When you think of the ultimate challenge when it comes to endurance, Ironman is what comes to mind. Anytime there is an Ironman race, I try to follow the event online or via Twitter. It does not matter whether if it is through the hills of Kentucky or the lava fields of Hawaii. I love watching Ironman.
Just a couple of weeks ago my friend Butch competed in Ironman Louisville. I was checking his status online as he crossed the time check points throughout the day. Another friend, Ken, was there in Louisville serving as a volunteer. I was providing updates via text to Ken letting him know where Butch was and his predicted finishing time. I felt like I was right there in Louisville with them. At 11:38 pm, it was amazing to watch the live finish line camera online and see Butch become an Ironman. Amazing and inspiring!
It is so inspiring that I will attempt my first Ironman next August in Louisville! Both Ken and I will be competing in this ultimate challenge and I look forward to sharing this experience with you.
I plan on sharing my experiences in the training leading up to this event and other events I have planned in 2013. In January I will be running in the 20th edition of the Disney Marathon and then in June competing in the innagural Ironman Raleigh 70.3.
As you can see, 2013 will be a big endurance year and I look forward to the challenge. Through it all, the glory all goes to God as He is the one who will guide me and provide the strength needed to complete the challenges of the Ironman.
