My friend showed me this story of a really tough day on the IM Wisconsin course. I wanted to share it, since it's all about perseverance -- and I'm doing Chattanooga (my first) in just over a week. Hope I have the guts of this dude if things get tough:
http://rootsrated.com/...od-sweat-vomit-tears
http://rootsrated.com/...od-sweat-vomit-tears