Congrats! You're Going to Kona!
Ever since stepping across the finish line of my first Ironman, it has been a goal of mine to make it to the Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Since Saturday, November 7, 2009 the drive has not stopped, I have never given up, and I am incredibly honored to have earned an entry to Kona through the Ironman Legacy program.
The Ironman Legacy program grants loyal IRONMAN competitors an opportunity to start in Kona at least once in their lifetime. One hundred Legacy winners are chosen every year. To be eligible for this year’s selection, athletes must have completed a minimum of 12 full-distance IRONMAN-branded races, have never started the IRONMAN World Championship, have completed at least one IRONMAN event in each of the 2013 and 2014 seasons and be registered for an IRONMAN event in 2015. Originally from: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/news/articles/2015/03/2015-lottery-and-legacy-winners.aspx#ixzz3Us60GRR3
The competition will be fierce and I will come charging. The experience I have gained along my journey has made me more prepared for October 10, 2015!!
Here's a look back on the 12 Ironman races that earned my entry into the Ironman World Championship!
#1 Ironman Florida 2009Swim
1:11:19, 01:50/100yd
Bike/Cycle
6:01:47, 18.57 Mi/Hour
Run
4:45:24, 10:53/Mi
Final Time: 12:08:43
4 Age Group, 156 Gender, 978 Overall
Swim
1:10:25, 01:49/100yd
Bike/Cycle
7:05:43, 15.79 Mi/Hour
Run
4:43:14, 10:48/Mi
Final Time: 13:09:22
12 Age Group, 93 Gender, 572 Overall
#3 Ironman Florida 2010 #4 Ironman Texas 2011Swim Swim
1:04:30, 01:40/100yd 1:09:28, 01:47/100yd
Transition Transition
06:51 03:05
Bike/Cycle Bike/Cycle
5:50:28, 19.17 Mi/Hour 5:44:01, 19.53 Mi/Hour
Transition Transition
03:51 4:43
Run Run
4:26:55, 10:11/Mi 4:43:24, 10:49/Mi
Final Time 11:32:32 Final Time: 11:44:38
12 Age Group, 84 Gender, 636 Overall 7 Age Group, 48 Gender, 343 Overall
Swim
1:09:47, 01:48/100yd
Bike/Cycle
6:26:03, 17.41 Mi/Hour
Run
4:15:08, 09:44/Mi
Final Time 12:03:31
15 Age Group, 87 Gender, 616 Overall
Race Report
Swim
1:09:11, 01:47/100yd
Bike/Cycle
5:32:24, 20.22 Mi/Hour
Run
4:13:50, 09:41/Mi
Final Time: 11:03:58
8 Age Group, 60 Gender, 394 Overall
#7 Ironman Arizona 2012 #8 Ironman Texas 2013
Swim Swim
1:06:14, 01:42/100yd 1:09:04, 01:47/100yd
Bike/Cycle Bike/Cycle
5:52:56, 19.04 Mi/Hour 6:12:36, 18.04 Mi/Hour
Run Run
4:28:10, 10:14/Mi 5:21:52, 12:17/Mi
Final Time: 11:35:54 Final Time: 12:55:27
13 Age Group, 102 Gender, 594 Overall 18 Age Group, 141 Gender, 748 Overall
Swim
1:09:19, 01:47/100yd
Bike/Cycle
6:32:05, 17.14 Mi/Hour
Run
4:26:58, 10:11 /Mi
Final Time: 12:14:57
20 Age Group, 113 Gender, 669 Overall
Swim
1:06:13, 01:42/100yd
Bike/Cycle
6:15:37, 17.89 Mi/Hour
Run
4:43:06, 10:48/Mi
Final Time 12:14:42
16 Age Group, 114 Gender, 729 Overall
Swim
59:49, 01:32/100yd
Bike/Cycle
5:58:08, 18.76 Mi/Hour
Run
4:43:03, 10:48 /Mi
Final Time 11:50:53
11 Age Group, 71 Gender, 509 Overall
Swim
1:10:16, 01:49/100yd
Bike/Cycle
7:01:32, 15.94 Mi/Hour
Run
4:16:06, 09:46 /Mi
Final Time 12:37:34
17 Age Group, 107 Gender, 630 Overall
Looking back over the past 6 years, I WOULDN'T CHANGE A THING!!! The friends and relationships I have formed over this time are who and why I have not given up. Words can't describe how much I appreciate and cherish those who have been apart of this journey and helped me accomplish it. I could not have done this without the support from so so so so many people! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love all of you dearly!
Now the fun begins - the quest for Kona turns into the journey to Kona! It is going to be one awesome ride!!!
