Subject: RE: 13 hour cutoff Starting out in Triathlon (only done two races!! ), with a goal of finishing an Ironman, I already have decided that when I finally finish one I dont care where I finish or what colour (sorry about the spelling Im an Aussie!! ) ribbon I get, just knowing I have finished will suffice for me.
I know a couple of Ironman competitors who have no intention of racing for anything other than beating their previous race time. A goal most of us probably have, whatever distance!!
That will be my goal. I wont race for a gold medallion or a different colour ribbon. What difference would a medallion or ribbon make after the countless hours of sacrificing your time with family and friends?
A ribbon wouldn't help me thank my wife for putting up with my training, but my happiness in succeeding beating my own goals undoubtedly will. We ride all the highs and lows of training and now racing together. |