming in with a singular focus. The man is finishing right now. Wow is he determined.
Sun, 08:22:56 p.m.	He saw me, kicked it up, and we were barely ready for him. He pulled that out of his suitcase of courage
Sun, 08:28:56 p.m.	The costumes are out! I’m sharing the street with batman and a roman…. Something
Sun, 08:31:41 p.m.	A guy I met on the plane, a stranger, is finishing!!! It is awesome what we are seeing out here
Sun, 08:36:44 p.m.	Chop gave it all at the finish line. He is ok and finished with …. Well, I’m at a loss to describe it
Sun, 08:39:56 p.m.	Chop had to visit the wiZards with IV’s and salt, and came out on top
Sun, 08:42:51 p.m.	Joe Brady is coming in…. With understated courage
Sun, 08:43:35 p.m.	Joe, our hats are off to you. Folks, give him a big cheer
Sun, 08:44:56 p.m.	Chop just wants to see his kids
Sun, 08:56:09 p.m.	Bill is coming in! He hit it hard and really pushed, but the last bit was rough. Yet he refocused and brought it home
Sun, 08:56:51 p.m.	Ahn and moore are on his tail! They might finish together!!!!
Sun, 08:57:58 p.m.	Trifecta! Steve and john ran it together, and looked so strong at the end
Sun, 08:59:32 p.m.	Bill, it wasn’t the race you wanted, but it was a thrill to see you push it. Kudos
Sun, 09:04:37 p.m.	Even batman is inspired
Sun, 09:06:01 p.m.	Here comes the rain! Well, sprinkles really
Sun, 09:06:30 p.m.	Ok.. Rain it is
Sun, 09:21:55 p.m.	This is awesome!!! In the rain comes Anne! With one focus… A lady with a mission. Bring it home Anne!
Sun, 09:25:06 p.m.	The rain is letting up
Sun, 09:27:54 p.m.	We hear that dave is working the miles off, with buckets of courage
Sun, 09:29:26 p.m.	The crazies are out!!!
Sun, 09:39:42 p.m.	The cheese heads are spotted! Now I feel like I’ve been in the cheese state!
Sun, 09:41:38 p.m.	3 to go! They’re coming home
Sun, 09:46:52 p.m.	It is getting quieter on the streets, except for the finish line, which we can here blocks away
Sun, 09:47:24 p.m.	Stop light are blinking
Sun, 09:53:17 p.m.	These people are in such amazing shape, but it has been a mental game for hrs now.
Sun, 10:31:05 p.m.	Parker is coming in! He kept asking where he was going to meet his iron kid; nothing else mattered. The crowd is going to roar him across
Sun, 10:34:19 p.m.	The crowd at the finish line is loud!
Sun, 10:56:33 p.m.	Larry is here! He was running with his son and just looking so solid. Larry, happy 60th!
Sun, 10:57:08 p.m.	So solid, and going at a good smooth clip to boot
Sun, 11:17:54 p.m.	And there it is! DAVE finished
Sun, 11:18:48 p.m.	And what a finish it was! He couldn’t have smiled any bigger. PARTY
Sun, 11:57:22 p.m.	and then my batteries died after that last msg
Sun, 11:57:34 p.m.	Seeing dave cross was the icing.
Sun, 11:58:19 p.m.	The athletes are bed; we are cleaning up hq…and tomorrow the stories start
Sun, 11:58:37 p.m.	they’re yelling in the last of the athletes as there are less than 2 minutes until they close the course!
Mon, 12:00:08 a.m.	and there they go! The red flashing lights bring up a group of athletes…and they are going nuts crossing the finishing line
Mon, 12:00:53 a.m.	there it is!!! The end of Ironman Wisconsin 2008. 12 athletes with Type1. Hats off guys and gal.
Mon, 12:01:00 a.m.	night
Mon, 03:03:45 p.m.	Triabetes thanks everyone for twittering on race day! We’re glad you enjoyed the excitement and thank Sharendipity for headquarter use!