tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28238217.post5281343180709697872..comments2023-07-26T05:10:08.465-07:00Comments on Roger Thompson: Results are in...Cda Olympic Race 4, Roger Thompson 1. Finally!Roger Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02463326772396925975noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28238217.post-50548120220267466062009-08-12T07:46:30.002-07:002009-08-12T07:46:30.002-07:00Way to go, Roger!Way to go, Roger!The Farrell Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673778715492281177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28238217.post-43812557688751441432009-08-11T14:05:55.991-07:002009-08-11T14:05:55.991-07:00Roger,
Your report is an inspiration and a realiz...Roger,<br /><br />Your report is an inspiration and a realization as to why I love this sport. You do not just talk the talk you walk it and live what you say. It is appreciated by all us "age groupers" that support the sport and show up just for a shirt or swagg. <br />Your face at the end shows it all and that kiss from Jessi shows the happiness and realization of a year of compromises and struggles to bag this b*&^h! <br />Congratulations to you you are an amazing athlete, husband, father and friend I wish all athletes in this sport could embrace the ideals and spirit that you and your family exude and live on a daily basis.<br /><br />CONGRATULATIONS!!!!M-Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08249733617168118698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28238217.post-14293550059531592802009-08-11T04:59:52.014-07:002009-08-11T04:59:52.014-07:00Rog-
I loved the old stories you told in this post...Rog-<br />I loved the old stories you told in this post and the pictures you showed that went along with them.<br />This part of your post brought back lots of fun memories of races I saw you run and trips we all made (like Florida) as you pursued this dream some years ago:) <br /><br />I loved your detailed description of this race and all of the history surrounding it. Your story helped me to better understand the "inside" journey of this race for you. What an incredible play-by-play narrative you described of the time leading up to this race and the time during the race. It is such a well earned and deserved victory!!! You ROCKED this race and, as someone said in a previous post,rewrote your story with the Coeur d'Alene Scenic Challenge with a brand new chapter! The picture of your face when you crossed the finish line says it all!<br /><br />But most of all, it really touched my heart to read your descriptions of what Jessi and Emma mean to you, how you love to hear their cheering voices, and how much their support matters to you! <br /><br />And now all three of you are doing this together (and excelling at it!!)and this fills your heart!!<br /><br />An amazing post, an amazing season, and you are an AMAZING athlete!! I can only imagine all of the hours and hours you put into training for the kind of spectacular triathlon season you've had!! Your dedication and self discipline really came together for this race! Congrats!!<br /><br />I'm really proud of you!<br />Love LindaLinda Seppa Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336969827398454131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28238217.post-15124433496300602662009-08-10T17:31:38.022-07:002009-08-10T17:31:38.022-07:00Terrific pics, narrative, historical sharing and c...Terrific pics, narrative, historical sharing and credits, Rog! You so deserved this sweet victory, and I am so proud of you and all your supporters, who admire and love you.<br /><br />Thanks for an exciting and very moving morning in CdA!<br /><br />I can't wait to see the movie!<br /><br />TimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28238217.post-59520539103094316152009-08-10T17:06:57.614-07:002009-08-10T17:06:57.614-07:00This was a SWEET race report. As a matter of fact,...This was a SWEET race report. As a matter of fact, when I post my race report, I'm just going to say "I got my ass kicked." and put a link to your blog.Ben Greenfieldhttp://www.bengreenfieldfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28238217.post-30255824182611769292009-08-10T16:53:31.688-07:002009-08-10T16:53:31.688-07:00Wow, Robbie! What an AWESOME race report! It ser...Wow, Robbie! What an AWESOME race report! It seriously gave me chills!<br /><br />This race was definitely one of my absolute favorite ones to watch for a couple of reasons. First, I love watching you race shorter distances because you just absolutely fly! Too bad you can't be out on the road to watch yourself. You'd be impressed! ;) But more than that, it was just incredible to see the race you put together this year unfold. It was so cool to see you cruising on the run and to know what a huge lead you had. I was absolutely thrilled for you during the entire race.<br /><br />I think the best part about this race report was reading how much that finish line meant to you. I think that people just assume that you are so used to winning that you just expect it of yourself; that it must not really be a thrill for you any more because you do it so often. I love that after too many first places to count, you still don't have that attitude. <br /><br />Congrats on an amazing race and a sweet win! You deserved nothing less! You are a truly incredible athlete and I am so proud to know you!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437428974126458186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28238217.post-24930791956399630022009-08-10T15:30:19.156-07:002009-08-10T15:30:19.156-07:00Roger, what a great, great race report. Even thou...Roger, what a great, great race report. Even though I already knew the ending, I was still gripped by your narrative.<br /><br />Congratulations on a solid win. <br /><br />Sometimes the demon pees on you and on Saturday you definitely peed all over the demon.Spokane Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322733412232169837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28238217.post-42655787150009322632009-08-10T14:37:59.677-07:002009-08-10T14:37:59.677-07:00Pissed on the demons foot....pretty much sums it u...Pissed on the demons foot....pretty much sums it up. If you look real close at the pic of you raising your arms in victory, you can see my butt as I'm running the other way, starting the run.<br />Good Job!BRFOOThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07901808062166594035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28238217.post-44145531247147986902009-08-10T12:17:56.450-07:002009-08-10T12:17:56.450-07:00Rog,
More than being proud of you and your result...Rog,<br /><br />More than being proud of you and your results (which I am, undeniably), I am so, so happy that you rewrote your own history with this race into a success you will always be able to draw from and cherish. Placing first is the cherry on top.<br /><br />This report read like an epic, with its hero and his believers... you and your amazing family. Gotta admit, I was choked up reading your tribute to Jessi and Emma. Beautifully written.<br /><br />Congratulations, my friend!<br /><br />XO,<br /><br />NatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28238217.post-50905503162533288602009-08-10T12:07:10.401-07:002009-08-10T12:07:10.401-07:00About damn time! What took so long? :) Congrats on...About damn time! What took so long? :) Congrats on a perfectly executed race. You looked strong and fast the entire time.<br /><br />You were able to excel when history was against you and come out on top.<br /><br />Just one more stop on a "phenomenal" season. Keep it up.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03126951698238466083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28238217.post-11056966019508190572009-08-10T12:05:35.865-07:002009-08-10T12:05:35.865-07:00I am so proud of you... and beyond thrilled that I...I am so proud of you... and beyond thrilled that I got to see this race unfold the way it did - I wouldn't have missed it for the world. <br /><br />I admire that you race against yourself and don't set your goals based on other people that you have no control over. I respect that you work so incredibly hard in your training - when it feels good and when it feels like total crap. I appreciate all the sacrifices you make to be just as good of a husband and father as you are a triathlete ("thirst" place is the only way to roll).<br /><br />Even though you are tough as nails in every way, I love that you couldn't read the paragraph about our family in your blog post aloud to me without getting choked up. I feel that same way too, baby.<br /><br />I love you with ALL my heart.jessithompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04262488207052276853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28238217.post-41793201913562405372009-08-10T11:57:01.069-07:002009-08-10T11:57:01.069-07:00What a cool report Roger. I really enjoyed hearin...What a cool report Roger. I really enjoyed hearing about your history with the sport. You really deserved to win and it has been great to get to know you a little bit. I am sure you will have continued success. I appreciate your honesty and your willingness to help athletes of all levels. I am glad you got the monkey off your back!<br /><br />Derek G.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com