The author starts off by echoing a much touted question the world asked when they first learnt about the Ironman in 1978: Is it humanly possible to swim 2.4 miles, ride 112 and run 26.2 miles back to back to back? All in one day?
As many know by now, the Ironman started by John Collins putting together the Waikiki Rough Water Swim, the Around Oahu Bike Ride and the Honolulu Marathon. Todate, some 34,000 finishers lay claim to the title "Hawaii Ironman".
Collins' slogan is simple: "Swim 2.4, ride 112, run 26.2. Then brag for the rest of your life."
The photos are simply amazing. And inspiring. The few chapters I read so far are crisp, well written, refreshing and provide a good perspective of the beginnings of the Ironman competition. More about this book in a subsequent post.
Let me use this opportunity to wish our own ultra Ironman KHW godspeed as he heads off to Hungary this weekend for the Double Ironman! All the best and have a good race!
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