It was cool how they gave it the Ironman treatment with all the pro stuff and the back story, but focused on a lot more regular people. Apparently the race is 75% "new to the sport" (I don't know if that means first-timers, or just people who have few years of racing, or what). There were 5-6 pro women, including Michellie Jones, but it was mostly us mere mortals. People wading into the water at the start of the swim, people dawdling in transition, people having a damn good time. Even the pros said the race (especially being all-women) just has a different feel - more about fun, less pressure at the start.

So, even though this race was a while back, it's so awesome to see on TV. Way to go REGULAR WOMEN!!! WOO