Thursday, May 15, 2008
A Real Ironman (? or !)
In 1999, I did my first and last Ironman. I had a sponsor that allowed me to train full time, so I did. What was supposed to be a 9:30 debut turned out to be a series of battles from being allowed to race to days after the race to be listed as an official finisher. It's an oft requested story. As a spin-up to Ironman #2 for me, I'll post the story in a few parts to entertain and motivate ... at least me. To be continued ...
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I remember that season! Driving all the way to Huntsville, ON and back--first ones there, last ones to leave!
Race day was crazy, too. We expected you to be so far into the marathon, we figured we missed you coming off the bike, but then there you were, WAY off the pace...
We had an entertaining discussion throughout the night, wondering if you'd really get across the line! Then...I'll let MWB recount the tale.
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Tell us the stories!
You were flying on the Century, I think you will do great at TM CdA! I will be rooting for ya.
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