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Photo by Angela.  We recently took our 6th trip to Lake Placid, NY.  Lake Placid holds a special place in our heart for several different reasons. Ironman Lake Placid was Karel's first Ironman in 2013 and our first Ironman together. It was the first Ironman that I participated in after my dad was diagnosed with cancer and had undergone extensive spinal surgery due to the cancer spreading to his spine. Karel had his only DNF in Lake Placid in 2015 when he went into the race with a torn plantar. Karel has raced IMLP 4 times and I have raced 3 times. We decided to move to Greenville after 2013 IMLP as we fell in the love with the mountains. Lastly, we made the long drive to Lake Placid three times so that we could bring Campy with us. This recent trip was a bit emotional as Friday was the one-year since we said good bye to Campy.  Karel was supposed to race Lake Placid this year but he has had some complications after two knee surgeries (meniscus trims) so he deferred to 202...

Today Is one year since Campy, my beloved "soul dog," passed away peacefully at home at 12:20pm, at the age of 17. After 16 years together, the hole in my heart has not fully healed. My heart continues to ache on a daily basis. Campy was more than just a pet; he was my "love and sunshine" and my best friend. He brought me much joy, laughter, happiness, companionship, and unconditional love. Campy and I were inseparable. I adored his big personality, happy smile, golden hair (which eventually turned white) perfect nose, heart-melting face, and long legs. He went everywhere with me. He was a constant source of comfort and companionship, always making me feel wanted and needed. Even as he aged, Campy remained a fighter, and we embraced every day we had with him. He was always loved and well taken care of.  Life will never be the same without our sunshine. Campy taught us so much about life, and his presence is terribly missed. We are forever grateful for the memories h...