Penticton room available for IMC in a three bedroom townhome with two IM couples in other rooms. $475 Wednesday to Monday on course a couple miles from start. Fantastic location for spectators because it’s on the corner of the bike out and return, and on the run course both ways. Our house mate lost his mojo, so we’re filling his room. PM if interested.
This got me to remembering IM house mates, and the friends I’ve made. Like the time our housemate tied a plushie on her aerobars, and still pulled a solid bike split.
…and the novice who came in at 14 hours, sure that he’d won his age group because as he crossed the finish line, the announcer told him he was an Ironman.
…and the Clydesdale beaming from ear to ear that he’d lost fifty pounds during training and completing his first IM.
…and the seasoned vet who cheerfully cruised a 54 minute swim, as an easy warm up for the bike.
…and the doctor who had all the right stuff to stop the leaking when food poisoning nailed me the night before an international race
…and my mentor, who has taught me everything I know about nutrition and training with power, and beyond that has become a great friend.
Who have you met?