Ironman Inspiration

For those of you following along with my blogs this week, I discussed some of my long term training plans, including a Half Ironman in 2010. Well, some of you may know that Tempe is hosting its second full Ironman event of the year in 16 days. I've had the chance to speak with a couple of individuals proud to call themselves Ironmen, having completed this incredible feat of endurance. Every single person says that just watching one of these events is extremely inspirational. Say no more, given my long term goals and a need for some current inspiration to get me through the marathon, I decided to volunteer for this event on November 23rd. I will be at one of the aid stations during the run portion of this event. I can't wait to help those who will need a little of their own motivation during this grueling 140.6 mile course.

You owe it to yourself to watch the attached Youtube clip. Some may watch it and say you're all crazy, but I can't help get goosebumps when watching it. It really is an incredible feat that someday I will get to experience first hand. I'll share more about the experience after I volunteer in a couple of weeks.