Postcard from the Edge of the World: Ironman Florida
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Ironmen are, like marathons, strange sports to begin with. They really exist to provide those of us with little natural athletic ability a chance to participate in a high level athletic endeavor, complete with whippet-thin pros, fantastic logistical support, and extreme intensity. But recreational sport or no, Ironmen are not to be trifled with. As one coach has said, “You can soldier your way through a 70.3 (half Ironman—mile swim, 56 mile bike, half marathon). But if you make a mistake in an Ironman, it’s a long, bad day out there.” The truth is it’s a long bad day whether you make a mistake or not, but if you make a mistake in an IM, it can be a short, bad day, because you can end up in a tent with a needle in your arm.