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Finish Line Catcher!

I received my volunteer assignment for Ironman Coeur d'Alene earlier this week and I'm stationed at the finish line! I was assigned to the 9-midnight shift, but politely asked if I could switch to the 6-9pm shift and was able to move. I think most of the people I'm there to watch will finish during that time or just after, so I'm super excited. The volunteer email warned that I might get puked on. Nice. My job is essentially to "catch" people as soon as they cross the finish line and make sure they are ok, and if not, to escort them to the med tent. I'm getting excited about my trip as well. I've never been anywhere in the Pacific Northwest (I guess Idaho would be considered in that area?). It will also be fun to be on the other side of a race for once and to get to cheer on my friends and cousin out there racing.

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greyhound said…
I'm so stoked! Your training partner Mishele "caught" me on my first go 'round, and now I get you to do the "honors."

I'll do my best not to puke on you, but no guarantees.
Junie B said…
YOU ARE GOING TO LOOOOOOOOVE IDAHO!! its my most favorite place!!! i had to just cancel my annual trip 2 days ago because i got into the NYC marathon!! its worth having to cancel.

for one year.

have fun!!
md said…
awesome!
are you gonna sign up for C'DA 2009??
CoachLiz said…
Wow!

You are going to have a blast at the finish line.

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