I'm off to the Ironman 70.3 World Championships!

Meds · November 06, 2008, 10:47:50 AM

I'll raise a pint to you Bryan, you know i'll be thinking of ya ;)

Bryancd · November 07, 2008, 01:07:01 PM

Well gang, it's the eve before the race and I am back in the hotel relaxing, having a beer as it helps me relax. :) I had a great day today. Funny story, I was the first athlete to arrive at bike and gear check in. As I arrived, all these volunteers were standing around waiting to assist the competitors. They looked at me and I yelled,"Well, at least I will be first at something this weekend!" They all cheered and laughed, it was great!
Now I get some sleep, wake up around 4:30am, get to the start and do what I train to do. There's something very special standing on a beautiful beach at dawn surrounded by the nervous tension and anticipation of all the people around you, anxious to start, afraid of what might come. 1600 athletes in total. The race should take me about 4:15. I start at 7:40am. When the pain and fatigue start to set in on the last 10K of the run, I will think of you all and smile and the pain will be diminished and only my thoughts of you all will remain. :)

Bryancd · November 08, 2008, 11:37:29 AM

I'm back! I went 4:18:34, good for 10th in my age group of men 40-44. That's what I was hoping for as it puts me in the top 10 in the world in my AG. Pretty sweet! I am completely shattered right now, very sunburned, and very happy. Thanks again for all the well wishes! :cheers

Geekyfanboy · November 08, 2008, 11:38:54 AM

WOW That's fantastic Bryan... great job :cheers

wraith1701 · November 08, 2008, 11:39:16 AM

Great job man; congratulations! Time for a cold one and some rest!

Bryancd · November 08, 2008, 11:54:46 AM

Quote from: wraith1701 on November 08, 2008, 11:39:16 AM
Great job man; congratulations! Time for a cold one and some rest!

Enjoying a Kona Longboard lager right now, brother!

Rico · November 08, 2008, 11:56:00 AM

Awesome job Bryan! Congrats dude!

Feathers · November 08, 2008, 12:22:50 PM

Top 10!

You're goooood - congratulations!

moyer777 · November 09, 2008, 06:38:42 AM

That is so awesome Bryan. I know we were all thinking about you here. I said a prayer in the wee hours of the morning for you. Hope you are feeling great today. Congrats! I'm waiting for pictures!

jedijeff · November 09, 2008, 08:54:45 AM

Congrats on the result Bryan

billybob476 · November 09, 2008, 10:34:41 AM

Woohoo! Amazing result Bryan! You should be incredibly proud of yourself.