I'm not exactly sure how I got to this point in my life where I fully believe that swimming, biking, and running 140.6 miles in one day seems like great fun. To most people ("the mortals" as some of my fellow triathletes call them) this seems like pure insanity and some days I 100% agree that it is crazy to have voluntarily signed up for this race. But here we go...my $500 has been paid, I bought the fancy bike, I have eight more toenails left to lose...no turning back now.
So here's what I've gotten myself into...on July 20, 2008 in Lake Placid, NY I'll compete in Ironman Lake Placid. I'll do 2 loops in Mirror Lake which will total 2.4 miles then hop on my fancy bike and do a 56 mile loop twice in the Adirondack Mountains. They say it is a beautiful ride but not easy. Then I put my running stuff on and do a 13.1 mile loop two times to add up to a full marathon...26.2 miles. I have to do all of that in one day within the 17 hour cut off time. I'm not sure what to expect really. I'm sure pain and suffering will be involved at some point but that just makes you stronger...I think. What I think about most though is the finish line. I am going to enjoy every fiber and every inch of that Ironman carpet. I am going to hug everyone I see and soak up that moment but most important I can't wait to hear "the voice of the Ironman" say "Marne McLyman you are an Ironman!"
Sunday, February 3, 2008
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