Pulling into Madison last night, I couldn’t help feel the Ironman excitement. It’s just in the air, plain and simple except this time with a totally different feeling. Gone was the anticipation and nervousness of the race. It was rather more of a joyous feeling that my comrades were going to be sharing an awesome experience on Sunday.

Seeing all these fit athletes around was slightly depressing. “I used to be one of those guys,” I thought to myself several times last night. That and the predicted weather forecast of 73 and dry?! Why after three years of 90+, 90+, and 55 with rain would this be the year I’d sit out? But alas, while I’ll definitely miss the race on Sunday, I still didn’t miss those long runs and long rides that I’d have otherwise been doing this summer. It takes a lot of work and dedication to be one of you folks.

So… I may or may not see you guys out on the course, but I wish you all the very best! Enjoy the race and soak in the experience that is Ironman. You folks all deserve it!