Journey to IM

I have to say I am pretty excited about the possibility. More than the event itself, I enjoy the challenge of just being prepared for the event. 1/2 IMs (Iron Man) have become a relatively comfortable distance and when I am not really even in race shape I can get through this distance...but IMs on the other hand...this is a distance that you just don't "get through." For this distance you have to be prepared...be ready. Honestly, it is even hard for me to wrap my mind around that distance right now. I remember previous IM training days and after the event, would look back and say, "how'd I do that?" The distance can seem insurmountable, and the challenge will be even greater with a 3yr old + a little on the way (Feb 2010), with the race in Sept 2010...but hey, this is what multi sport athletes enjoy...so I hope those who read this enjoy the "journey to IM." Oh...the pic here is one of me at my very first tri back in the late 90s...much different looking today as you will see in future pics!

Race at Red Oak

Over the 4th weekend my family made the annual trek down to Willburton, OK to visit with family and participate in the Red Oak 5K. OK...I have to admit, it is a little town in the middle of no where, Oklahoma, but don't be fooled by little towns...many times they put on great races! For a whopping entry fee of $10 here's what you get: 1) entry to a good 5k race, 2) kids race to follow 5K, 3) award medals, 4) course aid station, 5) water + fruit at finish, 6) biscuit and gravy breakfast at local church,& 7) race t-shirt. So my point in all of this is that there are still plenty of races out there that can provide a good event for a small entry fee. Don't get me wrong...RDs need to make some money, but some of these folks are dragging us racers across the financial coals! So do a little searching and you can find great races for a great price!