I think this provisional slot would be kind of cool. Maybe even just say the fastest age grouper that didn't get a slot through their age group after the roll down. it would only be 2 slots but not sure how that would effect the overall break out of that particular races slots.
In regards to the original poster's training and goals, anything is possible if you have a strong athletic base and depending how quickly you 'pick things up'. There was a guy who used to do the local tri store's group rides who went from complete newbie who'd just bought a bike at the beginning of the season to destroying guys and eventually racing a continental cup or two by the end of the season. The guy had a massive distance swim background and was just a total natural talent. I don't think he realized that running 16 flat off a hard bike was as impressive as those around him. Granted, IM is a different animal but stranger things have happened.
All that said, does it seem likely. Not so much but it's cool to see someone putting there goals out there and trying to get what help he can given apparent limited resources and time.
I took about a 6 year break from Ironman (barely missed a KQ) before going for it again last summer in Louisville. I pushed pretty hard but eventually didn't make it to the start line when I broke my foot a month out. I took this whole year off tri and just mostly ran (not a ton but it's my background/first love) and will be headed to Texas to try and qualify again. While my time/resources aren't quite so limited, I'm putting those energies into the bike (via power & bike coaching) to try and make the most out of my run. Just thinking about trying to do it on 12 hrs seems like a tough ask.
In regards to the original poster's training and goals, anything is possible if you have a strong athletic base and depending how quickly you 'pick things up'. There was a guy who used to do the local tri store's group rides who went from complete newbie who'd just bought a bike at the beginning of the season to destroying guys and eventually racing a continental cup or two by the end of the season. The guy had a massive distance swim background and was just a total natural talent. I don't think he realized that running 16 flat off a hard bike was as impressive as those around him. Granted, IM is a different animal but stranger things have happened.
All that said, does it seem likely. Not so much but it's cool to see someone putting there goals out there and trying to get what help he can given apparent limited resources and time.
I took about a 6 year break from Ironman (barely missed a KQ) before going for it again last summer in Louisville. I pushed pretty hard but eventually didn't make it to the start line when I broke my foot a month out. I took this whole year off tri and just mostly ran (not a ton but it's my background/first love) and will be headed to Texas to try and qualify again. While my time/resources aren't quite so limited, I'm putting those energies into the bike (via power & bike coaching) to try and make the most out of my run. Just thinking about trying to do it on 12 hrs seems like a tough ask.