Outstanding! You are an inspiration to me, just to be around you Ironpeople. Consider this - I think Lance A is as tough as they get, certainly a cycling inspiraton and model of tenacity and perseverence, with his furious determination etched in the record books now. But he also has had access to all the right gear, trainers, nutrition, bikes, time to train, etc he could ever want.

Now consider this - as pointed out elsewhere, Lance is an not an Ironman - but you are! Congratulations!

Also a great write up, it made me feel like I was right there with you!