Swim start!As the announcer said, what makes the Ironman competition the most amazing athletic competition in the world is that it is ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Most of these athletes are not professionals - during the week they are wearing suits to the office, working regular jobs, with regular families and lives. If it weren't for all the training hours the log, they'd be just like you or me. They are out there for the love of the game.
My highs of the day (and there were no lows!) -
Jen Running by!
My highs of the day (and there were no lows!) -
1. Watching husbands throw their bags at their wives, wetsuit yellow swim cap clad, as the kissed them goodbye and headed down to the beach.
2. Jen's first run by us on the road (post bike and swim), she clasped her hands and said "How are you guys doing?
3. Children joining their dad's for the final run to the finish and infants being carried through the finish line.
4. There was a blind ironman athlete.
5. Watching Jen cross the finish and saying "That was the most fun day I have ever had!"
6. A runner on his final lap handing john a partially drank bottle of beer and saying "Thanks"
Jen Running by!
