Call this pride, showing off or bragging, sure it really is, but it is also thanks. The 2017 USAT rankings came out yesterday, I was thrilled to see my name at number 6 in women's 45-49 AG, mixed in with some amazing athletes. It prompted me to look to see if Ironman had fixed their 2017 rankings, there was a mix up with results and for a while my Cozumel result had me as 2nd instead of 3rd. So the overall Ironman AWA ranking had me at #2 in the Women's 45-49, which I immediately dismissed. Well, it seems that they have fixed the results and allocated the points and OMG, I have been pouring over the results thinking it must be wrong BUT, I am still #2. I absolutely must say some kind words here about my coach Rick Schopp at INTENT ... He dived right into the deep end with me when I signed up for 3 x Ironman and 3 x 70.3 including 2 world championship events where I wanted to seriously get after it. I can still remember his excited little giggle, he was so on board. We knew it was going to be a big year. So, that stash of trophies and my overall USAT and Ironman rankings are a testament to my hard work for sure, but to a damn fine, scary smart coach. Thank you Rick!
