A few observations that stood out:
- The intense rivalry, notably between Dave Scott and Mark Allen (both 6-times winners) in the early 80s, that between Paula Newby-Fraser (8 times winner) and Erin Baker, and more recently Peter Reid and Timothy De Broom, and Chris McCormack and Norman Stadler.
- The multiple winners are truly amazing. Their focus, intensity and drive are stuff of legends.
- The could-have-beens who eventually triumphed to win: Scott Tinsley (runner up in 1982, 1983, 1984 and winning in 1985), Thomas Hellriegel (runner up in 1995 and 1996, and 1997 champion), the list goes on... Testimony to the value of perserverence.
- Handicapped ironmen: Dick and Rick Hoyt, John MacLean, Randy Cadell, Sarah Reinersten, Scott Rigsby, etc.
- Ironman Hall of Fame: Bob Babbitt is one of the inductees
- Record holders: Lynn Brooks - first person to complete 20 consecutive races; Bill Bell - one of the oldest Ironmen... first when he was 59 and 78 when he completed his 18th.
This book celebrates the tenacity of the human spirit amidst adversity. Inspiring, daunting and uplifting!
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