After much deliberation, the decision has been made: Ironman Switzerland. 25th July 2010.
323 days and 9 hours to go as I type.
The overriding sensation is excitement mixed with a dash of intrepidation! I’ve thought long and hard over which event would be the target for my Ironman distance triathlon. Austria was the original choice (renowned as being the best ‘first timer’ event, well organised and over a fast course) but sadly personal commitments didn’t work with the 2010 event date. Florida, Australia, and New Zealand have all come under varying degrees of consideration. In the end, the proximity of Zurich to London, the lake swim (as opposed to sea) course, the flat (ish) bike route (notwithstanding IM Switzerland’s own ‘Heartbreak Hill’), and the flat, scenic run route swayed me.
I’ve never been to Switzerland. The national tourist board‘s slogan is ‘get natural’ – I’m assuming IM competitors can wear clothes! Despite the inevitable pain, the course, scenery (and post-race holiday) will be special.
This is what awaits me in 10.5 months’ time.
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