Mike smiled a second time today when Lee told him that one of Bryce's former bosses, Chet, had said that Bryce was a stubborn bastard so that if Mike was the same, that made two stubborn bastards.
Tomorrow is the Taupo Ironman event that Mike had set his extracurricular heart on achieving in a good time. We all know that the only thing that would have thrilled Mike as much as achieving a good time himself (11 hours or under?) is knowing that his friends in the squad had also achieved great times compared to their expectations. So we are sure that if Mike had enough consciousness to know what had happened he would be urging his mates on tonight. Courtesy of Jonathon Walbridge, First NZ Capital, and Ben Schurr (Fonterra)each of Mike's colleagues will have in their emergency ration kits for the marathon leg of the event a card from Mike saying "Efficient Form! Mike". Those of you who are economists (like Mike) will appreciate that efficiency is the key to obtaining maximum benefits from limited resources -- in this case fitness and energy. Lee, not being an economist, thought it was ridiculous of Mike, to tell her a few weeks ago that she was not allowed to barrack him tomorrow by crying "go Mike!", because he might then loose "efficient form" and run too hard too early.
Mike's ironman mates (male and female) have been a marvellous support to us and to him since his accident and our thoughts and hopes will be with them tomorrow. Keep your minds focused, don't get over- excited and blow out early. In short, keep efficient form! May the force be with you.
More news on Mike tomorrow -- after the main event.
Mike's Dad
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Kay says
Efficiently said Bryce. May the lads have efficient form tomorrow.
Hallam and I will try to show efficient form by beating the Waikanae club versus Kapiti Boating Club at a fishing contest tomorrow. However I am concerned at the amount of red wine Hallam consumed at an "architects do" tonight that obtaining maximum benefit from a limited resource of staying power on the expected rough seas tomorrow might prove difficult!
Great to hear your progress iron rod Scott. See you in Palmerston on Wednesday.
Cheers kay
Hi Carol and Paul here from Wellington; we have just picked up that this site exsts, through Trish W, and it's marvellous to be able to keep up with Mike's progress without harassing anyone to find out!
Lee and Bryce, we are thinking of you all. The blog, having just now got to it and read it from accident day to now, strikes us as reporting real progress - just as well he has a bossy mum and dad!
Fingers and toes all crossed, and prayers to the gods - we are sending our good vibes up north to you all.
The Stigleys
Hi Bryce and Lee,
we heard from Irena and think of you on the other side of the globe. We will keep up with Mikes progress!
all the best
Elisabeth and Friedhelm
Suzanne and Doug,
The news today is wonderful. Mike smiling with his Mom and Dad, and Mike has a tremendous smile! Of course we all smiled when heard Bryce referred to as a stubborn bastard. Choose when to use your energy Mike, as your Dad said, and this was a great time.
Keep up the good work Wilkinson's, we are thinking of you, and send tons of love.
Suzanne and Doug
Hi Meredith from dunedin here. Mum has sent me this web site. Lee Bryce, Phil and Tracey my heart goes out to you. Mike I am thinking of you and am now very pleased that I can keep track of ur progress.
I am sending my love to all of u,
Meredith
I love this efficiency stuff - so that's what we get Chloe the black lab leaps with joy (maximum result) from limited resources (namely throwing of stick). So Mike, please be efficient.....
Natasha
Hi Mike, Wendy from Endurance Coach here. Hey it's the night before the ironman and have just logged on to your site and read the great news of your progress. You have started your ironman progress really well and like your training, it's the steady focused training that will get you in the best shape. Hey Mike will send you heaps of good thoughts tomorrow and I know that all our athletes will dig in for you mate - when the tough times arrive, they will deliver. As you are in your healing Mike, everyday and in everyway you will make progress. Big but gentle hug man - keep up the great training and the efficient form.
Best Regards
Wendy Chrisp
Hi to all the Wilkinsons! I've just dropped in to say hi and to let you know all Mike's EnduranceCoach training buddies are out of their wetsuits and are on their bikes in Taupo... for some the bike ride is nearly over, with others having a few hours to go before their running shoes are on the feet. I know they're all thinking of you guys today (especially Mike) and will be saving part of their race just for you.
Chelsea (from EnduranceCoach)
Hi to the Wilkinsons from Mark & Gail in Havelock North.
Pleased to hear & read of Mike's progress. If he has stubborn in his genes then we know that his progress will continue with efficiency.
We are sure that his mates will give their all in todays ironman in support of Mike.
Thinking of you all
Regards, Mark & Gail
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