IM Florida Pre Race

November 6th, 2009 : 06:23pm

I am so excited to be here at IM Florida in Panama City. This is the only U.S. Ironman I have not competed in. Of the six U.S. Ironman’s currently on the calendar I have won four (Ironman Wisconsin, Ironman Coeur d Alene, Ironman Louisville and Ironman Arizona). Even though I live in Florida I have yet to do this race.

The main reason is the Ironman Florida falls shortly after the World Championships in Kona. I believe there is only one other pro woman who will be at the start line that also completed Kona four weeks ago. I look very forward to this challenge and finding out what is left in my legs after starting the season in early January of this year with a victory at Ironman 70.3 in Pucon Chile.

What also makes this weekend so enjoyable is the large group of athletes and friends competing from our local Tri Club, The Sarasota Storm. I also am proud to have four athletes that I coach doing the Ironman and two “first timers” or (Iron Virgins). Below are some pictures from the first few days.