Quote Originally Posted by Tri Girl View Post
And Colby- you HAVE to volunteer at an iron distance race of some kind- that's what put the kooky dream in my head of doing an IM. Dreams are what have created some of the most amazing things/moments in history. You go for it, girlie!!! You do that 70.3 and then set your sights on the 140.6 next year! You CAN do it!!!!!! Who cares how long it takes you- whether it be 9 hours or 17 hours- everyone who finishes is an ironman (and I looked like I was having more fun than the winners anyway- they were just working too hard and not enjoying it as much )
I'm trying to decide if you ladies are helping me or not...

I'm definitely planning on volunteering for IMCdA this year. It's so close, it seems silly not to. If anyone knows anyone doing IMCdA, I'd be happy to take a finish line picture or two (or task my husband!).

I'm not sure I could be ready for 70.3 by July, which is when the nearest "official" 70.3 is (Lake Stevens). Next option is a non-official 70.3 the first week of August (who cares if it's official, really!). Another option is an Oly distance the 2nd week of August. Maybe I could... I think I'd definitely need a coach to set me straight if that's true.

And... I just found out I am a bridesmaid in a wedding the same weekend as a sprint tri I'm signed up for (the Danskin, for anyone playing along at home), so I guess there will be no marking the day before (though it's tempting to show up marked just to freak out the easily freaked out folks)... and no enjoying the wedding cocktail service!