Saturday, July 9, 2011

Pre Race places and Spoiled Faces

Well, we made it. I have to say, my flight was smooth sailing and I kinda felt bad since the hubs has such a horrible flying day before. No problems here and I actually was flying in comfort.

This is my “is this too good to be true?” face when I got on the plan.
 Ignore the boogers please!
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My view from the sky of salt lake city on the left. Janetha, I was waving like a dork to you!
And my in class entertainment on the right.
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Um, score! The hubs said he was squeezed between to big guys on his flight.
Oh the luck of the draw, eh?

Now here’s where it gets better. The people, yes the people! We have said hello to so many new and old faces and I can’t say enough of them. We’re spoiled. Spoiled with Kindness!!

One of the hubs’ athletes that he coaches flew down from Alaska to race and support. Him and his wife just happen to be the best people in the world! We were spoiled with their company and an amazing dinner in downtown Portland!

Good People, Good Food (all local), and of course Good Wine!
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Today was spent doing a little short pre race workout, stretching, meet and greet at the Expo, etc.
I still can’t get over how amazing the people are at these REV3 races. The sponsors really treat you well.
Heck, I’m not even racing but the good people at RECOVERY PUMP made sure I got in some quality time with the hubs while he was recovering in the boots. My legs are ready to stand and watch tomorrow, haha.
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And of course, there’s nothing like a pre race video.

I told the hubs to speak up, but I think he was a little too focused on stretching and his game face. Winking smile
Or maybe I was just being the nosy wife, haha.


I’m off to grab a good meal for the hubs before tomorrow.
No car means lots of walking in the city, which I love. And luckily, we’re right next door to this!
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Going into this race has been a little different for the hubs.
I know we are both just thankful for the experience, for the people, for the support.
No matter the outcome of the race, the people alone have left a huge impact on us both!

Tomorrow will be great.
 A race filled with passion and strength and people to meet and cheer with.

Cheers from the spoiled Cotters!

77 comments:

Allie said...

Your hair looks SOO long and Im soo jealous of it!!!
I hope you got my email with my address!
Praying for the hubs and his race!!!
Looks like youre having a blast!!!

lindsay cotter said...

oh thank you friend. got your address and sent it off to sun chlorella! let me
know when you get it, yea!!!
 
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Molly Mcnamara said...

I hope he has a FANTASTIC race tomorrow!!!!!  I'll cheer from CA!

Meg23 said...

Dang, I've never seen those leg things before... but I'm betting they made your legs feel great!  Glad that you are enjoying yourselves and good luck to your hubby!

lindsay cotter said...

they are amazing!! legs feel so good AFTER! hehe. Happy Weekend friend.
 
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Dorry said...

Love this update! Oh how I wish I could be there with you. Your meal looks delicious, and I love that you're right by Whole Foods! Sending love and prayers for the race tomorrow. Keep me posted how things are going in the morning. Love you!

klh said...

Tomorrow will be great!!  Sounds like yall have been having a great time so far!  I LOVE the picture of yall in the recovery leg pump things...too cute!  Good luck tmrw to Mr. Cotter : )
Hugs.
Katie : )

Julia said...

so awesome! tomorrow WILL be great and I hope that you are both able to enjoy the experience. the pics of you two are just too cute :) 

lindsay cotter said...

I truly wish you were here! I just know you'd love it. Thank you for prayers. Always mean so much!
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Brittany said...

What a gorrrrgeous WholeFoods!! I want to live in there for a day..or two. Yumtastic food. Have a blast on this race trip! 

Tawnee said...

Bummed we haven't run into each other yet. I've been to that whole foods about six times already hahaha. I love downtown Portland! Hope to see you race day!!!! PS - We're "partying" in downtown portland post-race tomorrow. Thinking Dechutes Brewery and some other cool places. You guys are welcome to join! :)

lindsay cotter said...

I bet I can here ya tomorrow! Woohoo! THX Molly.
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lindsay cotter said...

Jules, you are so kind! We will enjoy the experience! How was your race???
LC
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lindsay cotter said...

Tawnee!! I looked for you. I'll be cheering for ya tomorrow. What's your bib #?
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chuck feerick said...

That's so cool that one of Jame's athletes flew down to join you! I hope James does well and pass along my support to him.  And make sure to have a blast yourself in Portland Lindsay!

And remember, live your own amazing advice!

Holly said...

I'm sure you BOTH will have an amazing day tomorrow -- good luck to the Cotters!!! :)

lindsay cotter said...

Thanks holly! Have a wonderful weekend with your hubs.
;)
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Penny said...

I'm so glad you got to go and that went smoothly. I'm so happy you got spoiled too because you are an awesomely sweet person and you deserve it! 

lindsay cotter said...

You are the best penny! Thanks for your kind words. Enjoy your weekend!
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katie said...

yall are so freaking adorable!!!! so glad you got to go and have a GREAT meal! you deserved every bit. love you!

~Jessica~ said...

Spolied?  Maybe, but you're both more than worth the spoiling.

After all of the hassle with the flights, I think it's great that things went a bit more smoothly in the end.

Good luck and best wishes!

xxx

Lisakthrives said...

Cheers to being spoiled!  Hope the race goes great!  

Susan said...

Good luck to you both today!

Allie said...

Good luck to the Hubs :) yaya! Glad your flight was good!

lindsay cotter said...

oh thanks jess, i'm just glad the hubs got spoiled. He needed it after his
poor day. haha. Hope you are well friend. How's the injury?? 
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lindsay cotter said...

thank you susan! enjoy your sunday friend!

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lindsay cotter said...

thanks Lisa! I'm pretty sure I could eat my way through portland and all its
great little organic/vegan cafes. Then that would be super spoiled!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

thanks for the reminder chuck! now you do the same and ENJOY your races today!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh you should britt! the food places alone are worth it! hehe.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

thanks for always cheering katie!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh sweet friend, hello! thank you for your words. You are awesome!
love u.
 
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Madeline said...

Best of luck to the Hubs tomorrow! Portland is such a great city!

Vanessa @ Gourmet Runner said...

I'm so glad you have been enjoying yourselves, and good luck to your husband today as he races. Love that you're right next to a Whole Foods to stock up!
:)

Lindsay said...

Wow that sounds so nice! Good luck to the hubs... and good luck to your legs while they stand! :)

Kate said...

How nice!  Now what in the world are those leg balloons?  I assume to improve circulation or massage or something?

Good luck to you husband!

Tiffany said...

Awwwww it looks like things worked out so nicely!  I really want to try out those boots, oh my gawsh. 

I hope that hubs is doing well RIGHT THIS INSTANT and that you're having a wonderful time with the race excitement!  I wonder though, if it's something you feel every time you or he races, or if you're used to it by now?  Hmm...lol 

My heart started thumping watching the video.  In my mind, to be that "close" (?) to an amazing athlete doing his thing the day before a race is VERY exciting!  

lindsay cotter said...

Oh tiff, the boots are amazing! Gotta try them. James is about to start. We're always excited, nervous, etc. But I guess it comes with the territory, right?
;)
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~Jessica~ said...

Which one?  It's hard to keep track sometimes.  I think they're all teetering on the edge of becoming something more serious to be honest, so I'm just trying to take each day at a time in terms of getting through them.  But I only have myself to blame in that respect.  Thanks for asking!

xxx

Tiffany said...

Oh duh, he's about to start.  I too forget about the time change.

kalli said...

what a lovely weekend so far.  love the food you had at dinner with that couple (who look so great!).  glad you are enjoying the comraderie and the location (whole foods!).  hope hubby has a good race too :)

Erin Shipe said...

So sorry that the hubs had such a bad trip, but glad to hear at least one of yours went smoothly! Love that you are next door to Whole Foods. I know the hubs is kicking booty right now, and I can't wait to hear about it!:)

Katie said...

Good luck!!!  I'm so jealous....I love Portland so much.  The food is incredible.

jobo said...

I love your outlook!! so blessed, so filled with joy. this is exactly how i try to live my life too, no matter what life throws our way. i hope your man has a great race no matter what. xo

emily@runningperspective said...

yay good luck on the race!!!

Heather @ Where's the Beach said...

So glad you had a nice flight. Hope you didn't brag too much to the hubs ;-) I am so behind on blog reading so I didn't get a chance to wish James luck. I look forward to the recap though!

Tri-Living...Together said...

Enjoy, enjoy!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to hear about it!

Liz said...

Hope today went well - and lucky you!

Rach said...

Aww so glad you guys are so spoiled!! :) Can't wait to hear all about it!

tea-bag said...

good luck!  with such an amazing wife - he's already won! :)  i'm a suck up till the end! :)

lindsay cotter said...

suck up? I think youre just an awesome supporter girl, I CAN'T thank YOU
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lindsay cotter said...

thanks Liz!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh you will hear about. haha, not sure you want to though.
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lindsay cotter said...

thanks Em! means a lot to us.
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lindsay cotter said...

thanks erin, you know how it goes with flats....you'll get a recap soon. oye!
hope you had a great weekend!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

haha, yep! compression and circulation. THEY FEEL AMAZING!!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

thanks Vanessa. It was an interesting day. Time to make up for it a whole foods
for sure!
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Jenn @ Peas and Crayons said...

P and I once stayed in Alexandria VA next to a WF... it was the best weekend EVER! walking everywhere and eating lots of hot bar foods for lunch and dinner... I seriously want to move some place like that! maybe in a few years =)

you bet your butt tomorrow will be great. and the day after that too! =)

xoXOxoJenn @ Peas & Crayons

lindsay cotter said...

i know, and our money is totally gone because of it! haha.
 
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Jess said...

I heard about the race--tough going! I'm sorry about the flat tires!! :( 

Sara Stewart said...

Oh, I absolutely LOVE Portland! It's such a vibrant little city. And the food is to-die-for delicious. So glad you were able to enjoy a nice dinner out with friends!

Loved the video, as usual! Maybe the answer to the hubs' quiet voice is one of those mini microphones. Haha ;)

I hope today was even greater than great! <3

Pure2raw Twins said...

Love Portland been there once and had a great time. Looks like you all are enjoying yourselves, it is nice to have such great friends and support! And love the pre-race video! I hope the race went well :) xoxo

Heather @ Dietitian on the Run said...

Haven't been to Portland yet - but whew, apparently July is the time to go! :) Looks gorgeous!

lindsay cotter said...

its absolutley perfect!!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

yes, we could easily eat our way through portland! LUV IT!
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lindsay cotter said...

thanks for the kind words jess. <3!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

portland has such great people and fresh healthy food. Couldn't have asked for a
better time! well, minus the mishap in the race. Oh well. Happy Sunday!
 
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Lindsey @ Yogi Bear said...

I love all these pictures - just beautiful! Glad y'all had fun! 

Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) said...

Hey sweetie, I read on FB things didn't go so well. I'm really sorry to hear that. I hope James is feeling better today and that you guys have a safe trip home. I'm thinking about you two!

Jess said...

Love all the pics - and love that I totally thought you were in Portland Maine this weekend, not Portland OR. Haha. I'm such a dweeb. 

Missy said...

I'm happy you are a spoiled brat. 
Love the way the hubs says "change in me mental approach!"

Malita Jones said...

Where can I buy these boots and do they have a full body version?

lindsay cotter said...

maybe next time we'll make it to portland, maine. Hehe. Or you can come back
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lindsay cotter said...

um, pretty much. they extend further up. All I needed was a glass of wine to go
with my sitting in the boots and it was pure bliss.
;)
I've got the info if you want to check them out.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

haha, I didn't catch that till just now. I guess i'm used to his "slang."
 
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lindsay cotter said...

thank you lindz. it was a beautiful time!
 
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Stephanie said...

My flight to Sao Paulo was probably half empty, and I got a couple of seats to myself and therefore I actually slept. Isn't it wonderful when air travel surprises you in a good way? :)