My first Ironman 70.3 – the run! (7)

My finisher's medal. Guess what the world’s best triathletes have in common. You got it!  Besides being extraordinarily disciplined, they can run like the friggin’ wind! They are strong and merciless runners. Mer-ci-less. It’s awe-inspiring!  Chris McCormack, winner of last year’s Ironman World Championship, ran 26.2 miles in 2:43:31.  Yes, after swimming 2.4 miles and cycling for 112 miles, there was only 40 minutes between him and the guy who won... Read More