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October 9, 2007
Kona Envy
Okay - I'm starting to have a serious case of Kona Envy. Reading all the blogs of athletes racing Saturday, the preview articles, the predictions, the build-up of all build-ups. I am absolutely, 100% inspired to work harder than I ever have to one day get there myself.
That is until I think of doing the actual race. 2.4 miles of swimming in the ocean, 112 miles of cycling and then a marathon in the hot lava fields of Hawaii. Think the Chicago Marathon was bad? Add another 10-15 degrees and a whole lot more humidity, oh and 2.4 miles of swimming and 112 miles of cycling too. Brutal isn't even the word.
But I guess that's why it's the race of all races. And why they don't let just anyone in. We all have to dream...
Posted by beth at October 9, 2007 8:38 PM
Comments
You're so right. We all have to dream. ;)
Posted by: Meghan at October 9, 2007 8:51 PM
And the thing is, if you qualify you totally have to go and try the crazy adventure of the Ironman. I have a feeling you will qualify one of these days :)
Posted by: barb at October 9, 2007 9:47 PM