Tribute to my heros

First of all, doing what it takes to even be able to enter an Ironman competition is mind boggling to me. The dedication and perseverance is amazing and I'm humbled by knowing them.

Brett Kyle; swim 3.8 km 1:26:30, bike 180 km 6:44:50, run 42.2 km 4:46:58.  He was 58th in his division and 1324 overall after the swim, 53rd in his division and 1305 overall after the bike, and 36th in his division and 1018 overall at the finish. Congratulations, Ironman Brett!

John Rooyakkers; swim 3.8 km 1:50:55, bike 180 km 7:01:38 and run 42.2 km . He was 221st in his division and 1683 overall after the swim, 187th in his division and 1505 overall after the bike and a kickass spot in his division and  the perfect spot (1480) overall at the finish. Congratulations Ironman John!

Peter Rooyakkers; swim 3.8 km 1:36:30, bike 180 km 7:26:16, reached the limit of his current reality shortly after starting the marathon. He was 38th in his division and 1587 overall after the swim and 38th in his division and 1551 overall after the bike. He knows and respects his limits and is proud of his accomplishments. Congratulations Ironman Pete!

My heart has been in my throat all day, as I followed their progress. I will likely have a rude awakening on the scale in the morning as I got into some nibblies after supper...so much excitement..combined with the fact that I had several extras earlier in the weekend. Such is life.

I think the most amazing thing about all of these Ironmen is their down to earth attitudes, their comraderie and support of each other and their appreciation for their families. Amazing men!

Love, elly