Chemotherapy On Thursday, Triathlete On Saturday
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I had the privilege of racing on the Columbia Multisport Club’s Team (we won) last year at the National Triathlon Team Championship in Las Vegas. One of the racers on our team who was way ahead of me was Amy Livesay. 10 years ago, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease. She’s been destroying the competition ever since.
She’s a really supportive team member and was an inspiration to my wife and me as we competed in the event in Las Vegas, this fall. I didn’t even know about the Hodgkin’s at the time because she never mentioned it, she just talked about winning all the time. I’m pretty sure “push ’till you puke” or at least something very similar was her battle cry. It says a lot about her character to note that the first time I heard about any of this Hodgkin’s stuff was when I saw this news story from a local station in Columbia, MO, where C.M.C. is located.
I’m not sure I could be so modest had I accomplished what she has. What a cool lady. Oh, and this is all not to even mention that she’s a freakin’ ringer at almost every event they take her to.
From the Ultra Max Website:
Amy Livesay - Amy is a triathlon coach and owner of The Starting Block*. She has completed dozens of running races and triathlons, including several Ironman Triathlons and the National Ironman Championship (in Hawaii). Amy has placed at several triathlons, taking first place overall at the 2004 Ultramax Iron-distance Triathlon. Recently, she won her age group (out of 56 competitors), and was the 7th woman overall (out of over 350) at the 2006 Spirit of Racine Half Iron-distance Triathlon. She has coached several Columbia athletes, as well as led several training groups.
Congrats on all your accomplishments, Amy, you rock.
*Amy and her husband, Mark, just opened The Starting Block in Columbia, MO. They know a thing or two about shoes if you want to stop by.
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1 opinion for Chemotherapy On Thursday, Triathlete On Saturday
gingerbrackett
Dec 27, 2006 at 7:55 am
This is a great piece; thanks for tuning us in to this inspiring life. Go, Amy!
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