[cjbruin]

It's a pretty long read...but it has a few pictures to look at :)

http://www.betheball.com/IMAZ2008.htm

For those of you who just want the summary version...

It was HOT

It was WINDY

It was PAINFUL

I FINISHED!!!

I'm tired.

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[SpeedyTSO]

CONGRATs CHRIS!! :beer: I read your IMAZ blog word for word. You're an Inspiration to us all!

[flip18436572]

Nice blog report. Inspiring and will help me reach my goals.

[az_cyclist]

Congratulations. It really was windy, and warm in the afternoon.

[PerpetualMotion]

Yes, congratulations! I've been training for Ironman CDA, which would be my first Ironman. Missed three weeks due to an illness, and now I'm wondering if it's realistic. I'll start again this weekend, and see how it goes.

It helped to read about another first-timers experience. Very inspiring to see how you survived heat and wind in the same day AND that blister! Thanks for such a detailed report.

[cjbruin]

Missed three weeks due to an illness, and now I'm wondering if it's realistic. I'll start again this weekend, and see how it goes.

I missed two full weeks in January due to illness and some insane travel. You have a ton of time before Canada. Finishing an IM really comes down to two things...1) Stubborness, 2) Proper nutrition on Race Day.

I can't wait to read YOUR race report!

[Sprocket Man]

Congratulations CJ! From couch potato to Ironman in a span of about 4 years is beyond awesome. It looks like your blister has a blister - it's a duplex!

Your race report was a great read. Sounds like your wife (and doggy) are very supportive - an absolute necessity for anyone who wants to take on this kind of challenge. I'm glad all your efforts led to a successful conclusion.

[tasr]

YOU are an IronMan! :)

Congratulations a TON

In weeks after you've rested, recovered and healed. You'll be thumbing your chest about this. :D

[enginerd]

Great race report. Thanks for sharing and major congrats!

[bvfrompc]

Great race report. Thanks for sharing and major congrats!

+1

Thanks man, awesome report!

[brett_beddow]

I definitely got the chills during the part where you were finishing. Awesome. I hope to do this some day. Thanks for the inspiration.