As a volunteer at Ironman Western Australia & the Half IM, i have to throw some info out..

I was a bike leg volunteer (pooey I didn't get to sunscreen the sweaty bodies like littleblackduck did ) and after my shift I wandered on to watch the run leg. If the look in competitors eyes by the time they're on the run course doesn't inspire you then nothing will.

It was amazing to watch so many people-from people like Jo Bennett(5th in the women's pro category-she's from Perth ) to whomever just finish.

I know there's a local busselton lady (diane but can't remember her last name) who mentioned in her IM story that after volunteering for so many yrs in a row, it was her turn. She may not have finished her first in 05 but finished in 06.

I think i could do a 1/2 but not an IM. Why you ask...Open water swimming..

Oh & Btw..IM Western Australia pics..to tempt you You know you want to visit
http://www.fusephotography.com/login_d.aspx