Famous Last Words...

Now that I'm home and refreshed, it remains only for me to make a few more thanks and express my gratitude to almost everyone that surrounds me:

(If you've just looked up the blog and only want to read about the race, look on the right hand side of the blog, for the post: My World Champs - Race Report. You may want to read a few posts before, and one or two after, for context.)

• To all my sponsors and the companies who donated product and expertise for the auction - I could not have done it without you - THANK YOU. (Wild Thing Adventures, Andrew Johnstone & Associates, My Training Day, Bobbie Maree Therapeutic Massage, Jeanette Gibbs Body Stress Release, The Cutting Room, Monkey Valley Resort, Rockets CompresSox, Ezulwini Chocolates, Dr Rabia Goolam, Nicola Designs, Di Heesom-Green, Femina, Blue Bottle Liquors, Classic Cape Charters, as well as the companies Andre dealt with)


• Auctioneers extrodinaire: Paul Kaye and Mike Finch. You guys were (and are) the berries!


• To Granny Jill and the Weyers: Thank you for your ongoing support of my life - your unwavering belief in me has made the hugest difference!


• To all my fabulous friends who put up with triathlon, triathlon, triathlon! And supported me all the way!


• Training partners who shared long hours and cold mornings: Bobbie in the pool; Martin who let me hang on to his wheel around KZN; my KAK running friends, for early morning sessions; John, Rusty, Steve, who made me laugh so much I could barely cycle; Paula, for long cycles and quick runs
• Andy, for letting me use his awesome Zipp wheels
• Circle Cycles - my bike was spot on, and I had NO FEAR about technical problems.


• My fantastic coach, Claire. Your programs really hit the spot, and I was ready at the right time, just like you promised.


• Swim coach Maik - I feel a huge improvement, watch this space.


• Fellow SA teammates, for being part of the same excitement and for sharing one another's journey.


• My special roommate and friend, Britt. We laughed so much and so often, shared groceries, shopping and internet times and had the most amazing pre race week EVER!


• My "Adventure Partner" Andre - what can I say? There really is no one in the world I would rather have experienced Australia with.


• My family back home - my mom and twin teenage boys - who allowed me so much time and space to reach for my own dreams. I love you guys!

Now, its time to rest. Relive each experience. Count all my blessings and write copious reams in my gratitude diary. I've been to Worlds and I'm back.