This past Saturday I witnessed an AMAZING race at the
Ironman Melbourne Asia-Pacific Championship.
If you did not have a chance to watch the race I feel bad for you, but don’t
worry I will give you the results. Craig Alexander won going sub 8hrs for the
first time in his career. And Caroline Steffen was a minute away from breaking
the women Ironman WORLD RECORD. This
shows the world many things. 
Few simple things I took away….
-Ironman is an experience game (Top 2 male finishers just
under 40years old)
-Racers need to be adaptable
(Craig using his bike skill as a weapon the past year)
-GREAT Quotes from Craig about race preparation. “The results
have long been determined by preparation"
-8hrs in the ironman distance is like running a 4min
mile.
-Advancements in the female pro field are charging ahead!
-Watching 2 racers run shoulder to shoulder during an Ironman
marathon is one of the coolest things ever!
-Both male and female races at the World Championship this
year will be CRAZY to watch!!
-The sport as a whole is getting faster
This was a monumental race and I am sure the rest of the
2012 season will have many more kick A** races to come.
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