Cutoffs

I was talking to my hubby (Big Man) about the cutoffs for the Tempe Ironman. I knew it was going to be the longest day of my life but I don't think I understood how long it was going to be.

The cutoff for the 2.4 mile swim is 2 hours and 20 minutes. With a mass start, that means I wont even touch the water for 5-10 minutes if no longer (I don't want to be elbowed in the head!). That gives me about 2 hours to finish the swim. If I don't, goodbye $675 entry fee, time to go home! The cutoff for the 112 mile bike is 10 hours and 30 minutes from the official start. This means that if it takes me 2 hours to finish the swim only have 8 1/2 hours to finish. That means I have to go 13.2 mph. If I don't, BahBye! You are NOT an Ironman! The cutoff for the 26.2 (a Freakin' Marathon!) is 17 hours or Midnight. If I don't make it the lights turn off, everyone goes home, Mike Reilly WILL NOT be calling my name. That's the ultimate goal to hear those 5 words!