The Ironman World Championships were on NBC earlier today and if you didn't watch then you really missed out. The special not only showed the professional athletes but also those age groupers who finished last.
There was coverage of Chrissie Wellington's come back to win the entire race for the fourth time, making her undefeated at the Ironman distance.
There was coverage of Craig Alexander fighting through cramps and muscle spasms to break the world record and become the oldest person to win in Kona.
And then there was coverage of the average age groupers who juggle a family, a full-time job, and other hobbies with Ironman training.
As much as I love watching the pros, it was the old man who was trying to finish his 22nd consecutive Kona in the allotted time slot that brought me to tears. I forget how old he was, but he pushed his body so hard he kept falling over in the final mile. His body literally kept giving out on him, yet he never quit.
The Ironman World Championships make me proud to be an athlete and excited for what I have in store when I start my triathlon journey. This race is a truly spectacular event that everyone should watch at least once.
I am going to take this inspiration with me to my workouts throughout this upcoming week and remember never to quit no matter what.
I didn't get a chance to watch IM but I spent the day swimming, biking, and running. I'll be carrying the inspiration of the race with me as well!
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