This makes no sense
Kristy Gough, This makes no sense March 10th, 2008
It breaks my heart to write this, but Kristy was so f’n cool, she was hit head on by a Sheriff’s Deputy yesterday while training and she didn’t make it. It absolutely breaks my heart. Kristy Gough was beyond cool, a pro and top finishing Ironman triathlete, and although she had tons of talent, she worked her ass off too - and she was fun.
And all I can think is why did this happen this makes no sense. I think I miss Kristy already.
Matt Peterson from the Roaring Mouse team was also struck and killed by the same car, and although I did not know him, I feel great sympathy for his friends and family.
March 10th, 2008 at 9:46 am
It’s so weird waking up thinking about yesterday’s tragic event…I am still saddened.
March 10th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Martina, we are having the same issue here in tuscon with the police. check this out.
http://www.kold.com/global/story.asp?s=7959848
March 10th, 2008 at 10:48 am
exactly. makes no sense at all. so very sad.
March 10th, 2008 at 11:30 am
You have my deepest sympathy.
I happened to ride past the scene of the accident immediately after the helicopter carried Kristy away. At the time, I did not know the identity of the victim. I followed all the news updates throughout the day. I feared that it was Kristy when the victim was described as a 30-year-old woman from Oakland. Then the Chronicle called asking for that photo that you posted.
March 10th, 2008 at 11:57 am
i know.
i am so sorry and shocked.
please give my best to matt, i hope he is hanging in there ok.
i want to call you soon to catch up and chat, it’s been too long!
and garrett: what a terrible feeling… i hope it’s a while before you get a phone call like that again!
March 10th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
I read about this in the morning when I woke up. Sal and I just rode there.
I’m so sorry - indeed, it makes no sense at all.
March 11th, 2008 at 7:24 am
Just watching her race last weekend, and watching her interact with her Dolce Vita competitors gave me inspiring chills. She was an incredible human being.