Next Big Thing: 2014 Edition.
After Ironman Florida, I said I wasn't sure what was next, but that I wouldn't do an Ironman in 2014.
Both of those statements were true, but they were intentionally vague. However yesterday, while sitting in the middle of Huntsville State Park crewing for Matt as he ran Rocky Raccoon, I received the email I've been hoping for since I sent my application in December.
"Congratulations, this is your Official Invitation to Ultraman Canada 2014."
Ultraman Canada is a 3 day event in Penticton, BC, former home of Ironman Canada.
Day 1: 10k (6.2 mile) swim, 90 mile bike
Day 2: 171.4 mile bike
Day 3: 52.4 mile run (double marathon)
I spent a lot of time fretting over possibly not getting in, and then as it got closer, fretting over the possibility that I WOULD get in. Now that I'm in, I'm mostly just happy and excited. I've already assembled my crew, even. Matt, of course, who will also be my water guardian for the swim, and Karen and Ryan. Between them, I have a team who I know will all get along and work well together, I have folks who know about bikes and bike repair, people who know how to cook, 3 people to choose from to run with me when I need them, and most importantly, 3 people who've seen me at my worst and still love me.
I'll be writing a lot more about it in the next few months, I'm sure, since it's by far the biggest (stupidest?) thing I've ever done, but I had to go ahead and announce it because Matt keeps threatening to congratulate me publicly before I actually announce it.
Both of those statements were true, but they were intentionally vague. However yesterday, while sitting in the middle of Huntsville State Park crewing for Matt as he ran Rocky Raccoon, I received the email I've been hoping for since I sent my application in December.
"Congratulations, this is your Official Invitation to Ultraman Canada 2014."
Ultraman Canada is a 3 day event in Penticton, BC, former home of Ironman Canada.
Day 1: 10k (6.2 mile) swim, 90 mile bike
Day 2: 171.4 mile bike
Day 3: 52.4 mile run (double marathon)
I spent a lot of time fretting over possibly not getting in, and then as it got closer, fretting over the possibility that I WOULD get in. Now that I'm in, I'm mostly just happy and excited. I've already assembled my crew, even. Matt, of course, who will also be my water guardian for the swim, and Karen and Ryan. Between them, I have a team who I know will all get along and work well together, I have folks who know about bikes and bike repair, people who know how to cook, 3 people to choose from to run with me when I need them, and most importantly, 3 people who've seen me at my worst and still love me.
I'll be writing a lot more about it in the next few months, I'm sure, since it's by far the biggest (stupidest?) thing I've ever done, but I had to go ahead and announce it because Matt keeps threatening to congratulate me publicly before I actually announce it.