Silverman is coming to townI started writing the Silverman-Iron race 2008 report with the best intentions of finishing it. That was, until I read a report by one of my fellow competitors from Reno, Nevada, and thought to myself - this says it all. Therefore, after you scroll down this collage of pictures click on the link below and find out what Silverman 2008 was all about.
All I want to say in this report is that this year’s Silverman Iron race has been all they say it would be, could be, and more. I wanted to thank my biggest fan, Kasia, for cheering me on in Henderson and at every other race – good or bad, rain or shine, warm or cold. It seems as though, lately, it had been all rain and cold, and hail, all the time. Secondly, thanks to Jen Pizzy, my strength coach whose training regiment prepared me very well for climbing the thousands of feet of elevation (12,000 ft on the bike and 2,000 ft on the run), and thirdly, thanks to all who kept me in their thoughts on the race day. There was no TOM left behind!
Behind me Lake Mead. On the race day it was stormy
My inspirations. Kasia and Dave "The Man" Scott, six-time Ironman World Champion (a great guy)
These athletes behind me (1/2 Iron) would not be allowed in the water for an additional 1 hour because of stormy water conditions
A warm-up. 1-mile climb straight from T1
Shortly before my first flat tire
I really like this pick
The looks are deceiving. I really enjoyed the run. I think, it may be the second loop
Lessons Learned:
1. Having one spare tire for two flats will not solve the problem
2. Good weather on a Saturday and Monday will not guarantee even a semi-descent weather on the race day Sunday
All I want to say in this report is that this year’s Silverman Iron race has been all they say it would be, could be, and more. I wanted to thank my biggest fan, Kasia, for cheering me on in Henderson and at every other race – good or bad, rain or shine, warm or cold. It seems as though, lately, it had been all rain and cold, and hail, all the time. Secondly, thanks to Jen Pizzy, my strength coach whose training regiment prepared me very well for climbing the thousands of feet of elevation (12,000 ft on the bike and 2,000 ft on the run), and thirdly, thanks to all who kept me in their thoughts on the race day. There was no TOM left behind!
Behind me Lake Mead. On the race day it was stormy
My inspirations. Kasia and Dave "The Man" Scott, six-time Ironman World Champion (a great guy)
These athletes behind me (1/2 Iron) would not be allowed in the water for an additional 1 hour because of stormy water conditions
A warm-up. 1-mile climb straight from T1
Shortly before my first flat tire
I really like this pick
The looks are deceiving. I really enjoyed the run. I think, it may be the second loopCheck out this Silverman-Iron Trailer http://www.silvermannv.com/press_room/silverman-trailer.php
Lessons Learned:
1. Having one spare tire for two flats will not solve the problem
2. Good weather on a Saturday and Monday will not guarantee even a semi-descent weather on the race day Sunday
3. Having a great race despite all adversities - priceless
4. It took no time to decide to register for Silverman-Iron 2009 ;o)
