Comments on: Kona Ironman 2009 part V http://www.matt-hoover.com/kona-ironman-2009-part-v/ Winner of Season 2 | NBC's "The Biggest Loser" Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:54:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Jon http://www.matt-hoover.com/kona-ironman-2009-part-v/comment-page-1/#comment-4028 Jon Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:45:26 +0000 http://www.matt-hoover.com/?p=254#comment-4028 Good work gutting it out to the finish. I did my first IM this year, and I can appreciate just how hard it is to get to the finish line, 3 minutes or not. It's impressive stuff. You definitly have it in you - if you had even a single pound less you'd have had the energy to come in sub-17h, I hope you try it again! Good work gutting it out to the finish. I did my first IM this year, and I can appreciate just how hard it is to get to the finish line, 3 minutes or not. It’s impressive stuff. You definitly have it in you – if you had even a single pound less you’d have had the energy to come in sub-17h, I hope you try it again!

]]> By: candle http://www.matt-hoover.com/kona-ironman-2009-part-v/comment-page-1/#comment-3926 candle Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:56:34 +0000 http://www.matt-hoover.com/?p=254#comment-3926 Were so proud of you Matt, and it was so awesome that you chose to share it with Paul and I! ll never forget it! Boy you can sure achieve anything that you put your mind too, and Il take that with me forever. Were so proud of you Matt, and it was so awesome that you chose to share it with Paul and I! ll never forget it! Boy you can sure achieve anything that you put your mind too, and Il take that with me forever.

]]> By: Micha Johansen http://www.matt-hoover.com/kona-ironman-2009-part-v/comment-page-1/#comment-3922 Micha Johansen Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:53:18 +0000 http://www.matt-hoover.com/?p=254#comment-3922 Hey Matt. Well done on going the distance! I have never done an iron man but did an event called the Coast to Coast here in NZ (243km of cycling, mountain running, and kayaking - I did the 2 day version). And I came last. Had the trophy to prove it too :-) Unfortunately my 'glory day' was over 18 months ago and since then I have achieved nothing, except gain 10kgs (and I could have stood to lose 5kg before I started). However I am attempting to get back into training now, and your blog about the lead up to Kona, and of Kona, has provided me with more inspiration to get stuck in. So thank you and good luck with your next IM! Hey Matt. Well done on going the distance! I have never done an iron man but did an event called the Coast to Coast here in NZ (243km of cycling, mountain running, and kayaking – I did the 2 day version). And I came last. Had the trophy to prove it too :-) Unfortunately my ‘glory day’ was over 18 months ago and since then I have achieved nothing, except gain 10kgs (and I could have stood to lose 5kg before I started). However I am attempting to get back into training now, and your blog about the lead up to Kona, and of Kona, has provided me with more inspiration to get stuck in. So thank you and good luck with your next IM!

]]> By: Carmen http://www.matt-hoover.com/kona-ironman-2009-part-v/comment-page-1/#comment-3921 Carmen Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:44:55 +0000 http://www.matt-hoover.com/?p=254#comment-3921 Congratulations!! You finished. No matter the time. I had the pleasure of hearing you speak in San Diego (tri club meeting). You are very inspiring. NO ONE can take away the fact that you finished. I think you are a great role model for your sons and also those of us that struggle with weight issues. I hope you come back to San Diego, I'd love to hear you speak again. You are a great asset to the tri community!!! Good Job! Congratulations!! You finished. No matter the time. I had the pleasure of hearing you speak in San Diego (tri club meeting). You are very inspiring. NO ONE can take away the fact that you finished. I think you are a great role model for your sons and also those of us that struggle with weight issues. I hope you come back to San Diego, I’d love to hear you speak again. You are a great asset to the tri community!!! Good Job!

]]> By: Trent Hicks http://www.matt-hoover.com/kona-ironman-2009-part-v/comment-page-1/#comment-3919 Trent Hicks Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:52:11 +0000 http://www.matt-hoover.com/?p=254#comment-3919 Great effort Matt. I threw up on the bike and then on the run 3 times, like you could not keep anything down. But you DON'T QUIT....Great job...keep up your efforts and keep inspiring others...! Great effort Matt. I threw up on the bike and then on the run 3 times, like you could not keep anything down. But you DON’T QUIT….Great job…keep up your efforts and keep inspiring others…!

]]> By: Ana http://www.matt-hoover.com/kona-ironman-2009-part-v/comment-page-1/#comment-3916 Ana Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:53:51 +0000 http://www.matt-hoover.com/?p=254#comment-3916 If NBC called me and asked if I wanted an entry into Kona, I would say yes no matter what. No matter that I've never done more than a sprint and that I know I would probably be last to finish. Considering that most other competitors are the best of the best in the sport, it would especially intimidating. I'd do it because it's Kona, and that's probably a once in a lifetime opportunity. I'm very much with you there. Congrats for finishing the distance and thanks for writing about it. I imagine you are going over every mile in your mind and finding little bits of time here and there that easily add up to 3 minutes, too. That's only natural. Good luck on your next attempt. We'll be at Ironman Canada 2010 so if you choose that one I'll shake a cowbell and cheer you on as you go by. If NBC called me and asked if I wanted an entry into Kona, I would say yes no matter what. No matter that I’ve never done more than a sprint and that I know I would probably be last to finish. Considering that most other competitors are the best of the best in the sport, it would especially intimidating. I’d do it because it’s Kona, and that’s probably a once in a lifetime opportunity. I’m very much with you there.

Congrats for finishing the distance and thanks for writing about it. I imagine you are going over every mile in your mind and finding little bits of time here and there that easily add up to 3 minutes, too. That’s only natural.

Good luck on your next attempt. We’ll be at Ironman Canada 2010 so if you choose that one I’ll shake a cowbell and cheer you on as you go by.

]]> By: Jay Carpenter http://www.matt-hoover.com/kona-ironman-2009-part-v/comment-page-1/#comment-3915 Jay Carpenter Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:13:15 +0000 http://www.matt-hoover.com/?p=254#comment-3915 Matt: I have been doing the "Ironman" game for 13 years; I have been where you were in Kona and I appreciate the pain and struggle-I am impressed that you persevered through all of that. In my book, you are an Ironman, you did the distance [even though part of it was on your hands and knees] and do not let anyone ever tell you otherwise-let no one diminish the valor that you demonstrated. BTW: There is a set of railroad tracks right near the Maltby Cafe that sound like your "tracks" and yes, I took a hard fall on those also and have the scars to show for it. My "group" of fellow travelers are preparing for Vineman at the end of July and Ironman Canada at the end of August- we all live in the Issaquah/Bellevue/Woodinville area and you are more than welcome to come train with us. [We are also doing the Carlsbad Marathon on Jan. 24th]. Just let me know. jay Matt: I have been doing the “Ironman” game for 13 years; I have been where you were in Kona and I appreciate the pain and struggle-I am impressed that you persevered through all of that. In my book, you are an Ironman, you did the distance [even though part of it was on your hands and knees] and do not let anyone ever tell you otherwise-let no one diminish the valor that you demonstrated. BTW: There is a set of railroad tracks right near the Maltby Cafe that sound like your “tracks” and yes, I took a hard fall on those also and have the scars to show for it. My “group” of fellow travelers are preparing for Vineman at the end of July and Ironman Canada at the end of August- we all live in the Issaquah/Bellevue/Woodinville area and you are more than welcome to come train with us. [We are also doing the Carlsbad Marathon on Jan. 24th]. Just let me know. jay

]]> By: Michelle Campbell http://www.matt-hoover.com/kona-ironman-2009-part-v/comment-page-1/#comment-3913 Michelle Campbell Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:45:31 +0000 http://www.matt-hoover.com/?p=254#comment-3913 way to go Matt. You completed an Ironman at the biggest (and likeliest one of the tougher) ironman events in the world. You may have been down on yourself at times - but that is what makes IM special - the highs and the lows, no one completely escapes those low spots....Congratulations! Thing is, regardless of your finish time you have set yourself up with a great base to work from in the future. They say that consistency is key - you are well on your way. i look forward to hearing what your next choice of IM will be. I hope the recovery is going well and you're enjoying time with your family :) way to go Matt. You completed an Ironman at the biggest (and likeliest one of the tougher) ironman events in the world. You may have been down on yourself at times – but that is what makes IM special – the highs and the lows, no one completely escapes those low spots….Congratulations! Thing is, regardless of your finish time you have set yourself up with a great base to work from in the future. They say that consistency is key – you are well on your way. i look forward to hearing what your next choice of IM will be. I hope the recovery is going well and you’re enjoying time with your family :)

]]> By: Joe Lotus http://www.matt-hoover.com/kona-ironman-2009-part-v/comment-page-1/#comment-3908 Joe Lotus Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:28:13 +0000 http://www.matt-hoover.com/?p=254#comment-3908 Please say it was a good kind of "thoroughly pissing me off"! :) I'll never forget that moment as long as I live...."100, 99, 98, 97...." And then you said, "Joe, shut the Hell up."....and I continued, "97, 96, 95..." and before I knew it you took off running 9 minute miles.... Please say it was a good kind of “thoroughly pissing me off”! :) I’ll never forget that moment as long as I live….”100, 99, 98, 97….” And then you said, “Joe, shut the Hell up.”….and I continued, “97, 96, 95…” and before I knew it you took off running 9 minute miles….

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