Race Coverage

Prayers, Tears & Muttering...

Friday, 17 September 2010 05:00

Ironman Wisconsin Race Report - By Bonnie Rockstar

Friday night I attended the mandatory meeting. It was announced that two people had to be rescued from the water while getting in their pre-race practice swim earlier that day due to rough waters. I turned to my earlier ex'd-boyfriend and gave him a stern look.

Sunday morning the alarm clock went off. I was glad. It interrupted the nightmare I was having about racing. Did I mention I was a bit nervous. Deathly nervous. Pure frayed nerve frying nervous. I shakily made out my last will and testament as I ate my oatmeal and drank my protein drink. I prayed, I cried, I muttered under my breath like a crazy woman.

I was one of the first in the water and made my way out to the ski jump to rest as the massive throng of athletes slowly waded in. After the pro