Are you this committed?

[Shimmer]

Tap dancing on a pogo stick Christ.

YouTube - Julie Moss competing in the 1982 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon

Unreal.

I honestly cannot imagine the determination and sheer force of will it took to finish.

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In 1982, Julie Moss became worldwide famous during the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, in which she competed as part of her research for her exercise physiology thesis. At approximately two miles before the finish line, she came severely dehydrated. She staggered and crawled towards the end of the course, only to be passed moments before the finish line by Kathleen McCartney. Her struggle to finish the Ironman was broadcasted live around the world by ABC Sports, and provided inspiration to many.

 

[TISH1124]

I could only wish I had that much will and sheer determination....

 

[rosasola1]

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Originally Posted by Shimmer Tap dancing on a pogo stick Christ.

I don't get this line...what does it have to do with the vid?

 

[CantAffordMAC]

I couldnt do that...not even close. I cant imagine having my legs give out on me like that. Im kinda upset that the other girl just slipped past her...I know thats the point, but damn! She was so close

 

[TISH1124]

I can't stop bawling.....Geezzz

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by rosasola1 I don't get this line...what does it have to do with the vid?

Just a term...Like taking on the impossible...But doing it

 

[rosasola1]

oh, i have never heard or seen it before... I don't like it haha

 

[ImMACnificent]

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Originally Posted by rosasola1 I don't get this line...what does it have to do with the vid?

I think it's just a way of saying "oh my god" or like "jesus christ"?

 

[Shimmer]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 I can't stop bawling.....Geezzz

I absolutely cannot imagine being so utterly close to the finish and having to take second. =/

 

[susannef]

Oh my god...

 

[ohnna-lee]

she was down low, she coulda tripped her

sorry had to

 

[ohnna-lee]

WOW! I just watched the video, after reading all the comments. That's harsh. Trully sad but maybe next year she can train better and condition her body and win it.

 

[kimmy]

man, that takes guts.

 

[Shimmer]

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Originally Posted by ohnna-lee she was down low, she coulda tripped her

I would have.