Just as I was thinking that my triathlon centered thinking could take a rest for the year, the Big Dance is upon us. Ironman week is a great source of entertainment for me. I love all things Ironman. And there's nothing more Ironman, than World Championships.
I was on the Big Island in early October of 2007 and the experience is one I will treasure forever. My whole family participated. It is the ultimate volunteer experience, if you love triathlon the way we do.
I look forward to the Ironman Features posted on www.ironman.com daily, and try to remember all the new names. I am old school and miss seeing names like Luc van Lierde, Normann Stadler and Natascha Badmann. However, I'm a big fan of Chrissie Wellington and Craig Alexander. Each year, I'm amazed at the dropping times. It seems almost super-human.
This year, I will be riding my bike as the pros and age-groupers test the waters in Kailua Bay and traverse the lava fields. Usually, I'm keeping track on Ironmanlive.com. This year, I will have to settle for whatever updates I can get on my iPhone at the end of the day.
For those of us who worship Ironman, this is the day. I hope to get back there one day. It is definitely worth the trip.
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