A Few Words to my IRONMAN Lake Placid Friends

As you are now all tucked in your bed trying to get a little sleep the night before this epic event, I wanted to share a few thoughts.

Go claim what you have already earned.

Trust in the many hours already invested.

Believe in the training and in yourself.

Embrace the support crew that helped get you where you are at this moment.

Race safe. Race smart.

Thank the volunteers for helping dreams come true.

High five a few kids on the run, it will make their day.

Replay the sound of Mike Reilly’s voice bringing you in over and over anytime anything gets you down for the next 100 years.

And lastly, YES… This really IS happening.