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23 September 2011 05:50 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time(US & Canada)

So excited ,this is my first blog,  I am prepared to hit the Sahara next week.

I am packed, checked, and double checked for gear.

I am excited to meet new friends and take on this huge challenge......

Comments: Total (54) comments

Posted On: 08 Oct 2011 12:36 am

YIPPEE! Drinking a glass of wine to celebrate your amazing accomplishment! Danne and I are proud! Way to go! What ironman do you want to sign up for :-)

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 01:48 pm

I don't know how to describe how proud I am of you. The most amazing woman I know and so proud to say I know you. You did it!!!!!!!! Go out and enjoy those last 6 miles and just reflect on what an amazing journey you just conquered. Can't wait to hear all about it and see you. Want to go walk on the beach with me next week!!!!!! Stay safe and see you soon.

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 01:08 pm

LISA!! LISA! LISA!!! What an amazing experience. You are such an inspiration. I am so excited for you and thrilled that you have succeeded in reaching this goal! Way to go!!! See you back in NC. Safe travels.

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 01:02 pm

Well You did it !!!! Pretty Amazing....you have one day left to enjoy the feeling of accomplishment and pride of doing something incredible. Lauren is home on break and we are all dying to see you. Love You- Paul Matt and Lauren

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 12:14 pm

WoW! Speechless. You Are The Woman!!!! Pop the champagne. Love ya.

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 12:10 pm

Only one more stage!! Such an inspiration! Bring it home Lisa bring it home!

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 11:27 am

You will never truly know how in awe of you I am. So proud. One more day to go sis. Love ya. B

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 03:02 am

Almost home

Posted On: 07 Oct 2011 01:24 am

Wow ... too tired to blog much I guess. Congrats! Bib 26!

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 11:34 am

Today is one day closer to the finish line. Keep it up. You can do anything that you set your mind to, you are a Gendrolis. The kids have me on the computer 10 times a day to check on you and we are all are cheering you on. Good luck and be safe sis. Love ya. B

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 03:00 am

Lisa... You Rock !!!! So Proud to be your friend wish I had your energy I will keep an eye on your flights....cant wait to hear all aboout it...Love ya

Posted On: 06 Oct 2011 01:07 am

Lisa, Congratulation on getting over the "hump"....now lets bring it on home. As you say in class, this is going to be a little more difficult...but somehow we get through it and so will you. Your local students, Lois and Clark

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 10:41 pm

You Rock Lisa!!!! Can't believe how calm you look in your picture yesterday! You got this!!!!

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 10:04 pm

Looking good! You are doing great! I am so excited for you and like Cindy, I have become obsessed with the website and everyone's progress. Love your pictures. Just 2 more days and your goal will be accomplished. You are in the short rows now. We are all so proud of you! Keep the faith...just one foot in front of the other....Can't wait to hear all the details when you come home. YOU ROCK!

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 08:33 pm

Ahhhhhh!!!!!!! Your doing it. Friday awaits!!!

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 08:32 pm

OMG!!!!! As you would tell me Lisa, "You are in your cool down! Almost there!". Looking great in your pictures. Miss you sooo much but so happy you are accomplishing your goal. I've become obsessed with the website and check it hourly. With you all the way. You are awesome.

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 04:08 pm

Keep up the great work. This end is just two days away. Think of how awesome it will be to look back and say. "Yep I did that". Love you always and kisses from the kids. Be safe sis. B

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 02:31 am

Hi Lisa - We are checking every night on your progress and yelling GO LISA GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you can hear us. Keep having fun and be safe be fast.

Posted On: 05 Oct 2011 01:26 am

Yo Sis! How are you doing??? Excited to see pics of you on this web site. I hope you are having a great time!

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 07:47 pm

You are SOooo Awesome!! Thinking of you every day!! Can't wait to hear all about your adventure!

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 02:37 pm

You are doing great Lisa. Fyi...Amanda Knox was acquitted yesterday. Thought you would like to know. I know how you follow all these court cases. See you soon. Luv ya!

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 11:23 am

Doing great sis. Moved up 4 spots. Proud of you. Ali says she missses you. Keep up the good work. You got this.

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 10:24 am

GOOO LISA!!! you are doing amazing! stay strong you got this!!

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 02:45 am

Lig. What a race!! Your doing great. One question? Do they have showers after a long hot dayin the desert.. With all those guys running for seven days, I certainly hope so. You look good in your race photos. Love ya

Posted On: 04 Oct 2011 02:28 am

Lisa, YOU GO GIRL!!! YOU ARE AMAZING!! I am thinking of you every minute, what an amazing experience to run this race! I will be waiting for you and we will set up your tent at Sweet and Savory upon your return. You rock!!!!!!!! GO LISA!!!!!!!!! I know that your family is so proud of you!

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 10:36 pm

Great job on day two.... you moved up four spots. We Love You!

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 10:34 pm

Great Job at Stage two!!!!! I ran some on wrightsville beach today and yelled your name all the way!!! I am sure you could hear me. Sooo proud of you. You've got this one.

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 07:39 pm

Hey Lisa Stage 2 done!!! Way to go! We know you are doing great and having just a wonderful fun experience. Keep on keeping on!!!!! We are all sending you energy, love and prayers. All the best from all of us!!!!

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 05:03 pm

Keep up the good work. The kids and I have you in our prayers every night. Love ya sis. B

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 05:02 pm

your a mainiac!!! you look great!!

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 04:51 pm

You finished day one...You Go Girl!!! Keep up the good work. :)

Posted On: 03 Oct 2011 03:26 am

One day down. Give us the news

Posted On: 02 Oct 2011 11:24 pm

You are awesome!!! Looking forward to keeping up with you this week. What a wonderful experience! Be safe...love ya girl. Alesia

Posted On: 02 Oct 2011 10:59 pm

Ahoy Matey! Hard for us to hear you were stranded on a desert island. Here's hoping you will be back on familiar shores soon! Stay the course and we will celebrate when you return home! Do, Kentavious, Leanna, Branin, Lisa, Trey, Laural, James and all the ECU pirates!! Arrrgggghh!

Posted On: 02 Oct 2011 07:01 pm

MOMMY!!!!!! I am SOOOOOO incredibly proud of you!!! I've been thinking about you this whole time and I know you are probably doing fantastic!!!! HURRY HOME and show that desert whose boss. LOVE YOU SO MUCH

Posted On: 02 Oct 2011 02:08 pm

Go Girl, Have fun and a great race. Your Friends, Lois,Cynthia, and Clark

Posted On: 02 Oct 2011 03:35 am

ahhhh here u go. We will all be with u in spirit And our thoughts. I appears you are with a Great group of people. Go get it

Posted On: 02 Oct 2011 03:11 am

Your CRAZIER than I! Thinking about ya! Take care :-)

Posted On: 02 Oct 2011 01:57 am

I am so excited for you. I have been looking at pictures and visiting the site all day. I want to be there with you soo bad. You are such an inspiration and hero to me. I have been bitten by the "endurance bug" because of you. Luv you and can't wait to see you in the pictures. (George said he hasn't been bitten.)

Posted On: 02 Oct 2011 12:43 am

Excited to hear about your first day in the desert! Kids are asking every ten minutes if i've heard anything..... Love, Paul

Posted On: 01 Oct 2011 08:52 pm

Just wanted you to know I am thinking about how your first day went? How's the weather and temperature? Remember, cut the "im" out of impossible, leaving the dynamic word standing out free and clear --- possible. Luv ya!

Posted On: 01 Oct 2011 05:03 pm

Lisa-You will rock this as everything you do! Will be thinking of you this week.....It is an amazing journey you have set yourself on and I hope you enjoy it!

Posted On: 01 Oct 2011 01:28 am

Lisa, Good Luck, I know you will soar through this....

Posted On: 30 Sep 2011 09:51 pm

Good Luck and Be safe.

Posted On: 30 Sep 2011 08:55 pm

Hi Lisa, Wow, the day you have trained for the last year is finally here. You Go Girl!!! I know you will have the adventure of a lifetime. I will pray and think about you every day you are there. Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back. Love ya girlfriend. Christine

Posted On: 30 Sep 2011 08:36 pm

Go Lisa!!! You are awesome. Enjoy and we are so... excited for you. See ya soon. Laura & Jonathan

Posted On: 30 Sep 2011 05:44 pm

Sent out a Facebook message about your adventure You have many friends giving u the thumbs up And support with prayers. Thinking about you Every day. Live Julie. Ahhhhh

Posted On: 30 Sep 2011 02:47 am

Go Lisa -we are excited for you and look forward to following your progress. Be safe, be fast. John & Ginger

Posted On: 30 Sep 2011 02:19 am

We're so happy for you!!! Got there safe and with all your gear! We love you so very much and hope to call you again tomorrow. Love, Paul Matty and Lauren.

Posted On: 28 Sep 2011 07:47 pm

what an incredible time you are going to have. You are awesome! Hope you have the BEST experience.

Posted On: 28 Sep 2011 11:51 am

Lisa. I will be with you. The entire journey What a great adventure to a far off place Stay well and safe. And more than anything Do your best and have fun!

Posted On: 28 Sep 2011 10:55 am

GO GET EM LISA!! what a journey you about to embark on. cant wait to hear all about it. be safe & have a blast! will be thinking and praying for you every step of the way! You are ready. now go have the experience of a lifetime!

Posted On: 27 Sep 2011 11:59 pm

Almost There!!!! Soo excited and proud of you. Will be thinking of you everyday.

Posted On: 24 Sep 2011 01:23 pm

Will be with you every step of the way!!