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lavaman · 8 October 2011, 12:32 PM

One of the greatest spectacles in sports, or perhaps in humanity.

The Ironman Triathlon World Championship.

Swim 2.4 miles
Bike 112 miles
Run 26.2 miles

Brag for the rest of your life.

NBC broadcasts the telecast in late November. I encourage ANY of you who have a fitness goal to read the stores of the some of the athletes on the website (www.ironman.com). The field is typically 1700+, all ages and sizes. They don't cut the distance for anyone. The stories of many of the competitors are truly inspiring. I was there when John Blais crossed the finish line, in spite of having mid-stage ALS.

You can learn more about John here: www.waronals.com

In any event, if you are passionate enough to wear a Rolex, perhaps you are passionate enough to believe in the Ironman mantra: Anything is Possible

Respectfully

-Lavaman

Gagebuilder · 8 October 2011, 12:37 PM

Hey, I know a guy who qualified for that this year. I think he's nuts. He's in over thirty or over forty. I don't know him too well, he's a friend's brother-in-law, but you qualify for this, people tend to talk about it!

mikea · 9 October 2011, 12:53 AM

as a frequent 5k, 10k, and 15k casual fitness guy....i'm amazed at the mental toughness to complete the ironman...inspiring!

BarkMaster · 9 October 2011, 01:33 AM

A guy I went to high school did this for the first time when he was 45.

cedargrove · 9 October 2011, 01:37 AM

This is quite a feat. I used to run the much shorter International distance triathlons when I was a teen, and always really admired the Ironman triathletes, especially Dave Scott who won Hawaii several times.

Dan Pierce · 9 October 2011, 01:37 AM

I can barely handle the cycling part by itself. All three together? Forget about it.
dP

dalip · 9 October 2011, 01:38 AM

Extraordinary commitment and fitness.

lavaman · 9 October 2011, 05:37 AM

Most of the age-groupers are just average folks who just decided to pick up a challenge. usually because someone told them they couldnt do it.

8 October 2011, 12:32 PM	#1
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	Tomorrow, in Hawai'i One of the greatest spectacles in sports, or perhaps in humanity. The Ironman Triathlon World Championship. Swim 2.4 miles Bike 112 miles Run 26.2 miles Brag for the rest of your life. NBC broadcasts the telecast in late November. I encourage ANY of you who have a fitness goal to read the stores of the some of the athletes on the website (www.ironman.com). The field is typically 1700+, all ages and sizes. They don't cut the distance for anyone. The stories of many of the competitors are truly inspiring. I was there when John Blais crossed the finish line, in spite of having mid-stage ALS. You can learn more about John here: www.waronals.com In any event, if you are passionate enough to wear a Rolex, perhaps you are passionate enough to believe in the Ironman mantra: Anything is Possible Respectfully -Lavaman

8 October 2011, 12:37 PM	#2
Gagebuilder "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Detroit Area Watch: out for yelow snow Posts: 1,067	Hey, I know a guy who qualified for that this year. I think he's nuts. He's in over thirty or over forty. I don't know him too well, he's a friend's brother-in-law, but you qualify for this, people tend to talk about it! __________________ So it's not the steam that causes the failure, but it's water that you notice in the watch after a shower that could lead you to believe the steam damaged the seal, but it's just the unfortunate result of an unserviced mechanical beast.

9 October 2011, 12:53 AM	#3
mikea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: mike Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 1,091	as a frequent 5k, 10k, and 15k casual fitness guy....i'm amazed at the mental toughness to complete the ironman...inspiring! __________________ DD40 RG, DD40 Platinum, Submariner Bluesy, RG YM 40, YM 40

9 October 2011, 01:33 AM	#4
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	A guy I went to high school did this for the first time when he was 45. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

9 October 2011, 01:37 AM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	I can barely handle the cycling part by itself. All three together? Forget about it. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

9 October 2011, 01:37 AM	#5
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	This is quite a feat. I used to run the much shorter International distance triathlons when I was a teen, and always really admired the Ironman triathletes, especially Dave Scott who won Hawaii several times.

9 October 2011, 01:38 AM	#7
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Extraordinary commitment and fitness. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

9 October 2011, 05:37 AM	#8
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	Most of the age-groupers are just average folks who just decided to pick up a challenge. usually because someone told them they couldnt do it.

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