The Beginning

It all started back in October. I was cleaning out my inbox late one night and came across an email from Ironman introducing a new race in Louisville, Kentucky. I clicked on the link to have a look, instead of the usual sold out, it actually said accepting applications. I immediately click on the entry link and low and behold active.com was taking registrations for the race. I made a mad dash for my wallet, got out the visa card and I signed up. I received an official Ironman number and a confirmation of my entry with in a couple of minutes. Less than 24 hours later the race was sold out. Ironman events usually sell out on the first day of registration, typically the day after the race. Last year at Ironman Canada, people were literally finishing the race and turning around to line up to register in the morning for next year. They had so many people in line they relented and allowed anyone that finished automatic entry into this year’s event.I’ve never done an Ironman. I’ve done a half Ironman, many triathlons and 5k’s, 10k’s half marathons and runs, including a dozen marathons. Doing an Ironman has always been out there for me and it’s time.