Registration complete!

Well, it's done!  I (and all of the other Ironmoms) are registered for the 2012 Ironman Arizona!!!   I have to say that I am both excited and slightly terrified.  I volunteered at bodymarking and runner's aid station #6 yesterday and the experience was both inspiring and frightening.  I was amazed at the athletes of all shapes, sizes, and abilities taking on a race like Ironman.  I was frightened by the varying levels of exhaustion and pain I was seeing in the athletes as they approached the finish.

After seeing all of them, it confirms to me that I know I can do this.  The experience will be difficult, but it will be an amazing accomplishment and I excited to be in the company of the other Ironmoms and athletes in less than a year on that Ironman course!!!  Time to train.  :)

Ironman Fever!

Today was a great day!  I met the ladies from out of state for breakfast, went to the volunteer meeting, and got a bad case of Ironman fever!  It is amazing to think that just last year I was there as nervous as can be looking for Melinda to start our practice swim.  Wow.  What a difference a year makes. 

This year was much different.  It was very relaxing.  I really enjoyed walking around the expo looking at all the goodies.  I was reminded again and again why I love this sport.  It is for EVERYONE!  I'm so excited for tomorrow's big race. 

If any of you have the photo please send it so we can post to the blog.  It is going to be a great year of Racing.  Go Ironmoms!