KONA Congratulations to Charisa and Company  

Posted by FLATOUT JIM in


Sincere congratulations to anyone who competed in KONA the weekend before last. Especially to Charisa, who I understand, not only finished the race, but snagged fifth in her age group. In fact, you can see the engraving on the bowl, “FIFTH PLACE 30-34 FEMALE”

I have a lot of respect for Charisa because she occasionally drops by my piece of bloggy world, and leaves nice comments, but also because she seems to be really excited about doing well at KONA.

I know a few elite athletes, and I know their aloof attitude is probably brimming self confidence, but sometimes, to me it comes across as condescending. I work my butt off just to place 7th out of 10 in my agegroup, and JOE COOL TRI GEEK with the new P4Carbon, can’t make it 5 steps from the podium before whipping off his first place medal.

But Charisa seems to be genuinely happy, and isn’t scared to show it. So Congrats, and display that salad bowl proudly young lasse. And anyone else, drop by her blog and have a gander at some pretty cool pics!

5 comments

Chloe   says October 20, 2009 11:08 PM

Great shout out to Charisa! She is such an amazing triathlete as well as an awesome person!

Charisa   says October 23, 2009 2:28 PM

Ohhhh thanks! That is so nice! And you're right, getting 7th would have been really exciting :)

IAN   says October 26, 2009 1:46 PM

I second these comments. Quite a gal. Her positive energy is limitless. Very cool that you recognized her in this fashion.

Teresa   says October 26, 2009 3:32 PM

Charisa is fantastic! and so are you for doing a post in her recognition.

I agree with you, people need to be excited...to be alive, to be doing what they love!

tn

Missy   says October 27, 2009 2:10 PM

Yep, I know other 'winners' who aren't as kind and gracious. Charisa SHOULD be genuinely happy. Jeeze, what an accomplishment.

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