Lake Placid

This past weekend Ironman Lake Placid took place in New York. I followed many of my HEAT teammates at they worked their way through the 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run and I was completely envious. Never have I wished I could have been anywhere else than churning my way up a hard climb on the 112 mile bike course. I'm not that familiar with too many of the HEAT guys but one that I participated in IMLP for the first time last year. This year he improved dramatically and his write up is really inspiring. I'm still very new to this sport but my goal is to do my first Ironman in 2009. Before I bite of that big of chunk I need to compete in my first half this summer and really get smarter about training and racing. So I'm on the two year plan from this very day (7/24/07). In 2009 I will participate in my first Ironman. I've never been so captivated by an accomplishment as I have these last few days as I read and hear the stories of the Heat members who raced this year. You never want to wish away years, but here's hoping that 2008 moves in and out relatively quick.