Congratulations Nicole Weidensaul on your great finish at the Eagleman Triathlon June 14, 2009 in Cambridge, MD.  1.2 mile swim, 56 mi bike , 13.1 mi run  (18th of 78 in her age group in  05:22:05 -  I think a personal best ? )

Friend of WBR,  and member/officer of the Fredericksburg Triathlon Club.  Nicole is also a Youth  Dance instructor in the Fredericksburg area.  as well as a Personal trainer running her own business – She is well on her way to competing  in her first ever Ironman  Louisville Kentucky August 30, 2009 !   A dream that was forced  on the back burner for  what seemed like  ~ forever  ~

Nicole is just about fully recovered from an injury that sidelined her for over 12 months  – I’ll never forget that – a strong finish at the Patirot Half Ironman in september 2007,   an  ok  Marine Corps Marathon finish with husband Dan later that  fall – I say ok….because Nicole felt “something” coming on , but we athletes don’t always want to read into those “signs” purposely placed there by our “higher and mighty” powers - then the bad news and an Ironman dream for 2008  that just was  not meant to be !  Nicole had   aggravated  an existing foot injury – a reconstructed ankle back around 2004 – but this time – tendonitis  and weeks and weeks in a boot , cast and finally surgery she never expected…nor did any of us ~~and of course…recovery  ~~

She is off to a great year with a  very disciplined training schedule ( yes, biking in freszing and sometimes sleety conditions  takes  discipline !! )  some great finishes at recent triathlons and foot races -  We’ll be following you Nicole!  Good luck on your continued training and perseverence!! You are an inspiration to us all !!