Susan Williams
Susan Williams
picky reaction
We're pretty picky on those kind, and my first reaction was it was an error.
great hurt strong
We've had great crowds, a great time. It (the strong attendance) can't hurt to have it on people's minds.
amazing fade judge kate knew messed mile saw starting success though tough trying turnaround unless
Kate has had a lot of amazing Ironman success so I knew she was going to be tough at the end when I was starting to fade a little bit. I saw at the turnaround that I had a mile on her, and I though that unless I really messed up I should keep the lead. I'm still kind of new at this and I'm always trying to judge my pace.
cities critical deal economic good looking lots measure sports
Sports as economic development has been a good deal for Indianapolis. It's now become a critical economic measure for our city, which we have to retain. Lots of cities are looking at this and want what we have.
power waiting
We're waiting for cancellations and that kind of thing, and we're doing everything in our power to make this work.
bit illinois indiana
With Illinois and Indiana out, there's a little bit of angst. But with what I see out here, it shouldn't be a problem.
added area base couple eleven event fan feature gives opportunity people popular provide schools whatever
We have eleven schools and we have eleven area restaurants who provide a fan base for each of the schools. That gives people an opportunity to gather, to party, to celebrate, to commiserate; whatever it is they do. That's been a very popular feature that we added a couple of years ago to the event and people really enjoy.
favorite number
My favorite number is 13. You think I'm superstitious?
change
No, you can't change your color, where you live.
business convention helps love media national nice sports treated
When the national media is here, they love this place. They love the way they're treated here. They love (the) convenience of the downtown. They always say nice things about Indianapolis and that helps us with convention business, sports business and business business. It's very important.
eye furthest
Course, you always have your eye on the furthest you can go. You look, but you don't look.
boxes luxury treat
They treat the luxury boxes as if it were a tailgate party.
although quite ready
Although I am getting older, I am not quite ready to stop, ... I am having too much fun.
event exciting eye launch next olympic
Actually, I'm going into the event with an eye on the future, ... It's very exciting for us to launch the next Olympic team.