Spectator Notes from IMFL 06

First things first.....I'M IN.
I'm registered for Ironman Florida 2007.
At least I have a voucher stating I'm registered. I still have to go online to close the deal.
This should be an interesting year. My biggest challenge will be not nuking myself by starting too early. Note to self: No 6 hour rides in December.

I drove down to Panama City Beach Saturday and got to the race site about 1:30pm. I found an empty spot not far from the marathon midpoint turnaround. Minutes after arriving, Andrea Fisher came motoring by.

A few more pictures from the day....

Jan Raphael on his way to victory...in his Ironman debut!

Eduardo Sturla coming in second.

Jim Vance brings home third.

Bella on her way to victory number 4 in Florida.

Carole Sharpless heads in for second.

Hillary Biscay rounds out the podium.

Amanda Lovato heads for the finish.

Volunteers working hard in the madness of the run special nees area.

I learned many do's and dont's during the day that I'll keep in mind for next year. I'll try to write a few of them out here in the future.

Should be a fun year............