My second IM experience parallels my masochistic path toward consumer-driven, self-actualization in three sports that I have publicly declared hatred for at several times in my life. After Lake Placid (http://192.185.164.20/1430/endurance-sports-nutrition/ironman-lake-placid-2011-race-report/), I was hooked, or should I say sucked in by the M-dot bragging rights – I conquered a couple of fears in Lake Placid, but more fears manifested with the 2.4 mile ocean swim (especially after Gulf Coast tri (http://192.185.164.20/1814/about-ilana/swim-in-a-tumbler-bike-in-a-hurricane-run-in-hell-a-love-story/) A HUGE hurdle to overcome – I had a paralyzing fear of Sharks… snakes… minnows… drowning… Then I too […]
THE BALLAD OF AN IRONMAN SHERPA
Written by: Jay Bernath (Sherpa to 5 crazy girls for Ironman Florida 2012) After months of training, their day was here, But for a sherpa, a time to fear. As a warning . . . This tale may seem to be quite unreal, But hang with this group, you’ll soon know the deal. October 31st, the day we left for the feat, When the rest of the world all went Trick or Treat. To Ironman Florida, in Panama City Beach, Where 17 hours is the mark you can’t breach. On […]
