Colby, you've got the bug. And yes you can do Ironman. It just takes some time and tenacity, you don't have to be fast.
Be forewarned, once you see one live you'll be signing up for a IM distance race before you know it. I cried at my first IM. I still cry when I think about it. It's so motivational to watch that race live.
Living life like there's no tomorrow.
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