The Coach Depot

So if you do triathlons, I’m sure that you have heard about the Ford Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Tens of thousands of Ironmen and women around the world lay in bed every night dreaming of the day they are able to compete in this race! The problem, however, is that even though many of us dream about this race only a “special” few ever get the opportunity to participate. The reason many of us never get the chance to participate in this race isn’t because of money or other issues… The reason is because you either need to be very lucky (to obtain a lottery selection) or incredibly talented to actually qualify for the privilege to participate.

So what makes the Kona Ironman so special? Well, first of all, it is the World Championships (duh!). But that aside, there are a number of reasons why people dream about this race… It could be because you are one of only about 1,800 lucky athletes that are able to compete with some of the best triathletes in the world, it could be the ocean calling you to do the 2.4 mile swim, it could be the windy and rough lava covered terrain of the running and cycling course, or it could be some personal reason that only the athlete knows about.

Good luck to all of you lucky competitors in this year’s Ford Ironman World Championships! I am in awe of your accomplishments and envious of your opportunity to participate. Hopefully I will be able to join you in Kona one day!