We just wanted to say thanks to all the people that supported us on our journey to the starting line... and hopefully all the way to the finish. We certainly
appreciate everything. There are many more than the list below, but some people and businesses went beyond the norm to inspire and support us.
So, in no particular order:
From Aaron
- Phil Bruno - Your story is more incredible than anything I can come up with. From the emergency room to becoming a spinning master. Keep on going Phil!
- Dennis Regelsperger - The only guy I know that will tackle any adventure I can throw at him - not blinking an eye. Heck, I don't mind that you draft me the whole time. Ha... just kidding. Lord knows you've pulled me a long more than once. "Thanks man!" - (that one is for you Taylor)
- Erin Wahl - Anyone that can paddle a kayak for 14 hours with blister-covered hands and run an Ironman with a stress fracture definitely qualifies as an inspiration in my book. Keep rolling Erin!
- Lisa Winkler - "Thrive in the face of adversity". That's my little mantra and no one embraces that more than you. Indefatigable.
- Sally Drake - See what you started?
From Vanessa
- My Parents - Who don't yet know how or why they have helped... but they will know AFTER the race!
- Stan Watkins - The best cycling coach on the planet.
- Proctor Racing/Peoria Bicycle Club - My teammates for the encouragement and for pushing me each and every ride.
- Bill and Kathi Merchant - For their friendship, stories and giving us the tools to survive and feel safe and warm in the worst conditions (hopefully we learned it all).
- Aaron - The biggest thank you goes to Aaron, my training partner, motivator, inspiration and best friend. Thank you for this great adventure and the many adventures together yet to come... and someday you may be faster than me on the bike. :P
