I completed the first leg today...signing up! I spent about four hours in front of my computer today starring at the active.com registration page for Florida IM. Spent about two hours limbering up my trigger finger so I could be quick on the reg button at 1 pm. I even tried to recruit some friends who all declined and I can't blame them since it was 58+ degrees outside. Well, by some stroke of amazing luck, I got one of the few spots available.
After the adrenaline subsided I realized what I had done, actually signed up for a grueling 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run. Craziness? Yes. I originally planned to do my first IM in 2009, but after seeing the date of IMFL I figured what the hell I'll give it a shot since I have a better chance being struck by lightning while sitting in front of my computer than actually getting in. Now I am committed and with that comes a little, or rather a lot of nerves firing off in all directions, but I am excited at the challenge ahead.
Time to get training and smarter about racing at this distance.
