IMC 2008????

Something pretty amazing happened during my early morning swim yesterday. First let me say I can't think of a better way to start a Sunday then to be in the pool doing lengths by 7:15am. Ahh but I digress....

I had the pleasure of sharing a lane with an amazing woman. Now I'll be quick to point out that she's happily married... BUT.. as my Aussie brother in law would say.. "she's elite!". Anyhow, we got to taking and she telling me about her IMC adventures last year and casually mentions, "oh and I qualified for Kona but couldn't go because of the wedding." Damn girl, you have unfinished business!!

Another guy stops for a break on the wall and joins in the conversation, "yeah I've done about 14 IM's but haven't qualified for Kona... yet!" I'm standing there in the water just in awe looking at these two amazing people. There is something unique about a person who's completed an IM. Such an experience is truly a life changing event. The quiet reserved confidence and the positive energy of an IM "finisher" is something that really resonates with me.

It's through adversity and overcoming tough challenges wherein we learn the true nature of ourselves.

So this got me thinking last night: One day, why can't I do an IM? Is that not a realistic goal? I think it is realistic if I continue to train smart, plan accordingly and use the next two years as a build up both mentally and physically... I could.. no let me rephrase, I can do it!

IMC 2008... could this be where my path leads me?

Anyhow, listing my fitness report and will compare at the end of this 4 week training cycle.
RHR: 54 bpm
Weight: 79.4 kg
Body Fat: 11% (7 site fat caliper test)